All-American Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez.

Some 15 years ago, Joe became enamoured with a largely unknown linebacker who played for a team that was desperately grasping to return to powerhouse status, the blue chip program it had been for decades. (more…)

“We had our share of gifts, Mike.”

The headline is not a typo.

Joe is asking because the Bucs tied for 12th in the NFL last season in most drives starting in opponents’ territory. (more…)

Build up the defense.

We all knew this Bucs defense stunk last year. We all knew the defense was soft as a week-old kitten. (more…)

Might Giants edge rusher Brian Burns be available?

Joe guesses the thought of trading a high draft pick for one of the better edge rushers in the game may chase Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht out of bed at 2 a.m. with a nasty, projectile acid reflux episode. (more…)

It’s well known that Todd Bowles likes “chess piece” defensive players. (more…)

In the 50 seasons of Buccaneers history, Rachaad White ranks tied for fifth on the all-time list of running backs scoring touchdowns.

Only Mike Alstott, James Wilder, Warrick Dunn and Doug Martin have more. (more…)

“Mr. Glazer, people think I’m drafting a tight end at No. 15.”

A guy hanging out at the NFL Scouting Combine with Todd Bowles in late February was talking about the Bucs’ upcoming draft this week. (more…)

Like most NFL teams, the Bucs have many needs and wants. But how are they prioritized? (more…)

After a Monday night edition of the JoeBucsFan Show on WDAE radio, 95.7 FM and AM 620. Joe returns to the airwaves Saturday at 8 a.m. and at noon.

Listen online to Tampa Bay’s all-sports powerhouse, or via the iHeart Radio app, or through the player below. (Joe has been back on the WDAE airwaves every weekend for the past 14 months. Varying times.)

Let’s have some fun with AI, shall we, before what’s left of rural Florida turns into one giant data center. (more…)

Miami edge Rueben Bain.

Trigger alert! (more…)

Jason Licht’s messaging.

Leave it to one of Joe’s loyal readers to perfectly capture in an AI illustration what goes through Bucs fans’ minds when they hear Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht’s sometimes confusing if not crazy words (on face value) for his team and individual players. (more…)

After a Monday night edition of the JoeBucsFan Show on WDAE radio, 95.7 FM and AM 620. Joe returns to the airwaves Saturday at 8 a.m.

Listen online to Tampa Bay’s all-sports powerhouse, or via the iHeart Radio app, or through the player below. (Joe has been back on the WDAE airwaves every weekend for the past 14 months. Varying times.)

In the 2026 Rose Bowl, Indiana CB D’Angelo Ponds blasts the ball loose from Alabama QB Ty Simpson.

Regular readers know Joe cringes when folks hype what a guy did at the combine to mean he’s a superior football player. (more…)

“Seriously, Pete. I can make a good argument I should go offense at No. 15.”

Todd Bowles has not been shy about saying the following the past two offseasons: (more…)

Looking for a trade partner.

When the Bucs personnel people gather to go through the draft, they go through so many possible angles it would make your head spin. (more…)

Hire this man!

“This Joe” has gone on record: If the Bucs are thinking about drafting an edge rusher from Miami in the first round, the move has to come with a catch — and a coach. (more…)

So the high-profile mock draftniks benefit from producing multiple mock drafts. Why? Because each mock prompts feedback from NFL coaches and executives that have the mocker in their contacts. (more…)

Gerald McCoy demands the Bucs hand Baker Mayfield a fat contract extension, and another former Buccaneer, a guy who coached on staff with Todd Bowles, also says to pay the QB. (more…)