Two weeks ago, Joe reported Bucky Irving had offseason shoulder surgery. Interestingly, some media didn’t find that newsworthy and ignored the report.

However, it really happened. (more…)

Baker Mayfield scans the field for an open receiver in Seattle behind a perfect pocket from Bucs offensive line.

Joe said it then and will say it now, without any hesitation or guilt: (more…)

Strange response.

There is hardly a day that goes by that Joe doesn’t think of how the Bucs beat Seattle in the Pacific Northwest last season. (more…)

Don’t blame him, says Todd Bowles.

In September and October, it sure seemed the Bucs had dodged a brutal injury when Calijah Kancey tore a pec muscle in a win at Houston in Week 2. (more…)

Joe got a feeling today that new Bucs offensive coordinator Zac Robinson watched film of the Bucs-Rams game in November. (more…)

So Broncos head coach Sean Payton was the face of the evil Saints empire, one despised by Bucs fans for years.

Today, he might have lost a few haters in Tampa after Joe asked Payton a question about Lavonte David. (more…)

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht was hit with the money question about his franchise quarterback today at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. (more…)

No more bonding at Bucs practices between Josh Grizzard and Baker Mayfield.

Last month, Todd Bowles fired 2025 offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, a guy Bowles handpicked.

Today, in an exclusive sitdown with Joe, Bowles explained why. (more…)

In charge.

The Bucs defense stunk last year. And there’s no need to remind Bucs coach Todd Bowles. (more…)

A possible return of Mike Evans makes Todd Bowles smile.

Interesting dynamics with Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht and Bucs coach Todd Bowles this afternoon concerning Mike Evans. (more…)

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht.

The Tampa Bay action at the NFL Scouting Combine began today with Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht talking to Joe and assembled local media in Indianapolis. (more…)

So CBS rolled out a couple of receiver stats that don’t require a math degree. (more…)

Accepting bad with the good.

Look, Joe can live with Baker Mayfield’s German shorthaired pointer puppy approach to football. It’s exciting and fun and it galvanizes the Bucs. (more…)

Bucs TE Cade Otton.

Some Bucs fans’ dreams were shattered Monday but Cade Otton’s dreams may come true. (more…)

Victim of poor coaching?

This isn’t really all that surprising to Joe, but the source(s) of the story is a little. (more…)

If a classy player plans on quitting, does he have his agent meet with his team of 14 years as free agency approaches? (more…)

“Jason, let’s take care of ‘Shep.'”

Joe wouldn’t blame Bucs receiver Sterling Shepard one bit if he was outraged how the season ended. (more…)

On the same day the Dixie Chicks let it be known they plan to use the franchise tag on free agent tight end Kyle Pitts, did the Bucs make headway in re-signing their free agent tight end? (more…)

For Joe, the NFL Scouting Combine is all about information gathering and mingling with important NFL types, and making sure to avoid Mark Sanchez if he’s on the downtown Indianapolis streets after midnight. (more…)

“Jason, I know this isn’t real.”

Interesting choice of words today by a Buccaneers legend. (more…)

Readers here during The Lost Decade may remember the player Joe referred to as a “misplaced Calgary Stampeder.” (more…)

“They think you’re washed, Tae.”

When Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles host news conferences tomorrow at the NFL Scouting Combine, fans might learn the football fate of legendary Lavonte David. (more…)