Need For Edge Rusher Now Dire

March 12th, 2024

Joe is having terrible flashbacks.

Remember how much fun it was in the depths of the Lost Decade when the Bucs didn’t have an edge rush, but they made up for it by not covering anyone? Yeah, Joe is having those nightmare flashbacks right now. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Earned His New Contract

March 12th, 2024

Deserved new contract.

One publication that Joe knows is on Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht’s radar approves. [read more]

Chase Edmonds Returned

March 11th, 2024

RB Chase Edmonds.

Bucs fans can rest easy tonight and lay their heads on the pillow in comfort.

The Bucs re-signed backup running back Chase Edmonds. That’s the news from no less an authority than Adam Schefter.

The vaunted Bucs run game is back from last year, ready to lead the league once again in worst yards per carry.

A Bold Todd Bowles Blessing

March 11th, 2024

Bucs cornerback Zyon McCollum.

Joe has to think that head coach Todd Bowles blessed today’s somewhat surprising trade of No. 1 cornerback Carlton Davis, a Super Bowl corner, to the Detrot Lions. [read more]

Russell Gage Cut

March 11th, 2024

He’s gone, too.

To the surprise of no one, wide receiver Russell Gage is a former Bucs receiver. [read more]

Carlton Davis Has Been Traded

March 11th, 2024

Gone.

UPDATED 6:29 p.m.: The top Bucs corner the past five seasons who regularly locked up opponent’s No. 1 receiver is no more. [read more]

Greg Gaines Will Return For His Second Bucs Season

March 11th, 2024

Bucs defensive tackle Greg Gaines.

Joe loves a grimy trenches signing to break up the sizzle of the Bucs throwing big money at their quarterback and legendary receiver. [read more]

So Who Is The King Of The NFC South Now?

March 11th, 2024

Dixie Chicks QB Kirk Cousins.

The golden rule of the NFL is if you have the best quarterback in the division, you have the best team in the division. [read more]

Welcome To Legal Tampering Opening Day

March 11th, 2024

[UPDATE: 3:50 p.m.] So today is the day. [read more]

“He’ll Never See The Third Year Of This Deal”

March 11th, 2024

It was a celebration of Baker Mayfield this morning on FS1 on the heels of the raucous party last night at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters, though Ira Kaufman did peel away early to watch the Oscars. [read more]

Give Lavonte David A Two-Year Contract

March 11th, 2024

The Bucs literally are marketing to fans “Mike Evans Is A Buc For Life.”

Perhaps he is, but Evans only signed a two-year contract and he says he wants to play 5 or 6 more years. [read more]

Deep Ball Baker

March 11th, 2024

What a steal of a deal Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht got for Baker Mayfield.

Joe almost thinks Mayfield should be embarrassed as a former No. 1 overall pick coming off a special Pro Bowl season at 28 years old. [read more]

Kick-Back

March 11th, 2024
New Bucs kicker Chase McLaughlin.

He’s back!

The Bucs brought back their kicker.

Per Jenna Laine of ESPN, the Bucs have re-signed kicker Chase McLaughlin. He was dynamite in his first and only Bucs season, long-range hitting on 7 of 8 field goal attempts over 50 yards.

Overall, McLaughlin connected on 93.5 percent of his kicks, the best single-season rate in franchise history. It’s a three-year deal, per Laine.

That’s four of the five big-named Bucs free agents re-signed before legal tampering begins at noon today.

Lavonte David, you are on the clock!

Peter Schrager: Baker Mayfield Played Hardball

March 11th, 2024

Tough contract negotiations.

Baker Mayfield wanted to come back to the Bucs. More importantly for his financial portfolio, Mayfield’s representatives knew the Bucs needed him more than he needed them. [read more]

The Bucs & Gus Edwards

March 11th, 2024

Todd Bowles wants a dangerous running game. Jason Licht and Baker Mayfield want one, too. Bucs fans join them in yearning to see the Tampa Bay rushing attack break its two-year streak of ranking last in the NFL in rushing yards per attempt. [read more]

Jason Licht Notches Another Victory

March 11th, 2024

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A year ago, Baker Mayfield took what he could get. On Sunday, he took what he wanted. [read more]

Does Jason Licht Pull The Trigger On A Pass Rusher Today?

March 11th, 2024

Edge rusher Danielle Hunter.

Joe just is not comfortable with the current makeup of the Bucs’ edge rush. [read more]