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May 18th, 2026

Remember the good old days of 2013? Ancient times, yes, Joe is aware.

Gasoline cost around $3.50 per gallon and our beloved Buccaneers were pitching upper deck game tickets starting at $30 per game for adults and $15 for kids. [read more]

Have Your Say!

May 18th, 2026

Poll posted at 5:16 p.m. Poll closed at 6:32 p.m.

 

Two Bouquets For Jason Licht; Two Darts At Todd Bowles

May 18th, 2026

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Well, a couple of big name national analysts joined forces last week to throw love and shade at Bucs power brokers. [read more]

More Offseason Bones

May 18th, 2026

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The Buccaneers were overdue for some good fortune. Mission accomplished. [read more]

“Classic, Old School Stack ‘Backer”

May 18th, 2026

Rookie Bucs linebacker Josiah Trotter.

What did the Bucs get in second-round pick Josiah Trotter?

For starters, they hope they got a player better than Trotter’s brother, the Eagles’ fifth-round pick linebacker in 2024. [read more]

Luke Goedeke Expects Elite Bucs Offensive Line Play

May 18th, 2026

The entire Bucs starting offensive line will play this season at 28 years old or younger, if the fivesome can stay on the field. [read more]

Bucs Schedule: The Bad

May 18th, 2026

Midseason swoons.

One NFL observer from CBS seems to believe the losses for the Bucs may mount earlier than usual in 2026. [read more]

Baker Mayfield “Has An Edge”

May 18th, 2026

Fueled for 2026.

In 2022, the Rams’ offensive braintrust of Sean McVay, Zac Robinson and Liam Coen saved Baker Mayfield’s career. [read more]

The Answer To The Emeka Egbuka Riddle May Have Been Revealed

May 18th, 2026

Statistical intel surfaces.

If you heard Joe ask the following question once, you’ve heard Joe ask the question at least a dozen times. [read more]

Morning Cup Of Joe

May 18th, 2026

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe’s readers ease into their busy workday with a few football links, wacky news and a pleasant distraction. [read more]

“Baker Hasn’t Proven That He Will Lift Up Everyone Around Him When Things Aren’t Going Well”

May 18th, 2026

There’s rancor within JoeBucsFan.com headquarters. [read more]

Danny Kanell: Saints Win NFC South

May 17th, 2026

A New Orleans Saints photo.

Does anyone care what Danny Kanell says about the NFC South?

Well, he did win a national championship at Florida State and he quarterbacked the New York Giants to an NFC East title, and he played two seasons for the Falcons. [read more]

Bucs Schedule: The Good

May 17th, 2026

Ending his AFC North curse?

When Joe first heard of the Bucs’ opening day opponent, one thing immediately popped in Joe’s head. [read more]

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May 17th, 2026

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“That Is Exactly What Todd Wants”

May 17th, 2026

Rookie edge rusher Rueben Bain.

So a guy tasked with scouting players for a Todd Bowles defense in his pre-Tampa days has spoken out. [read more]

Family Matters For Todd Bowles, Jason Licht

May 17th, 2026

One’s football pedigree can sometimes be a blessing. [read more]

Sportsbooks: NFC South Most Competitive

May 17th, 2026

“Ed, we have enough NFC South division title T-shirts in our closets. Time for something better.”

Sometimes, the jokes write themselves. [read more]

Catch Up On Your Ira Kaufman Podcast Listening!

May 17th, 2026

TWO EPISODES dropped yesterday. Catch up!

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