Archive for 2023

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Monday, March 13th, 2023

Flash poll posted at 9:39 a.m. Poll closed at 1:20 p.m.

 

Jamel Dean About To Fulfill His 2022 Dream

Monday, March 13th, 2023

Lotto ticket is hours away.

Rarely will NFL players will talk publicly about money or even reference their contract status.

Bucs cornerback Jamel Dean is not one of those guys. (more…)

NFL Network: Baker Mayfield “At The Top Of The List”

Monday, March 13th, 2023

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht.

Joe is glad to see the Bucs are prioritizing the most important position on the field in free agency. (more…)

The Art Of Negotiation

Monday, March 13th, 2023

Ransom for Lamar Jackson fluid?

Per NFL rules, if the Bucs (or any team) wants to get former MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson, the team that wants him must cough up two first round picks because Jackson is  under the non-exclusive franchise tag. (more…)

The Need To Keep Jamel Dean

Monday, March 13th, 2023

Impressive NextGen stat.

As you may recall in previous articles, there is a split decision at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters concerning the near future of cornerback Jamel Dean. (more…)

Cade Otton And The Fight For No. 1 Tight End

Monday, March 13th, 2023

Bucs TE Cade Otton.

Foot-rubbing Rob Gronkowski is truly gone for good now that Tom Brady seems to be gone for good. And Cam Brate is gone for good because he was notified of his release. (more…)

Was Logan Hall Ready For The NFL?

Monday, March 13th, 2023

Bucs DL Logan Hall.

Joe isn’t suggesting anything outrageous here when by typing that rookie defensive lineman Logan Hall was pretty much MIA last year. (more…)

Market Emerging For Sean Murphy-Bunting

Sunday, March 12th, 2023

The sweet smell (stench?) of 2023 free agency is only hours away. And it seems there’s a burgeoning market for a 25-year-old versatile cornerback with a nose for the football and a reputation for being smart.

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“I’ve Loved Working With Him”

Sunday, March 12th, 2023

Baker Mayfield is sacked in his first game against the Bucs.

The big news this afternoon is that the Buccaneers are 21 hours from negotiating a contract with free agent quarterback Baker Mayfield. (more…)

Baker Mayfield Would Come Bucco Bruce Arians Approved

Sunday, March 12th, 2023

Bucco Bruce Arians

Joe is all fired up about the Bucs pursuing Baker Mayfield in free agency. Well, at least the Joe typing here is. (more…)

Report: Bucs Gunning For Baker Mayfield

Sunday, March 12th, 2023

Coming to Tampa?

Why go after an MVP when you can have a journeyman? (more…)

Jason Licht’s History Suggests He Won’t Pay The Ransom For Lamar Jackson

Sunday, March 12th, 2023

“Jason, do you think Kyle Trask will ever be an MVP?”

Could Kyle Trask actually motivate Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht to trade for Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson?

That’s what a numbers-inclined, follicly-challenged stenographer from the four-letter seems to think. (more…)

Bucs No Longer Interesting In Free Agency?

Sunday, March 12th, 2023

Rough position.

When you have a boatload of salary cap room and are a decent or better team, free agency becomes very intriguing. (more…)

The Bucs & Devin Singletary

Sunday, March 12th, 2023

In case you just returned from a trip to Greenland sans Wi-Fi, Leonard Fournette will not be on the Bucs this season and the team is need of a productive and reliable running back to help replace Fournette’s big-time production.

Enter one of Joe’s favorite backs in the league. (more…)

Eli Apple An Option?

Sunday, March 12th, 2023

Free agent CB Eli Apple.

As regular readers know, there is a split decision at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. (more…)

Cap Clearance Could Tip Team Stance On Jamel Dean

Saturday, March 11th, 2023

Jamel Dean

Joe was intrigued to see how the Bucs wiped out nearly their entire salary cap deficit by restructuring the massive contracts of Carlton Davis, Ryan Jensen, Chris Godwin and Vita Vea. (more…)

The Jason Licht Tightrope

Saturday, March 11th, 2023

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Anybody remember the Flying Wallendas? Didn’t think so.

The Flying Wallendas were famous circus performers, specializing in high-wire feats of daring. They were particularly adept at walking across tightropes without a safety net.

Welcome to the act, Mr. Licht. (more…)

Hendon Hooker Doesn’t Apologize For Throwing To Open Receivers

Saturday, March 11th, 2023

Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker.

Why apologize for being good? (more…)

Bucs Targets Make Lamar Jackson A Smart Move

Saturday, March 11th, 2023

Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson.

In case you haven’t heard yet, the Bucs have the No. 3 quarterback in the NFC South. Maybe. (more…)

D’Onta Foreman An Upgrade

Saturday, March 11th, 2023

Free agent RB D’Onta Foreman.

There is no way to spin it: The Bucs had a garbage running game last year. (more…)