Archive for 2023

Best In Class Breaks Down QB Prospects, Takes Listener Questions, And More!

Monday, March 13th, 2023

It’s time to deep dive into positions with JoeBucsFan.com draft guru Sean Sullivan. The NFL Draft is 6 1/2 weeks away and Sullivan is all over quarterbacks today after a year of studying film and more.

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Jason Licht Has Competition For Baker Mayfield

Monday, March 13th, 2023

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Weird, weird moments on NFL Network this afternoon. (more…)

The Bucs And Calais Campbell

Monday, March 13th, 2023

Now this intrigues Joe greatly. (more…)

The Bucs And Jacoby Brissett

Monday, March 13th, 2023

Todd Bowles knows Jacoby Brissett very well.

The Buccaneers’ reported interest in having Jacoby Brissett (and/or Baker Mayfield) compete with Kyle Trask for the starting quarterback job is ironic and intriguing on a few levels. (more…)

Report: Bucs Are Dangling Shaq Mason

Monday, March 13th, 2023

Starting right guard Shaq Mason.

[UPDATE: 1:14 p.m.] It seems the Bucs have a starter they are testing the trade waters with to see if any fish bite. (more…)

NFL Network: Baker Mayfield Isn’t The Only QB Bucs Are Sniffing

Monday, March 13th, 2023

Shopping for QBs.

[UPDATE: 12:23 p.m.] Intriguing information from Mike Garafolo of NFL Network this morning. (more…)

Have Your Say!

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…)