Archive for 2023

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…)

Stinking Panthers Trade For No. 1 Overall Pick

Friday, March 10th, 2023

Carolina owner David Tepper.

It looks like David Tepper is finally going to get his man. (more…)

Bucs Keeping Nick Leverett

Friday, March 10th, 2023

Bucs LG Nick Leverett.

It seems the offensive line puzzle may be coming together. (more…)

Bucs Add Two Draft Picks

Friday, March 10th, 2023

Former Bucs tight end O.J. Howard.

If you cried when O.J. Howard was signed by the Bills and hard-hitting safety Jordan Whitehead, a 2020 playoff hero, landed a fat contract with the Jets, perhaps you’ll be soothed today. (more…)

Dave Canales Talks Quarterback Shopping

Friday, March 10th, 2023

The Bucs want two veterans to compete with Kyle Trask.

So the Bucs are seeking to sign two veteran quarterbacks. Do they want a fresh alpha dog leadership type in the house, or would that not blend well with in-house candidate Kyle Trask battling for the starting job? (more…)

Vita Vea Pitching In

Friday, March 10th, 2023

Reworked contract?

Hey, you may have heard: The Bucs are crushed on the salary cap. (more…)

“Injury Rate” And Jamel Dean

Friday, March 10th, 2023

As Bucs No. 2 cornerback Jamel Dean approaches free agency after never making a Pro Bowl or being in that conversation, and never playing a full season, Joe wonders how the Bucs will approach his value. (more…)

Making A Case Against Lamar Jackson

Friday, March 10th, 2023

Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson.

The Bucs need a quarterback, unless you are in the tank with Kyle Trask or one of the unknown quarterbacks Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht will sign/draft. (more…)

Jumping From The (Rushing) Outhouse To The Penthouse

Friday, March 10th, 2023

Texas RB Bijan Robinson.

There has been nothing subtle about the messages from Bucs coach Todd Bowles and new Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canelas: (more…)

What Rachaad White Likes About Kyle Trask

Friday, March 10th, 2023

Discusses Bucs QB.

So yesterday, Bucs No. 1 running back Rachaad White was a guest of the Tampa Bay Rays. (more…)

Handicappers All Over The Map On Odds Bucs Acquire Lamar Jackson

Friday, March 10th, 2023

Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson.

So one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL is on the market. A former league MVP. (more…)

Lavonte David To Test The Free Agent Market

Thursday, March 9th, 2023

Nooooo! The Buccaneers’ leading tackler in 2022, and a true franchise icon, will not be re-signed before the start of free agency and will hit the market. (more…)

BSPN: Bucs A Top-Six Fit For Lamar Jackson

Thursday, March 9th, 2023

Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson.

The Bucs currently have competing Kyle Trask at quarterback and, well, nothing else. (more…)