Trade bait to a champion?

Now this is just speculation thrown out by a well-plugged-in reporter, but if it has a shred of accuracy, it suggests folks around the league may view fan favorite Donovan Smith differently than many Bucs fans. (more…)

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Joe guesses you could say Bucs coach Todd Bowles’ reputation precedes his team’s win-loss record. (more…)

It’s that time of year again, when Tampa Bay’s big PGA Tour event returns. And there’s no better way to watch it than in the Hooters Owl’s Nest.

Bucs RT Tristan Wirfs.

Joe was direct with Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht last week at the combine in Indianapolis. (more…)

Competition?

Only diehard fans of South Florida or former USF students remember Mike White. (more…)

Bucs QB Kyle Trask

The athletic star of the Combine olympiad in Indianapolis last week was Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson.

Interesting to Bucs fans, aside from Richardson meeting with Todd Bowles and Jason Licht, he says he deeply admires the projected Tom Brady replacement. (more…)

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Instagram activity.

[UPDATE: 2:19 p.m.] Yes, Joe has seen them. (more…)

It’s high noon on a glorious Monday, and that means 2023 NFL free agency is exactly seven days away. (more…)

“If you want to play for Dennis Allen, I can’t help you, man.”

The slimy Saints soon will be the new betting favorites to dethrone the Bucs as NFC South champions. (more…)

Another huge-name linebacker hitting the market early today makes the Bucs’ attempted re-signing of Lavonte David more intriguing. (more…)

“Ignore the noise, Kyle, including me hanging with Blaine Gabbert and Ryan Griffin this weekend at the UFC event.”

Joe’s been sitting on this one for several days. It was jarring and Joe needed time to process. (more…)

Gators QB Anthony Richardson.

Funny, after-midnight story from Indianapolis earlier this week. (more…)

Big shot NBC insider and Hall of Fame selector Peter King was patrolling the NFL Scouting Combine last week and talking to NFL power brokers and top prospects for his podcast and more. (more…)

Free agent LB Azeez Al-Shaair.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht is in a pinch. (more…)

Seattle QB Geno Smith.

The next couple of days could be significant for who will be the Bucs quarterback come September. (more…)

Bucs a rumored favorite.

Joe has a hunch Bucs fans will be thanking ferocious Eagles pass rusher Haason Reddick in their prayers. (more…)

Joe talked to many members of the Bucs contingent at the NFL Scouting Combine this week and walked away skeptical of right guard Shaq Mason’s future with the team. (more…)

A former Buccaneer has a message for GM Jason Licht.

Joe is a little stunned by how deep the negativity runs among a hearty chunk of Bucs fans. (more…)

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Let’s shift our focus off Kyle Trask for a moment, shall we?

Replacing Tom Brady was never going to be a simple task. Let’s see what Dave Canales can do to play to the strengths of the new guy under center this fall.

The Bucs need a couple of running backs to complement Rachaad White and this offensive line is about to undergo significant changes.

But enough on that side of the ball for the moment.

Let’s take a hard look at the pride and joy of Todd Bowles, a defensive unit that faces an overhaul in the next two months. (more…)