Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Last year the Bucs defense was probably one player away from being really dominant. (more…)

Preferred QB traits.

So the Bucs are looking for a quarterback to go along with Kyle Trask. (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.

Gators QB Anthony Richardson.

Joe couldn’t believe what was all over Twitter yesterday. (more…)

His Buccaneers title is Senior Advisor to the General Manager, but Bucco Bruce Arians is not at perhaps the biggest NFL group event of the year for NFL general managers. (more…)

Slam the door on any thought of the Bucs not placing a massive value on Devin White.

He is “the man” for Todd Bowles in his beloved defense, and the head coach elaborated on his sitdown with the Ira Kaufman Podcast. (more…)

Unknown typist riffs on Mike Evans and rebuilding.

Joe’s heart says “Hell no!” but Joe’s head says “Think about it.” (more…)

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Joe already stated that if the Bucs have a chance to land Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker in the second round, they shouldn’t waste a second in bringing him to Tampa Bay. (more…)

Cam Brate.

It was no surprise, but it still saddened Joe. (more…)

Joe was part of a private conversation today with two high-ranking front office types at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

If anyone still needed to know, the Bucs have moved on from the greatest quarterback of all time. Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson spilled the beans this morning. (more…)

Florida QB Anthony Richardson.

An air raid siren is going off in Joe’s head today at the Indiana Convention Center. (more…)

“It’s a very new day, Kyle.”

Here at the NFL Scouting Combine, Bucs head coach Todd Bowles noted the Tampa Bay offense to be crafted and installed by new offensive coordinator Dave Canales will be “offensive-line-friendly.”

This morning, Joe asked Canales to explain what that means. (more…)

After coffee with new Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales this morning, Joe is patrolling the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, where tight ends were rolled out to media today. (more…)

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“They’re complaining about the food again.”

Joe got a laugh out of this rare look inside players’ views of their working environments. (more…)

Jason Licht reacts.

Oh, trust Joe. Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht heard Tampa Bay fans holler. (more…)

Winner of the competition is?

Joe agrees with this. (more…)

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

“Compete” is a loaded word. (more…)

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