Archive for 2023

Todd Bowles Suggests Bucs Can Still Be A Player In Free Agency

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
Todd Bowles

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

The Bucs have nothing in their checking account — and the rent is due and so is a car payment. (more…)

Todd Bowles Joins The Ira Kaufman Podcast; JoeBucsFan Day 1 Combine Observations & Much More

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

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Tristan Wirfs Playing Left Tackle? Jason Licht Isn’t Sure About That

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

Question.

While slugging it out with 30 other reporters, niceties won’t get the job done. (more…)

One Foote Out The Door

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

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Giving Kyle Trask “A Chance”

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Boy, did Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles throw Joe a curveball yesterday. (more…)

“Worth Salvaging”

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

Bucs assistant head coach/co-offensive line coach Harold Goodwin.

Man, Todd Bowles sure gave a bizarre endorsement this afternoon at the NFL Scouting Combine. (more…)

Todd Bowles Understands Bucs May Not Be Able To Afford Jamel Dean

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

The Bucs, you may have heard, are in a budget crisis. (more…)

“Too Early To Tell”

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett.

Injury update from the NFL Scouting Combine.

Joe asked general manager Jason Licht to update the condition of Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett, and if Barrett’s recovery status after an Achilles tear in October might affect the Bucs’ draft.

Licht was non-committal and said he can’t say if Shaq will be ready for training camp.

“He’s where he’s supposed to be,” Licht said of Shaq. “It’s too early to tell where he’s at. Other than he’s where he’s supposed to be right now.”

After the regular season, Shaq said in the Bucs locker room that he believed he could be ready for camp.

The State Of Lavonte David Address

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

General manager Jason Licht addresses how the Bucs view their iconic linebacker, who is a pending free agent.

Is there a Year 12 for Lavonte David on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ roster? (more…)

“Juices Flowing” In The Buccaneers’ Front Office

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

“Back off and watch us work, Glazer!”

Imagine trying to craft a stellar football team when you’re $50 million over the salary cap and have several solid free agents you’d like to re-sign.

Oh, and you’re down a a starting quarterback and your leading rusher was just cut, a guy who caught 73 passes. (more…)

Jason Licht: Ke’Shawn Vaughn Hasn’t Had A “Fair Opportunity”

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

Bucs’ shot-caller likes him.

The Bucs said goodbye to one running back in their stable that comprised the NFL’s worst rushing attack last season. But it seems Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht will welcome back two of those backs. (more…)

Pete Carroll, Jason Licht Talk New Bucs Offensive Coordinator Dave Canales

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

Pete Carroll opens about new Bucs playcaller Dave Canales.

New Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales spent a generation learning professional coaching alongside iconic Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll. (more…)

Jason Licht Talks Trades And Value Planning

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

The Bucs must shed more salaries, (you’ll be missed, Playoff Lenny) and an overlooked option is trades. (more…)

Report: Leonard Fournette To Be Released

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

Former Bucs RB.

A man who played a monster role in the Bucs being the scourge of the NFL for two years, Playoff Lenny, appears to be an ex-Bucs player. (more…)

Todd Bowles: Kyle Trask Isn’t The Bucs’ Starting Quarterback — Yet

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

Todd Bowles taps brakes on Kyle Trask starting — for now.

Very interesting reaction from Bucs coach Todd Bowles concerning third-year quarterback Kyle Trask. (more…)

Todd Bowles Talks Sean Murphy-Bunting (Video)

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

Joe is busy collecting all kinds of goodies at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and there will be plenty to share here all day and night. (more…)

“He Needs Competition”

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

General manager Jason Licht today at the NFL Scouting Combine.

General manager Jason Licht is making the rounds at the NFL Scouting Combine and Joe is up close and personal. (more…)

“All About Fit” Versus Money

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

“The value might be there, Mr. Glazer.”

Joe suspects the latest quarterback shopping news means the Bucs are not out of the Derek Carr chase. (more…)

Welcome To The Combine

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

The Kyle Trask PR blitz begins this afternoon. (more…)