Archive for 2023

Handicappers Believe Bucs Are Favorite To Land Carson Wentz

Thursday, March 2nd, 2023

Tampa Bay bound?

Bucs fans may want to brace themselves for this. (more…)

Todd Bowles: Antoine Winfield Is Simply “Outstanding”

Thursday, March 2nd, 2023

Praise from head coach.

In four months, former Bucs great Rondé Barber will be wearing a gold jacket and officially have his bust in Canton. (more…)

Enjoy The Valspar With Hooters

Friday, February 13th, 2026

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.

“Offensive-Line-Friendly Scheme”

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

Change is coming to the Tampa Bay offensive line. (more…)

John Harbaugh Opens Up On Dave Canales

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

Here at the NFL Scouting Combine, Joe’s been fishing for insight into new Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales.

So Joe asked a guy that interviewed him twice this year. (more…)

Jason Licht Likes Todd Bowles’ Communication

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

Lauds Todd Bowles.

There is a reason why NFL teams spend roughly half a million dollars a year, often more, on a media relations staff. It’s to have public relations professionals craft messages. (more…)

Slipping, Slipping, Slipping…

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

Georgia DT Jalen Carter.

The big buzz this morning at the combine housed at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis is that a guy some thought might be the first player taken in April’s draft could take a tumble. (more…)

Long-Time NFL Beat Writer Thinks Baker Mayfield Is Coming To Tampa Bay (Not Just To Hit Up Clearwater Beach)

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

Bucs’ target?

The braintrust of the Bucs made it clear yesterday while speaking to #NFLMedia at the combine in downtown Indianapolis. Kyle Trask will have every opportunity in the world to win the starting quarterback gig this fall. (more…)

Todd Bowles Says He’s An Egoless Coach

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

Joe really was struck seeing how steaming with confidence Todd Bowles was yesterday in several settings at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Bowles seemed like a new man. (more…)

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…)