Archive for 2023

Weeks After Retiring From Bucs, Cole Beasley Says He Still Has “Hunger” To Play

Tuesday, February 7th, 2023

Had his fill of family?

Joe thought this was weird at the time and as the months have gone by, Joe’s initial thought has only been reinforced. (more…)

Tom Brady Retirement Video Shot Days In Advance

Monday, February 6th, 2023

Tom BradyIntriguing report from NFL Network host, personality and FOX reporter Peter Schrager, a friend of Joe who is tight with folks in the Buccaneers’ front office. (more…)

Tristan Wirfs On Bucs’ New Offense

Monday, February 6th, 2023

Bucs RT Tristan Wirfs.

So who knows when the Bucs will have a new offensive coordinator or who it will be. (more…)

Tom Brady Wouldn’t Answer Two Simple Questions About His Retirement

Monday, February 6th, 2023

Joe has no hope of Tom Brady returning to the Bucs for the 2023 season, but today Brady sure seemed like a guy not 100 percent sure of whether his retirement will stick. (more…)

Tom Brady Sr. Doesn’t See Reason For Son To Retire As A Patriot

Monday, February 6th, 2023

There’s been some buzz about how creepy Patriots owner Robert Kraft would like to have Tom Brady sign a one-day contract with New England so he can retire officially as a member of the Belicheats. (more…)

Bucs To Meet Again With Dan Pitcher

Monday, February 6th, 2023

Bengals QB coach Dan Pitcher.

Would the Bucs dare turn to a 36-year-old playcaller with limited experience under Todd Bowles? (more…)

Tristan Wirfs At Left Tackle?

Monday, February 6th, 2023

Pro Bowl right tackle Tristan Wirfs.

This has been a subject of debate and disagreement at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters, and it recently was on the mind of a prominent former Buccaneer. (more…)

Time For The Long Play, Not The Wrong Play

Monday, February 6th, 2023

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Two years removed from the mountaintop, the Glazers find themselves standing at the NFL crossroads.

The path ahead is dangerous, fraught with potholes in the shape of draft busts and free-agent gaffes, yet this organization’s steps should be clear.

Don’t look back. (more…)

Jamel Dean An Important Cog

Monday, February 6th, 2023

Bucs CB Jamel Dean.

The Bucs may have to take a page from former Bucs commander Greg Schiano. (more…)

Bucs May Struggle To Get A Veteran Quarterback

Monday, February 6th, 2023

Big lure for a quarterback.

The Bucs have selling points if they choose to try to lure a veteran quarterback to Tampa to try and continue their three-year run of postseason appearances. (more…)

A Glaring Example Of Why Bucs Offense Stunk

Monday, February 6th, 2023

Outs Byron Leftwich.

Joe understands a lot of Bucs fans are angry at Todd Bowles for a lot of things (Joe cannot remember a head coach this hated after his first season with the Bucs). (more…)

Former NFL Suit Thinks Bucs Should Go Offensive Line Shopping

Monday, February 6th, 2023

Guard/tackle Luke Goedeke.

Joe knows several readers will not just nod their heads in agreement with this and mutter “Yes!” They will also polish off a Bromosa. (more…)

Bucs Silence And A Pending Kyle Trask Endorsement

Sunday, February 5th, 2023

QB Kyle Trask

It’s a safe bet Bucs general manager Jason Licht and his successful team of front office gurus were a target of media last week at the Senior Bowl. (more…)

“More Than One NFC South Team Involved”

Sunday, February 5th, 2023

“Mr. Glazer. It’s just a conversation.”

Joe thinks the Derek Carr trade talk is a little silly for multiple reasons, but Joe can’t ignore a big-name NFL reporter chatting about the Raiders talking to teams about trading their quarterback with “more than one NFC South team involved.” (more…)

Tristan Wirfs Reflects On Tom Brady Retiring

Sunday, February 5th, 2023

Tristan Wirfs explains.

So yesterday Joe was at the Raiders’ oversized Roomba in Las Vegas for Pro Bowl media availability. Most of the Fourth Estate there was penned up like chickens in a coop hoping a player or players would feel sorry enough to walk by and answer a couple of questions. (more…)

Hendon Hooker And The Bucs

Sunday, February 5th, 2023

Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker.

So unless the Bucs decide to ride (and die) with Kyle Trask next season, or put their playoff hopes in the hands of a veteran quarterback, the Bucs will have to draft a quarterback. (more…)

Cam Jordan: The New Lost Decade For Bucs Is Here

Sunday, February 5th, 2023

Saints DE Cameron Jordan.

In the mind of a hated Bucs rival, Bucs fans best be prepared to embrace the suck. Because a new chapter of the Lost Decade is upon us. (more…)

“They Don’t Want To Go Back”

Saturday, February 4th, 2023

Why exactly would Bucs free agents like Lavonte David and Jamel Dean, along with established veterans like Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Ryan Jensen and Leonard Fournette, be hungry to play for the Bucs next season if management decides to gut the roster, clear its huge salary cap debt and rebuild with a young quarterback? (more…)

“This Is The Time To Trim The Fat”

Saturday, February 4th, 2023

“Bruce, I’m not sure this job is as great as you said it was 10 months ago.”

A seasoned and reasoned three-time Super Bowl winner says there’s a definite wrestling match happening behind the scenes at One Buc Palace. (more…)