Archive for 2024

In Round 7, Tampa Bay Selects Tight End Devin Culp

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Tampa Bay’s fascination with University of Washington players continues. (more…)

Elijah Klein Seems To Have Done His Homework On Jason Licht

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Bucs G Elijah Klein.

Bucs’ sixth-round pick guard Elijah Klein knew exactly how to sell himself to Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

“Look Out. He’s Wide As A Refrigerator.”

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Love, love, love this video of new Buccaneers guard Elijah Klein, Tampa Bay’s sixth-round pick. (more…)

Bucs Grab A Guard

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

UTEP G Elijah Klein.

Offensive line was still on the mind of a former Nebraska offensive lineman who now runs the Bucs draft. (more…)

“Push Guys To Do The Same”

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

The Bucs selected Graham Barton in Round 1.

Joe likes how Buccaneers first-round pick center Graham Barton comes across as ridiculously confident but not arrogant in any way.

His Friday radio appearance was a great example.

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“Hardest Cover”

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Joe is impressed by the athlete new Bucs rookie receiver Jalen McMillan is. (more…)

Against Bucky Irving’s Religion To Be Brought Down By First Tackler

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Bucs’ new fourth-round pick running back Bucky Irving.

The Bucs really do try to impress college football visitors. (more…)

Bucky Irving Makes Defenders Miss

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Bucs RB Bucky Irving.

Simply put, when Bucky Irving touches the rock, he gets yards. (more…)

Making August Fun Again

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

More training camp intrigue on the way.

Bucs fans are getting spoiled. After this 2024 NFL Draft, fans will get three very interesting training camps and preseasons in a row.

Joe will explain.

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Bucs Get A Running Back

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Bucs running back Bucky Irving, their fourth-round pick.

No, this Bucky is not from Wisconsin. (more…)

Graham Barton Thought Draft Ceiling Was Pick No. 15

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Bucs rookie center out of Duke University, first-round pick Graham Barton.

So what was in Graham Barton’s head on draft night Thursday? (more…)

Bucs Don’t See “Throwaway” Picks

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Former Bucs kicker Matt Gay.

So Rounds 4 through 7 of the NFL Draft are today and few things get Joe to throw boulders through windows more than hearing someone talk about “throwaway” NFL Draft picks in late rounds. (more…)

Extra-High Expectations For Jalen McMillan

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

“Mike, no excuse for this kid not to ball out.”

Joe is confident the Bucs expect Jalen McMillan, their third-round pick of a wide receiver last night (No. 92 overall), to make a significant impact rather quickly. (more…)

Immediate Competition At Nickel Cornerback

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

In trouble.

Bucs nickel cornerback Christian Izien is about to run into something called “investiture.” (more…)

Best Players Available For Day 3 Of Draft

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

So we are a couple of hours away from the start of the 2024 NFL Draft Day 3. Joe isn’t sure the Bucs have addressed all the holes but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any decent players left. (more…)

John Spytek On Chris Braswell, Pass Rushers

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Bucs assistant GM John Spytek.

Joe is starting to learn that with some college players, you can’t just look at raw numbers. You have to peel the onion skins back to get a better look. (more…)

John Spytek: Knee Injury Helped Bucs Get Jalen McMillan

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Injury points to bargain draft pick by Bucs.

Last football season Washington receiver Jalen McMillan had some bad luck. (more…)

Jason Licht Likes His “Freaks”

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Fourth front-seven freak in three years.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht has some tells in his drafts. (more…)

Pass Rush Philosophy From One Buc Palace

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Assistant GM John Spytek.

The Bucs have been good at generating sacks the past couple of years but not so good at crafting consistent quarterback pressure, especially off the edge.

Bucs officials are paying attention. (more…)

Does Jalen McMillan Have Enough Returner Skills?

Friday, April 26th, 2024

“Special needs to get more special.”

Joe has not been overlooking how the wacky new NFL kick return rules means teams will want/need two competent if not strong returners.

One could argue the Bucs are lacking. (more…)

Welcome Versatile Receiver Jalen McMillan

Friday, April 26th, 2024

More competition and hopefully more juice has arrived in the Bucs receivers room. (more…)