Overlooked.

Finally, someone is using reason and logic in their analysis. You know, like when did Kirk Cousins become Tom Brady? (more…)

Former Bucs QB Shaun King with Tampa Bay GM Jason Licht at a Bucs practice in 2016.

Not everyone in general manager Jason Licht’s corner thinks the Tampa Bay offensive line is a quality group. (more…)

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Lavonte David is eager to strap on his mentor’s helmet once again and show a young teammate how it’s done.

Devin White looked the part of David’s willing disciple in 2019, when he arrived at One Buc Place at the age of 21. David did his best to show him the NFL ropes, but White ended up in a tug-of-war with the organization. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Bucs general manager Jason Licht’s team of receipt-keeping interns might need to call the boss for guidance on this one. (more…)

So what would Hall of Fame Bucs cornerback Rondé Barber tell young players that want to be like him? (more…)

Four-letter not impressed.

If Joe didn’t know any better, it seems BSPN’s computers hacked into Warren Sharp’s laptop. (more…)

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Joe has already pointed out a key unknown with the Bucs in the middle of June is how their offense will come along under new coordinator Liam Coen. (more…)

Can be better.

Joe is actually excited about the possibilities after reading this ugly stat. (more…)

Man, Joe hasn’t seen an extreme physical-specimen freak like Yaya Diaby at edge rusher since Jason Pierre-Paul in his prime, and Diaby is committed to getting freakier. (more…)

A loss?

Someone is going to have to fill Joe in. Maybe it’s the influence of fantasy football where names and perceptions mean more than results and facts. (more…)

Teammate speaks.

A lot of Bucs fans think just because a guy attended Duke University, that means he’s more perceptive and smarter than most of his peers. (more…)

Lavonte David

Coaches always talk about wanting to see juice from players at practice. Many football folks believe passion leads to harder work, better preparation and, therefore, better play on Sundays. (more…)

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

So there are a lot of unknowns with the Bucs. (more…)

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“I’ll buy you dinner, Kyle.”

Man, Joe is floored by the Jaguars handing middle-of-the-pack quarterback Trevor Lawrence a five-year contract extension at what reports say is $55 million per year plus incentives. (more…)

Todd Bowles

Todd Bowles is no Jack Nicholson, but he can handle the truth. (more…)

Bracing for major test.

OK, let’s get one thing straight: Underwear football is just a tease. It’s not real. Football involves hitting and there is zero hitting in underwear football. (more…)

Rookie RB Bucky Irving.

Joe had to chuckle at this because on face value, it’s funny as heck. (more…)