Led nation in YAC average.

If only Rachaad White could make dudes miss when he’s carrying the ball… (more…)

The 30 official visits aren’t quite finished. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

You’d better believe he has Jason Licht’s full attention.

In overseeing the past 10 drafts for the Bucs, Licht has shown a knack for hitting on offensive linemen. He overcame a sluggish start at the position, selecting Kadeem Edwards and Kevin Pamphile in the fifth round of his inaugural 2014 draft.

Edwards never played a game for Tampa Bay and Pamphile was a pedestrian 2-year starter at left guard before Ali Marpet wisely found a home there in 2018. Those were two misses, yet hardly mistakes worth noting because few fifth-round picks make any noise at the next level.

Licht hit it big the following year, grabbing Donovan Smith and Marpet in the second round. Caleb Benenoch, taken in the fifth round in 2016, was released by Calgary of the CFL last summer after a nondescript NFL career.

Again, no big deal. (more…)

The Bucs don’t need a quarterback. They’ve got Pro Bowl QB Baker Mayfield and the guy that allegedly was within inches of winning the starting job from Mayfield last season: Kyle Trask. (more…)

USC Running back MarShawn Lloyd.

The Bucs need a running back. Anyone paying attention knows it, especially if they’re listening to Todd Bowles and understanding how much the man wants a solid running game.

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Washington QB Michael Penix.

Quietly stunning revelation yesterday. (more…)

Sad confession.

Joe is starting to come around on this tackling thing. (more…)

Tampa-bound, mockers believe.

Joe was listening to a podcast recently where the hosts like to gamble on the draft. (more…)

Will Gholston explains how he stays in shape well into his 30s.

Bucs defensive lineman Will Gholston will turn 33 during training camp this summer. A true graybeard in the NFL. (more…)

“Violent” West Virginia C Zach Frazier.

Fun stuff here. (more…)

Draft fans might be surprised by some comments from Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian.

It’s that time of year when nobody wants to hear that 14 or so players snagged in the Round 1 of the NFL Draft next week will be busts. (more…)

The Saints were famous for their Bountygate scandal that saw players earn under-the-table cash for knocking out opponents with ferocious hits.

The Bucs had a less scandalous cash incentive system during the Tom Brady years, orchestrated by Brady himself. (more…)

Flash poll posted at 11:34 a.m. Poll closed at 2:10 p.m.

Focused on improved YAC.

Joe gives Rachaad White props. The man knows what he needs to work on. (more…)

Baker Mayfield is an emotional cat, a very human dude in a game with a ruthless business side.

Just look at Tampa Bay cutting Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett, who had multiple suitors for solid money as soon as he hit the street. (more…)

No risk it; no biscuit.

Unless he really blows chunks in training camp and/or the Bucs draft a corner at No. 26, Zyon McCollum will start at cornerback. He already has been ordained by Bucs coach Todd Bowles to replace traded Carlton Davis. (more…)

“Ignore that, Ed. He thinks he knows what he doesn’t know, so there’s know way he knows what you and I think we know.”

So why is Peter Schrager’s mock draft different from all other mock drafts? And why should Bucs fans care?

Joe has answers. (more…)

Defense could be “destructive.”

On Monday, the Bucs announced that veteran defensive lineman Will Gholston will return. He is the second-longest tenured Bucs player. Only Lavonte David has been around longer. (more…)

Due to explode?

Boy, the Bucs on Monday saved Joe. It was getting to the point that all the draft content was about to trigger Joe to jump out a window. Lawd, the NFL could easily move up the draft a couple of weeks. (more…)

Notre Dame RB Audric Estime.

Rachaad White needs to prove this season that he’s a No. 1 running back. (more…)

The Bucs rolled out their latest edition of In The Current tonight, and Joe was very intrigued.

And that had nothing to do with Sage of Tampa Bay Sports/JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman being featured a couple of times. (more…)