It’s lying season in the NFL. Maybe some would prefer calling it “misdirection” season.

So Joe thinks it’s odd how some media types seem to believe so much of what they’re being told. (more…)

Pending free agent Lavonte David talks contract.

It’s not about the money, until it’s about the money. (more…)

New Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen was grilled by the GM.

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht isn’t just picking players and managing his accomplished front office team at One Buc Palace. (more…)

Toast.

Man, Joe has never seen anything like this. (more…)

So is today the day Baker Mayfield re-signs with the Bucs? Or is today the day Mayfield gets slapped with the franchise tag? (more…)

Tricky signing.

Hear much about Devin White the past couple of weeks? No? Well, that’s not a surprise. (more…)

Happy girl for Bucs.

Did she have one of those wonderful what-happens-in-Vegas-stays-in-Vegas weekends or has she turned into a Bucs fan? (more…)

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Update.

With Bucs legend Mike Evans in the fold, all eyes turn to Bucs pending free agent quarterback Baker Mayfield. (more…)

Baker Mayfield re-signing soon?

You only need to connect the dots. (more…)

Where does he rank?

Bucs future Hall of Famer and the greatest wide receiver in franchise history got his bag. (more…)

He’s back!

The greatest wide receiver in Bucs history and a future Hall of Famer, Mike Evans will remain with the Bucs. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Joe is glad the combine is over. (more…)

Perfect timing.

Boy, talk about the stars lining up just right. (more…)

Contract timing.

The fun begins in a week! (more…)

What does this mean?

So if the Bucs are to re-sign Mike Evans, Lavonte David, Baker Mayfield, Chase McLaughlin and Antoine Winfield, the Bucs are going to have to do some salary shuffling. (more…)

“Mr. Glazer, it’s about time for me to let loose the charm and drop the hammer. The table’s been set.”

Has Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht been a part of negotiations with Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans?

Probably not. (more…)

At Joe’s core, Joe has no belief, expectation or thought that Baker Mayfield will play for a team other than the Buccaneers during the 2024 season.

If the Bucs don’t re-sign Mayfield — and they have about 50 more hours with which to use the franchise tag to secure him — then Team Glazer and general manager Jason Licht are frauds when it comes to winning this year. (more…)

Key cog in Bucs’ 2023 success?

Did Kyle Trask outplay Baker Mayfield in training camp? Maybe. Did Trask outplay Mayfield in the Bucs’ worthless preseason games? No. Did Mayfield have a strong year? Absolutely. (more…)