So what should Bucs fans expect of their rookie offensive coordinator, Josh Grizzard?

A guy who knows the football version of Grizzard better than most has answered that question. (more…)

Right tackle Luke Goedeke.

When Lavonte David is the most underrated for the Bucs, well, that’s a high bar to reach. (more…)

New contract possibilities.

Joe isn’t sure the Bucs are hellbent on wanting to extend Mike Evans… this summer. (more…)

Joe has never been comfortable with the greeting, “Happy Memorial Day.”

It’s not meant to be a happy day.

(more…)

Big Gator has hurdles to climb.

Some may call Joe weird but Joe likes to write about dudes who get on the field on Sundays to help the Bucs win ballgames. (more…)

A reasoned and seasoned three-time Pro Bowl guard thinks the Bucs are among the class of the NFC while his sidekick thinks they have a shot at the conference’s No. 1 seed. (more…)

Was the 2025 Buccaneers draft about more than bringing in fresh talent? (more…)

Emeka Egbuka

One reason the Bucs thought so highly of Emeka Egbuka is the front office believed he was versatile enough to be plugged into any receiver position and perform at a high level. (more…)

Speaks on Mike Evans.

So Chucky (or a Barstool Sports producer) is uploading snippets of Chucky’s sitdown with Lavonte David. Good stuff. (more…)

Ever since Tom Brady retired, so many folks in the national media have been blowing taps for the Bucs as a relevant franchise. It’s made Joe ill. (more…)

Todd Bowles has been a confusing head coach in some ways. (more…)

There are reasons why Todd Bowles is a stoic sideline figure. It’s not just how he is. (more…)

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Bigger goals than personal.

The duo demonstrated what they could do together last year. Now, Rachaad White and Bucky Irving hope to help lead the Bucs to better things in the postseason. (more…)

“Hey Glazers, help me get a gig with Pat McAfee so I can holler every week for Lavonte David. This disrespect for him is out of hand. Jiminy Christmas!”

When Joe hears clowns in national media rattle off the game’s best linebackers but omit perhaps the guy with the biggest resume, Lavonte David, it makes Joe want to throw things. (more…)

Time to prove worth.

Joe typed after the draft noting Bucs losers that week included receivers Ryan Miller, Rakim Jarrett and Trey Palmer. (more…)

More over-the-top love for the Bucs rookie.

It started with linebackers coach Larry Foote shouting that the drafting of edge rusher David Walker in Round 4 is a Super Bowl move.

Foote was so elated in the Buccaneers’ draft room last month, and he was met with ecstasy by his peers. (more…)

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He’s seen it all in his 13 seasons as a Buccaneer — and now he craves another view from the top. (more…)

The Bucs draw intense Super Bowl talk.

Man, Joe hasn’t heard a more passionate and detailed take on the Bucs in a long time outside of the Ira Kaufman Podcast. (more…)

The PFF tribe weighs in.

The drums have sounded and have since gone quiet. The PFF tribe has spoken. (more…)

Rookie cornerback Jacob Parrish.

How much of a Bucs insider is Rondé Barber? Joe has shared countless examples. But consider that on his WFLA-TV show this week, Barber noted how he watched the film of Bucs rookie minicamp because he couldn’t attend it. (more…)

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