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Stability.

Joe has noticed fans sharing an uptick in angst towards Bucs’ AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

Sad.

Joe doesn’t believe Kay Adams had any intention of throwing rocks at Bucs fans. But she just as easily could have given Bucs fans a knee to the groin. [read more]

Says animated coach not needed.

Joe doesn’t think it is a stretch to suggest the vast majority of Bucs fans look forward to one thing before they can fully enjoy Bucs games again. [read more]

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe’s readers ease into their busy workday with a few football links, wacky news and a pleasant distraction. [read more]

Dissed.

Man, Joe’s not sure why the CBS dudes suddenly have it in for Lavonte David. [read more]

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Pain alert! [read more]

Todd Bowles gets a powerful endorsement.

Newer Tampa Bay fans probably don’t realize that Shelton Quarles was a Buccaneers starter (1999-2006) at linebacker for the one of the greatest defenses the NFL has ever seen. [read more]

More.

Joe is on record claiming the Bucs need three new inside linebackers this offseason. The Bucs last year had zero depth at the position. [read more]

Coach him up, Coach.

Joe supposes these questions will linger until Al-Quadin Muhammad proves it wasn’t about his contract. [read more]

Return key to improvement?

Joe doesn’t know how anyone can objectively look at the Bucs roster before legal tampering began and after a week of free agency claim the team improved. [read more]

Successful.

Joe thinks it is fair to suggest new Bucs running back Kenneth Gainwell is a successful runner. [read more]

Last year the Bucs signed and targeted Charlie Heck to fill in for Tristan Wirfs at left tackle but absolutely refused to play him there. [read more]

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It started off poorly — and never improved.

Although the 2025 Bucs won their season opener at Atlanta, warning signs emerged for Todd Bowles and his young defense. [read more]

Don’t be quick to say new Bucs veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone signed with Tampa Bay because he has a year-round home and deep roots in area, including his wife being from Pinellas County.

That was Anzalone’s message on radio. [read more]

Healing newcomer.

So Joe has been wrestling with writing about the Bucs signing former Steelers special teams stud Miles Killebrew last week.

The guy turns 33 soon and had major knee surgery in late October. [read more]

Lavonte David comparison.

Whoa, hold up! [read more]

Joe is sharing this post for the growing numbers of moping Bucs fans. [read more]

Damning.

It would be one thing for Jamel Dean to say he left the Bucs because he felt his last chance to win another ring is getting away from the team where he won his first ring. [read more]