Lavonte David To Host Rare Press Conference

March 24th, 2026

Announcement likely this afternoon.

Joe understands how folks could put two-and-two together and come to the conclusion that the signing of veteran linebacker Christian Rozeboom meant the end of Lavonte David, the Bucs iconic linebacker. [read more]

Risky, But Can Bucs Afford To Be Picky?

March 24th, 2026

Still out there.

Beggars can’t be choosers. That’s the way Joe looks at the Bucs’ edge rush. [read more]

If Logan Hall Balls Out In Houston…

March 24th, 2026

Terrible look if Logan Hall breaks through in Houston.

Two things jumped out at Joe with Logan Hall speaking for the time as a member of the Texans. [read more]

Thoughts On New Bucs Linebacker Christian Rozeboom

March 24th, 2026

New Bucs ILB Christian Rozeboom brings more passion to the LB room.

Two down, one to go. [read more]

Morning Cup Of Joe

March 24th, 2026

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]

PFF: If The Bucs Need To Trade Up, Who Could Be Bait?

March 24th, 2026

The PFF tribe speaks.

Joe is a huge fan of Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles. But as Joe has typed for months, Joe isn’t sure how in the world Styles gets past Dallas. [read more]

Bucs Sign Linebacker Christian Rozeboom

March 23rd, 2026

The pipeline from the 2021 Rams Super Bowl team to the Panthers to the Buccaneers has re-opened. [read more]

Logan Hall Speaks Out

March 23rd, 2026

“The Bucs’ first pick in the 2022 NFL Draft has a new team.”

Former Bucs defensive tackle Logan Hall is a new member of the Texans and met the Houston media late last week.

Joe was intrigued by Hall’s choice of the word “monotony” and him noting he expects more playmaking opportunities with Houston. [read more]

Retired Steelers Greats Salute Kenneth Gainwell

March 23rd, 2026

Steelers great James Harrison.

New Bucs running back Kenneth Gainwell earned a very high level of respect in a hurry during his lone Steelers season last year. [read more]

Assigning Blame; Adding Firepower

March 23rd, 2026

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Let’s not lose sight of what really happened to the 2025 Buccaneers. [read more]

The Winding Rise Of Al-Quadin Muhammad

March 23rd, 2026

Yeah, one could argue new Bucs edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad thrived and soared in a contract year with the Lions last season, but one could make a case Muhammad has been in a contract year ever since he was drafted in 2017. [read more]

The Versatility of Kenneth Gainwell

March 23rd, 2026

Strategy.

Sometimes, the road map is right in front of your face. [read more]

Jason Licht Not Shamed By Ex-Bucs Talking About Winning Rings With New Teams

March 23rd, 2026

Responds to ex-Bucs’ remarks.

The thing that sticks in Joe’s craw about the first couple of days of legal tampering earlier this month — not craw, craw! — is the backhanded slaps at the Bucs. [read more]

Solving The Riddle Of Al-Quadin Muhammad

March 23rd, 2026

Steal or fluke?

The Bucs’ signing Detroit edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad is a curious puzzle that keeps Joe up at night. [read more]

C. J. Allen Has Juice, Too

March 23rd, 2026

Georgia LB C.J. Allen.

Joe has written about really, really liking how the Bucs signed Alex Anzalone and A’Shawn Robinson because this defense — which quit on Bucs coach Todd Bowles last year, let’s call it like we saw it — badly needed juice and energy added to what was such a soft unit. [read more]

Tough Guy Tykee Smith

March 22nd, 2026

The Bucs defense was a soft unit last season, but that doesn’t mean every player was a feathery presence, or that each guy was as brittle as Jamel Dean. [read more]

Bryce Boettcher & The Bucs

March 22nd, 2026

So Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht acknowledged his front office spent a little effort keeping its eyes on adding edgy dudes in free agency. [read more]

The Perils Of Drafting An Edge Rusher At No. 15

March 22nd, 2026

Todd Bowles

You know it, Joe knows it: the Bucs need an edge rusher like a fish on a boat needs water. [read more]

Media Fear Of Jason Licht

March 22nd, 2026

GM Jason Licht

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht does not live in Joe’s head, but he is feared by other media types. [read more]

Have Your Say!

March 22nd, 2026

Flash poll posted at 8:05 a.m. Poll closed at 9:22 a.m.

 

JoeBucsFan Show Today At 9 A.M. On WDAE

March 22nd, 2026

The JoeBucsFan Show has a 9 a.m. kickoff today on WDAE radio, 95.7 FM and AM 620. Listen online to Tampa Bay’s all-sports powerhouse, or via the iHeart Radio app, or through the player below.

Joe’s been back on the WDAE airwaves every weekend for the past 13 months. Varying times.