Three-time Pro Bowl guard Kyle Long, from football’s famous Long family, sees Baker Mayfield as an elite babysitter. [read more]

Undrafted rookie free agent DT Desmond Watson.

Officially, former Gators defensive lineman Desmond Watson, a Tampa native, was signed as an undrafted free agent at 464 pounds. [read more]

Warmth lingers.

Through 11 NFL Drafts and their ensuing seasons, Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht has noticed a trend. [read more]

Undrafted rookie free agent safety Shilo Sanders.

Yeah, Joe knows folks have their opinions of Deion Sanders and his sons. [read more]

“You GD right I was talking with Liam Coen last year about Baker Mayfield. LOVE that guy, Baker, Jiminy Christmas!”

This got Joe to thinking. [read more]

Bucs rookie DL Elijah Roberts.

Bucs’ fifth-round pick Elijah Roberts, a defensive lineman out of SMU by way of Miami, is currently working as a down lineman, though he can play on the edge as well. [read more]

Eager.

Early to rookie camp; early to the classroom.

That was the message today from undrafted free agent safety Shilo Sanders — after he shook the hand of every reporter in the room and wanted to know each one’s name. [read more]

Another strong day for rookie CB Jacob Parrish.

Joe guesses the cynics would say top draft picks ought to stick out amongst the future camp meat and beer truck drivers of the world. So, in Day 2 of Bucs minicamp this afternoon, the top skill position players drafted were evident among the undrafted free agents and tryout players. [read more]

Rookie second-round pick cornerback Benjamin Morrison.

Back on Sept. 3, 2022, Bucs rookie cornerback Benjamin Morrison was in a unique football situation. [read more]

Bucs rookie CB Jacob Parrish.

Yesterday, head coach Todd Bowles was effusive in his praise for Bucs rookie cornerback Jacob Parrish. Meeting the Tampa Bay pen and mic club in person for the first time, Parrish seemed almost embarrassed by the props. [read more]

After two seasons with the Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield is among the elite in the quarterback world.

After two seasons in New Orleans, quarterback Derek Carr has retired. [read more]

“Greeny, what next? Will The Athletic claim you’re the only reason Mike Evans re-signed?”

It was a shining reality-show moment for the culture the Bucs are so proud of at One Buc Palace.

Unscripted. Raw. [read more]

A delicious plate of Hooters wings and their great salads, sandwiches and shrimp make for a heck of a lunch or dinner! Get it done! Locations are across the Bay area and online ordering is always easy from Joe’s great friends.

A Tampa Bay Buccaneers photo of Shilo Sanders.

So at Day 1 of Bucs rookie minicamp yesterday, one big-name rookie quietly went about his day and seemingly passed on having a news conference despite many media in attendance hoping he would talk. [read more]

Bucs rookie first-round pick receiver Emeka Egbuka.

No, Emeka Egbuka was not playing for Ohio State when Baker Mayfield planted the flag. [read more]

Stud fell in lap?

So the PFF tribe is banging its drums, looking at the Bucs draft. [read more]

Rookie/receiver Tez Johnson.

Bucs new (punt returner?) wide receiver Tez Johnson is anything but boring. For that reason alone, Joe really hopes he makes the team. [read more]

Rookie Bucs edge rusher David Walker, the fourth-round pick.

UPDATED: Joe understands the frustrations from Bucs fans about this subject. And Joe is frustrated, too. [read more]

Bucs UDFA safety Shilo Sanders.

Seems like one of the undrafted free agents is making sure no one is overlooking him. [read more]

Bucs rookie third-round pick Jacob Parrish.

Bold, bold talk today from head coach Todd Bowles after the first rookie minicamp practice of the 2025 season. [read more]

Joe had to ask.

Free agent edge rusher Haason Reddick was the Bucs’ big-money newcomer this offseason. Some would say Reddick hasn’t been a consistently happy camper at all his past stops.

So has Reddick been attending any voluntary but official Bucs offseason meetings and training sessions? “He’s been in and out like a few people,” Bowles said.

Joe was glad to hear it. That would be typical for most veterans this time of year.