Report: $30 Million Contract For Cade Otton
March 9th, 2026
“Love you, Cade. But I’d trade you for Mike in a heartbeat.”
The Bucs made their starting tight end a very happy man today moments after free agency kicked off.
Otton was rewarded with a three-year deal and the terms were published (loosely) by well-connected NFL reporter Ari Meirov, who Twittered that Otton bagged a 3-year, $30 million contract with $20 million guaranteed.
That’s puts Otton at middle of the pack when it comes to starting tight end salaries, certainly among the top-20 across the NFL.
From that perspective, the Otton deal makes sense. He’s solid but not great. He’s durable and reliable but not special.
Maybe the Bucs can squeeze more out of Otton, who turns 27 next month. They might have to now that Mike Evans won’t be patrolling the red zone.
March 9th, 2026 at 4:58 pm
Do gloves come with that contract?
March 9th, 2026 at 4:59 pm
Solid contract for a solid TE.
March 9th, 2026 at 4:59 pm
Not good.
Bucs need defense.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:01 pm
So we’ve signed a 32 y/o linebacker, which I’m happy about, but please don’t tell me there is no big name FA DE or DL coming.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:02 pm
What?????
Licht has lost his mind.
What a sheet show
March 9th, 2026 at 5:03 pm
Jason Licht is turning out to be a horrible GM
March 9th, 2026 at 5:03 pm
$30 million?!?! 😂😂😂😂
Bit no Oweh huh
March 9th, 2026 at 5:03 pm
But atleast we signed a top tier Edge
O wait
March 9th, 2026 at 5:04 pm
No improvement on this team so far
It’s like Licht is banking on a Mule to win the Kentucky Derby
March 9th, 2026 at 5:04 pm
3 and 30 for a bottom tier TE?
More like 3 and 28. Cade will never get it to 30
LOLOLOLOL
March 9th, 2026 at 5:04 pm
Who
Gives
A
S@!t
March 9th, 2026 at 5:05 pm
Jason Licht is dead man walking…awful contract…it’s like he has to resign his failed picks to make himself look good
Jason Licht sucks out loud. You’ll see again.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:05 pm
The Todd complacency has permeated the whole top and isnow upon the community in full force. It’s gotten to and apparently consumed the Glazers and JL.
M1K3 escaped it. So did Jamel. And White.
Its called
The Blob
March 9th, 2026 at 5:06 pm
I like how you gave context that its a middle of the pack contract for a starting tight end. He’s a good player.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:06 pm
Otton soft as Cotton
March 9th, 2026 at 5:06 pm
And so is the team.
The Todd Blob
March 9th, 2026 at 5:08 pm
lol why
March 9th, 2026 at 5:09 pm
I mean but why… must know we ain’t getting nobody else
March 9th, 2026 at 5:09 pm
The Tampa Bay Todd Complacency blob aneers.
O no
March 9th, 2026 at 5:10 pm
Lakeland Says:
March 9th, 2026 at 5:04 pm
No improvement on this team so far
It’s like Licht is banking on a Mule to win the Kentucky Derby
OMG – just snorted my rum and coke… Geeze that’s funny.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:13 pm
Otton signed under his market value as well, great deal for the team.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:14 pm
We just remember the drops (Rams game) but Otton has been good and, more importantly, durable, so this is a good deal for both sides. Watch Licht draft a stud to challenge him.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:14 pm
I like it. Save the draft for defense!
March 9th, 2026 at 5:15 pm
Considering cap inflation, the deal is fine. It’s a bit more than I personally would have paid, but that’s what the market is. Also this doesn’t keep you from drafting someone and developing them if someone falls to you in the draft – but more likely means the Bucs might take a monster blocker at TE if there are any in the draft.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:17 pm
He signed under market value but doesn’t change the fact that he’s a mediocre tight end on a mediocre roster. Throwaway season and apparently Jason Licht needs a head coach like BA that’ll tell him what to do
March 9th, 2026 at 5:17 pm
Otten is terrible.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:19 pm
So are we pinning our hopes on JL drafting an Edge or nah
March 9th, 2026 at 5:19 pm
glazers have licht shopping at the thrift store
March 9th, 2026 at 5:23 pm
Sometimes you pay way more when you can’t develop. TE is the one position on offense where we need major help. I like the TE out of Oregon, but he is going to be off the board when we pick. Plus we likely will draft defense in the first round anyway. So, we had to sign him.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:23 pm
The Bucs must see something in Otton that I personally do not see. Money wise the deal is fine, but I’d like to see a more aggressive approach in free agency. Fingers crossed.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:23 pm
@Munch. Blocking TE is why we have Durham, and more than likey Kieft again on the roster for. Both have improved each year. Won’t find a rookie TE that blocks as well as them in year 1. It’s a development skill that takes a bit.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:23 pm
No way is he worth that . His drops are atrocious .. what are we doing? There are ends out there and more linebackers . Licht needs to get his ass in gear . You want the fans to forgive losing Evans sign some fa to improve the team .
March 9th, 2026 at 5:25 pm
Otten gotta a good deal. The Bucs got a good deal. That’s how it’s supposed to work.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:26 pm
It’s not bad at all. Its something that we can likely get out of in two years with minimal cap impact if we need to. It also plugs a hole where we aren’t needing to draft a TE in the first two rounds.
Hopefully this means LB/Edge/DT/Corner in the first three rounds.
If we can get a vet contributor at edge rusher and dline and a vet backup center/guard it’s a reasonable offseason.
I realize the Evans thing stings but it was somewhat likely and the $$ used elsewhere can help. Especially considering he’s likely going to play 13 games at most
Reasonable vet upgrades at reasonable contracts is the right move for this franchise in its current form.
Then you hope for better health and see what the staff can get out of the players. Todd will need to save his job with this approach.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:26 pm
So what happens if the Utah tight end is still there when the Bucs pick?
Could have retained him for less. Another Zyon McCollum like mistakes. Licht is steadily evolving into a liability of Todd Bowles magnitude.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:27 pm
Apathy
March 9th, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Hard to have faith in our GM when cade gets that deal.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:31 pm
BigBoiBuc Says:
March 9th, 2026 at 5:23 pm
@Munch. Blocking TE is why we have Durham, and more than likey Kieft again on the roster for.
———
Durham is just a big lumbering giant, but not a good blocker, certainly not a mauler. In fact, if the Bucs do draft someone, he might end up being the odd man out.
Ko is a good blocker, but is limited by his physical abilities. He’s more of a special teams ace, and a guy who will give 100% effort on every play, and someone you 100% want on the team, but I still would want a mauler – ideally with some upside.
Also, last year once Ko got injured, we saw how much he was missed, that’s another thing that tells you Durham isn’t the man in the blocking role. Also, again, keep in mind that TE’s generally take a while to develop – so even if you draft someone it’s likely they’re not going to contribute all that much for at least a year, maybe two.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:31 pm
Lakeland Says:
March 9th, 2026 at 5:04 pm
No improvement on this team so far
It’s like Licht is banking on a Mule to win the Kentucky Derby.
…with Festus Haagan as the jockey.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:32 pm
I would still draft a TE. Otton is just one of Lichts favorites he refuses to part with.
Plus, how will he get the ball when the current QB can’t see over the O Line?
2026 is already a comedy of errors.
Betting against Bowles will net a small fortune.
Fire Licht Now!
March 9th, 2026 at 5:32 pm
Awful contract for a 1 TD no pro bowl easily replaceable YE in any draft.
7 mil per for Gainwell is insane. Allgier got 12 mil for 2 years and is a way better back.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:34 pm
I’m not a Cade fan. All that stands out to me is the 3rd downs where he comes up a yard short fairly consistently (or it might just be that I’m seeing it that way) also the times he’s gotten out powered an given up an interception. Please do something to help fans with the lost of Evans and the keeping of this HC/DC
March 9th, 2026 at 5:38 pm
Another Jason Licht special. Yet again, overpaid for a middle of the road player.
We have so many guys making $20M+ a year, yet so few difference makers.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:39 pm
Otton is fine…just need to target him more….and with Mike gone, we will.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:39 pm
@ Munch. Disagree on Durham . Blocks better than Cade and Kieft. Go back and watch his year with Coen, actually had 11 catches and most were contested. Last 2 years ( even the year Ko was healthy) he played way more snaps and was our “ blocking” TE. Ko was used in 13 personal not 12. I think we may draft a late round TE and Culp may be odd man out. Time will tell.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:40 pm
Well, they had to have SOMEBODY to play the position there, and he’s serviceable. As long as Baker is not throwing it behind him and at his feet.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:43 pm
When will most on here realize the routes are designed by the OC and. It the route runner? The “ Cade is always a yard short of the sticks” comment is crazy.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:43 pm
Dre Greenlaw anyone?
March 9th, 2026 at 5:43 pm
well…when mike and chris were out a couple years ago, cade became a very relevant piece of the receiving corps…
so now with mike gone and cade all paid…they better use him like they mean business…
stand on business and use your 30 trillion dollar tight end
March 9th, 2026 at 5:43 pm
Omg.
Terrible waste of money.
We need defensive linemen!
March 9th, 2026 at 5:43 pm
* and not the route runner
March 9th, 2026 at 5:47 pm
Crazy how many dumb fans we have . This is under what he is worth he is top 15 tight end in the league easily. Very good deal last thing we needed was another hole to fill on this team. I love Mike Evans but he didnt want to be here! We offered him way more than his production was worth and he bolted anyway that is not on the GM.
Honestly high probability 49ers are going regret that contract.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:50 pm
He must take out Jl‘s garbage or feed us fish when he’s out of town! he gets blown up and driven back by safeties and corners when he’s a yard away from the first down, his hands are nowhere near the top 20 and tight ends, his blocking may be his top 20, his speed is nowhere near top 20, this one on one route separation is nowhere near top 20…… he does stay healthy, but he is nowhere near a good starting tight end. ……. By the way, have a box signed a new strength and conditioning coach in program and free agency……… Kate oops Cade needs it badly!! but hey good for him. Kudos to his agent.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:52 pm
Gotta love that ROH, AC, DC lovin GM Jason Licht! He’s hitting FAcy outta the park! Keep up the good work Jason, you’ll have us back to 9-8 in no time.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:52 pm
He’s the best we have had in quite a while. He will only get better.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:54 pm
We give him 30 million, because he’s the only te we got. He’s decent at best and solid at times. God this organization is very uninspiring.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:54 pm
fire licht and bowles, this team sucks
March 9th, 2026 at 5:54 pm
Are kidding me?????
That’s insane.
March 9th, 2026 at 5:56 pm
So we really aren’t signing an Edge
March 9th, 2026 at 5:57 pm
Lost M1K3 bcuz of Todd
March 9th, 2026 at 5:57 pm
Its a Bucs life
March 9th, 2026 at 6:00 pm
This our headline Day 1 of free agency
The blob
March 9th, 2026 at 6:01 pm
Shut up evans leaving… it’s done , it sucks, who cares why superstars leave their teams- rice/moss/BRADY
Move on and root for Tampa or find another team
March 9th, 2026 at 6:01 pm
Culp and Durham cannot block. I mean, embarrassingly BAD. It’s SO BAD you can’t risk even having them out there for a single play. Both, HORRIBLE on special teams, too. You really had no other choice than to re-sign Otton. Especially, after losing Mike. Both, the Saints and Chiefs signed BIG-$$$$ ‘top-tier’ level FA RB’s. If the Titans pass on Love (which they should… but, they are THE TITANS), then there’s a real chance that Love slips. If, he’s still there when the Cowboys pick at #12, then the Bucs should POUNCE. That Cowboys-Javonte Williams deal is looking awfully good right now, after what all these RB’s are getting today! Hell, he should’ve waited. Maybe, Jerry has finally learned his lesson, & got him locked up EARLY, for once. They STOLE HIM. That Cowboys Offense would be UNSTOPPABLE if they drafted Love AND franchised Pickens. Whoa. What if another team was to steal him away, if the ‘Boys gave him the ‘non-exclusive’ tag!? And, the Cowboys get ANOTHER 1st-Round Pick for THIS season and then ANOTHER for next seasons ‘all-time’ LOADED class (giving them 3-#1’s in 2027)!? That’d be freaking CRAZY!!!!
March 9th, 2026 at 6:02 pm
Deviln Culp with his good size needs to be split out and used for inside slants. With Evans gone Bucs can use a big target on offense.
March 9th, 2026 at 6:13 pm
Raiders sign 2 ILBs in their prime (Dean and Walker) while we sign the only 30+ year old ILB in FA. Another band aid, another hole that will have to be filled in a year.
Keep up the stellar work Licht
March 9th, 2026 at 6:13 pm
JL took fricken Gainwell. I’d still take Love, if you can STEAL HIM around 12-15. Bucky and Gainwell just isn’t good enough. If you’re banking on either of those two, then you’ve got BIGGGG PROBLEMS. It was another DUMB/Meh move. I’ll take Love for the future of MY organization for the next 5-YEARS, on his ‘rookie’ deal. The #2-overall player in the draft according to Mel. And, according to McShay, with the same ‘mentality’ and ‘toughness’ (but a faster version) of Emmitt Smith, & a Dickerson/Bijan/Gibbs type of RB. Yeah, I’d take THAT. In a HEARTBEAT. For my next HC and GM. He’d help Baker more than anything else too, after losing Big-Mike. One thing’s for sure… We’re going to really see WHAT Baker is really made of THIS SEASON. He literally has EVERYTHING on the line. HUUUUGE $$$$$.
March 9th, 2026 at 6:13 pm
Well Day 1 are we a better team than last year … nope
March 9th, 2026 at 6:15 pm
@ HeartyDickerson – just another very typical move on the CHEAP.
March 9th, 2026 at 6:15 pm
Jason Licht is garbage people…wake the F up!!!!!
.449%
Dude is a career loser unless Brady shows up. Anyone see Brady? No.
Then Licht is the SUCK. And will be the suck. I’m going to pound this all year long as we suck again under JL. Dude is a loser.
March 9th, 2026 at 6:16 pm
Raiders just grabbed 2 great ILB at about 12 million per
Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker
Why is Licht bargain hunting
March 9th, 2026 at 6:19 pm
Wow the idiot whiners on here are classic.
10mil a year for a solid TE who had back to back 60 catch campaigns and last year did it w an OC who didn’t scheme around the TE much.
Rock solid signing.
Whine away Madden players.
March 9th, 2026 at 6:20 pm
All the crybabies about light is pathetic. If he is that bad or you hate the team or Tampa didn’t get what you exactly wanted — find another team you can cry about
March 9th, 2026 at 6:20 pm
Ok …can he plz get past the FD maker for a change!
March 9th, 2026 at 6:25 pm
For $30M, he needs to hold on to his balls.
March 9th, 2026 at 6:27 pm
I love the guys who have the best players on the draft falling to 15.
Whenever I think I am not smart I come in here to read the comments and I feel like a genius.
March 9th, 2026 at 6:28 pm
Homerjmitc Says:
March 9th, 2026 at 6:20 pm
All the crybabies about light is pathetic. If he is that bad or you hate the team or Tampa didn’t get what you exactly wanted — find another team you can cry about
So you’re one of those blind faith clowns that thinks Licht is infallible. Believe it or not, voicing unhappiness with moves that we believe to be wrong are not the hallmarks of a bad fan.
March 9th, 2026 at 6:28 pm
So many cry babies in here
March 9th, 2026 at 6:29 pm
Ain’t no crybaby bih. We lost Mike today and have yet to sign an Edge
For a common serious reason
Buc fan for life
But will ride the culprits as #13 packs
March 9th, 2026 at 6:30 pm
$30m to go down with captain toilet bowles? Should have jumped ship like Mike
March 9th, 2026 at 6:32 pm
This organization’d dedication to mediocrity is truly impressive.
No one does mediocre quite like the Bucs.
I wonder how many other barely average players we can overpay?
March 9th, 2026 at 6:33 pm
That’s way too much money for him
March 9th, 2026 at 6:34 pm
@Melvin jr, I see you are day drinking again. Just stop. Resigning Otton was a fair deal to both player and team. Hes better than you think and hopefully we have an OC that will show that. Durham, way better blocker than you think. Actually graded out higher than Otton all year and for the season. You said they wouldn’t put him out for a single play when he started and played 1 full game this year and 3 the year before. Coaches must know. Culp, misused in our offense and literally played one special team…kickoff return … so how/why would you say he is HORRIBLE on special teams? Only plays about 5 plays a game there. You actually watch him on kick return!? lol. Idiot comments. Cade will have a big year. Durham will continued to to get better under this OC. Same with Culp. Now, pour yourself another round of that cheap swill you drink and chill. This team has waaaaaay bigger problems than TE
March 9th, 2026 at 6:36 pm
@ Homerjmitc – I AM rooting for Tampa… To TANK. I’m living in REALITY. This team has NO CHANCE whatsoever. And, much more likely than NOT, are a ‘bottom-5’ team in the NFC. It’s an incompetent GM and coaching staff. With CHEAP ‘penny-pinching’ owners, who are just content with the past and not motivated enough currently, to prioritize WINNING FIRST. So, neither am I. I mean, if THEY AREN’T, then why should I!? I’m for tanking in 2027, stockpiling draft-picks, and put ourselves in the best position possible cap-wise, in order to become THE MOST ‘attractive’ job in THE NFL, for any ‘top-tier’ level, ‘high-end’ HC and GM. This current regime is waaaayyyy over their heads. Tom Brady just covered it ALL up and masked it all. Lickt is exactly WHO we thought he was pre-Brady. 💯
March 9th, 2026 at 6:38 pm
That seems ridiculous. Especially for a team that hardly throws to the tight end. Maybe that will change.
March 9th, 2026 at 6:40 pm
NO @ BigBoiBuc – YOU must be the one who is drunk, can’t see, OR comprehend. I said that they had no other choice than to re-sign Otton. NEVER said he wasn’t worth-it. I said that he is very “serviceable.” That is as long as Baker isn’t throwing-it behind him, or at his feet.
March 9th, 2026 at 6:42 pm
So this was our wave 1 of free agency. Shefter blowin up rn and Tampa Crickets
March 9th, 2026 at 6:44 pm
@ BigBoiBuc – he’s barely freaking PLAYED since he’s been here, dude. And, YOU are trying to argue with ME on this!? LoL GTFO Lmaooooo. Otton is not a great blocker, but those two are BOTH, HORRIBLE. I’ve seen it too many times, on the very FEW occasions, when they’ve even been in there.
March 9th, 2026 at 6:45 pm
Guess were using 1st to picks on Edge, hit or miss lol
March 9th, 2026 at 6:46 pm
@DrunkMelvinJr, ok I will give you the floor. Durham grades out higher than Otton in blocking , but you say Otton is a better blocker. Make sense? Nah. You say Culp is HORRIBLE in special teams but he plays in ONE SPECIAL TEAM … kick return. Maybe a few plays a game. What insight do you have that says he’s HORRIBLE? Again , do you watch his 5 plays a game on kick return? I think not. I think you’re an idiot. Baseless comments. From someone that doesn’t know what he’s looking at. Let your wife watch from now on and tell you what’s happening. It will be better for us all.
March 9th, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Annnnd, “Big-Boy” Lmao… I also said, that WE HAD TO re-sign Cade. Had no other choice. Especially, after losing Big-Mike. Hell, SOMEONE has to play the position.
March 9th, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Jason, Todd, and children G bosses us with Mike Evans. Better redeem themselves with Hendrickson.
March 9th, 2026 at 6:52 pm
@DrunkMelvinJr – lol Durham played 350 snaps. So yeah barely in there. Dude do some research Culp plays only ONE special team but he but you said he is HORRIBLE on Special Teams. Do you watch him in the 3 kick returns Hes on? Lmfao. What an idiot. Baseless comments. Old saying …. “better to remain silent and let people assume you are a fool, than to talk and remove all doubt”….
March 9th, 2026 at 7:01 pm
they paid the wrong guy 😔
March 9th, 2026 at 7:02 pm
Sad that you feel compelled to make things up. The Joe typing here hasn’t eaten a steak in decades. –Joe
March 9th, 2026 at 7:02 pm
The truth is getting moderated. Wow.
If it were true, Joe would have left it. If you’re going to write about Joe, then not misrepresenting is important. There are many other sites on which you can blast Joe. –Joe
March 9th, 2026 at 7:03 pm
The reason the Bucs aren’t on Adams timeline past 4 hours
Is bcuz nobody wants to play for Bowles
The one person who said he did, we ain’t even rumored to be contacting 😂😂😂😂
March 9th, 2026 at 7:05 pm
Okay we secured Otton in FA. Let’s party Tampa
SB here we come, right after facing 49ers in playoffs
March 9th, 2026 at 7:07 pm
What’s laughable is you say no one wants to play for Bowles. Yet the signed 3 guys and ga isn’t over — to say NOBODY when these have signed people is embarrassing
March 9th, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Did Detroit/kc/baltimore make the playoffs? Nothing is guaranteed
March 9th, 2026 at 7:13 pm
It hurts like a MF’a to lose Mike but we have good receivers, Hendrickson will be a Buc sometime this week, draft well and we will be fine
March 9th, 2026 at 7:16 pm
Licht overpaid AGAIN for another of his draft picks. THAT’S the primary reason IMO why the Bucs have such crappy DEPTH. Licht’s paying way too much money for guys who really aren’t top performers.
March 9th, 2026 at 7:16 pm
Bowles is garbage, of course no defensive player wants to come here only the ones that nobody wants anymore like Anzalone. The sad part is that the ownership dosnt like having winning culture for too long. So here comes another decade of loosing. Shame
March 9th, 2026 at 7:18 pm
@ Big-Boy – YES. HORRIBLE in special teams. BOTH. Durham canNOT even ‘block’ on FG or Punt protect, at all. And, is TERRIBLE within the offense, especially in the open-field. He’s TERRIBLE. Culp just canNOT BLOCK, period. And, there’s a GOOD REASON for why there is such a very small ‘sample-size’ for him in the first place. Because, HE SUCKS. They both SUCK HARD. It’s WHY Culp got BENCHED immediately, after just ONE fricking PLAY, the last time I saw him get into a game. He only played just a handful of snaps after that, for the rest of the year. Because, HE’S AWFUL. Can’t Play. And, I’m NOT paying ANY attention at ALL, to your big so-called PFF Grades. They’re GARBAGE and everyone KNOWS-IT. No one can even tell you what those “grades” even mean, or HOW they even calculate them in the first place. So, I’ll just trust MY OWN EYES, like I usually do. They’ve NEVER let me down up to this point!!!! So, WHY would “I” give ANY credence or pay ANY attention at all, to what PFF says concerning 2-BACKUP TE’s that have rarely SEEN the field over the past couple of seasons, outside of special teams. PLEASE. I’ll trust what I SAW. And, right AFTER I SAW-IT (one of the few-times he was even ‘allowed’ to play a single SNAP)… He was IMMEDIATELY pulled from the game. As he deserved.
March 9th, 2026 at 7:18 pm
if bucs get hendrickson they have him, vea, blonde lb, and potentially lavonte all over 30
March 9th, 2026 at 7:19 pm
So we really have a top Edge that actually wants to play here that we aren’t signing??
It doesn’t get that bad does it
March 9th, 2026 at 7:19 pm
Ready for Blunderball! Lets Go!
March 9th, 2026 at 7:22 pm
DR is right! 💯 It’s because JL doesn’t know what the hell he’s doing, and it’s just the safe move. He CANNOT evaluate TALENT. Dude hasn’t the first CLUE.
March 9th, 2026 at 7:23 pm
So Joe’s why do you defend Licht like he’s your brother?
You defend him no matter how much he sucks. Joe thinks Licht has done a good job. The outrage against Bowles finishing 8-9 speaks to how much talent was on the roster despite a load of injuries. Expectations were high and rightfully so. –Joe
March 9th, 2026 at 7:24 pm
@ Homerjmitc – Any of those guys take ‘DISCOUNTS’ to come play for Bowles!? Yeah, I didn’t think so. People like to GET PAID. Highest-Bidders.
March 9th, 2026 at 7:28 pm
@StonedMelvinJr… lol. Lighten up Melvin. You are “ that guy”. So, every single player on our roster and any other nfl roster, is in the top 1% of their career field. But you , the all knowing , say they Suck. My guess is you aren’t in the top 1% of your career field. Just a hunch. But then again your field may have a really low bar. But still prolly not in the top 1%. I’ve seen you drivel on here. Very rarely do you know what you’re talking about. Again, I will ask, do you/have you watched Culp on the 5 plays he plays special teams in a game? On kick return, where most kicks don’t even get live action any more? I don’t think you do. But you say he is HORRIBLE ON Special TEAMS? You just drool thoughts that come to your head. Again, you’re “ that guy”
March 9th, 2026 at 7:29 pm
Otton is a good #2 TE but he is being overpaid to be a 1. Licht needs to do better.
March 9th, 2026 at 7:35 pm
@wastedMelvinJr
You are what we refer to my office as an “ Anecdotal Idiot”. One with no facts.
March 9th, 2026 at 7:36 pm
BigBoy – You can’t even compare the two, Otton and Durham. I mean, HOW do you even put a grade on Otton!? Did you NOT SEE how they used him literally, on EVERY running-play!? They put him in motion EVERY-TIME, just hovering over whichever side they were running over him. It was RIDICULOUS. It was also, soooo PREDICTABLE. The Defense KNEW exactly where they were going EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. And, they KNEW it was a “RUN” 💯 of the time, up until the Bye-Week. Hell, it was STILL prob close to 85-90% even AFTER the Bye. Given all the injuries to the line, they HAD TO use him differently. But, the other two REALLY SUCKED. Durham on special teams (and in the open-field) was just HORRID. Culp couldn’t block my 15 year-old niece. He doesn’t have the WANT TO. There’s NO EFFORT GIVEN. And, I’ve seen-it just way too many times with Durham, too. Maybe, he’s just THAT SLOW and horrible of an athlete, I really don’t know!? But, he’s bad. They’re both BAD.
March 9th, 2026 at 7:37 pm
Todd Bowles and yes Jason Lichts jobs are on the line. How do Buc fans feel after 7 1/2 hours of free agency? Resigned Otton, signed Gainwell and Anzalone, the biggie is losing Evans and let’s throw in losing Dean. I would think if Jason Licht and Todd Bowles care to save their jobs, at this point they might want to rework some contracts and gamble that Trey Hendrickson has plenty in the tank.
Signing blue light specials at Walmart is not gonna cut it. Evans departure has to open up funds to spend elsewhere.
March 9th, 2026 at 7:43 pm
BigBoi – I don’t know of ANYONE, who would cite or consider PFF as “FACT.”
March 9th, 2026 at 7:43 pm
Licht really.needs to stop overpaying for mediocrity. I think he has gotten a little too cocky with his draft picks. They arent all that
March 9th, 2026 at 7:46 pm
On the times, when Otton wasn’t ’in-motion’ and ‘hovering’ over the line-of-scrimmage during ALL run-plays, he was out actually ‘running routes’ on passing-plays.
March 9th, 2026 at 7:48 pm
We will not be getting any good FA, you don’t think that the FA that are out there, didn’t see what happened with M1K3, why would they come here, they see the writing on the wall….. a terrible organization, QB and GM. This is one of the WORST days in Buccaneers History!!!!
March 9th, 2026 at 7:50 pm
Has Bowels been fired yet?
March 9th, 2026 at 7:53 pm
I’m talking about Durham on special-teams. There’s a reason for why Culp never plays, period. He’s even LOST on special-teams, WHEN he does play them. It’s really THAT BAD, when you stand out like THAT. It’s Because, HE’S AWFUL.
March 9th, 2026 at 7:54 pm
@HighAsAKiteMelvinJr
lol. Again an Anecdotal Idiot. No facts. Just feelings. Never made any comparison. Just laughing at you “ grading” players that are in the NFL for the rest of us. I’m guessing you have a notebook on your nightstand with 5000 pages of chicken scratch notes of “ people that disagreed with me on a Joe Bucs post” so that each play of each game you scramble to find one that would let you come back and say “ I told you so!” lol. They both suck so bad they are on NFL rosters and based on your comments on this and EVERY POST about everything Bucs, it’s obviously apparent you are a non athlete. Never played. Any sport. At all. Ever.
March 9th, 2026 at 7:56 pm
GARBAGE
March 9th, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Big-Boi – I’m talking ABOUT DURHAM on “special-teams.” You know, as in FG and Punt Protection. HORRID. When, it should be EASY. It’s called being LAZY. He’s slow and LOST. Culp can’t walk and chew gum. Forget BLOCKING. It’s Horrible.
March 9th, 2026 at 8:03 pm
@DorkMelvinJr
Again, you’re a non athlete. You have no clue what you’re watching. I’ve seen you drivel about most of the Bucs players and you are consistent. I will give you that. You better hope your mom doesn’t change the WI-FI password in HER basement so you can keep saying stupid stuff. lol. You’re tweaked. And you’re embarrassing yourself with each new post, on every topic. Bad athletes don’t make the league. This isn’t the co-Ed church flag football team you played on when your dad had to coach so you could get in. Your ceiling.
March 9th, 2026 at 8:06 pm
Pretty obviously Mike didn’t want to play with Bum Baker, got the hell out of town. Amazing he picks the last pick in the draft over the 1st pick in the draft. Says everything about what players actually think about Baker as opposed to all those BS quotes they always give the media where they say nothing.
Lets see Baker recruit a high profile player here.
Oh right, it hasn’t happened, everyone knows why if they’re honest.
March 9th, 2026 at 8:14 pm
@ BucBoi SAYS (lmao): “I’ve seen you drivel on here. Very rarely do you know what you’re talking about.”
Oh yeah, I’ve only NAILED every take I’ve given on the Bucs over at least the past 5-YEARS (possibly longer)… Starting with the Hall Draft, when I said JL should move UP and take Linderbaum. Every draft. Every free agency signing, AND non signing. Every move and non move. AND, was THE FIRST (and loudest) to shoutout that THIS FO better be getting their ‘ducks in a row’ concerning Coen, and be willing to do WHATEVER IT TAKES. And, I said this with still 4-5 games left in that season. You can just go on down-the-line. I’ve been RIGHT, every step of the way, and THIS FO and team would’ve been VERY smart to have just listened to ME. I’ve seen PLENTY of your BS on here, and it has been mostly just a BUNCH of garbage. I’m usually, right ON-POINT. It cannot be disputed. When it comes to ‘guesstimating’ money on contracts, or the amount of draft-capital it’d take to get a deal DONE. Regarding EVERY team and roster in THE LEAGUE. Actually, in NCAA too, LoL. You can just BOOK-IT and take it to the bank.
March 9th, 2026 at 8:15 pm
Where’s all the great players that are dying to play with Baker? Isn’t he out recruiting for us? Heck people wanted to lay for Jameis. Obviously Brady is on a different level than anyone else. But why aren’t guys running to knock down the Bucs front door trying to get into the building?
Heck the Bucs had to overpay just to keep Otton, or he’d be gone too.
We see what players actually think of Baker with their actions – and they’re staying way away from a guy who is passing for 122 yards, and 144 yards with the season on the line, a guy leading an offense to 28th in scoring with the playoffs on the line.
March 9th, 2026 at 8:19 pm
Man, exciting time in football and way too much complaining on here! It’s horrible to see Mike Evans leave, but we are prepared for this. Godwin gets his shot fully healthy with Egbuka and company. I believe the offense will be fine.
As for defense, would love Hendrickson, but would really LOVE Devin Lloyd! Start restructuring and please get another established player in the front 7! Go Bucs!
March 9th, 2026 at 8:19 pm
Still waiting on a splash edge rusher. Bucs are supposed to be out of cap hell, if Licht and Bowles want to be employed next year, better spend for a bonafied pass rusher. Sure looks like many other teams are spending.
March 9th, 2026 at 8:20 pm
@Mushroom MelvinJr. Take a minute. Reread your last post. Seriously. Deep breath. Reread it. You’ve nailed everything about everything and been 100% right for the last 5 years? Drafts, free agency, trades, in season trades, coaches. I’ve got to end on this one. Do you really know how stupid you sound?. Really. I mean, like ridiculously stupid. I kinda wanted to find a reason to give you some credit, but that post. lol. Dude.
March 9th, 2026 at 8:20 pm
Rod Munch is a moron. I’ll bet he has AI generated posters of Baker in his underwear all over his room as he plays him in Madden after school.
March 9th, 2026 at 8:20 pm
aaaaaand, Joe, what is wrong with above post
March 9th, 2026 at 8:21 pm
Rod Munch, it’s clear you’ve latched onto Mayfield to blame things on. You may turn out to be right, but I tend to lean positive.
Half the year he was an MVP, the other half a flop.
There were a lot of things leading to the collapse, and I choose to believe in the MVP version.
March 9th, 2026 at 8:24 pm
Regardless on my person thoughts on Bum Baker, the Bucs should sign Kyler Murray as the backup QB. He’s mobile, should be able to run this offense with no issues should Baker get hurt, and the Bucs could see if there’s anything there. He’ll want a spot where he could at least have a chance to start, and if he did so, have talent around him to excel – so I don’t think he’d cost much at all. It’s seems like a signing that would make sense for both sides.
March 9th, 2026 at 8:26 pm
Hugh Glazerhouse Says:
March 9th, 2026 at 8:20 pm
“Rod Munch is a moron. I’ll bet he has AI generated posters of Baker in his underwear all over his room….”
March 9th, 2026 at 8:26 pm
Is that possible????
Jk
March 9th, 2026 at 8:28 pm
Rod Munch Says:
“…the Bucs should sign Kyler Murray as the backup QB…”
Oddly enough, I was thinking this earlier today.
March 9th, 2026 at 8:32 pm
Buc Bonzai, don’t encourage him!
March 9th, 2026 at 8:35 pm
Can’t block, catch, or get open unreal. Looks like free agency is just a big cash party
March 9th, 2026 at 8:35 pm
Dang right you should get Murray if he would be willing. Number 8 pick in the MLB draft, would have been a millionaire in either sport. Centerfield and lead off hitter. Fastest player on the football team at OU and has an arm as good as anyone. I think he’s looking for a starting gig, but if we could get him we’d have 2 good QBs. Baker is better, but not by much. He won the Heismann too, not too bad. I’m pretty sure he’s starting opening day this year though. I can think of 4 or 5 teams right now where he’s a major upgrade.
March 9th, 2026 at 8:36 pm
Nakobe Dean for 12 mil vs Otton for 10 ……. Nakobe Dean has a Mega Larger impact on the Bucs Winning !!
March 9th, 2026 at 8:36 pm
So David Walker it is. Peachy
March 9th, 2026 at 8:38 pm
“At Cade’s all-star press conference … “We didnt go after another Edge becuz Todd told me and I really believe Braswell is about to shock the world.”
March 9th, 2026 at 8:40 pm
Looking through all the FA signings today, looks like about 50% of the teams prioritized signing a Backup QB. Average cost looked to be around $5 mil a year. Falcons signed Tua (for only $1.3 mil).
March 9th, 2026 at 8:40 pm
Find a decent “Kieft “who can do the TE job on his own and won’t require the use of a “Ko-Kieft”
March 9th, 2026 at 8:41 pm
Chris Braswell is going to BLOW-UP this season
He’s going to get 2.5 sacks
March 9th, 2026 at 8:44 pm
So many decent to good LB’s got signed to reasonable contracts and we got 1 single 32 year old. I think Licht got permission to be on the tank train.
March 9th, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Jason Licht is beating on his chest
He’s at the top of the totem pole for keeping homegrown trash
The majority of the GMs would have sent the garbage packing long ago
March 9th, 2026 at 8:54 pm
You would think that Licht and Bowles at this point on are the hot seat. Let’s see how they are doing so far. Resign Otten, average at best tight end, ok with that. Sign Gainwell, looks like a fine third down back, I probably would have rather had Allgeir who signed for less. Sign Anzalone, I do like his signing, a good mid level Linebacker who should be solid, nothing electric.
What have the Bucs lost? Dean who has an injury history but had one of his best years, arguably one of the best corners in the NFL last year. Lastly the Bucs have lost the best receiver in franchise history, the Bucs number one receiver who doesn’t appear to be done by any means.
Net gain? I don’t think so, so far looking like the Bucs continue to move backwards. Not seeing improvement here so far, just losses.