Interesting revelation yesterday by legendary Bucs linebacker Lavonte David, who just finished his 14th season in a Tampa Bay uniform. (more…)

Allianz Arena in Munich, where the Bucs hosted a game in 2022.

If Bucs fans enjoy traveling, this will excite them. If Bucs fans loathe games on foreign soil, this may cause them to stick more pins in their Todd Bowles doll. (more…)

So Joe had a 1-on-1 chat with versatile defensive back Jamal Adams at the Pro Bowl seven years ago. (more…)

Joe remains flabbergasted that big-mouth Cam Jordan, the slimy Saints legendary edge rusher, found 10 1/2 sacks and 15 tackles for loss this season at 36 years old. (more…)

Is a return in focus?

Three weeks from today, NFL types from across the country will invade downtown Indianapolis for the start of the 2026 combine. (more…)

“Todd, I’ve got your back.”

Lavonte David has made it clear. (more…)

Baker Mayfield and Tristan Wirfs lead the Tampa Bay Lightning into The Licht House for the NHL’s Stadium Series game between the Lightning and Boston Bruins on Sunday.

Joe hates to remind Bucs fans of how the season ended. But the following nugget shows how this team has to be better when it matters the most. (more…)

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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.

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Still No. 1?

Let Joe be clear: Joe’s not anxious to push Bucky Irving down the roster. Or off the roster. (more…)

Pending free agent Bucs cornerback Jamel Dean had a heck of a standout 2025 season according to some legitimate metrics. (more…)

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht may have smiled in Mobile, Alabama, last week.

The Bucs need edge rush help again. (more…)

At high noon on Monday, March 9, the annual free agency dinner bell will ring.

That’s when Bucs fans will begin to find out if Tampa Bay is all-in on the 2026 season. (more…)

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ILB Patrick Queen.

Would Joe like to see Lavonte David back in 2026? Sure, but that doesn’t mean the Bucs should not draft his replacement and it sure doesn’t mean they shouldn’t sign a linebacker in free agency. (more…)

The JoeBucsFan Show has an 9 a.m. kickoff today on WDAE radio, 95.3 FM and AM 620. Joe and Ira Kaufman are talking all things Bucs. Listen online to Tampa Bay’s all-sports powerhouse, or via the iHeart Radio app, or below.

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Takeaways didn’t help much.

Joe is an old-school football guy in one respect: Joe believes if you do not play fundamentally sound football, your team has a ceiling. (more…)

Frustrates gamblers.

Joe has typed the following and likely will again. It’s astounding how unpopular Bucs coach Todd Bowles is. (more…)