Baker Mayfield

The Bucs imploded last season, losing seven of nine games to finish 8-9 and send fans spiraling into rage. (more…)

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So what four Buccaneers are on Lavonte David’s “Mount Rushmore” of all-time Tampa Bay greats. (more…)

Former Bucs linebacker Lavonte David sat down this week and was asked about the departure of fellow Bucs legend Mike Evans in free agency. (more…)

“Mr. Glazer, wait til you see Muhammad get after it in practice. If he gets in Chris Braswell’s grill, we’re cool with that.”

Joe loved hearing Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht talk about how the Bucs defense is about to feel a lot different. (more…)

Auburn edge Keldric Faulk.

Well, if Joe is going to cite a schlock draft, at least highlight one from a guy that Joe trusts. (more…)

What an optimistic state of the union address was delivered by Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht yesterday.

Joe loved it. (more…)

Flash poll posted at 7:29 a.m. Poll closed at 8:27 a.m.

Ex-players ready to defend.

In the wake of Lavonte David hanging up his cleats, Joe has noticed something very cool and unexpected. (more…)

Bucs offense in good shape.

There’s no need to worry about the Bucs offense. That’s the word from ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes. (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. (more…)

“Todd, we already have the next Chris Jones on the roster. I can feel it.”

“This Joe,” unlike many, has maintained the Bucs took two steps back in free agency. (more…)

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The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports reflects on Lavonte David’s retirement and some mysteries that come with it. Sage and Joe dive into all the Bucs subjects of the day, and more.

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Joe’s been asked for an opinion multiple times about whether Mike Evans will continue hosting events in the Tampa Bay area to raise money for his foundation. (more…)

Miami edge Akheem Mesidor.

Look, Joe doesn’t think anyone in the Tampa Bay area has been harping longer or louder than Joe how the Bucs need an edge rush in the worst way. (more…)

Joe is only sharing this because it comes from a credible source and the Bucs have a distinct pattern of engaging in this kind of activity. (more…)

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The Canton clock is ticking for Lavonte David. (more…)

Big payday coming?

Someone is going to come after Joe for being a Baker Mayfield hater here. That’s as false a charge as there is. (more…)

Flash poll posted at 6:46 a.m. Poll closed at 7:45 a.m.

Daddy duties.

To see Bucs icon Lavonte David dote on his little daughter, Logan, before Bucs games, it was clear she means the world to him. So much so David didn’t deny she was a big reason why he’s no longer an NFL player. (more…)

Class.

Yesterday was a sad day, but damn, Joe never expected to hear a farewell speech like the one Lavonte David gave as he bid the NFL goodbye after 14 years with the Bucs. (more…)