Decisions.

Joe thinks if you gave Bucs coaches and suits a shot of truth serum, they would agree: (more…)

“Jason, you need a helluva lot more on defense than just me. If I didn’t care about winning, I’d have stayed in Cincinnati.”

Joe has speculated that Mike Evans telling the Bucs, in essence, “Thanks but no thanks, I want to win,” might just make other free agents think twice about coming to Tampa Bay. (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…)

Bravo to Buccaneers Ring Of Honor general manager Jason Licht for replacing Logan Hall with a big veteran who is no Logan Hall. (more…)

Desperate reach?

Joe is typing this here post just before midnight as Joe didn’t want to miss anyone getting signed at the top of the hour. (more…)

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The Bucs made their claim to have running back Sean Tucker return for a fourth season in Tampa. However, it’s unclear whether Tucker will sign the deal. (more…)

New quarterback in the house! (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

The Bucs are running out of supremely talented pass rushers to sign. (more…)

Adam Schefter reported beastly edge rusher Trey Hendrickson wanted to play for the Bucs.

He will play for the Ravens.

Various outlets are reporting this morning that Hendrickson is the newest member of the Baltimore Ravens and will sign a four-year, $112 million contract.

The edge rush angst continues across Tampa Bay. Joe sure hopes Bradley Chubb is visiting One Buc Palace this afternoon.

Will Lavonte David play a 15th Buccaneers season? (more…)

Is today the day?

Joe has no idea if the Bucs are talking turkey with free agent edge rushing beast Trey Hendrickson or not. But several teams are, per a report Tuesday night. (more…)

Players looked to bail?

Mike Evans really wanted to get the hell out of town, though maybe not as badly as Rachaad White. Joe is beginning to wonder if Evans wasn’t the only starter. (more…)

Gone.

Joe thinks one of the best coaches in the NFL is Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans. He is way overlooked as folks rightly drool over Sean McVay, Kyle Shanahan and Kevin O’Connell, . (more…)

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Very unlikely Bucs make a move.

Boy, the Raiders got screwed over. (more…)

One of the best defenses in the NFL has come calling for Buccaneers 2022 second-round draft pick Logan Hall. (more…)

Unwanted in Tampa, 2025 Bucs backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has reunited with the Lions. (more…)

Interesting report this afternoon from chief NFL insider for Sports Illustrated Albert Breer. (more…)

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Is Bradley Chubb behind Door No. 2?

So NFL super insider Adam Schefter updated the status of free agent edge rusher Trey Hendrickson shortly after 1 p.m. today. (more…)