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Monday, January 19th, 2026

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The Buccaneers suddenly face an uncertain future at the game’s most critical position. (more…)

Hitting Is A Mentality

Monday, January 19th, 2026

Bucs’ defense needs more “dawgs” like Tykee Smith.

Aside from Antoine Winfield and before Father Time caught up with Lavonte David, name a Bucs defender who regularly blasts people into the middle of the week? (more…)

Preventing Another Cliff Dive

Monday, January 19th, 2026

Still a solid QB.

As Joe pointed out yesterday, Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield is a third-down baller. (more…)

Bucs Need To Add No Less Than Two Linebackers

Monday, January 19th, 2026

Bucs GM Jason Licht

About a year ago Joe spoke with someone who works at One Buc Palace and the subject was linebackers, inside linebackers specifically. (more…)

Morning Cup Of Joe

Monday, January 19th, 2026

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…)

Tristan Wirfs And The Pro Football Hall Of Fame

Monday, January 19th, 2026

Will Pro Football Hall of Fame come knocking?

Unless 2025 was a harbinger, Joe believes Bucs left tackle Tristan Wirfs is entering the discussion as a future Pro Football Hall of Fame member. (more…)

Make The Call!

Sunday, January 18th, 2026

Flash poll posted at 5:13 p.m. Poll closed at 6:24 p.m.

 

Todd Bowles Praises Logan Hall, Says Bucs Can Use Help On Defensive Front

Sunday, January 18th, 2026

Wanted for 2026?

Bucs starting defensive lineman Logan Hall will find demand for his services in free agency soon.

Hey, if Joe Tryon-Shoyinka found a high-paying job a year ago, then Hall might find general managers pounding on his door. (more…)

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Sunday, January 18th, 2026

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Defense-First Head Coaches Making A Comeback

Sunday, January 18th, 2026

It’s been seven years since a defense-first head coach has been in the Super Bowl — Bill Belicheat in 2019. (more…)

Catch Up On Your Ira Kaufman Podcast Listening

Sunday, January 18th, 2026

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Egos And Complexity Challenged Bucs Offense

Sunday, January 18th, 2026

Fired Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard.

Fired Tampa Bay rookie offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, a Bucs’ 2025 fall guy, had many tough tasks on his hands this season. (more…)

Shaq Thompson And The Bucs

Sunday, January 18th, 2026

The Bucs need inside linebacker help and have for years. (more…)

Kevin Stefanski And The Dixie Chicks

Sunday, January 18th, 2026

Should Bucs be scared? Maybe.

Joe’s not losing sleep over this one. (more…)

Mike McDaniel Hasn’t Crossed Bucs Off List (Yet)

Sunday, January 18th, 2026

Still in play.

Former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel came and left One Buc Palace on Friday. He entered looking for a job. He left still looking for a job. (more…)

Baker Mayfield Is A Third-Down Monster

Sunday, January 18th, 2026

Baller on third downs.

The way the second-half of the 2025 season shook out, “this Joe” was very down on Baker Mayfield. But in the very same paragraph, “this Joe” is adamant that no quarterback this side of Pat Mahomes has better intangibles. (more…)

Cam Jordan Calls Tristan Wirfs Fat

Saturday, January 17th, 2026

UPDATED: Bucs fans already hated Saints edge rusher Cam Jordan, more than usual after he found 10 1/2 sacks this season and likely locked down a future bust in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Even Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht can’t stand the guy. (more…)

Rondé Barber Piles On? Calls A Todd Bowles Defensive Approach “Ridiculous”

Saturday, January 17th, 2026

Something is starting to smell a little funny. (more…)