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Jamel Dean, Benjamin Morrison And Health

Saturday, April 26th, 2025

Bucs VP of Player Personnel Mike Biehl.

Joe thinks Jamel Dean is a decent cornerback, maybe still a good one. But Joe got fed up last year when Dean kept getting hurt and missing starts, specifically when he couldn’t finish the Bucs’ playoff game. (more…)

Grade The Picks!

Saturday, April 26th, 2025

Flash poll posted at 7:42 a.m. Poll closed at 8:51 a.m.

 

Strange Draft Year For Cornerbacks

Saturday, April 26th, 2025

New Bucs cornerback Benjamin Morrison, their second-round draft pick.

So the Bucs drafted Benjamin Morrison, the Notre Dame cornerback coming off hip surgery, at No. 53 overall in Round 2. But he was only the fifth cornerback off the board.

The past few years, the draft market for corners proved very different. (more…)

Bucs Looking For Pass Rushers Today

Saturday, April 26th, 2025

Former Emeka Egbuka Ohio State teammate, edge rusher Jack Sawyer.

Joe heard two things yesterday that made Joe think a Big Ten edge rusher could be coming to town.

Maybe. (more…)

JoeBucsFan Show Saturday At 2 P.M. On WDAE

Saturday, April 26th, 2025

Dial up The JoeBucsFan Show on TODAT at 2 p.m. on WDAE radio, 95.3 FM and AM 620. Listen online, too, or via the iHeart Radio app. All the fun starts after The Rock Riley Show at 1 p.m.

Yeah, that’s right. Joe is back on the WDAE airwaves every weekend with Ira Kaufman. Varying times (for now).

Listen Live to 95.3 WDAE below. 

Emeka Egbuka Had Been Bucs’ Target For A Long Time

Saturday, April 26th, 2025

Bucs sold in 2023.

It sure seems the Bucs had two extra-base hits on their first two 2025 draft picks when it comes to standup guys. (more…)

Rounds 2 And 3 Draft Winner, SirVocea Dennis

Friday, April 25th, 2025

SirVocea Dennis.

So the Bucs need inside linebacker help? No they don’t.

“This Joe” tried to warn the world, so did Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

Buccaneers Draft Cornerback Jacob Parrish In Round 3

Friday, April 25th, 2025

The Bucs’ history drafting Kansas State players gives some fans the shivers, but this new one is exciting. (more…)

“I Feel Like The Ball Is Mine”

Friday, April 25th, 2025

New Bucs CB Benjamin Morrison.

When cornerback Benjamin Morrison is on the field, he is the definition of a ballhawk. (more…)

Draft Night Rounds 2 & 3, Open Thread

Friday, April 25th, 2025

The fun continues. Night 2 of the NFL Draft is here.

Will the Bucs go defense? Is a cornerback next? Talent is on the way to Tampa Bay.

Comment below all night. Be nice. Stick to the draft. Go Bucs!

Benjamin Morrison: Bucs Didn’t Show At My Private Workout

Friday, April 25th, 2025

UPDATED: Classic! Bucs officials contradicted Morrison late tonight and said they did have a top evaluator at Morrison’s private workout.

The Bucs’ first- and second-round picks sort of have something in common. (more…)

Should Jamel Dean Be Worried?

Friday, April 25th, 2025

Benjamin Morrison, the Bucs’ second-round pick.

Joe doesn’t think Jamel Dean is in danger. Yet. (more…)

Buccaneers Draft Notre Dame Cornerback Benjamin Morrison In Round 2

Friday, April 25th, 2025

Well, the Bucs were not focused on health with their second-round pick. (more…)

Emeka Egbuka Hopes Bucs Don’t Ignore Other Buckeyes

Friday, April 25th, 2025

Wants more Buckeyes on Bucs roster.

Joe remembers when Richie McKay first took over the Bucs. It was during the heyday of Florida college football. The national championship ran through the Sunshine State in the 1990s. (more…)

Backflipping Josh Grizzard

Friday, April 25th, 2025

Celebrating.

One big Bucs question mark about the 2025 season is what is offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard’s offense is supposed to look like. (more…)

Emeka Egbuka And The Kevin Kiermaier Effect

Friday, April 25th, 2025

The Buccaneers’ new first-round draft pick, wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, has no issue showing is extreme confidence in one particular aspect: tracking the football. (more…)

Todd Bowles Addresses Fan Outrage

Friday, April 25th, 2025

Bucs coach Todd Bowles responds.

Man, Joe must be slipping, Joe always takes pride in having a pulse of Bucs fans. (more…)

“Just Do Exactly What You Did In College And We’ll All Be Fine”

Friday, April 25th, 2025

“Kyle, man, you see how they hooked me up in the draft?”

Joe’s so darn happy for Baker Mayfield today. The Bucs just drafted him a new guy to hand off a wide receiver sweep to in the playoffs.

Too soon for jokes? (more…)

CBS: Emeka Egbuka Is Terry McLaurin

Friday, April 25th, 2025

New Bucs rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka.

Those who listen to the “Ira Kaufman Podcast” or regularly read this site know Joe has often compared new Bucs receiver Emeka Egbuka to Chris Godwin. (more…)

Still Time For All-In Move, “Ballhawk”

Friday, April 25th, 2025

Bucs head coach Todd Bowles.

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht is proud to be a stick-with-the plan GM; trust the process he’s honed for years and a 2025 draft approach crafted months ago. (more…)

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Friday, April 25th, 2025

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