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Make The Call!

Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

Flash poll posted at 9:30 a.m.

 

Is Todd Bowles Ready To Have Edge Rushers Drop Less Often In Coverage?

Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

For those who missed it, Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht sat down for an exclusive interview with the heavy hitters at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. (more…)

The Athletic: Bucs Will Bounce Back Due To “Sound” Front Office

Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

Stability.

Joe has noticed fans sharing an uptick in angst towards Bucs’ AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

Kay Adams Delivers Another Gut-Punch To Bucs Fans

Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

Sad.

Joe doesn’t believe Kay Adams had any intention of throwing rocks at Bucs fans. But she just as easily could have given Bucs fans a knee to the groin. (more…)

Ko Kieft Defends Todd Bowles

Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

Says animated coach not needed.

Joe doesn’t think it is a stretch to suggest the vast majority of Bucs fans look forward to one thing before they can fully enjoy Bucs games again. (more…)

Morning Cup Of Joe

Wednesday, March 18th, 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…)

More Lavonte David Slander From CBS

Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

Dissed.

Man, Joe’s not sure why the CBS dudes suddenly have it in for Lavonte David. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Jamel Dean Files, Free Agency Fixes And Lingering Holes, Edge Rush Philosophy Versus Reality, And Much More

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

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“Hey, Man, Sell Me On The Niners”

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

Pain alert! (more…)

Shelton Quarles Has A Todd Bowles Message For Fans

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

Todd Bowles gets a powerful endorsement.

Newer Tampa Bay fans probably don’t realize that Shelton Quarles was a Buccaneers starter (1999-2006) at linebacker for the one of the greatest defenses the NFL has ever seen. (more…)

Bucs Still Need Two More Inside Linebackers

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

More.

Joe is on record claiming the Bucs need three new inside linebackers this offseason. The Bucs last year had zero depth at the position. (more…)

Real Deal Or Contract Year Bump?

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

Coach him up, Coach.

Joe supposes these questions will linger until Al-Quadin Muhammad proves it wasn’t about his contract. (more…)

Neutral Bucs

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

Return key to improvement?

Joe doesn’t know how anyone can objectively look at the Bucs roster before legal tampering began and after a week of free agency claim the team improved. (more…)

Interesting Advanced Data On Kenneth Gainwell

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

Successful.

Joe thinks it is fair to suggest new Bucs running back Kenneth Gainwell is a successful runner. (more…)

Charlie Heck Signs With The Miami Dolphins

Monday, March 16th, 2026

Last year the Bucs signed and targeted Charlie Heck to fill in for Tristan Wirfs at left tackle but absolutely refused to play him there. (more…)

Happy Anniversary To The Kyle Trask Hoax

Monday, March 16th, 2026

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Fixing The Flat

Monday, March 16th, 2026

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It started off poorly — and never improved.

Although the 2025 Bucs won their season opener at Atlanta, warning signs emerged for Todd Bowles and his young defense. (more…)

“This Defense Fits Me Like A Glove”

Monday, March 16th, 2026

Don’t be quick to say new Bucs veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone signed with Tampa Bay because he has a year-round home and deep roots in area, including his wife being from Pinellas County.

That was Anzalone’s message on radio. (more…)

How Healthy Is Miles Killebrew?

Monday, March 16th, 2026

Healing newcomer.

So Joe has been wrestling with writing about the Bucs signing former Steelers special teams stud Miles Killebrew last week.

The guy turns 33 soon and had major knee surgery in late October. (more…)

CBS: Alex Anzalone “A Significant Improvement Over Lavonte David”

Monday, March 16th, 2026

Lavonte David comparison.

Whoa, hold up! (more…)

Bucs Remain Solid Favorites To Win The NFC South

Monday, March 16th, 2026

Joe is sharing this post for the growing numbers of moping Bucs fans. (more…)