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Biggest Obstacle To Luring Mike McDaniel To Tampa Just Popped Up

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Ripple effect in Tampa?

In the past week or so as it seemed the Bucs and former Dolphins shot-caller Mike McDaniel had mutual interest in the Bucs’ opening at offensive coordinator, per rumors floated through social media from legitimate NFL sources. (more…)

Team Glazer Dangling Very Sweet Carrot In Front Of Mike McDaniel?

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Bucs’ head coach in waiting?

Joe’s doesn’t like this idea. (more…)

Todd Bowles’ Job Security A Potential Speedbump For Offensive Coordinator Hire

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Former NFL GM explains.

On paper, a former NFL general manager agrees: The Bucs open offensive coordinator job is very attractive. (more…)

What Does Todd Bowles Expect From His Offensive Coordinator?

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

What is he looking for?

Joe would think on paper, the Bucs would have a coveted opening at offensive coordinator. (more…)

Morning Cup Of Joe

Tuesday, January 20th, 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…)

Mike Evans And Chris Godwin Among Elite Receiving Duos In NFL History

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

One of the game’s greatest duos.

If Mike Evans returns for the 2026 season, there is no doubt in Joe’s mind that Chris Godwin and Evans will go down as one of the greatest receiving duos in NFL history. (more…)

Bucs Take Third Look At Offensive Coordinator Dan Pitcher

Monday, January 19th, 2026

Two years ago, the Bucs twice interviewed then-Bengals quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher for their open offensive coordinator gig that eventually went to then-Seahawks quarterbacks coach Dave Canales. (more…)

Mike McDaniel “Very Much In Play”

Monday, January 19th, 2026

“Show me the money!”

If one well-known NFL insider is on the mark, the Bucs have just as good of a chance as any team to land a highly-respected playcaller. (more…)

What Rachaad White Really Said About Todd Bowles

Monday, January 19th, 2026

The phrase “out of context” is often used to describe a wrong interpretation of what someone said or meant to say. (more…)

Mike Evans Described As Pushing To Adjust Doctor Visits

Monday, January 19th, 2026

The legend of the greatest receiver in Buccaneers history continues to grow. (more…)

Football Season At Hooters!

Monday, January 19th, 2026


Joe’s been endorsing — and enjoying — local Hooters locations since before Lavonte David was drafted. Online ordering is easy, and so is enjoying a good meal in their fun locations.

Bills Fire Head Coach Sean McDermott

Monday, January 19th, 2026

Fired.

Now this is intriguing. (more…)

Josh Grizzard Back On The Job Hunt

Monday, January 19th, 2026

“Todd, what do you know about Howie Roseman?”

It seems former Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard wasn’t just content with daily trips to the golf course since he was given an involuntary vacation earlier this month. (more…)

“He Creates This Explosive Brand Of Offense”

Monday, January 19th, 2026

Bucs playcaller candidate Mike McDaniel.

Joe presumes the important people at One Buc Palace prepped the exit paperwork for fired offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard with 2 minutes remaining in the Bucs-Dolphins game a few weeks ago. (more…)

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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…)