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No comment on tampering question.

[Caution: For those who want to pretend the Bucs losing a Hall of Fame receiver because he didn’t want to play here any more and took a massive pay cut to get away from the Bucs and exit has about the same impact on the organization as if the Bucs released J.J. Roberts, please understand Joe has over 63,000 articles in free archives you can choose to read. — Joe]

Now that Joe has that out of the way… shortly after former Bucs star receiver Mike Evans bolted to San Francisco, former Bucs running back Shady McCoy appeared on the podcast he co-hosts, “Speakeasy,” and said he was at Evans’ home the Saturday before the gun sounded, opening legal tampering. (more…)

Sharing carries in 2026?

Is Bucky Irving still the Bucs’ No. 1 back? (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…)

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Joe has documented this several times. So it’s no surprise. (more…)

Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq.

Iconic helmet hair draft guru Mel Kiper issued his third mock draft of the season this week and his crystal ball puts beastly Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq in the lap of the Bucs. (more…)

Yes, the Buccaneers view YaYa Diaby as a premium edge rusher. (more…)

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The remaining 2025 vehicles must go.

The Bucs crave a better edge rush but weren’t willing to shop at Diesel or Nordstrom last week to get one. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht talks about his new running back.

Joe found it unique that the Bucs signed a running back that plays a nearly identical game to that of incumbent No. 1 running back Bucky Irving. (more…)

Ready to return.

Overlooked last week in the wave of roster moves by the Bucs was AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht brought back a glue guy, Ko Kieft. (more…)

Reflection.

When Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht agreed to a sitdown with a handful of local reporters yesterday at One Buc Palace, he was generally in a chipper mood, as he often is. (more…)

Kay Adams asks.

Look out NFC South. A p!ssed off Baker Mayfield is a dangerous quarterback. (more…)

Bucs and the predictive market.

The Bucs losing two starters on defense, including their best corner and a Hall of Fame receiver, has not spooked the public at the predictive market Kalshi. (more…)

Yes, Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht acknowledged today that he expects Baker Mayfield will draw motivation from Mike Evans leaving the team. (more…)

“Todd, why are people blaming you for running Mike Evans off?”

Until there is a real answer from Mike Evans himself, Joe can only speculate as to the exact reason that pushed Evans away from the Bucs for good. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

This afternoon, Bucs general manager Jason Licht had a sitdown with Joe and a select group of local media. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

For years, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht confessed openly there was an emotional bond between him and Mike Evans. (more…)

Candid stuff today from Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht, who said he has not yet had a phone conversation with departed Bucs legend Mike Evans since he agreed to sign with the 49ers. (more…)

Lots of painful revelations today at One Buc Palace as Joe sat with three other reporters to talk all things Mike Evans with Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

In a sitdown with Joe and a few other reporters at One Buc Palace this afternoon, Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht updated the status of free agent Lavonte David. (more…)