There’s still no official word from the Buccaneers or Lavonte David as to whether the iconic Tampa Bay linebacker wants to play a 15th NFL season. (more…)

If Mike Evans tests free agency when the dinner bell rings next Monday, he’ll surely find at least a team or two willing to give him a two-year contract. (more…)

Valuable?

Yeah, Joe guesses one could call former Redskins and Broncos offensive lineman Mark Schlereth old school. (more…)

So the Bucs have a strong number of players making big money in 2026, and Joe expects Mike Evans to join that list soon after the free agency dinner bell rings in seven short days. (more…)

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht and Todd Bowles were guests last week. The Licht episode popped Wednesday night. 

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As Joe has typed many times, Joe has no use for the combine sideshow/indoor track meet NFL Network televises. Just on face value, it may be more boring than a godawful golf match. (more…)

Demands surface.

The stench in the air reminds Joe of driving through the dairy fields of a Midwest countryside on a warm, humid summer night when the farmers were just finished spreading sh!t.

It’s thick out there, boys and girls. (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…)

Fully responsible.

The Bucs have had quite the roll over of coaches this offseason. (more…)

Interesting and telling take from Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

“Jason, I need to see this guy in shorts.”

Don’t tell Todd Bowles the NFL Scouting Combine is of little worth. Bowles isn’t there to carouse in downtown Indianapolis at the NFL’s winter carnival. (more…)

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Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Joe thinks it is fair to refer to Todd Bowles as one of the more unpopular Bucs head coaches this century. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht

The Bucs believe they are on the right track and have been for years. (more…)

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The Joe typing here sees the value in Bucs pending free agent tight Cade Otton. It starts with consistent play, including 59 catches in each of the past two seasons.

Only four other NFL tight ends can claim that level of production. (more…)

Much was made last week when internal grades of teams by players were leaked to the public after a court ruling said the NFL players’ union was no longer permitted to publish those annual grades.

Little clarity was provided. (more…)

Common bond.
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Even though this story has been out there for three years, it still floored Rich Eisen. (more…)

Todd Bowles reacts.

There is no way Joe can sugarcoat the play of Bucs linebacker SirVocea Dennis. (more…)

Drafting Georgia LB C.J. Allen would make Joe smile.

Joe cannot put a finger on it, but there are some traits for linebackers that just jump off a screen. (more…)

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Targeted for Bucs?

A linebacker who will be 32 is considered long in the tooth.

Except when a team has a roster spot reserved for a guy who will be 36. (more…)