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GM Jason Licht Talks Telling Post-Draft Feelings

Sunday, May 11th, 2025

Warmth lingers.

Through 11 NFL Drafts and their ensuing seasons, Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht has noticed a trend. (more…)

“That Is The No. 1 Thing You Have To Do As A Safety”

Sunday, May 11th, 2025

Undrafted rookie free agent safety Shilo Sanders.

Yeah, Joe knows folks have their opinions of Deion Sanders and his sons. (more…)

Was Chucky Indirectly Coaching Up Baker Mayfield?

Sunday, May 11th, 2025

“You GD right I was talking with Liam Coen last year about Baker Mayfield. LOVE that guy, Baker, Jiminy Christmas!”

This got Joe to thinking. (more…)

Elijah Roberts Once Played For Bucs’ New DL Coach Charlie Strong

Saturday, May 10th, 2025

Bucs rookie DL Elijah Roberts.

Bucs’ fifth-round pick Elijah Roberts, a defensive lineman out of SMU by way of Miami, is currently working as a down lineman, though he can play on the edge as well. (more…)

Shilo Sanders Gets Help From Antoine Winfield, Jr.

Saturday, May 10th, 2025

Eager.

Early to rookie camp; early to the classroom.

That was the message today from undrafted free agent safety Shilo Sanders — after he shook the hand of every reporter in the room and wanted to know each one’s name. (more…)

Top Picks Shine; Bucs Rookie Camp Notes

Saturday, May 10th, 2025

Another strong day for rookie CB Jacob Parrish.

Joe guesses the cynics would say top draft picks ought to stick out amongst the future camp meat and beer truck drivers of the world. So, in Day 2 of Bucs minicamp this afternoon, the top skill position players drafted were evident among the undrafted free agents and tryout players. (more…)

Day 1 In The Fire For Benjamin Morrison

Saturday, May 10th, 2025

Rookie second-round pick cornerback Benjamin Morrison.

Back on Sept. 3, 2022, Bucs rookie cornerback Benjamin Morrison was in a unique football situation. (more…)

Jacob Parrish Downplayed Todd Bowles’ Praise

Saturday, May 10th, 2025

Bucs rookie CB Jacob Parrish.

Yesterday, head coach Todd Bowles was effusive in his praise for Bucs rookie cornerback Jacob Parrish. Meeting the Tampa Bay pen and mic club in person for the first time, Parrish seemed almost embarrassed by the props. (more…)

Derrick Carr Retires From Saints; Chaos In New Orleans

Saturday, May 10th, 2025

After two seasons with the Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield is among the elite in the quarterback world.

After two seasons in New Orleans, quarterback Derek Carr has retired. (more…)

“You Won’t Have Any Jerks”

Saturday, May 10th, 2025

“Greeny, what next? Will The Athletic claim you’re the only reason Mike Evans re-signed?”

It was a shining reality-show moment for the culture the Bucs are so proud of at One Buc Palace.

Unscripted. Raw. (more…)

Deion Sanders Welcome But Not Expected At Bucs Practice

Saturday, May 10th, 2025

A Tampa Bay Buccaneers photo of Shilo Sanders.

So at Day 1 of Bucs rookie minicamp yesterday, one big-name rookie quietly went about his day and seemingly passed on having a news conference despite many media in attendance hoping he would talk. (more…)

Did Baker Mayfield Defuse A Bitter Memory?

Saturday, May 10th, 2025

Bucs rookie first-round pick receiver Emeka Egbuka.

No, Emeka Egbuka was not playing for Ohio State when Baker Mayfield planted the flag. (more…)

The Best Value

Saturday, May 10th, 2025

Stud fell in lap?

So the PFF tribe is banging its drums, looking at the Bucs draft. (more…)

Musings From Tez Johnson On Bucs, Football And Speed

Saturday, May 10th, 2025

Rookie/receiver Tez Johnson.

Bucs new (punt returner?) wide receiver Tez Johnson is anything but boring. For that reason alone, Joe really hopes he makes the team. (more…)

Todd Bowles: David Walker Is A Warrior Of Underwear Football

Friday, May 9th, 2025

Rookie Bucs edge rusher David Walker, the fourth-round pick.

UPDATED: Joe understands the frustrations from Bucs fans about this subject. And Joe is frustrated, too. (more…)

Todd Bowles On Shilo Sanders: “He’s Very Intelligent, He’s Very Loud”

Friday, May 9th, 2025

Bucs UDFA safety Shilo Sanders.

Seems like one of the undrafted free agents is making sure no one is overlooking him. (more…)

Todd Bowles Identifies A Starting Cornerback

Friday, May 9th, 2025

Bucs rookie third-round pick Jacob Parrish.

Bold, bold talk today from head coach Todd Bowles after the first rookie minicamp practice of the 2025 season. (more…)

Haason Reddick Has Participated In Bucs Offseason Activities

Friday, May 9th, 2025

Joe had to ask.

Free agent edge rusher Haason Reddick was the Bucs’ big-money newcomer this offseason. Some would say Reddick hasn’t been a consistently happy camper at all his past stops.

So has Reddick been attending any voluntary but official Bucs offseason meetings and training sessions? “He’s been in and out like a few people,” Bowles said.

Joe was glad to hear it. That would be typical for most veterans this time of year.

Buccaneers Rookie Minicamp Notes & Nuggets

Friday, May 9th, 2025

The thermometer read 91 degrees at One Buc Palace this afternoon (“feels-like” was 98) as rookie minicamp kicked off.

*Stretching and warmup begins for the rookies and tryout players with a coach barking consistently at them and Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht talking to senior offensive advisor Tom Moore. About whom are they talking? (more…)