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…)

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.

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…)

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Loaded Bucs buffet this morning with Sage Ira and Joe tackling this news-heavy week. Enjoy!

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Cool Tez Johnson stories.

A dream may come true if you work for it. (more…)

All aboard!

Plenty of seats available. Soon to fill up. You snooze, you lose. (more…)

No more No. 2.

This morning, Bucs rookie minicamp opens.

Rookies drafted, undrafted and tryout dudes alike will try to impress their new NFL coaches to become NFL players. (more…)

Rookie pass rusher David Walker has drawn more love.

The Buccaneers’ boss has spoken more about his beloved fourth-round draft pick. (more…)

The Buccaneers are very proud of how they score players’ character and how they have a clean locker room with a team-first mentality. (more…)

Tackling.

So in the wake of the draft as we meander to this weekend’s rookie minicamp and begin shifting focus to the meat of underwear football season, the four-letter gathered together all its NFL talking heads to opine on all sorts of draft angles. (more…)

Hungry new Bucs cornerback Benjamin Morrison, their second-round draft pick.

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht hunts all year long for quality, football-hungry men to add to his football team. (more…)

While the Bucs’ bandwagon needs extra seating, one reasoned and seasoned NFL analyst thinks the Falcons are primed for a revival after a special draft and behind their strong running game. (more…)

In good standing.

After Bucs coach Todd Bowles talked about adding corners all offseason and then the team drafted two, don’t be confused. (more…)

Talkin’ corners.

Well, the Bucs didn’t draft guys on Day 2 to watch the games from the sidelines. (more…)

Reason(s) to be happy.

Joe is surprised more Bucs fans aren’t geeked. (more…)

So famous FS1 host Colin Cowherd, a one-man hollering show, has altered his 2025 prediction for the Buccaneers. (more…)

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What a glorious Wednesday it is. Enjoy the first Sage episode of this week.

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The Bucs had one of the best offenses in the NFL last year. Then they added to it in the draft. (more…)