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How Healthy Is Miles Killebrew?

Monday, March 16th, 2026

Healing newcomer.

So Joe has been wrestling with writing about the Bucs signing former Steelers special teams stud Miles Killebrew last week.

The guy turns 33 soon and had major knee surgery in late October. (more…)

CBS: Alex Anzalone “A Significant Improvement Over Lavonte David”

Monday, March 16th, 2026

Lavonte David comparison.

Whoa, hold up! (more…)

Bucs Remain Solid Favorites To Win The NFC South

Monday, March 16th, 2026

Joe is sharing this post for the growing numbers of moping Bucs fans. (more…)

Mike Evans’ Exit A “Brutal Look” For Bucs Organization

Monday, March 16th, 2026

Damning.

It would be one thing for Jamel Dean to say he left the Bucs because he felt his last chance to win another ring is getting away from the team where he won his first ring. (more…)

Mike Tannenbaum Still Thinks Bucs Can Get Maxx Crosby

Monday, March 16th, 2026

Not over til it’s over.

Keep hope alive? (more…)

“You Bucs Fans Are Going To Love His Ability”

Monday, March 16th, 2026

Upgrade.

For the first couple of years Rachaad White was with the Bucs, it drove Joe bananas how White had terrible vision. (more…)

Matt Milano & The Bucs

Sunday, March 15th, 2026

Free agent and former All-Pro Bills linebacker Matt Milano.

A friend of Todd Bowles was not selling the virtues of SirVocea Dennis last week. (more…)

Four Interesting Nuggets From The Steelers’ Jamel Dean News Conference

Sunday, March 15th, 2026

Jamel Dean is always smiling. So it’s understandable that the former Bucs cornerback looked to be a very happy man with his new three-year, $36 million contract. (more…)

Will Al-Quadin Muhammad Surprise Again?

Sunday, March 15th, 2026

New Bucs edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad.

As Joe has stated, it’s strange that at the age of 30, new Bucs edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad had his first season with more than six sacks. In 2025, he totaled 11 sacks for the Lions. (more…)

BSPN: Kenneth Gainwell Highly “Underrated”

Sunday, March 15th, 2026

Bucs RB Kenneth Gainwell.

When Joe first learned the Bucs agreed to terms with Kenneth Gainwell during the opening hour or so of legal tampering, Joe thought that was a nice signing: A quality running back who contributes on special teams and is sort of Rachaad White-like in that he’s a solid receiver out of the backfield. (more…)

Jake Browning Sounds Like He Wants To Be Baker Mayfield

Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Jake Browning

New Bucs backup QB Jake Browning.

Jake Browning doesn’t know Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield personally. But the way he spoke Friday to the Tampa Bay pen and mic club in a Zoom conference, Browning figured if the Bucs were good enough for Mayfield, the Bucs were good enough for him. (more…)

Report: Mike Evans-Bucs Talks “Got A Little Weird”

Saturday, March 14th, 2026

Sports Illustrated national NFL insider Albert Breer didn’t hesitate when asked about how ex-Bucs receiver Mike Evans landed with the 49ers. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks New Signings, Maxx Crosby, Reaction To Mike Evans’ Comments To San Francisco Media, And Much More

Saturday, March 14th, 2026

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Jamel Dean, Like Mike Evans, Left Bucs To Chase A Ring

Saturday, March 14th, 2026

“Sorry Todd, I don’t believe in you any longer.”

The greatest offensive player drafted by the Bucs, Mike Evans, shook One Buc Palace to its core and left Bucs fans in a combined rage and depression when he bolted the Bucs this week for the 49ers, saying San Francisco gave him a chance to win another ring. (more…)

Rachaad White Gets Sean Tucker Money

Saturday, March 14th, 2026

Former Bucs running back Rachaad White was hoping for a fat bag in free agency.  (more…)

Is It Now About Money For Lavonte David?

Saturday, March 14th, 2026

Joe is very intrigued by the silence from free agent Lavonte David’s camp. (more…)

JoeBucsFan Show TODAY At 9 A.M. On WDAE

Saturday, March 14th, 2026

The JoeBucsFan Show has an 9 a.m. kickoff today on WDAE radio, 95.7 FM and AM 620. Listen online to Tampa Bay’s all-sports powerhouse, or via the iHeart Radio app, or through the player below.

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Al-Quadin Muhammad Had Intel On Bucs

Saturday, March 14th, 2026

New Bucs edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad was turned on to the Bucs by a Todd Bowles friend and former Bucs assistant.

Regarding edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad coming to the Bucs, Joe speculated Bucs coach Todd Bowles got strong intel from two of his close friends who currently work for the Lions.

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Mike Evans Bids Bucs Fans Goodbye

Saturday, March 14th, 2026

Classy move by former Bucs receiver and future Hall of Famer Mike Evans. (more…)

Bucs Re-Sign Guard Dan Feeney

Friday, March 13th, 2026

Dangerous Dan Feeney will get his first full season with Tampa Bay, provided he makes the initial 53-man roster. (more…)

Rondé Barber Reacts To Mike Evans Departure

Friday, March 13th, 2026

So what does a Buccaneers legend who speaks openly about how important it was for him to finish his storied career in Tampa think about Mike Evans bailing on Tampa Bay in favor of the 49ers? (more…)