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Chris Simms: Hard To Call Out A Bucs Need

Monday, April 14th, 2025

This offseason, there wasn’t a more fun interview for Bucs fans than Chris Simms on the Ira Kaufman Podcast.

The former Tampa Bay quarterback hit all kinds of Bucs topics, and he went there again today on Pro Football Talk, an NBC Sports production. (more…)

Versatile Cornerback Trey Amos

Monday, April 14th, 2025

Ole Miss corner Trey Amos.

While the SEC had a down year last year, Joe still thinks it is the best conference top to bottom. (more…)

Todd Bowles Isn’t Big On Pro Days

Monday, April 14th, 2025

So how and where is head coach Todd Bowles active in the pre-draft process? (more…)

Jason Licht: Draft Day Is Unhealthy

Monday, April 14th, 2025

“Look, Glazer, if I see anything green and leafy, you’re going to have to leave.”

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht and Hall of Fame GM Bill Polian have something in common. (more…)

How Accurate Could The Chatter Be?

Monday, April 14th, 2025

Boston College edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku.

Joe figures it is a 50/50 shot the Bucs draft an edge rusher next week. (more…)

Jason Licht Doesn’t Deny Draft Is Rich At Defensive Tackle

Monday, April 14th, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

One guy Joe listens closely to when he weighs in on a draft prospect is Greg Cosell of NFL Films. (more…)

Tribal Assessment

Monday, April 14th, 2025

No needs!

Holy smokes, this may be the first time Joe has ever read, short of a Super Bowl-winning team, that an NFL squad has no needs. (more…)

Bucs Have Two “Perfect Football Players”

Sunday, April 13th, 2025

Iconic Buccaneer weighs in.

So what was the Bucs’ big move this offseason? (more…)

“You Don’t Pump Weights On The 50-Yard Line”

Sunday, April 13th, 2025

Michigan DT Kenneth Grant is plenty strong.

Joe remembers when Warren Sapp came out of Miami and was a Tampa Bay first-round pick. (more…)

Who’s Making The Bucs’ First-Round Pick?

Sunday, April 13th, 2025

One of the great minds from Tampa to New Port Richey will not waffle on his stance for the Buccaneers’ first-round pick. (more…)

Chatter In NFL Circles Has Bucs Linked To Two Defensive Players In First Round

Sunday, April 13th, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

In NFL circles, the month of April is known as “lying season.” (more…)

The Bucs & Drafting Injured Players

Sunday, April 13th, 2025

The “A” word emerged last week at One Buc Palace. (more…)

Jalen McMillan Has An Influential Fan

Sunday, April 13th, 2025

Todd Bowles likes.

Two weeks ago at the owners meetings in Palm Beach, Bucs coach Todd Bowles admitted that even though he is a defensive guy, he has learned that in the NFL you have to score points. (more…)

Bucs May Need A Safety More Than You Think

Saturday, April 12th, 2025

Georgia S Malaki Starks.

The Bucs had a helluva year in 2024, probably one defensive stop away from making a helluva run in the postseason. (more…)

Double The Pleasure

Saturday, April 12th, 2025

Focusing on corners.

Back at the owners meetings in Palm Beach — boy, that seems like a month ago; it was last week! — Bucs coach Todd Bowles made no secret that he wants a new corner, maybe more than just one. (more…)

Slimy Saints Season Over Before It Starts

Saturday, April 12th, 2025

Significant injury.

When Joe starts to feel the tiniest bit of sympathy for the slimy Saints and quarterback Derek Carr, Joe thinks of Cam Jordan. (more…)

The Bucs And James Pearce, Jr.

Friday, April 11th, 2025

Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce, Jr.

Joe’s going here tonight because a friend of Todd Bowles thinks athletic freak edge rusher James Pearce, Jr. is likely to be on the Bucs’ first-round radar. (more…)

“New Set Of Eyes”

Friday, April 11th, 2025

A comment from a Bucs veteran this week highlights how challenging it is to evaluate players, something on every fan’s mind as the NFL Draft is 13 days away. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Urgency Versus Chill Approach In The Draft, Jason Licht Comments, Weak Draft Class, Trey Palmer’s Future, And Much More

Friday, April 11th, 2025

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Episode 2 of this week keeps the draft talk flowing and a whole lot more. Dive in with Ira and Joe. Enjoy!

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Have Your Say!

Friday, April 11th, 2025

Flash poll posted at 12:12 p.m. … Poll closed at 2:58 p.m.

Benjamin Morrison Might Be Too Injury-Prone

Friday, April 11th, 2025

Notre Dame CB Benjamin Morrison.

Joe always uses the famous Bill Parcells quote about injuries because it is so true, and it’s why teams will shy away from good players, which often frustrates fans to no end. (more…)