Archive for the ‘Recent Posts’ Category

Sorry Pass Defense

Saturday, February 28th, 2026

At least pass defense is consistent.

No one who is considered a defensive guru allows this to happen. (more…)

Jason Licht Talks “Roster-Building” Changes

Friday, February 27th, 2026

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht is the fifth-longest tenured general manager in the National Football League. (more…)

Jonah Coleman Promises To Bring “Physicality” At Running Back

Friday, February 27th, 2026

Jonah Coleman could help Bucs offense fly.

The Bucs really haven’t had a physical running back since Playoff Lenny was around. (more…)

The Cost Of Franchising Mike Evans

Friday, February 27th, 2026

How much?

Before people stroke out, please keep in mind a franchise tag is nothing more than a tool to buy a team time to get a guy signed. (more…)

Todd Bowles Feels “Hungrier”

Friday, February 27th, 2026

How did the Bucs’ late-season collapse affect Todd Bowles? Did it affect Bowles’ confidence?

The head coach was hit with that question during his visit to the Ira Kaufman Podcast this week. (more…)

Enjoy The Valspar With Hooters

Friday, February 27th, 2026

It’s that time of year again, when Tampa Bay’s big PGA Tour event returns. And there’s no better way to watch it than in the Hooters Owl’s Nest.

Will Jacob Parrish Regularly Play Outside Corner & Nickel?

Friday, February 27th, 2026

Older Bucs fans remember that Rondé Barber played outside cornerback and shifted to inside nickel cornerback often. Simply put, Barber didn’t come off the field. (more…)

Calijah Kancey And His Fifth-Year Option

Friday, February 27th, 2026

Fifth-year option thoughts.

While fans are buried in draft chatter and free agency rumors, there is another important decision by the Bucs looming that could directly impact the salary cap and draft strategy in the near future. (more…)

Jason Licht Won’t Close The Door (Yet) On Rachaad White Return

Friday, February 27th, 2026

Bucs open to a return.

Joe thought surely running back Rachaad White had played his last snap for the Bucs. The guy who runs the football operations at One Buc Palace didn’t agree. (more…)

Sonny Styles Puts On A Show — And Ends Chances Of Falling To Bucs?

Friday, February 27th, 2026

Please fall to the Bucs.

Joe has not changed his mind. (more…)

Bucs No. 18 On Super Bowl Odds

Friday, February 27th, 2026

Season win-total for Bucs.

Wanna bet on the Bucs winning it all next year? You can get decent odds. (more…)

Catch Up On Your Ira Kaufman Podcast Listening!

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

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

The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Listen at JoeBucsFan.com or at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com. Many other platforms, too, including iHeartRadio.

Jason Licht On His Bold Statement About Bucs’ Offensive Line

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Explains o-line comments.

At least in Joe’s mind, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht made a bolder than bold statement about his team this week. (more…)

Jason Licht: Yes, Running Back Is A Need

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Draft chatter.

Joe has typed a few times since Rachaad White kicked over the kitty litter box walking out the door of One Buc Palace, Sean Tucker is a free agent and is Bucky Irving coming off shoulder surgery, the Bucs’ running back room very likely needs to add bodies. (more…)

Jason Licht Says He And Mike Evans “See Eye-To-Eye”

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Does pending free agent receiver legend Mike Evans need a sales pitch to believe the Bucs can be a Super Bowl contender in 2026? (more…)

The Bucs & DJ Rogers

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Joe has been told that the Bucs are interested in retaining starting tight end Cade Otton for a fifth season but are not being aggressive about re-signing him. At least not yet. (more…)

“Fuc*’n Kyle Trask”

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

One reason Joe mingles around the NFL Scouting Combine scene is the opportunity to talk to coaches and executives across the league in a more relaxed setting. (more…)

“They Got It Right”

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Buccaneers Ring of Honor QB Doug Williams.

Quick nugget here for old school Bucs fans or documentary viewers of all ages who watched Raise The Flags: 50 Years Of Buccaneers Football. (more…)

Todd Bowles Defends His Defense, Claims It Is Not Complicated

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Laughs at suggestion his defense is complicated.

If one listens to sharp football minds who have played the game in the NFL, including some Todd Bowles players current and past, they say Bowles has a complicated defense. (more…)

Have Your Say!

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Flash poll posted at 8:01 a.m. Poll closed at 9:39 a.m.

 

Powerful, Ferocious, Speedy, Sacks … But About That Size

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Oklahoma QB menace and edge rusher R Mason Thomas.

You watch this guy’s videos and they are fun as hell. Joe could watch his cut-ups on an otherwise slow Friday night while working on some cold beers. (more…)

About Those Midseason Slumps

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Annual toe-stubbing.

Todd Bowles is still searching. And he has yet to find an answer. (more…)