The question had to be asked of Bruce Arians when it comes to how he’ll allocate his time considering he’s made a big effort to tell seemingly everyone that he won’t be doing a lot of what he used to do when he coached the Arizona Cardinals.

Joe laid it on Arians this morning at the swanky Arizona Biltmore resort. (more…)

Much to prove

Over breakfast this morning in Phoenix, Joe opened the door for head coach Bucco Bruce Arians to drop a lot of love on Justin Evans, but Arians didn’t go there. (more…)

Superb teammate, not a leader.

Joe’s so fed up with this “leader” talk by the Bucs, Joe almost wants to get thrown out of his favorite watering hole for hollering at the bartender. (more…)

“Joel, you hear what Arthur Blank is saying about me? He must listen to me on Russo.”

Joe always enjoys the NFL Owners Meetings, which offer Joe the chance to mingle at the most unique party in sports, where NFL Owners, head coaches, general managers, select media, high-ranking team officials and their families gather annually. (more…)

Comes clean.

Very interesting words from Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

Warning for America.

Attention to those who habitually holler, bang keyboards on various sites and throw beer bottles through their walls over the Bucs’ offensive line. Better devote time this summer to strengthening your vocal cords, limbering your fingers and learning how to hang drywall. (more…)

Thumbs up from coach.

If America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston wants, to put on the pounds, Bucco Bruce Arians seems good with that, with conditions. (more…)

GM Jason Licht talks to Joe

Fans love to figure out who is calling the shots for their team at the critical moments.

And in the NFL, many of those defining moments come in March and April. (more…)

In this case, Joe is certain no news is ugly news. (more…)

Jason Licht explains

Much like departed Dirk Koetter, new head coach Bucco Bruce Arians likes his guys.

It’s part of one of Arians’ three core beliefs: trust. (more…)

Alex Cappa was a hot topic at the NFL Owners Meetings today

Man, Bucs rookie guard Alex Cappa had a hell of a learning curve last year.

First, the poor guy was stuck watching Caleb Benenoch perform his job. (more…)

GM Jason Licht at today’s NFL Owners Meetings

They’re still all smiles at One Buc Palace, general manager Jason Licht told Joe and other reporters at the NFL Owners Meetings in Phoenix today — even Team Glazer. (more…)

Joe’s starting wonder about the maturity level of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, and how it compares to other starting quarterbacks. (more…)

Stunning statement.

Joe nearly fell out of his chair when he heard the following. (more…)

Bucs’ interest high.

The Bucs aren’t exactly hiding who they lust for in next month’s draft (one month away!). (more…)

Joe heard a rare thing on sports radio last week, a J.R. Sweezy interview.

A Pro Bowl alternate for the Seahawks last season, the former Bucs free agent bust guard has a new team. (more…)

Keep him.

Yesterday, goofball but future Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement. That leaves the Belicheats down a massive tight end. (more…)

Criticized by national typist.

For a moment, Joe thought Brad Gagnon was a Bucs fan. (more…)

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PRESENTED BY*Joe thinks it’s very cool to have Todd Wright here diving back into the kind of thing he was known for nationally. (more…)

Salary dooming Bucs?

Two years ago, Joe made the statement the Bucs only had a short window to make a real Super Bowl run with the current roster plan. Joe got crushed by many Bucs fans. (more…)

Bucs coach Bruce Arians

UPDATED 6:51 p.m. – The Bucs’ tradition of having joint practices in preseason (which were beneath inept Lovie Smith) with another NFL team likely will continue with Bucco Bruce Arians. (more…)

Lean Jameis will give way to beefy Jameis

Josh Freeman was best when he was at his biggest, so why not America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston? (more…)