New Bucs rookie cornerback Sean Bunting

The Tuesday words of Bucco Bruce Arians are ringing through Joe’s head right now like a loud alarm clock after a hangover.

You remember when Arians cut off Sage JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman a few days ago. (more…)

Among the thousands of daily readers here, less than 1 percent like to share a comment or two, or 10. So Joe is firing up another draft-day open thread so you folks have a place to collect your prognostications — and be praised or laughed at later.

Have fun. Play nice. It’s not that hard.

Breakdown.

Joe has noticed a lot of folks freaking out about the Bucs drafting Sean Bunting from Central Michigan. (more…)

Potential replacement drafted

The Buccaneers’ scary stable of cornerbacks just got an injection of hope in the form of yet another second-round pick at the position.

Hallelujah! (more…)

New Bucs DB Sean Bunting.

Off the top of Joe’s head, the last time the Bucs had a Chippewas player on the roster, a man from Central Michigan, it was the immortal quarterback Dan LeFevour.

Joe hopes this new Bucs cornerback is a bit better.

Defensive back Sean Bunting was selected by the Bucs in the second round this evening.

Enjoy his highlights.

“God makes no mistakes.”

Damn, this Devin White has a career when his football days are done. TV and radio beckon.

But first things first. (more…)

Details plans for Devin White.

When Bucco Bruce Arians was sitting at the table on the stage of the media studio during Devin White’s introductory press conference, he was all professional and polite. (more…)

All that is left is hope.

So today is Devin White’s day. That doesn’t mean Joe has forgotten other Bucs subjects. (more…)

“Pay attention, doubters.”

The newest Buccaneer, Devin White, was introduced to local media today alongside shotcaller head coach Bucco Bruce Arians and general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

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Bobby Fenton is all over last night’s happenings and what they mean — and don’t mean — in today’s Free Stretch, as always presented by Bill Currie Ford, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday and enjoy. An intense Buccaneers fan from his days in the womb, Bobby always keeps it interesting!

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Oh, are the Lightning still a thing? Yes, Tom Lang laments in longform all the impending issues with our beloved Lightning. This week’s focus, salary cap realities, likely departures, and who failed their teammates in the sweep against Columbus. Group hug, Tampa Bay!

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Joe was stunned to learn that well over a year after Bucs cornerback Vernon Hargreaves was drafted he hadn’t spent significant time with Tampa Bay icon Ronde Barber. (more…)

Personal touch with Bucs.

It seems what sold new Bucs linebacker Devin White on the Bucs is the team didn’t seem to focus on football with him. (more…)

No Sage Ira Kaufman pounding shots in the house tonight, but there will be Bucs fans getting fired up at Buffalo Wild Wings on S. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa.

It’s Day 2 of the JoeBucsFan/Bud Light draft fun event.

About 450 were out there last night enjoying the draft indoors and outdoors with drink and food specials flowing. Nothing quite like Bucs-fan bonding and draft fun. Get off the couch!

Thumpin' already at the JoeBucsFan Draft Party at Buffalo Wild Wings in South Tampa. Calling 200 in the house at 6:15. 1 shot down for Ira Kaufman. pic.twitter.com/a99XIzNwE9

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Powerful shotcaller

If there was any question about who was calling the No. 5 overall pick at One Buc Palace, there shouldn’t have been. Bucco Bruce Arians is calling the shots.

But Devin White made that even more clear last night. (more…)

Inside linebacker Devin White is here to not only lead the Buccaneers defense but, frankly, he’s here to save it.

The Bucs drafted him because they believe he’s a generational talent capable of driving the stalled bus out of the Mike Smith ravine on the side of Dale Mabry Highway. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Do intangibles equate to production? That is a question Joe is seriously pondering. (more…)

What’s left on the shelf?

In a draft loaded defensive linemen and edge rushers, the Bucs got creative and instead drafted an inside linebacker. (more…)

“Carl, this life is all about being in the right place at the right time, and making gobs of money for doing very little.”

Every year, the Buccaneers’ draft delivers angst or sheer joy to some players on the roster. (more…)

Yes, this morning you have a sore hand from all that high-fiving over the Buccaneers’ upgrading at inside linebacker last night. (more…)