It sure smells now like the Bucs will avoid drafting a safety next month.

That makes sense since they drafted two last year. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

At the moment, when Jameis Winston peers over his shoulder pads, he sees a big fat zero. (more…)

So what have the Buccaneers done to end their kicking circus?

Joe’s not quite sure, but what they did not do is buy the hot leg.  (more…)

Bucs fans are hoping Deone Bucannon landing in Tampa will return him to his glory season of 2015, when he was a versatile defensive force in the middle of a Cardinals team that was one victory from the Super Bowl. (more…)

Yes, Joe sat through (suffered through?) the 25-minute news conference that introduced Kwon Alexander to the San Francisco-area media.

A couple of interesting nuggets emerged. (more…)

Offseason job aced?

Now here is some wishful thinking. (more…)

The Bucs’ cap space problem may not be as horrible as we once thought. (more…)

Late addition to draft?

So yesterday we learned that manbeast pass rusher Montez Sweat has an unspecified heart issue that was studied by doctors performing physicals at the combine. (more…)

Many Tampa Bay fans remember the tragic story of ex-Bucs defensive end Gaines Adams, who was a disappointment as the No. 4 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft and then died less than three years later. (more…)

Moves on. Gets a fat raise.

UPDATED: 5:41 p.m. Journeyman backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is gone. And he may not be a backup in the near future. (more…)

One of the easiest things to do leading up to the NFL Draft is to fall in love with a prospect’s interview in the media. (more…)

Joe wrote recently about Bucco Bruce Arians’ desire to get a heck of a lot better on special teams, a weakness of the team over the past two seasons.

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24-hour flash poll posted at 9:24 a.m.

Bucs coach Bruce Arians.

The Bucs made many moves and non-moves since the legal tampering period began last week. And the Bucs have taken some pointed jabs at their vision, or in some cases what people believe to be lack of vision. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

It is pretty clear the Bucs could use an upgrade at safety. Unless you think the Bucs can roll with inconsistent Justin Evans and fan favorite and still-on-the-market Chris Conte. (more…)

Joe learns plenty about the Bucs that never lands on these pages. It’s a fortunate and unfortunate part of the business. (more…)

Sweat-talk.

Joe is on an edge rusher kick. And Joe won’t get off that until or unless either the Bucs find a likely replacement for Jason Pierre-Paul and/or trade out of the No. 5 draft slot — which frankly would not be smart. (more…)

Available.

No team has more failed corners masquerading as nickel corners than the Bucs. They are absolutely stocked with them and sadly, Joe is confident this was not by design. (more…)

Likes his former players.

The Bucs may be turning in to Arizona East. (more…)