The pride of Hankinson, North Dakota, Bucs right guard Cody Mauch is a huge celebrity in his home state. (more…)

Would fans fire up a cigar if the Bucs drafted Oklahoma ILB Danny Stutsman?

Although it is a very good bet the following won’t happen, Joe wouldn’t lose sleep if the Bucs select a defensive player with every pick they have next month. (more…)

Unfair critique.

So under the guidance of Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht, the Bucs have a reputation for bringing guys back and keeping their band together. (more…)

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Helped save the Bucs.

Upon reading a story like this, Joe was triggered with vomit-induced flashbacks to 11 years ago. (more…)

Talkin’ Bucs needs.

As noted yesterday, it is weird for Joe to hear folks discuss how the Bucs need a left guard. (more…)

So the NFL announced its international plans for the 2025 season. (more…)

“And I thought Peter King was a clown?”

This is an extra fun one because Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht literally sat down for an interview with the purveyor of this nonsense a month ago at the NFL Scouting Combine. (more…)

“Who wrote that?”

Now this is refreshing. (more…)

Before Lavonte David announced his return for a 14th Bucs season, head coach Todd Bowles and Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht said they were giving David lots of time and space to decide whether he wants to continue his career. (more…)

Flash poll posted at 7:42 a.m. Poll closed at 9:36 a.m.

What the d-line could be.

If the Haason Reddick the Bucs just signed is the same guy wilding on quarterbacks from 2020-2023, racking up 50.5 sacks and less like the Ghost Johnson he was with the Jets, Bucs fans could see an explosion of production on their defensive front. (more…)

Secret to Baker Mayfield’s success.

So Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht decided to put his shrink hat on. As a result, he may have figured out how Baker Mayfield went from the cusp of being out of the league to being a star. (more…)

Why the hate?

Joe knows each and every year a good number of Bucs fans choose a player to hate. (more…)

New Patriots cornerback Carlton Davis has a fresh three-year, $60 million contract in New England and memories of half-assed practicing as a young player. (more…)

So last March, credible Dianna Russini, now of TheAthletic.com, claimed there were eight teams hoping to make a run at Mike Evans and win him over if he hit free agency. (more…)