No wonder it’s been so quiet in Vincent Jackson’s camp. (more…)

Halting relocation

Yes, Joe will need medication and/or a few days with ol’ friend Stolichnaya if the Bucs move Ali Marpet to center and plan to start J.R. Sweezy at right guard. (more…)

Joe’s live from the combine!

Hello from the state capital of Indiana (across the street from the Indiana state capital in fact) where Joe is presently at the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center (nee: Hoosier Dome) in rainy, warm downtown Indianapolis. Both Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht and winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter are expected to hold press conferences this morning.

First, a couple of news bytes to help you start your day. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Things could be a heck of a lot worse.

While diehard Buc fans break down the potential free-agent pool and try to find tape of a safety from Appalachian State, other NFL clubs head into the new NFL calendar looking for the Big Kahuna.

A quarterback.

And good luck to you, Jets, Browns, Bills, Broncos, Rams, 49ers, Texans and Bears.

Yes, the Bucs need help in several areas. They hope to come out of the draft and free agency with a speedy wide receiver, an impact running back, an upgrade at center and another quality defensive lineman. (more…)

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Thieve from your rival.

With the Chiefs inking safety Eric Berry to a new deal yesterday, it all but guarantees defensive tackle Dontari Poe will remain in Kansas City, either via a new contract or a tag. (more…)

“Jason, splash somewhere other than in your pool.”

Interesting chatter on NFL Insiders today on BSPN. (more…)

Bucs next?

Let Joe be very, very clear.

The next step for the Bucs should happen fast and should be a no-brainer. (more…)

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May fit Bucs, says ESPN.

If you are reading this shortly after it publishes Tuesday morning, Joe is either waiting to board a plane or is already in the air headed toward unseasonably warm Indianapolis. (more…)

The answer for speed.

Yesterday, NFL draft guru Mike Mayock held his annual pre-combine teleconference, an exhaustive, thorough exercise that lasted well over an hour. (more…)

Update from the Heartland.

Eric Berry or his agent needs to quit crying wolf. (more…)

Voluntary doesn’t really mean voluntary in the NFL. (more…)

News breaks from Arizona.

Joe’s defensive dream for the Bucs in free agency is still alive. (more…)

Derrick Brooks talks Mike Smith

What could be more fun on a Sunday than talking football with Bucs legend Derrick Brooks and ex-Bucs guard Ian Beckles, an icon in his own right when it comes to dining well and commanding a radio audience? (more…)

Market changes

UPDATE 11:20 a.m.: Joe either misread the scrolling NFL Network report, or it was wrong and corrected. Regardless, this post has been corrected to reflect.

It’s getting wild in a hurry in the free agent market for wide receivers. (more…)

Giant payday awaits?

One of the biggest decisions on general manager Jason Licht’s giant plate is what to do with part-time defensive end Will Gholston, who could become a free agent in 10 short days.

He could have been re-signed already. (more…)

Winner

March madness — NFL-style — opens with a bang on Wednesday. (more…)

How much gas is left?

No, Joe was not sent into a dizzy sense of euphoria upon learning stud center Nick Mangold was released Saturday by the Jets. (more…)

Who says Jameis Winston is inaccurate? (more…)