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Sapp Is “Excited Again”

Sunday, April 24th, 2016

sapp_strutBucs icon and prolific unofficial team spokesman Warren Sapp has been been spending lots of time around town lately, including coaching youth in Pasco County this week. (more…)

“Embracing The Empowerment”

Sunday, April 24th, 2016
Enhanced command

Enhanced command

Joe often referred to Lovie Smith as “Bucs overlord of football operations.” That was simply because Lovie was in many regards. (more…)

ESPN Special On Mike Evans

Sunday, April 24th, 2016

Evans2016Coming Tuesday at 10 p.m. (more…)

CBS: Guessing Shaq Lawson

Sunday, April 24th, 2016
Bucs target, says CBS Sports.

Bucs’ target, says CBS Sports.

You want to know one reason Joe is begging, pleading with Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht to draft an edge rusher?

Because as long as Joe has had this here site up and running, launched just before Chucky’s final season, Joe has been typing how the Bucs need an edge rusher. (more…)

Pressure!

Sunday, April 24th, 2016

pressureThe draft is just a few days away. The Bucs are not unlike any other team. Countless manhours have been spent preparing for this week’s big event. (more…)

Brandt Projects Bucs-Friendly Dominoes

Saturday, April 23rd, 2016
Jason Licht will have a happy game of poker to play Thursday night.

Jason Licht will have a happy game of poker to play Thursday night.

Good news for Bucs fans was delivered by personnel guru and NFL scouting godfather Gil Brandt this morning on SiriusXM NFL Radio. (more…)

Steal

Saturday, April 23rd, 2016
Robbery of a pick.

Robbery of a pick.

Yes, we are five days from the NFL draft. Hard to believe. Before you fully recover from your weekend partying, the draft will be here. (more…)

Vernon Hargreaves Is Clean

Saturday, April 23rd, 2016
Slimed

Slimed

Joe’s probably gotten at least 10 questions in the past week or so about Florida Gators cornerback Vernon Hargreaves and the harsh accusations against him. (more…)

Miko Not A Big Fan Of Norman

Saturday, April 23rd, 2016
Josh Norman is no Brent Grimes.

Josh Norman is no Brent Grimes.

Bucs fans wore out their local bartenders last night, working their ears off and downing too many shots to count, trying to wash away the reality that the Bucs swung and missed on All-Pro cornerback Josh Norman. (more…)

Josh Norman Finds A Home; Bucs Move On

Friday, April 22nd, 2016
Next!

Next!

So now Josh Norman and Kurt Cousins can scream, “You like that!” at each other.

Norman is now a Redskins cornerback with $50 million guaranteed in his pocket. (more…)

Friday Afternoon Laughter

Friday, April 22nd, 2016

laughingIn what may be an effort to justify upgrading their Excel software, the PFF tribe cobbled together a draft board for every team. (more…)

No Respect II

Friday, April 22nd, 2016

rodney

Memo to folks who work for the NFL: Please know your better players’ names. No need to pull a BSPN and misidentify top-shelf players. (more…)

“The Desperation Out There”

Friday, April 22nd, 2016
Strong take on Eastern Kentucky edge rusher Noah Spence

Strong take on Eastern Kentucky edge rusher Noah Spence

Few know the NFL Draft like Phil Savage, the former Ravens director of player personnel under Ozzie Newsome and the ex-Browns general manager.

Savage now is czar of the Senior Bowl, president of the event and studies and selects participants. (more…)

Jags Lurking To Help Bucs

Friday, April 22nd, 2016
voodoo-doll

Draft Voodoo time

If the Bucs can’t win the Josh Norman sweepstakes, then Joe’s rooting for the rapidly emerging Jaguars to take home the prized cornerback.

The logic is simple. (more…)

Notre Dame, 24 & The Bucs

Friday, April 22nd, 2016
Jason Licht is listening closely

Jason Licht is listening closely

Now that the Josh Norman fantasy is fading, Joe is firmly refocused on the NFL Draft to ease the pain.

That brings Joe to the new power brokers of the draft, the Chargers picking at No. 3. (more…)

“Hoping” Norman Lands With Bucs

Friday, April 22nd, 2016
Crossing fingers for Bucs.

Crossing fingers for Bucs.

Reports are bleak, as we begin this Friday morning, for free agent Pro Bowl cornerback Josh Norman finding his way to the Bucs. But one prominent national voice is hoping Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht pulls off the upset. (more…)

“The Godfather” Finds A “Sapp” In The Draft

Friday, April 22nd, 2016
Will the next Sapp be drafted by Tampa Bay next week?

Will the next Sapp be drafted by Tampa Bay next week?

Gerald McCoy may not be the next Warren Sapp, but perhaps he could play alongside the next Sapp. (more…)

Josh Norman Slipping Away?

Friday, April 22nd, 2016
Full-court pressure by the Redskins.

Full-court pressure by the Redskins.

Updated: 7:28 a.m. – Yes, you want cornerback Josh Norman to sign with the Bucs. Joe wants the Pro Bowl free agent to sign with the Bucs. It seems Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht has at least passing interesting. (more…)

Bucs Not “Front-Runners” For Josh Norman

Thursday, April 21st, 2016

JameisleftDejection is setting in at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. (more…)

FINAL FOURSOME REMAINS! Plus Individual Entries!

Thursday, April 21st, 2016

The next great golf tournament hosted by Todd Wright, and presented by JoeBucsFan.com, tees off April 30 in Tampa.

Players in these affordable events have an absolute blast and enjoy great prizes, and stunning lunches and dinners. All details are at JoeBucsFan.com/golf.

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Bucs Sitting Pretty At No. 9

Thursday, April 21st, 2016
GM Jason Licht

GM Jason Licht

Screw the Best Available Mob, Joe peddles in reality.

The Bucs are sitting damn pretty with the No. 9 overall pick because they will not be drafting an offensive lineman, a quarterback or Ezekiel Elliott. (more…)