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Dead Trade Walking

Thursday, April 21st, 2016

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Lost in the Josh-Norman-To-Tampa hysteria is the death of a Mike Glennon trade. (more…)

“They Would’ve Done $11-$12 Million”

Thursday, April 21st, 2016
Norman was wanted

Norman was wanted

In the world of NFL media coverage, a healthy percentage of the old-school, mainstream bunch is out of touch for a variety of reasons. (more…)

Calculator Crowd Likes Norman

Thursday, April 21st, 2016

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Yes, free agent Josh Norman is a damned good cornerback. He blew up this past season and wants to get paid. No issue with that at all. (more…)

Tired Of Getting “Caught Around The Five”

Thursday, April 21st, 2016
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Doug Martin speaks

Late in the fourth quarter of the game known as the Capitol Collapse, the historic one-point beating at Washington last year, Doug Martin scampered for 49 yards (video here) before getting caught and shoved out of bounds at the 5 yard line. (more…)

Norman Should Not Change Draft

Thursday, April 21st, 2016
Should not change draft plans.

Should not change draft plans.

With a week to go before the draft — only a week! — Joe is damned sure the draft board of Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht is set. At least, the first round or two. (more…)

Bucs “Have To Get” Josh Norman

Thursday, April 21st, 2016

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Since getting hired earlier this year to coach quarterbacks at the University of South Florida, popular national radio and television personality and former Bucs quarterback Shaun King has been pretty quiet on Twitter. (more…)

Report: Bucs Have Called Norman

Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
Bucs are already kicking the tires.

Bucs already kicking the tires.

Bucs fans who got a jolt of free caffeine this afternoon when they learned the Stinking Panthers pulled their franchise tag off the table, making Pro Bowl cornerback Josh Norman an immediate unrestricted free agent, well, Joe has news that will keep them up half the night short of doing shots to calm down. (more…)

Make The Call To Josh Norman

Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
Seeking a new home

Seeking a new home

Stud, big-attitude cornerback Josh Norman is a free man looking for work. A contract stalemate led the Panthers to shock the football world this evening and tear up Norman’s franchise tag — because he hadn’t signed it yet.

Are the Bucs ready to win now? (more…)

Eagles-Browns Blockbuster Playing To Bucs

Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
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Jason Licht is a happy man

The Chargers are on the clock! (more…)

Smith Is “Going To Let Us Play Football”

Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
Back to the future for Lavonte David.

Back to the future for Lavonte David.

Outwardly today at One Buc Palace, while Lavonte David spoke to the Tampa Bay pen and mic club, Joe was his usual outwardly-appearing, quiet, professional self. (more…)

More Bucs Rumblings For Keanu Neal

Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
Gators safety Keanu Neal

Gators safety Keanu Neal

Just eight days from the NFL Draft, who doesn’t like a good draft rumor from a quality source? (more…)

David To Kwon: “Chill!”

Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
A teammate has his trap open too often.

A teammate has his trap open too often.

Lavonte David, stud linebacker that he is, is a really laid back cat off the field. Quiet. Humble. If you didn’t know any better, it would be hard to guess David is a top shelf NFL linebacker. (more…)

Grubbing With Ali

Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
Eating machine.

Eating machine.

Bucs right guard Ali Marpet may be an up-and-coming roadgrader of a lineman, but when it comes to wolfing down grub, he’s a Pro Bowler. (more…)

“He’s An Automatic”

Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins is pegged as a top-4 Bucs target

Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins is pegged as a top-4 Bucs target

Former Bucs tight end and current ESPN college football analyst Anthony Becht names his go-to picks for the Bucs in the first-round of the 2016 NFL Draft. (more…)

Local Push For The Pro Bowl

Wednesday, April 20th, 2016

JameisPro16The NFL’s greatest stars, minus the ones in the Super Bowl and those who shun exhibition games, might be coming to Orlando in January. (more…)

Do The Bucs Frustrate Arthur Blank?

Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
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Wishing for a Bucs-like draft haul

It seems the Falcons’ owner has Jason Licht envy. (more…)

Mack Alexander With Red Flags?

Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
Too confident?

Too confident?

It seems just about every mocker has the Bucs drafting Florida cornerback Vernon Hargreaves with the ninth overall pick in next week’s draft. (more…)

“I Think Going Forward It’s The Right Move”

Wednesday, April 20th, 2016

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Doug Martin had an interesting take when asked about Lovie Smith getting fired yesterday. (more…)

“Huge Needs”

Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
"The Professor" speaks/

“The Professor” speaks.

Joe always has liked “The Professor,” John Clayton of BSPN. Smart guy, really nice guy. And he pumps out quality football content. (more…)

Loading Up At Defensive End

Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
Would App State DE Robert Blair be worth a gamble on the third day of the draft?

Would App State DE Ronaled Blair be worth a gamble on the third day of the draft?

Look, Joe isn’t all that fond of the PFF tribe. Pretty sure that is fairly clear to regular readers. (more…)

“I Really Believe In That”

Tuesday, April 19th, 2016
Jameis Winston seems to prefer Dirk Koetter's leadership style versus Lovie Smith's

Jameis Winston seems to prefer Dirk Koetter’s leadership style versus Lovie Smith’s

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was talking again this week. (more…)