Jalen McMillan had a heck of a 2024 rookie season at receiver.

Is there something to be learned by standout Bucs receiver Jalen McMillan from Mike Evans’ surprising comments? (more…)

“C’mon Todd, you remember how fun it was when you had an edge rusher or two!”

You know it. Joe knows it. The trick is, do the Bucs know it? (more…)

It’s that time of year again, when Tampa Bay’s big PGA Tour event returns. And there’s no better way to watch it than in the Hooters Owl’s Nest.

Powerful edge rush equalizes star QBs.

Joe’s Super Bowl beer was still cold Sunday night when Joe typed that what the Eagles did to the Chiefs was a carbon copy of how the Bucs beat the Chiefs to win the Super Bowl four years ago. (more…)

CFL record holder.

Yesterday, Joe wrote about the Bucs’ punting situation. Yes, it’s February. (more…)

Yeah, the Bucs burned through three punters last season and Joe doesn’t expect any of them to be wearing pewter and red in 2025. (more…)

Joe loved how quickly Michael Vick jumped at a chance to answer a question about Baker Mayfield last week. (more…)

How chopsticks led to All-Pro.

Some offensive linemen can flip sides with no issue. Others won’t even try because of the difficulty. (more…)

Flash poll posted at 3:46 a.m. Poll closed at 8:40 a.m.

Dishes scuttlebutt.

Joe has heard similar rumors in recent weeks in the wake of the Liam Coen drama. Now, a well-plugged-in, prominent NFL reporter has put her name on it. (more…)

Super Bowl LX will be held at Levi’s Stadium near San Jose next February and it appears our friends in the desert aren’t so hip on the Bucs’ chances. (more…)

The third-shift interns at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters are all wearning No. 27 jerseys today.

The countdown clock just went below 657 hours. (more…)

Words of wisdom.

Joe still thinks it is wild that Rachaad White said of the last three quarterbacks he played with, Jayden Daniels, Tom Brady and Baker Mayfield, that the best he lined up behind is Mayfield. (more…)

Joe heard this and wanted to point a finger of shame in Todd Bowles’ direction. (more…)

Snowball effect.

Look, no one, and Joe means no one, has hollered, barked, destroyed a keyboard and slammed a fist so hard on the desk it spilled coffee all over creation because the Bucs haven’t stopped playing games and gotten a proven edge rusher. (more…)

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NFL Draft season is in full swing, and JoeBucsFan.com draft guru Sean Sullivan always tracks rookies and young players all season long. Today, he’s running through a review of key prospects at the Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl, always with an eye on the Buccaneers.

Listen by clicking above. Or enjoy at Apple Podcasts and other platforms. All the fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford, where summer savings are fantastic. Sean also is the eager Bill Currie Ford GM ready to help you personally with all of your automotive needs. Fire off questions on football and more to Sean at BestInClass@BillCurrie.com.

Talks about his quarterback.

Was there much of a transition from Tom Brady to Baker Mayfield for then-Bucs All-Pro right tackle Tristan Wirfs?

No, says Wirfs, or at least not much of one. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Is it a move-all-in offseason for the Bucs?

Joe hopes so. First, that would be fun. Second, it feels like a good time given the makeup of the roster and the weak NFC South. (more…)

The big board at JoeBucsFan.com has a big No. 28 on it.

The countdown clock is a shade under 675 hours. (more…)

Props from his new OC.

Strong words on the Bucs’ starting quarterback from his new offensive coordinator. (more…)