Talkin’ coaches.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht is going on his 12th season as an NFL general manager. He’s now hired three head coaches (remember: lousy Lovie Smith brought in Licht, one of the very few — two? — good things Lovie’s ever done for the organization). (more…)

Blow up in 2025?

Did the Bucs steal a stud receiver last year in the third round last year? If history is any accurate barometer, it seems they sure did. (more…)

So Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht loves drafting tight ends in late rounds.

Four were on the roster last season and all made their share of contributions. (more…)

So Joe has referenced many times how stunning it is that the Bucs have won four consecutive division titles following a Super Bowl win.

The team is in very rare company. (more…)

Could an edge rusher fall?

Bucs fans should want Shedeur Sanders to go into the top-10 next month in the draft. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

This was a strange response in Joe’s mind, but in the big picture, maybe it makes sense. Maybe? (more…)

Improvement.

To those who think the Bucs did nothing in free agency, think again. (more…)

So the Bucs re-signed veteran warriors Lavonte David and Chris Godwin in free agency for huge money.

Buccaneers icon and Hall of Fame cornerback Rondé Barber dove into that reality recently on something called Horrow Sports.

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Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen.

Joe wants the Bucs to load up on defense in the draft and Joe trusts Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht to get the right guys. (more…)

Not enough.

“Dee-FENCE… [Boom, boom, boom… ] dee-FENCE… [boom, boom, boom… ] dee-FENCE… [boom, boom, boom… ]… “ This is all the Bucs’ shot-callers need to keep repeating to themselves as they prepare for next month’s draft. (more…)

Devin White will ride again.

So former Buccaneers savior linebacker Devin White, a guy Tampa Bay happily let walk out of their building, is now going to play inside linebacker for the Las Vegas Raiders. (more…)

So defensive players can’t line up behind their linemen and shove them into opposing offensive linemen, but the opposite is just fine. (more…)

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…)