Gets props from BSPN.

Three years ago Joe never dreamed of typing the following sentence. (more…)

Sticks up for Tom Brady.

It seems “Good Morning Football” cannot wait for training camps to open on July 24. Because they are running out of things to talk about. (more…)

Big-time numbers.

Joe has always said Bucs linebacker Lavonte David was (and is?) the most underrated defender in the NFL. (more…)

This doesn’t happen every day. (more…)

The following hit home for Joe last week when Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian was talking about the Bucs and Tom Brady. (more…)

Three-time All-Pro Ndamukong Suh (where does he rank in the history of Bucs defensive tackles?) has issued a public warning. (more…)

Surprising stat.

Joe isn’t sure how many readers listened to the “Ira Kaufman Podcast” last week when Bucs assistant defensive line coach Lori Locust graciously made an appearance. (more…)

Where is he ranked?

Late June and through much of July is the season of lists. (more…)

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Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

During underwear football season when the Bucs announced that Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians was given a raise, Arians quipped he may stick around longer than Tom Brady. (more…)

Eyes new record?

A guy who sometimes drowns himself in stats believes Bucs fans should be paying attention to a certain passing stat as December nears. (more…)

Ali Marpet

It’s easy to forget that the Bucs were the NFL’s overhyped team entering last season, with a mountain of expectations on their backs because Tom Brady was the new sheriff in town bringing along several fresh and impressive deputies. (more…)

How about Rondé Barber highlights for your early Saturday morning? (more…)

Top shelf.

Bucs fans have seen first-hand how Chris Godwin is a do-it-all, Pro Bowl receiver. (more…)

Joe once talked to the late Vincent Jackson about how Jackson liked to find a new sport to explore every offseason — something to enhance his training and push his body and mind in new directions. (more…)

Talks about his future.

Remember when Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht offered his franchise quarterback a helluva deal? (more…)

Bucs rookie OL Robert Hainsey.

If Bucs rookie offensive lineman Robert Hainsey is anywhere nearly as advanced physically as he is mentally, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht got an absolute steal. (more…)

Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

Warren Sharp is known to many handicappers as a man who knows what he’s talking about when it comes to football numbers. (more…)

Franchise record-holder.

Joe is only half-serious with the following line. (more…)

No regret!

The following is totally backward thinking in Joe’s eyes. But, welcome to America in 2021. People are scared of what might happen, and don’t look forward to what could happen. (more…)