Hollywood spotlight (briefly).

When Tom Brady came to the Bucs two years ago he brought one thing the Bucs organization had lost (a standard of excellence) and one thing the team never had (international superstar power). (more…)

NFL history.

Joe is pretty convinced that Bucs receiver Mike Evans will be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (more…)

Decisions.

So Tom Brady isn’t coming back to the Bucs. He’s done. Kaput. Finished. Joe thinks. (more…)

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Tom Brady history.

The Bucs will be a different team in 2022. Yeah, teams change pretty much every year. This Bucs team will change a great deal. (more…)

The Tom Brady fantasy is officially over. What a thrill ride it was.

Now the Bucs offense is left with beastly offensive linemen, Mike Evans and a bunch of free agents. (more…)

Team Glazer

UPDATED 10:23 a.m. – Welcome to Crossroads 2022 for our beloved Buccaneers.

Tom Brady officially has retired and it’s time for major change. (more…)

Flash poll posted at 9:55 a.m. Poll closed 12:16 p.m.

What a sad day in Tampa.

Tom Brady took to social media this morning and announced he’s finished as the greatest quarterback in Bucs history — and NFL history.

Here’s the statement:

“I have always believed the sport of football is an ‘all-in’ proposition — if a 100% competitive commitment isn’t there, you won’t succeed, and success is what I love so much about our game,” Brady wrote. “There is a physical, mental, and emotional challenge EVERY single day that has allowed me to maximize my highest potential. And I have tried my very best these past 22 years. There are no shortcuts to success on the field or in life. This is difficult for me to write, but here it goes: I am not going to make that competitive commitment anymore. I have loved my NFL career, and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other things that require my attention.

“I’ve done a lot of reflecting the past week and have asked myself difficult questions. And I am so proud of what we have achieved. My teammates, coaches, fellow competitors, and fans deserve 100% of me, but right now, it’s best I leave the field of play to the next generation of dedicated and committed athletes.”

Available?

A guy that got the 49ers to two NFC title games in three years may not be good enough for John Lynch and San Francisco. (more…)

New Bucs quarterback?

There would be several winners and losers with the knowledge that Bucs quarterback Tom Brady played his final game in the NFL, barring a stunning announcement. (more…)

“Jason, did you get Deshaun Watson’s cell from Billy O’Brien?”

For Joe, two things are working in relation to the expected Tom Brady retirement announcement. (more…)

Yes, Bucs quarterback Tom Brady has been good for Tampa and very, very good for Bucs fans. It’s been two years that Joe will never forget. The Bucs, for a change, were relevant — and winners. (more…)

A one-liner from Tom Brady tonight gave Joe a glimmer of hope that The Goat will once again command the Buccaneers’ huddle. (more…)

Tom Brady was talking tonight. (more…)

Wiseguys chime in.

So what do the wiseguys know that the rest of us don’t? (more…)