It only took a handful of months for Bucs fans to hear stunning praise after one of the drafts during The Lost Decade. (more…)

Former Bucs QB Shaun King watching a 2016 practice with GM Jason Licht

There’s some disagreement at JoeBucsFan world headquarters — and across Bucs fandom — as to what positions the Bucs should target in next week’s draft, if they target positions at all. (more…)

Busy man.

Sleepless nights are no longer a thing for Bucs fans. (more…)

Bucs WR Tyler Johnson.

Two rookies last year showed Joe enough to maintain hope. (more…)

Buckle up

Joe was really stoked listening to Mike Evans. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

This subject seems to be bubbling to the surface and Joe thinks it is the ultimate in crazytalk. (more…)

Bit of a surprise for Bucs ILB.

This is cool data and may explain some things for Bucs fans when the smoke clears in two weeks after the draft is over. (more…)

Lavonte David

A little clarity on Bucs history has emerged. (more…)

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers proudly took center stage for a night of charity and celebration at Innisbrook Resort. (more…)

Philosophy seen with Bucs.

Joe went down the rabbit hole of YouTube last night and discovered a football gem. (more…)

Byron Leftwich seems to know he is a young offensive coordinator with one of the sweetest gigs in the NFL. (more…)

Bucco Bruce Arians is big on leadership and believes it’s vital to have it within each position group. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

The Peacock network owns broadcast rights to the boring-arse Olympics. Friggin’ yawn. So Peacock has to find creative ways to market those trash sports. (more…)

Joe reads and hears a lot from players talking about Tom Brady’s unique fire and focus, but it’s a little different to hear it from a broadcaster. (more…)

Calling out the statgeeks.

Joe has referenced trying to keep an open mind when it comes to the calculator crowd and football. (more…)

Updates health

One bit of news that flew under the radar this offseason amid the Super Bowl-winning celebrations and bringing back the Band of Bucs was that park-violating, home-invading, NFLPA-ignoring, down-forgetting, handshake-stiffing, jet-ski-losing, biscuit-baking, tequila-shooting, smartphone-phobic, waffle-grilling, trophy-throwing, roller-coaster-scared, Bucs-Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady had knee surgery. (more…)

Not a crazy pick.

Joe understands some readers get frustrated and angry when Joe suggests the Bucs should draft Clemson running back Travis Etienne with the 32nd pick of the draft next week — yes, next week! (more…)

Special day for No. 55.

The greatest living Buccaneer has a birthday today. And Mr. Derrick Brooks is celebrating. (more…)

Scotty Miller

Man, Joe loves the offseason. So much time to watch condensed NFL games and catch up on various Bucs-related things.

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