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Winning the offseason.
A month ago, Bucs fans were winding down from the draft. And after the second day of the draft, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht was catching flowers from folks in the fourth estate.
Including one employed by the league. [read more]
Joe always pays attention when one NFL analyst talks Bucs because he’s a former scout who worked in a similar world traveled by Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht. [read more]
“Just soak it all in, Kyle.”
Might Kyle Trask become the next Tampa Bay offensive coordinator?
The fifth-year veteran is coach material, says Todd Bowles. [read more]
Joe finds this report somewhat funny considering who calls plays for the Steelers and the presence of Scotty Miller on the Pittsburgh roster. [read more]
Taking charge.
So as Joe prepares to march out to One Buc Palace tomorrow morning for underwear football practice, one thing jumped out Joe last week watching the first voluntary spring tune-up. [read more]
Run defense debate.
No, Joe is not into quarterback pressures, the football equivalent of playing horseshoes and hand grenades. [read more]
Playoff loss eats at him.
Joe actually likes this for the 2025 season. But Joe certainly does not like it for how the 2024 season ended. [read more]
“Baker, this is idiotic!”
Joe is in disbelief after being triggered by something so stupid, but here we are. [read more]
Baker Mayfield is no Tom Brady or Jameis Winston.
That’s the word from one of his Tampa Bay teammates. [read more]
Future Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht signs a football for an adoring fan.
Occasionally there is intriguing Bucs chatter during NFL Live on ESPN TV. [read more]
He’s figured it out.
A former high priest of the PFF tribe seems to have split opinions on Bucs defensive tackle Calijah Kancey. [read more]
“This is gonna be great!”
Very interesting point made by BSPN’s follicly-challenged NFL analyst. The Bucs are so deep at receiver that there is no reason to get all twisted up about hamstrings and sore ankles. [read more]
Better be better.
The past week or two for the Bucs, one senses a singular message or focus seeping from One Bucs Palace by way of player interviews with various outlets. [read more]
SirVocea Dennis
Buccaneers spring practices were on lockdown Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, closed to the prying eyes of media.
However, Joe was able to bribe a few window washers, fly a couple of high-altitude drones and extort information from a football staffer. [read more]
Balance!
Joe admits to head-shaking, Looney Tunes-style, like when Yosemite Sam got blasted in the face by a cannon. [read more]
Running back weighs in.
So the Bucs were ousted from the playoffs last season because of two brutal mistakes on offense and a defense with a Santa Claus mentality. [read more]
Rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka.
Joe understands there are still diehards out there angry with Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht for drafting Emeka Egbuka at No. 19 and not a damaged goods inside linebacker or a reach of a safety. [read more]
Who backs up Jamel Dean when he’s hurt?
Boy, the Bucs must have a helluva roster if this is the only task left in building their 2025 team. [read more]
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