Joe has been hearing more and more chatter that Michigan safety Dax Hill might just be the Bucs’ pick at No. 27. [read more]

“Jason, you won’t see Chucky’s name up there now, but he was in the Ring of Honor for a reason. Never forget why.”

Joe is starting to get the hunch that Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht will trade up in next week’s first round. And he would have the blessing from the powers that be. [read more]

Clashed but still “solid.”

If Joe believes one person out there regarding every word coming out of his mouth (or off his keyboard) when it comes to Tom Brady, it is Jeff Darlington of ESPN. [read more]

Clemson CB Andrew Booth likely in range when Bucs on are on the clock.

So NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah was holding court with the NFL #DraftMedia yesterday in a conference call. And some poor intern did the Lord’s work and transcribed the whole damn thing. [read more]

Hardcore Bucs fans know the names: Robert Herron, Kaelin Clay, Jeff Demps, Eric Page, Solomon Patton, Roscoe Parrish, Bernard Reedy, Bobo Wilson, T.J. Logan, Jaydon Mickens and Jaelon Darden. [read more]

Screaming Bucs run game coordinator/assistant head coach/interior offensive linemen overseer Harold Goodwin.

The latest edition of In The Current is an emotional one.

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For 4+ years, The Free Stretch has been here for Bucs fans after being heard on several radio stations dating back to ancient times 2006. Bobby also hosted a national show on Sporting News Radio. [read more]

The next Bucs DT?

Former Bucs cornerback Richard Sherman already named his “steal” of next week’s NFL Draft when it comes to cornerbacks.

So what about the Buccaneers’ six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle? [read more]

“Two more years — if you pay me.”

Joe is cynical and sarcastic by nature and has only grown more and more so after covering the NFL for years. [read more]

Boston College G Zion Johnson

The idea of drafting a guard in Round 1 to make Tom Brady happy has been discussed several times on the Ira Kaufman Podcast. But it may be a questionable move. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Last year, two things jumped out at Joe as the smoke began to clear after the playoff loss to the Rams. [read more]

Browns QB Baker Mayfield.

If history is a window into the future, it’s not out of bounds to guess Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht will make a trade during the draft next week. Licht is not shy about pulling the trigger. [read more]

Tom Brady seemingly set a new NFL or Buccaneers mark every other week last season, and that led to the accomplishments of others getting overshadowed. [read more]

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A dive inside the numbers suggests this should be a defensive draft for the Buccaneers.

You’re not going to get that acknowledgement publicly from Jason Licht, who spent 24 minutes with the media this week leaving every draft door open wide. Any question that began with the phrase “Would you rule out drafting a …” was met with a quick response that ruled out nothing but a substantive reply.

Smart man. [read more]

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Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Joe would be a little surprised if the Bucs did not draft a running back next week. [read more]

If you believe the U.S. Consulate in Germany, then this is official. [read more]

Surprise! Tom Brady was a topic on ESPN TV this morning as two guys who know him well spoke with conviction. [read more]