Wanted.

It seems it isn’t just the Belicheats that want a Bucs postseason star. [read more]

Possible new roommate

Bucs fans know Tom Brady loves the Friends & Family plan he has at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Applauds Bucs’ moves.

It says something to Joe that a Chiefs honk is giving the Bucs props. [read more]

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Dancing for turnovers.

Most NFL coaches are obsessed with one stat: turnovers. [read more]

Poll posted at 9:20 a.m. Poll closed at 3:49 p.m.

“Lenny, listen to me.”

So it seems it’s the old college routine of recruiting vs. cash. Who will win? [read more]

On deck?

So the Bucs seem to have their high-end free agents taken care of. [read more]

Bold prediction.

A former Bucs backup QB is really, really bullish on the 2021 chances of the Bucs’ starting quarterback. [read more]

Opposing offenses better look the hell out. It’s going to be rough on them. [read more]

The reports are flowing in across the NFL Network ticker. [read more]

Back in red (and pewter).

It seems Bucs tight end Rob Gronkowski wanted to keep dipping his toes in the Hillsborough River. [read more]

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

What a gorgeous start to the work week. Brees is gone, Shaq’s back and the future is so damned bright, Bruce Arians had better keep wearing that face shield. [read more]

Free agent, baby.

So maybe Joe wasn’t so crazy after all? [read more]

The Shaq-is-back ecstasy hasn’t worn off, but Joe is greedy. [read more]

Celebration day.

If there was no salary cap to worry about and Joe told you T.J. Watt was available as a free agent and wanted to play for the Bucs, fans would likely say, “Give him a blank check.” [read more]

Van Halen will never be able to get back together. But it seems the 2020 Bucs will, and not as part of any reunion. [read more]

Discount!

There is one former NFL agent who said, based on other edge rushers’ production and salaries, he valued Bucs sack king Shaq Barrett as a $22 million player per year. [read more]