D’Andre Swift & The Bucs
February 24th, 2020
Yes, there are well documented problems with the Bucs and running backs, from utilization to selection to evaluation. [read more]
Yes, there are well documented problems with the Bucs and running backs, from utilization to selection to evaluation. [read more]

Peter King
Within hours of Ben Roethlisberger resuming throwing a football last week following a serious elbow injury, and his no-nonsense general manager saying he’s in their plans for years to come, one NFL insider is talking about Jameis Winston signing with the Steelers this year. [read more]

Attack.
Joe remembers in college getting a job covering an NFL team’s training camp. [read more]
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Feedback from NFL suits.
A lot of the angry anti-Jameis crowd will have you believe no other NFL team would want him. So therefore neither should the Bucs. [read more]

Trade target?
What was there not to like about how Bucs defensive coordinator Todd Bowles transformed the Bucs defense from laughing stock to one of the best in the NFL. One player who made that happen was Ndamukong Suh. [read more]
The Bucs won’t have a happy pass rusher on their hands if they slap the franchise tag on Shaq Barrett coming off a 19 1/2-sack season. [read more]
There’s no greater political spin that what comes out of the mouths of NFL general managers and head coaches from the end of the season until after the NFL Draft.
Need evidence? [read more]

Speedy WR/KR from TCU.
Now there is no question the Bucs need a running back. And a safety. [read more]

Playing for his career in 2020?
Very interesting peek into the future of the Bucs offensive line. [read more]

Linked to Bucs.
Former NFL cornerback and current NFL Network draft analyst Bucky Brooks must not think Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, is safe with Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians. Otherwise, why would he link a rookie quarterback likely to be drafted in the first round to the Bucs? [read more]

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BY IRA KAUFMAN
Playoff beauty rests in the eye of the beholder.
If, as expected, NFL owners insist on an expanded postseason field in 2020, Bruce Arians likes his odds. [read more]
Joe loves to hear what players think of Bucco Bruce Arians.
One prominent Buccaneer shared his insight this week. [read more]
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Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah.
A former NFL scout and a talking head for the league’s house organ has advice for NFL shot-callers. [read more]

Offers slice of advice to Bucs QB.
We’ve heard it before and now we are hearing it again: [read more]

“I’m joining you, Ronde.”
Legendary former Bucs defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin will be the next name which will be inducted into the Bucs’ “Ring of Honor.” [read more]
Former Buccaneers quarterback and Patriots assistant coach Chris Simms told a telling Lamar Jackson story recently on an NBC Sports show. [read more]

Opens up
Joe’s no fan of Dare Ogunbowale as a Buccaneers running back, but he certainly has a hell of a story. [read more]

Free agent RT Jack Conklin.
As dedicated listeners of the internationally popular “Ira Kaufman Podcast” know, Ira has a hangup for one player he believes the Bucs must target when the free agency dinner bell rings next month. [read more]