Lightning Shaq

March 19th, 2021

One champion visited another last night. Real recognized real. [read more]

Bucs Strategy Is Just Common Sense

March 19th, 2021

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

While this is a bit dated, the general focus is still dead-on. [read more]

Liking The Rob Gronkowski Signing

March 19th, 2021

Who among us does not like the Bucs re-signing foot-rubbing, car-littering tight end Rob Gronkowski? There is nothing wrong with this move.

But second-best free agency play in the NFL? That’s what a serial spreadsheeter thinks. [read more]

More Than A Safety Net

March 19th, 2021

Not just a backup.

The news of the Bucs re-signing defensive tackle Rakeem “Nacho” Nuñez-Roches should not just be dismissed as the Bucs perhaps overpaying for a backup. [read more]

Derrick Brooks: Going For Two Starts With Tom Brady

March 19th, 2021

Repeat chatter.

A man in Tampa knows something about trying to defend a Super Bowl. And that man is Mr. Derrick Brooks. [read more]

Nuñez-Roches Gets A Two-Year Deal

March 18th, 2021

The Bucs have no plans to leave themselves thin in the trenches. [read more]

Brady Envy Spreading Rapidly

March 18th, 2021

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s been exactly a year since Tom Brady sauntered down from behind Door No. 2 to One Buc Place and changed everything. [read more]

Even Champions Must Improve

March 18th, 2021

Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

Joe had additional help waking up this morning, a boost to the normal daily ration of Black Rifle Fit Fuel. [read more]

“He Gave Dudes Confidence. I’ve Never Seen Nothing Like That.”

March 18th, 2021

A Todd Bowles locker room story

So who gets credit for the Buccaneers’ first top-10-ranked defense in points allowed and yards allowed since the 2008 campaign? [read more]

Bucs Lose A Safety

March 18th, 2021

Gone. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Well, the entire Band of Bucs won’t be coming back. [read more]

Derrick Brooks Mentioned “Other Matters” He Won’t Name That Tom Brady Handled At One Buc Palace

March 18th, 2021

Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks will tell you that great leadership is necessary to build a Super Bowl team. For Brooks, it’s not an option or a welcome bonus that comes along occasionally with a talented player. [read more]

Keeping Young Players Is Key

March 18th, 2021

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Over at CBS Sports, the gang there is really liking what the Bucs are doing in free agency.

The Super Bowl champs have become like your beloved grandmother, in a way. [read more]

“If You’re All-In, You’re All-In”

March 18th, 2021

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

In reading grades that NFL sophists have handed out to teams in free agency thus far, one on a Bucs move included a phrase that jumped out at Joe. [read more]

Michael Irvin Says The Bucs Are Winning The Offseason

March 18th, 2021

Talkin’ Bucs

The Playmaker believes the Bucs are making the critical plays of the offseason. [read more]

Make The Call

March 18th, 2021

Poll posted at 5:57 a.m. Poll closed at 3:19 p.m.

Why Ryan Succop Is So Important

March 18th, 2021

Money kicker.

Yes, it was Tom Brady Day yesterday and Joe was going to raise a glass for that reason alone.

Only Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht gave Joe another reason to drink. [read more]