Among the thousands of daily readers here, less than 1 percent like to share a comment or two, or 10. So Joe is firing up another draft-day open thread so you folks have a place to collect your prognostications — and be praised or laughed at later.
Off the top of Joe’s head, the last time the Bucs had a Chippewas player on the roster, a man from Central Michigan, it was the immortal quarterback Dan LeFevour.
Joe hopes this new Bucs cornerback is a bit better.
Defensive back Sean Bunting was selected by the Bucs in the second round this evening.
When Bucco Bruce Arians was sitting at the table on the stage of the media studio during Devin White’s introductory press conference, he was all professional and polite. [read more]
The newest Buccaneer, Devin White, was introduced to local media today alongside shotcaller head coach Bucco Bruce Arians and general manager Jason Licht. [read more]
Bobby Fenton is all over last night’s happenings and what they mean — and don’t mean — in today’s Free Stretch, as always presented by Bill Currie Ford, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday and enjoy. An intense Buccaneers fan from his days in the womb, Bobby always keeps it interesting!
For 20 months The Free Stretch has been right here at JoeBucsFan.com being heard on several radio stations dating back to 2006. Bobby also hosted a national show on Sporting News Radio. [read more]
Oh, are the Lightning still a thing? Yes, Tom Lang laments in longform all the impending issues with our beloved Lightning. This week’s focus, salary cap realities, likely departures, and who failed their teammates in the sweep against Columbus. Group hug, Tampa Bay!
Joe was stunned to learn that well over a year after Bucs cornerback Vernon Hargreaves was drafted he hadn’t spent significant time with Tampa Bay icon Ronde Barber. [read more]
You start with the blazing 4.4 speed. Then you mix in the 28.5 tackles for loss, the 8.5 sacks, the 4 forced fumbles and the 3 interceptions.
Yes, Devin White has all the metrics a linebacker would want heading into an NFL draft. But the Bucs didn’t select White No. 5 overall simply because of his metrics. [read more]
No Sage Ira Kaufman pounding shots in the house tonight, but there will be Bucs fans getting fired up at Buffalo Wild Wings on S. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa.
It’s Day 2 of the JoeBucsFan/Bud Light draft fun event.
About 450 were out there last night enjoying the draft indoors and outdoors with drink and food specials flowing. Nothing quite like Bucs-fan bonding and draft fun. Get off the couch!
Thumpin' already at the JoeBucsFan Draft Party at Buffalo Wild Wings in South Tampa. Calling 200 in the house at 6:15. 1 shot down for Ira Kaufman. pic.twitter.com/a99XIzNwE9
If there was any question about who was calling the No. 5 overall pick at One Buc Palace, there shouldn’t have been. Bucco Bruce Arians is calling the shots.
But Devin White made that even more clear last night. [read more]
Inside linebacker Devin White is here to not only lead the Buccaneers defense but, frankly, he’s here to save it.
The Bucs drafted him because they believe he’s a generational talent capable of driving the stalled bus out of the Mike Smith ravine on the side of Dale Mabry Highway. [read more]