Bruce Arians was talking O.J. Howard today

You want X-factors in the Tampa Bay offense?

O.J. Howard is the biggest, Joe believes. So Joe asked Bucco Bruce Arians about the development of Howard within his offense this morning at the swanky Arizona Biltmore resort in Phoenix. [read more]

New Bucs No. 2 QB Blaine Gabbert

Tough times for Ryan Griffin. [read more]

UPDATED 3:01 p.m. – Bucco Bruce Arians made it very clear this morning how high he is on Vernon Hargreaves. [read more]

Things are going to be very different around One Buc Palace when players report for work next week, and Bucco Bruce Arians confirmed to Joe today that they’ll be a lot quieter, too. [read more]

After breakfast with Bruce Arians today, Joe wouldn’t bet a dollar that Gerald McCoy plays for the Buccaneers this season. [read more]

The question had to be asked of Bruce Arians when it comes to how he’ll allocate his time considering he’s made a big effort to tell seemingly everyone that he won’t be doing a lot of what he used to do when he coached the Arizona Cardinals.

Joe laid it on Arians this morning at the swanky Arizona Biltmore resort. [read more]

Much to prove

Over breakfast this morning in Phoenix, Joe opened the door for head coach Bucco Bruce Arians to drop a lot of love on Justin Evans, but Arians didn’t go there. [read more]

Superb teammate, not a leader.

Joe’s so fed up with this “leader” talk by the Bucs, Joe almost wants to get thrown out of his favorite watering hole for hollering at the bartender. [read more]

“Joel, you hear what Arthur Blank is saying about me? He must listen to me on Russo.”

Joe always enjoys the NFL Owners Meetings, which offer Joe the chance to mingle at the most unique party in sports, where NFL Owners, head coaches, general managers, select media, high-ranking team officials and their families gather annually. [read more]

Comes clean.

Very interesting words from Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

Warning for America.

Attention to those who habitually holler, bang keyboards on various sites and throw beer bottles through their walls over the Bucs’ offensive line. Better devote time this summer to strengthening your vocal cords, limbering your fingers and learning how to hang drywall. [read more]

Thumbs up from coach.

If America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston wants, to put on the pounds, Bucco Bruce Arians seems good with that, with conditions. [read more]

GM Jason Licht talks to Joe

Fans love to figure out who is calling the shots for their team at the critical moments.

And in the NFL, many of those defining moments come in March and April. [read more]

In this case, Joe is certain no news is ugly news. [read more]

Jason Licht explains

Much like departed Dirk Koetter, new head coach Bucco Bruce Arians likes his guys.

It’s part of one of Arians’ three core beliefs: trust. [read more]

Alex Cappa was a hot topic at the NFL Owners Meetings today

Man, Bucs rookie guard Alex Cappa had a hell of a learning curve last year.

First, the poor guy was stuck watching Caleb Benenoch perform his job. [read more]

GM Jason Licht at today’s NFL Owners Meetings

They’re still all smiles at One Buc Palace, general manager Jason Licht told Joe and other reporters at the NFL Owners Meetings in Phoenix today — even Team Glazer. [read more]

Joe’s starting wonder about the maturity level of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, and how it compares to other starting quarterbacks. [read more]

Stunning statement.

Joe nearly fell out of his chair when he heard the following. [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The NFL may be only a day or two away from addressing a major problem.

Member clubs will soon be voting on a proposal to expand reviewable plays to include pass interference. I’m willing to trade a few additional minutes of down time for an opportunity to get a fresh set of eyes on the game’s most grievous penalty. [read more]