“The evil that men do lives after them; The good is oft interred with their bones.” ― William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar. [read more]

Cash register ringing.

If both distant and recent history are solid barometers, it’s hard to imagine bad things happening with America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, in the near future. [read more]

What next, a statue of Vinny Testaverde outside a gate at the Den of Depression?

Man, no wonder Martin Gramatica was making wise cracks this morning on the radio. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Did the Bucs have a good free agency season or not? Many fans would scoff and say they certainly did not. [read more]

Production > measurables.

Fortunately, thanks to Joe’s many readers, Joe’s been around going on 11 years. In that time Joe has learned a few things he never knew before. [read more]

Oh boy, here we go!

As Joe is trying to come up with a catchy lede paragraph (not a typo), Joe is actually giggling because the following is so wild. [read more]

“Look, Mr. Glazer, Bruce is making the pick. He’s the boss. I’m just scouting and leading my personnel team. Whatever Bruce wants, even if he wants me to burn this gorgeous jacket.”

A very different mock draft was posted at NFL.com today, one grounded in data, complemented by a smattering of real-life chats with NFL team officials.

And the Bucs have a clear pick at No. 5 overall in three short weeks. [read more]

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Misused in college?

If you are a skeptic of Houston manbeast Ed Oliver, try to open your mind with some research.

If you are a fan of Oliver, enjoy the following. [read more]

Interesting 3 1/2 year old chatter from Bucco Bruce Arians. [read more]

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Ira is telling stories, making demands and barking his usual Sage wisdom. It’s all presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon. Shop online now while you listen!

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason.

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Buccaneers co-owner Joel Glazer talks to JoeBucsFan.com

Team Glazer has had weeks to observe and evaluate its high-profile offseason hire, head coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

Joe asked Team Glazer what they’re seeing and feeling from Arians last week during the annual fat-cat-to-fat-sportswriter chat at the NFL Owners Meetings in Phoenix. [read more]

No worries — for now.

The draft has yet to come and already people are talking about coaching hot seats. [read more]

“Gerald, you will always be a Pro Bowl player in my eyes.”

In the wake of the claim from former NFL general manager Michael Lombardi that the Bucs are shopping Gerald McCoy “hard” — also picked up by WTVT-TV Channel 13 and NJ.com, the internet wing of the Newark Star-Ledger, Joe fielded a very good question from a loyal reader (@FanOfFairplay). [read more]

Safety talk.

There has been scuttlebutt within NFL circles and NFL draft media that the Bucs may just draft a safety high, as early as the second-round. [read more]

Former Bucs QB Chris Simms is a very smart and fun guy.

Joe enjoyed chatting with Simms at the NFL Owners Meetings in Phoenix last week about how far too many NFL media types are out of touch with fans and have forgotten that it’s all supposed to be fun. [read more]

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Denver defensive players knew where they were going on Tuesday nights.

They were going to Von Miller’s crib.

By the time the laughs died down and the empty beer cans and pizza boxes were tossed in the trash, another element had been added to a delicate chemistry set. [read more]

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For the second straight postseason, Todd Wright will offer regular insights, coverage and analysis of the Tampa Bay Lightning. However, with the blessing and support of Todd’s friends at Drew Garabo Live, this podcast has a new name that you might have already heard on 102.5 The Bone or on social media.

*The podcast is getting approved by the various podcast channels and we’ll update you on those links next week. For now, click or download to enjoy the audio above.*

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He’s back! Departed Bucs linebacker Cameron Lynch joins Bucs legend Derrick Brooks for this Part II edition of TAMPA TWO presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating, a presentation of The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com.

Per one informative and very entertaining NFL observer, the lack of player movement with the Bucs this offseason suggests the Bucs are not undergoing a full-blown housecleaning, which is what often happens with a coaching change. [read more]