When Coaches Use Lack Of Takeaways As A Crutch

April 2nd, 2025

Bucs coach Todd Bowles speaks.

This is a big reason why Joe cringes so much when hearing defensive coaches whine about how they lost a game because they didn’t get takeaways. [read more]

“People Don’t Understand The Man”

April 2nd, 2025

So at the NFL Owners meetings this week, Joe caught up with someone with a connection to the big offseason deal that wasn’t: star Bucs receiver Chris Godwin to the Patriots. [read more]

Todd Bowles: “You Win By Scoring Points”

April 2nd, 2025

Defensive guy talks offense.

Joe nearly fell over hearing this. [read more]

Joel Glazer Talks “Special Responsibility,” Emotional Moments

April 2nd, 2025

It seems the Kleenex box in the Team Glazer luxury suite might need a refill. [read more]

Todd Bowles Weighs In On Haason Reddick

April 2nd, 2025

Haason Reddick chatter.

It was sort of weird a few weeks ago when the Bucs brought in big-time free agent Haason Reddick to talk to the local pen and mic club and the only football official who showed up was Reddick’s position coach. [read more]

“Really Pumped” Haason Reddick

April 2nd, 2025

Drew Rosenhaus talks about his client.

The Bucs are believing/hoping/praying they signed a beastly and hungry edge rusher in free agent Haason Reddick.

It was a critical move for Tampa Bay, so Joe tracked down superagent Drew Rosenhaus to talk about the move yesterday at the NFL owners meetings in Palm Beach. [read more]

Bucs Ownership Appreciates Todd Bowles Hiring Game/Clock Management Guru

April 1st, 2025

Not good enough.

That mindset was at the root of one offseason decision by Todd Bowles. [read more]

Best In Class Breaks Down Defensive Tackle Prospects

April 1st, 2025

Defensive tackles. Run stuffers!! JoeBucsFan.com draft guru Sean Sullivan presents his DT prospect breakdown, always with an eye on the Bucs’ trends, needs and interviews. Enjoy!

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Joel Glazer Talks 2024 Performance, “Consistent” Play

April 1st, 2025

Buccaneers co-owner Joel Glazer speaks.

Some might say the 2024 Bucs season was a roller coaster ride. Ownership has a slightly different view. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks Candid Takes From Todd Bowles, Jason Licht Comments, Shares Two Stunning Sean Payton Stories, And More

April 1st, 2025

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Sage Ira Kaufman patrolled the 2025 NFL owners meeting like a working Bloodhound over the past 20 hours and shares his findings with Joe. Enjoy!

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Boat Work

April 1st, 2025

Working perk for staff.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht loved the boat parade for the Super Bowl LV celebration so much he’s decided to make it an annual thing. [read more]

“He’s Definitely Going To Play This Year”

April 1st, 2025

It’s always fun when Joe can corner NFL super agent Drew Rosenhaus at an NFL owners meeting. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Gets Extra Credit

April 1st, 2025

GM Jason Licht speaks.

It seems the Bucs’ five consecutive trips to the playoffs — the longest NFC streak — is finally getting more noticed. [read more]

“Killer Instinct” Must Be Enhanced

April 1st, 2025

Remember three months ago when the Bucs had a must-win game to clinch the NFC South title and trailed the slimy Saints 19-13 in the fourth quarter — at The Licht House? [read more]

Feelin’ Good, Feelin’ Bad

April 1st, 2025

Todd Bowles holds court.

Don’t worry, Bucs fans. Bucs coach Todd Bowles still tosses and turns at night over the way his team finished the 2024 season, just like you and Joe. [read more]

Todd Bowles Non-Committal On Chris Godwin Return

April 1st, 2025

So is Todd Bowles expecting Chris Godwin on the field in Week 1? [read more]

Bucs Plan For More Sean Tucker

April 1st, 2025

How good is Bucs running back Sean Tucker? [read more]

Tough Talk On Jamel Dean, From His Biggest Supporter

April 1st, 2025

Seventh-year Bucs cornerback Jamel Dean.

A year ago, Jamel Dean was the unquestioned No. 1 cornerback of the Buccaneers.

That’s not the case any longer, said Todd Bowles today after a question from Joe. [read more]

The Return (Again) Of Shaq Barrett? Jason Licht Doesn’t Push Back

April 1st, 2025

Could stay with Bucs in 2025.

It seemed the way Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht was talking about Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett, he wouldn’t mind bringing back Shaq once again. [read more]

Jason Licht Defends Haason Reddick

April 1st, 2025

Confidence.

Apparently, football fans don’t like players trying to max out their values. [read more]

Shavon Revel And The Bucs

April 1st, 2025

East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel.

Look, Joe is good with any defensive position the Bucs want to draft at in the first round. Joe could make an argument for any position. [read more]