Improvement.

To those who think the Bucs did nothing in free agency, think again. [read more]

So the Bucs re-signed veteran warriors Lavonte David and Chris Godwin in free agency for huge money.

Buccaneers icon and Hall of Fame cornerback Rondé Barber dove into that reality recently on something called Horrow Sports.

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Less than a month from the NFL Draft and on the heels of the news- and schmooze-heavy NFL owners meetings, Sage Ira is all fired up!

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Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen.

Joe wants the Bucs to load up on defense in the draft and Joe trusts Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht to get the right guys. [read more]

Not enough.

“Dee-FENCE… [Boom, boom, boom… ] dee-FENCE… [boom, boom, boom… ] dee-FENCE… [boom, boom, boom… ]… “ This is all the Bucs’ shot-callers need to keep repeating to themselves as they prepare for next month’s draft. [read more]

Devin White will ride again.

So former Buccaneers savior linebacker Devin White, a guy Tampa Bay happily let walk out of their building, is now going to play inside linebacker for the Las Vegas Raiders. [read more]

So defensive players can’t line up behind their linemen and shove them into opposing offensive linemen, but the opposite is just fine. [read more]

The pride of Hankinson, North Dakota, Bucs right guard Cody Mauch is a huge celebrity in his home state. [read more]

Would fans fire up a cigar if the Bucs drafted Oklahoma ILB Danny Stutsman?

Although it is a very good bet the following won’t happen, Joe wouldn’t lose sleep if the Bucs select a defensive player with every pick they have next month. [read more]

Unfair critique.

So under the guidance of Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht, the Bucs have a reputation for bringing guys back and keeping their band together. [read more]

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Helped save the Bucs.

Upon reading a story like this, Joe was triggered with vomit-induced flashbacks to 11 years ago. [read more]

Talkin’ Bucs needs.

As noted yesterday, it is weird for Joe to hear folks discuss how the Bucs need a left guard. [read more]

So the NFL announced its international plans for the 2025 season. [read more]

“And I thought Peter King was a clown?”

This is an extra fun one because Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht literally sat down for an interview with the purveyor of this nonsense a month ago at the NFL Scouting Combine. [read more]

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The mighty Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is chopping up all things Bucs with Joe, as usual. Enjoy!

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“Who wrote that?”

Now this is refreshing. [read more]

Before Lavonte David announced his return for a 14th Bucs season, head coach Todd Bowles and Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht said they were giving David lots of time and space to decide whether he wants to continue his career. [read more]

Flash poll posted at 7:42 a.m. Poll closed at 9:36 a.m.

What the d-line could be.

If the Haason Reddick the Bucs just signed is the same guy wilding on quarterbacks from 2020-2023, racking up 50.5 sacks and less like the Ghost Johnson he was with the Jets, Bucs fans could see an explosion of production on their defensive front. [read more]

Secret to Baker Mayfield’s success.

So Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht decided to put his shrink hat on. As a result, he may have figured out how Baker Mayfield went from the cusp of being out of the league to being a star. [read more]