Sage Ira has been sniffing around the Jameis Winston investigation and its consequences.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Welcome to Day 144 of Buccaneers Held Hostage. [read more]

So much for low expectations in the NFL’s toughest division after a kick-in-the-groin season.

The Bucs hype train has left the station! [read more]

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The draft is 17 days away and Bucs fans’ energy is sky high. There’s plenty on Joe’s mind today. The Monday Morning Joe podcast is presented by Discount Garage Doors, Inc., home of the same-day free service call and more.

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Has old playcaller’s back.

Either Maurice Jones-Drew is super tight with his former Jacksonville offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter, or he has turned into a crazy gambler. [read more]

Getting Chubb(y) for a RB.

Direct-speaking Louis Riddick of BSPN is doing a lot of research as the draft is two weeks from Thursday. [read more]

Temperature gauged.

Man, the draft hasn’t yet come around and folks are already trying to figure out which teams will look for a new coach come January. [read more]

New Bucs DE talks Eagles and a rooster

Imagine growing up loving a team nearby, getting drafted by them and playing six seasons capped by winning a Super Bowl. [read more]

Talkin’ draft.

The Bucs currently sit at No. 7 in the draft. That could (or couldn’t) change. [read more]

“Stop laughing, Rex. They’re getting me help.“

Forget for a moment, if you can, what the Bucs should or shouldn’t do in Rounds 1 and 2 of the 2018 NFL Draft. [read more]

The intensity will be flowing and so will the fun!

Drink specials. Beer specials. Thank you Miller Lite! Regular menu OR a $20 all-you-can-eat buffet. Massive outdoor covered tent area. Loads of seating inside. Music outdoors. Giant screens. Think block party with crazy Bucs-fan intensity right there at the South Tampa Buffalo Wild Wings. Enjoy the video below.

A highly-intelligent, film-guru Buccaneers legend has very little use for game film of college prospects.  [read more]

“Look out Aaron!”

When America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, was a rookie, he wasn’t afraid to run the ball. [read more]

Projections are in.

If a certain numbercruncher is close to accurate, Mike Evans should have a helluva season this fall. [read more]

Laser focus on hulking LG.

There is interest, and there is lust. [read more]

Just after the NFL Owners Meetings ended 10 days ago, Joe hunted for NFL executives willing to chat in the lobby of the Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes resort.

Thankfully, Joe found a general manager eager to lecture Joe about what humbles a young player.  [read more]

Coming to Tampa.

Joe has to admit this guy has slipped under his radar. [read more]

Straying off track

UPDATED 10:18 a.m. – It’s common to hear America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, say he only cares about wins.

And those close to Jameis say he’s the ultimate team guy and a player whose sole focus is the scoreboard not personal achievement. [read more]

It’s a draft party, a block party and a true celebration of all things Bucs, beer and food. The $20 all-you-can-eat buffet kicks off at 6 p.m. Regular menu in effect, too. So much fun to have a passionate football night with hardcore fans.

Not just a runner.

Call Joe a caveman (among other things) if you wish, but Joe is a simple man. [read more]

No way?

In the mind of one plugged-in NFL insider, the Bucs won’t have any chance of getting one of the better players in the draft, and maybe the best player entering the NFL. [read more]

“Who got released?”

This caught Joe’s attention like someone offering Joe a cold beer to kick off the Friday night activities. [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

I keep hearing that offense sells tickets and defense wins championships.

Fine.

Let’s sell some tickets. [read more]