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Yeah, tonight’s the big first round of the NFL Draft, but Joe’s not expecting fireworks.
Barring a special trade offer, the Bucs will sit tight and, hopefully, do the smart thing and draft a defensive lineman.
Joe’s already more focused on Round 2. [read more]
Adjusts practice times.
This might be a cool thing for Bucs fans. [read more]
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Soaking in the sun and this week’s action at One Buc Palace has left the Sage of Tampa Bay sports with plenty to say, and there’s that thing called the NFL Draft tonight. And it’s all presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon. Check out their fabulous April offers while you listen.
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(This is a repost of a previously published article Joe runs as an annual tradition for the morning of the first day of the NFL draft.)
Joe’s going to go slightly personal here, a rare, albeit tiny window into Joe’s background on this holiest of high football holidays. [read more]
Bucs passion will flow with fans from many states, a few countries, and loads of local hardcore fans enjoying the draft until it ends. On Thursday, music starts outdoors in the 5 o’clock hour and runs until just before 8 p.m when the draft kicks off. The regular menu is available, in addition to a $25 buffet all night long. Sage Ira Kaufman will be in the house. Joe’s been a part of hosting draft parties for years. They’re a load of fun. Thanks to Bud Light and Buffalo Wild Wings for their desire to serve the fans.
Merry Draft Day! It’s Christmas in April for NFL fans and here are some rumblings Joe has read across the interwebs that could or could not affect what the Bucs do at No. 5 later tonight. [read more]
Wally Pipp.
Many fans if not athletes have heard of Wally Pipp. But they only know him by the verb “Wally Pipped.” That’s when you lose your job due to injury. [read more]
Big payday set up.
UPDATED 9:28 p.m. – For those hoping the Bucs would draft a cornerback at No. 5 tomorrow night, well, those hopes just took a major hit tonight. [read more]
Interesting nugget dropped by Bruce Arians today after practice at One Buc Palace. [read more]
Lavonte David
Yesterday, Bucco Bruce Arians talked about how the Bucs were on the details in practice, no player even jumping a whistle.
Today was a different story. [read more]
Practice today at One Buc Palace
Joe decided to jot down a few sights and observations from the sunny if not warm Bucs voluntary OTA practice Wednesday at One Buc Palace. [read more]
You know something is brewing when the NFL Network is prowling around One Buc Palace. [read more]
BY IRA KAUFMAN
We’re in search of the holy grail, Buccaneer style.
On Tuesday, I asked Bruce Arians how far the Bucs could move back in the first round, pocket extra picks, and still be comfortable with the deal. [read more]
LSU linebacker Devin White
A loved and hated former Buccaneer was talking all things Tampa Bay and the NFL Draft this week, and he was very clear in his first-round calls. [read more]
More.
Joe used to have an accountant that was a riot. [read more]
Bucs GM Jason Licht.
It seems there are many more red flags with players this year than last year. [read more]
“The numbers are in our favor, Mr. Glazer. If we miss this pick, I’ll give you this jacket — and the tie.”
The guy making the Buccaneers’ first-round draft pick, head coach Bucco Bruce Arians, put his foot down yesterday and sort of said he can’t screw this up at No. 5 overall. [read more]
Special attention.
Read into this what you wish but Joe suspects it is a good thing. [read more]
