Shaq On Bucs QB
January 23rd, 2020
Influence or not?
Big decision for free agent sackmeister and current Bucs linebacker Shaq Barrett. [read more]

Influence or not?
Big decision for free agent sackmeister and current Bucs linebacker Shaq Barrett. [read more]
The dissection of Jameis Winston’s 30 interceptions this season continues.
One thing remains certain, however you carve them up, America’s Quarterback racked up a shameful total worthy of scorn, disbelief and distrust. [read more]
Mike Evans blew his hamstring when he caught an early touchdown pass against the Colts on Dec. 8.
As a result, he’s got a different approach this winter. [read more]

Which QB fits?
A whole lot of folks believe if Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians has lost patience with Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, then new Florida resident Philip Rivers (living some 6.5 hours away from One Buc Palace) is a perfect fit. [read more]

Mad respect for Bucs LB.
It is really a stone in Joe’s shoe how badly Lavonte David is dissed year after year by the so-called football experts who annually ignore his strong play and rarely award him a Pro Bowl nod. [read more]

Year in review.
You hear that, the silence? Kind of loud, isn’t it? [read more]

A Jason Licht player ID’ed.
Yeah, you likely never heard the name before, Ben Bartch. Joe didn’t until last night. [read more]
In late November on national radio, Bucco Bruce Arians talked about how a guy getting 16 sacks in a season is good enough production to earn him between $16 million and $20 million per season. [read more]

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BY IRA KAUFMAN
This silver anniversary comes with the highs and lows of a typical marriage. [read more]
They’re buzzing in Alabama about generosity from America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]
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Shaq Barrett with a young fan at Pro Bowl practice today
The Bucs’ 19 1/2-sack man, Shaq Barrett, soaked up his first taste of Pro Bowl glory this morning at Disney World.
And yes, he talked money. [read more]
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Former NFL QB explains.
In the mind of a former NFL starting quarterback, if veteran and soon-to-be free agent quarterback Philip Rivers leaves the Chargers, his best landing spot is Tampa Bay. [read more]

Tarnished NFL image?
Is Tampa starting to get a reputation for being a bad place for NFL players to be? [read more]

Chance to confirm or deny.
Yes, the NFL world is going gaga over news that veteran Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, whose contract expires in a couple of weeks, uprooted his family to move to Florida’s Panhandle to be closer to his family in Alabama (and save untold thousands of dollars in taxes). [read more]

Many reasons “Why not?”
Joe brings you this break in Philip Rivers-moves-to-Destin coverage to bring a pipe dream floated by Bleacher Report. [read more]
Still in his prime and dominant on a 2008 Ravens team that just lost in the NFC Championship game, legendary linebacker Ray Lewis was allowed to test the 2009 free agency market. [read more]