A poignant and intriguing take on Georgia running back Sony Michel was delivered today by one of the great running backs of this decade: Matt Forte. [read more]

Which is it?

There are two elements of the game of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, that are told so often folks swallow these theories whole. [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

William Shakespeare never studied college tape of an inside linebacker from Appalachian State, yet the bard authored the most important piece of advice for any GM heading into an NFL draft.

To thine own self be true.

Allow me to update Mr. Shakespeare’s maxim for 21st-century audiences. [read more]

Jason Licht’s grin might be on full display before the Bucs even pick tomorrow night.

An ex-Jets quarterback heard breaking down all kinds of college film on Sirius XM Radio delivered excellent news for Bucs fans today. [read more]

Has comforting intel.

Every little bit helps. [read more]

Now this was a hell of an idea that, frankly, many more Buccaneers should engage in. [read more]

Mike Florio opens up about a confrontation with Dirk Koetter.

Joe’s known about this for a very long time and it’s an extremely cool and intriguing slice of Buccaneers history.

You don’t want to miss this. [read more]

Flash, 12-hour poll posted at 9:30 a.m.

“Jason, can you hear me?”

We saw what happened a year ago; the Bucs entered the 2017 draft hurting for edge rush help and a top running back.

They left the first two rounds with a tight end and a safety. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Joe is paraphrasing here: when he was an offensive coordinator of the Bucs, Dirk Koetter had a line for the ages when he stated the only thing people give a s(p)it about are wins and losses. [read more]

One can dream, right?

In so many words, the Bucs find themselves between a rock and a hard place. [read more]

What a maroon!

Antonio Callaway is a flat out fool and maybe a tool.

And the Bucs should take advantage. [read more]

On former Bucs TE’s board.

Former Bucs tight end and current Buccaneers Radio Network voice Anthony Becht decided to jump into the mock draft pool and take his stab at who the Bucs will select this week. [read more]

Could Bradley Chubb somehow fall?

Read a mock draft powered by one quality draft guru, or you can get 32 legitimate team experts in the mix and let them hash it out with their knowledge and bias.

Joe prefers the latter, so Joe loves the annual L.A. Times’ beat writers’ mock. [read more]

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Look for an announcement this month of another Fan Retreat road-game event with Ira Kaufman this season, and plenty more surprises when the new Fan Retreat app comes out in May. Traveling to Bucs games is about to get a lot more fun — and a lot easier.

Make sure you get your Fan Retreat towel at the draft party tomorrow night! Details on the home page.

Nick Chubb had a great 2017 college season and was a memorable running back at the University of Georgia, but does that make him a wise early draft pick?

A famous Georgia Bulldog has reservations. [read more]

Value.

Yes, running back is swimming through Joe’s brain virtually non-stop as the draft is mere hours away. [read more]

The good and the bad.

The numbers may surprise you. [read more]

Claims insider knowledge.

Todd McShay is confident who will be crowned the newest member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday night. [read more]