Rebounding Will Gholston
June 20th, 2018
Curious last few months.
There is simply no other way to put it. Will Gholston had a garbage season last year. [read more]
Mike Evans Says Preseason Is Critical
June 20th, 2018
Mike Evans talks summer preparation
Plenty of established NFL starters shake their heads when thinking of preseason games. [read more]
Donovan Smith Joins The Ira Kaufman Podcast; Plus Ira Talks Minicamp Views & Ronald Jones, John Sterling Blasts Ira, And Much More
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Playing With Contract Numbers
June 19th, 2018
Decisions.
Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht is going to have to pull off a serious shell game to keep his roster together for 2019. [read more]
Draymond Green To Mike Evans: You’re “Too Emotional”
June 19th, 2018
The Bucs threw $55 million guaranteed at Mike Evans this winter — on top of the fat rookie deal he signed in 2014.
So what extravagant purchases did Evans make with his new round of loot? [read more]
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“I Do Feel His Presence”
June 19th, 2018
Bucs defensive line coach Brentson Buckner
You don’t have to play defensive line to be affected and influenced by fiery new Bucs defensive line coach Brentson Buckner. [read more]
The Biggest Mistake
June 19th, 2018
Joe did not vote for either one.
This is a fun, yet frustrating post. [read more]
“I Should Have A Pro Bowl-Type Of Year”
June 19th, 2018
Talks 2018 goals.
It isn’t just America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, who has lofty goals. [read more]
Geeky Offensive Line Data
June 19th, 2018
Swift move.
Now let Joe be clear: He thinks the PFF tribe’s offensive line grades are about as useless as used toilet paper. [read more]
Darlings To Dumpsters And Back
June 18th, 2018
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Respect.
Aretha Franklin sang about it, Rodney Dangerfield joked about it and the 2018 Buccaneers can’t seem to find any. [read more]
Professor Lavonte Says He’s Great In New Role
June 18th, 2018
“Watch how it’s done, Coach.”
While Lavonte David would prefer eliminating all records of his sackless and interception-free 2017 season, he certainly would enjoy a shiny apple and a letter of appreciation from his new students. [read more]
“Everything Is Interchangeable”
June 18th, 2018
New strategy.
Changes, they are a comin.’ [read more]
“He Is Very Smart”
June 18th, 2018
Talks America and BBQ.
It really has been just a matter of weeks since center Ryan Jensen joined the Bucs’ roster. But one thing has jumped out to him about his new offense. [read more]
“I Miss These Guys”
June 18th, 2018
New Bucs DE Vinny Curry. (Photo via NJ.com)
Ever since the Bucs calamity that was Tampa Bay free agent defensive end Michael “Ghost” Johnson, Joe is hypersensitive to free agents who arrive wishing they were still with their old team. [read more]
Still Climbing Out Of Hole
June 18th, 2018
Helped set team back years.
Joe was so aggravated, he wanted to launch his plate of wings at the TV. [read more]
Will Jones Carry Bucs?
June 18th, 2018
Difference-maker?
When a team spends a second round pick on a player, it is reasonable to expect that player to make a dent of a contribution at least towards the second half of the player’s rookie year. [read more]
“A Lot Better Than It Was”
June 17th, 2018
Jameis Winston recently explained that he’s a relationship quarterback, therefore chemistry with receivers takes a lot of time to develop.
And that take makes O.J. Howard’s recent take very interesting. [read more]
Jason Licht Rated Below Rookie GMs
June 17th, 2018
Wronged
A national publication has pored over data and studied the NFL to determine that Bruce Allen of the Redskins is in the same league as Bucs general manager Jason Licht — in the very bottom tier of league GMs.
Harsh! [read more]
