Oh, running back Ronald Jones is a freak of nature alright. [read more]

As of yesterday, six-time Pro Bowler Gerald McCoy was still staying away from One Buc Palace despite most of his team reporting back for work April 1. [read more]

Draft strategy.

If somehow, someway, Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams is on the board, one Hall of Fame general manager knows what he would do. [read more]

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In this edition of the podcast formerly known as The Todd Wright Lightning Playoff Podcast, Todd welcomes Seth Kushner of Drew Garabo Live on 102.5 The Bone to bring everyone up to speed and look ahead to the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Big expectations for 2019.

These are some big words to live up to. [read more]

Pinball wizard.

The words from Chris Godwin have Joe’s mouth watering. [read more]

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Draft tension is heating up and The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is all over building the Bucs roster and how it might be done. All the fun is presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon. Check out their fabulous April offers while you listen.

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Weight gain.

For the first time, even though it was a brief moment, Joe heard America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, push back at the Fourth Estate in public. [read more]

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, held his first official news conference of the 2019 fiscal football season this afternoon at One Buc Palace.

It was a good one. [read more]

The Browns are coming back to Tampa

Enough with the preseason patsies.

Bucco Bruce Arians wants to test our beloved Bucs early. [read more]

Bucs third-year wide receiver Chris Godwin addressed Joe and other media today at One Buc Palace and sort of seemed like a guy lukewarm about playing slot receiver. [read more]

This 24-hour flash poll posted at 10:23 a.m.

Fresh reset.

Maybe Joe is a crusty cynic, but dudes posting workout videos on their social media accounts is just not impressive in any way for this guy. [read more]

There’s been no soft sell from Bruce Arians to Buccaneers fans — and Arians isn’t taking a patient approach with his players, either. [read more]

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A Playoff Primer of fun proportions! The Stanley Cup Playoffs are finally here, so Tom Lang puts a bow on the regular season and launches into the thick of it – injury updates on Victor Hedman among others, Coach Cooper’s state of mind heading into Round 1, an introduction to the Blue Jackets and keys to the series. It’s all here, and all brought to you  by Bill Currie Ford! Let’s Go Lightning!

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Ian Beckles has new DT in mind.

Yes, the Bucs have repeatedly refused to confirm Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy will return to the team this fall. [read more]

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” — philosopher George Santayana.

And so the Bucs are slightly over two weeks away from another draft. A draft top-heavy with edge rushers if not defensive tackles. Would the Bucs be foolish enough to ignore the confluence of both need and opportunity to reach for a position that is nearly outdated in 2019? [read more]