Safety talk.

There has been scuttlebutt within NFL circles and NFL draft media that the Bucs may just draft a safety high, as early as the second-round. [read more]

Former Bucs QB Chris Simms is a very smart and fun guy.

Joe enjoyed chatting with Simms at the NFL Owners Meetings in Phoenix last week about how far too many NFL media types are out of touch with fans and have forgotten that it’s all supposed to be fun. [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Denver defensive players knew where they were going on Tuesday nights.

They were going to Von Miller’s crib.

By the time the laughs died down and the empty beer cans and pizza boxes were tossed in the trash, another element had been added to a delicate chemistry set. [read more]

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For the second straight postseason, Todd Wright will offer regular insights, coverage and analysis of the Tampa Bay Lightning. However, with the blessing and support of Todd’s friends at Drew Garabo Live, this podcast has a new name that you might have already heard on 102.5 The Bone or on social media.

*The podcast is getting approved by the various podcast channels and we’ll update you on those links next week. For now, click or download to enjoy the audio above.*

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He’s back! Departed Bucs linebacker Cameron Lynch joins Bucs legend Derrick Brooks for this Part II edition of TAMPA TWO presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating, a presentation of The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com.

Per one informative and very entertaining NFL observer, the lack of player movement with the Bucs this offseason suggests the Bucs are not undergoing a full-blown housecleaning, which is what often happens with a coaching change. [read more]

Sack monster.

There is a parade of defensive linemen on their way for private sitdowns with Bucs brass at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Ed Oliver

Two of the defensive tackle beasts in next month’s NFL Draft, Ed Oliver and Dexter Lawrence are at One Buc Palace today, per the Twittering of Ian Rapoport.

Lawrence isn’t the prospect Oliver is, but Lawrence is a heck of a raw specimen at 6-4, 342 pounds with a ton of athleticism and special feet for a man his size.

24-hour flash poll posted at 10:11 a.m.

“I talk to him all the time about that,” says Ryan Jensen.

A lot of Jameis Winston fans and lovers out there are eagerly awaiting for Bruce Arians’ magic quarterback touch to fix the flaws of America’s Quarterback.

It’s somewhat intriguing to hear that one of those guys is the dude snapping him the ball. [read more]

Talking kickers.

The Bucs’ kicking game for the better part of the last decade has been a freaking nightmare. Take away a few good years by Connor Barth, and the Bucs’ kicking situation has been a total trainwreck. [read more]

Trade bait?

More and more it appears Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has played his last snap for the Bucs. [read more]

This should have a lot of Buccaneers fans driving to work with smiles on their faces. [read more]

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Which defensive tackle on the board will get Bucco Bruce Arians’ excited beyond his wildest dreams? And why exactly will/should the Bucs go defensive tackle in 22 days? Year 3 of the greatest Bucs draft party in history is here, and so is Year 4 of Bucs Uncensored. Host Justin Pawlowski has another can’t-miss episode right here. Listen above to the podcast or subscribe along with many thousands of Bucs fans on iTunes right here or at Podbean.com. Justin’s work is not influenced by JoeBucsFan.com. Joe just thinks it’s very, very special. **CAUTION: some R-RATED language!** 

Danger signs.

There is something about this Rashan Gary that spooks the hell out of Joe. [read more]

The Bucs probably will be down a famous Oklahoma Sooner on opening day.

Will they add another? A couple of draft gurus would be all for it. [read more]

In NFL circles, there is a real and positive buzz about the Buccaneers — believe it or not.

Joe believes it, even in the season of smoke, because Joe looked the man saying it in the eye when he shared the info. [read more]