“My Whole Goal Is To Become An Elite Pass Rusher”

March 6th, 2017

Lotto winner Will Gholston speaks

Run-stuffing Bucs defensive end Will Gholston was talking about his brand new contract extension this afternoon with Joe and a few media brethren. [read more]

“I Do Worry About His Focus And His Want”

March 6th, 2017

A former Buc is leery of DeSean Jackson

Speedster stud receiver DeSean Jackson, the 2016 NFL leader in yards per catch, doesn’t have the perfect resumé, and a prominent former Buccaneer has raised an eyebrow about what that might mean if Jackson joins Tampa Bay. [read more]

Tales From The Combine

March 6th, 2017

Notes from five days in Indianapolis at the NFL Combine. [read more]

Jason Licht, Team Glazer & “That Quick Feel-Good”

March 6th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

He won’t be celebrating his team’s next victory for at least six months, yet here stands Jason Licht, ready to jump once again into the deep end of the pool.

This time, for keeps.

On the brink of free agency, Tampa Bay’s 46-year-old GM finds his team loaded with needs and enough cap space to fill the five-story glass and steel football that welcomes visitors to One Buc Place. [read more]

“Big Money Will Be Flowing In His Direction”

March 6th, 2017

Fresh report

The salary cap has increased big time. So has the desire to throw the football.

So has Dirk Koetter’s impatience with a lack of explosive plays and players.

[read more]

Pass Rusher Still On The Wish List

March 6th, 2017

Mike Smith knows what he doesn’t have

You heard Jason Licht on SiriusXM NFL Radio last week. To win fast in the NFC South, the Bucs must jack up their pass rush.

Re-signing Will Gholston today was not a step in that direction. [read more]

Key To New, Fat Will Gholston Contract

March 6th, 2017

Ok. Defensive end Will Gholston hit lotto from the Bucs, avoiding free agency. Good for him! The young man is a great story.

But now it’s on the Bucs to do the right thing. [read more]

Bucs Keep Gholston

March 6th, 2017

Re-signed.

Will Gholston is staying put. [read more]

The Cost Of A Guard

March 6th, 2017

Jason, tell him the answer is ‘no.’ I’ve bought enough Girl Scout Cookies for the year. Those Thin Mints are too addicting.

In the next two weeks, we should learn by actions and not words what’s going on with guard J.R. Sweezy. [read more]

Saving Dirk Koetter

March 6th, 2017

“So, Coach, do you really want me to tell you what I think of that play?”

Yes, yesterday Joe brought word from winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter that Tampa Bay’s head man wants America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, to be more independent if Koetter calls a bad play. [read more]

Terrelle Pryor Chatter

March 6th, 2017

Return to Browns in doubt.

One reason Joe spends cash to go to these NFL events is to learn.

The access at the Combine to players, coaches, general managers and respected, plugged-in reporters is no less than amazing, both at the site of the Combine and offsite. [read more]

Non-believer

March 6th, 2017

Possible lottery winner?

Cranky Gabe Gabriel isn’t buying it. [read more]

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March 6th, 2017

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CBS: Bucs Ready To Attack Calais Campbell

March 5th, 2017

Big spending planned says CBS.

It’s heating up! [read more]

Is Mike Glennon Poised To Embarrass Lovie?

March 5th, 2017

Joe has often written that nobody writes a soap opera like the Buccaneers franchise. [read more]

Dirk Koetter Says He’s Yearning For Jameis Winston To Bash Him

March 5th, 2017

“Don’t you dare call that.”

Yes, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, has weaknesses, and Dirk Koetter identified one on SiriusXM NFL Radio last week. [read more]

Calais Campbell Chess Game Starts With Gholston

March 5th, 2017

Shotcaller

The Bucs can’t afford to play games with their defensive line, but they might be forced into a high stakes contest in just four days. [read more]

“Impact”

March 5th, 2017

Ultimate prize?

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht has his pockets full of Team Glazer loot and has yet to dismiss any notion he won’t buy a great player to help finally get his team into the playoffs. [read more]

DJax’s Agent At Work

March 5th, 2017

Curious rumors.

So Saturday, all sorts of rumors floated all over social media claiming the Bucs are the leader in the clubhouse to land free agent wide receiver DeSean Jackson. [read more]

Dirk Koetter: “Jameis Should Be Here”

March 4th, 2017

Dirk Koetter speaks

Is there a better head coach in the NFL at serving up a reality check? [read more]