Latest On Dontari Poe

February 28th, 2017

Update from the Heartland.

Eric Berry or his agent needs to quit crying wolf. [read more]

Would Jameis Stomach DeSean Jackson’s Practice Absences?

February 27th, 2017

Voluntary doesn’t really mean voluntary in the NFL. [read more]

Calais Campbell Not Tagged

February 27th, 2017

News breaks from Arizona.

Joe’s defensive dream for the Bucs in free agency is still alive. [read more]

“I Appreciate These Blitz Schemes”

February 27th, 2017

Derrick Brooks talks Mike Smith

What could be more fun on a Sunday than talking football with Bucs legend Derrick Brooks and ex-Bucs guard Ian Beckles, an icon in his own right when it comes to dining well and commanding a radio audience? [read more]

Proper Questioning For Dalvin Cook And Alvin Kamara, Lynch Clashing & “Big, Bad Media” — Ira Kaufman’s Monday Column

February 27th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

In a couple of days, Dirk Koetter and Jason Licht will stand at a podium in Indianapolis and address the so-called enemies of the people.

That’s right, we’re talking about the big, bad media. [read more]

Take Alshon Jeffery Off Your Wish List

February 27th, 2017

Market changes

UPDATE 11:20 a.m.: Joe either misread the scrolling NFL Network report, or it was wrong and corrected. Regardless, this post has been corrected to reflect.

It’s getting wild in a hurry in the free agent market for wide receivers. [read more]

“Tampa Bay Wants Him Back”

February 27th, 2017

Giant payday awaits?

One of the biggest decisions on general manager Jason Licht’s giant plate is what to do with part-time defensive end Will Gholston, who could become a free agent in 10 short days.

He could have been re-signed already. [read more]

Jason Licht And Dirk Koetter To Speak

February 27th, 2017

Winner

March madness — NFL-style — opens with a bang on Wednesday. [read more]

Nick Mangold And The Bucs

February 27th, 2017

How much gas is left?

No, Joe was not sent into a dizzy sense of euphoria upon learning stud center Nick Mangold was released Saturday by the Jets. [read more]

Accurate Jameis

February 27th, 2017

Who says Jameis Winston is inaccurate? [read more]

PODCAST: Going For Gold At Center

February 27th, 2017

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Report: Browns Won’t Tag Pryor

February 27th, 2017

Intrigue in Cleveland.

Is a young, up-and-coming stud receiver about to hit the open market? [read more]

Derrick Brooks On Jameis: “That’s What He’s Not Going To Do”

February 26th, 2017

Iconic No. 55 speaks

Buccaneers icon Derrick Brooks spoke up today about last week’s media skewering of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

Major Competition In Philly

February 26th, 2017

Northern challenge for Jason Licht

Bucs fans are dancing at the thought of adding quality receivers in free agency, but one giant hurdle will be battling against other teams for the opportunity. [read more]

Trading Up For…

February 26th, 2017

Trading up for defense?

In two days, Joe will jet off to unseasonably warm Indianapolis for the combine, not to be confused with the TV show that broadcasts a glorified indoor track meet. [read more]

Inaction At Center Would Be Telling

February 26th, 2017

“Jason, I thought solicitors were banned here? Who is this guy?”

Yes, Bucs fans got worked up yesterday when news broke that stud Jets center Nick Mangold was a salary cap causality. [read more]

Nick Mangold = Perfect Bridge?

February 25th, 2017

Will the Bucs trade in Joe Hawley’s beard for historic stud Nick Mangold’s?

The weakest link on the Bucs’ offensive line last season was at center, and now one of the best centers to play the game finds himself unemployed this afternoon. [read more]

Making Mike Evans

February 25th, 2017

Developing a Pro Bowler.

No, Joe isn’t all down on the PFF tribe. Sometimes — especially when they steer clear of their knee-slapping offensive line grades and phantom breakdowns of pass routes, they do good work.

This is an example. [read more]

Dominik On Jameis: “It’s A Shame”

February 25th, 2017

Yes, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was skewered by Tampa Bay Times columnist Tom Jones this week, step 1 for a pathetic nationwide assault on Jameis’ character for unintentionally delivering a sexist message to elementary school students while volunteering to help them. [read more]

Down On DeSean, Bridge Picks & Bidding Wars

February 25th, 2017

Joe’s happy to have Gil Arcia as a new Saturday columnist for JoeBucsFan.com. Today is his third column already. Joe has known Gil for years, and Gil has plenty of strong opinions worthy of reading. Bottom line: he’s interesting — Joe loves interesting — and Gil has a few key sources, too. Gill will write whatever’s on his mind. Like JoeBucsFan.com columnist and Hall of Fame voter Ira Kaufman, Gil’s takes are his own and he operates without a leash.
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