Baker Mayfield’s Buccaneers story is not as simple as him playing well and earning a big contract after narrowly squeaking by Kyle Trask in a 2023 training camp quarterback battle for the ages. [read more]

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So Haason Reddick’s Jets defense last season ranked third in the NFL in yards allowed and 11th in total sacks with 42.

Those are interesting numbers considering a lot of Bucs fans think everything about the Jets last season was a bumbling mess and Reddick had little chance of success as a result. [read more]

Yes, Joe does read the comments on this here corner of the interwebs. [read more]

Buried gem.

One day NFL Network will host a show called Draft Confessions featuring current team executives sitting in dark shadows telling draft truths through a voice changer. [read more]

Bucs OLB Larry Foote.

A move by Bucs coach Todd Bowles has really flown under the radar for a lot of fans, including Joe. [read more]

Target in 2026 free agency?

This is one reason Joe was going so bonkers about getting a legit edge rusher. [read more]

Approved.

At the soon-to-be-sold (?) NFL.com, a noted columnist suggested that with Chris Godwin, it wasn’t just about the money. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Former NFL defensive lineman turned CBS analyst Kyle Long is a tough grader.

Heck, he even gave the Bucs’ front office a “C+” for its moves during the first two weeks of 2025 free agency. [read more]

Bargain.

So did the Bucs hit a home run with Haason Reddick by giving a guy who had 50.5 sacks from 2020-2023 a prove-it deal? Only time will tell. But a numbers guy from the four-letter sure likes it. [read more]

So Joe got excited, stressed and thoughtful when Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht talked about the Bucs having draft needs on offense last week on WDAE radio. [read more]

Wasn’t just trust.

Joe thinks Chris Godwin’s decision was a whole lot simpler than what others believe it to be. [read more]

Regression?

Few things made Joe happier than seeing Bucky Irving bust out as a rookie and become the first dynamic Bucs rookie back in a long time. [read more]

Joe was intrigued to read that Bucs wide receiver Sterling Shepard nearly got a 100 percent raise when he re-signed last week. [read more]

Cohesion.

One reason most teams only have a Super Bowl window for a few years is, after maybe three-to-five years, they lose key players to free agency. [read more]

Alabama ILB Jihaad Campbell.

Apparently, Jihaad Campbell’s injury does not faze a respected BSPN football analyst. [read more]

“Look, Glazer, I got the hot draft hand. Back off. If I want that Michigan tight end, he’s mine.”

Remember when the Lions had a top-5 offense and a winning record in 2022?

They went out and drafted running back Jahmyr Gibbs (Round 1) and tight end Sam LaPorta (Round 2). [read more]

OLB Haason Reddick.

Can one guy raise an entire position group on a team? Joe thinks so and the Bucs have proof. [read more]

There will be an 11th NFL season with Jameis Winston, the former Bucs franchise quarterback turned journeyman backup. [read more]

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht opened up on last week’s signing of edge rusher Haason Reddick. [read more]

Decisions.

So which is it, inside linebacker or corner? Joe leans one way but can live with the other. [read more]