Breaking Down J.R. Sweezy

March 10th, 2016
A fantastic video breakdown of new Bucs guard J.R. Sweezy.

A fantastic video breakdown of new Bucs guard J.R. Sweezy.

Last night, the ProFootballFocus crowd went into hysterics over the Bucs signing right guard J.R. Sweezy.

If you didn’t know any better, you would have thought someone from One Buc Palace sent them a virus and corrupted their Excel software. [read more]

Statement From Doug Martin

March 10th, 2016
doug martin 0310

Explains his love of Tampa Bay.

Late yesterday afternoon, Bucs fans from near and far let out a collective giant sigh of relief. Everyone’s favorite Muscle Hamster was back with the Bucs. [read more]

Bucs Opened The Vault For J.R. Sweezy

March 9th, 2016
Loaded

Loaded

The Bucs’ new guard is making serious coin. [read more]

Free Agency Chatter (Open Thread)

March 9th, 2016

tricia cusmanoThe free agency dinner bell has rung!

Joe will post any rumors and/or news of relevant interest to Bucs fans here. So keep checking.

Update: 11:33 p.m. [read more]

It Was The Rookies

March 9th, 2016
martin and winston

Doug Martin gave credit to the play of Bucs rookies for his solid 2015, including Jameis Winston.

Now very rich Bucs running back Doug Martin did a live hit on NFL Network to talk about his new contract that runs into the eight figures. [read more]

Licht Likes Martin’s Anger

March 9th, 2016
An angry Doug Martin is good.

An angry Doug Martin is good.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht is a former offensive lineman. He once played for Nebraska and Tom Osborne and backed up a guy by the name of Will Shields. [read more]

Buccaneers Sign Guard J.R. Sweezy

March 9th, 2016

Sweezy

Here comes another Super Bowl ring to your Buccaneers’ roster. [read more]

Bucs Will Court Robert Ayers

March 9th, 2016
Bucs have second-tier target

Bucs have second-tier target

There’s an old, discarded free agent defensive end headed to Tampa. [read more]

Koetter Talks “Popular Guy In The Locker Room”

March 9th, 2016
Dirk Koetter speaks

Dirk Koetter speaks

It’s interesting that head coach Dirk Koetter talked about the personal side of Doug Martin at his news conference today. [read more]

Jason Licht Lauds The Rock Star

March 9th, 2016
Bucs GM Jason LIcht thanks his predecessor for drafting Doug Martin.

Bucs GM Jason LIcht thanks his predecessor for drafting Doug Martin.

Unreasonable Bucs fans grumble to this day about former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik. It’s really sad. [read more]

Bobby Rainey Hits Free Agent Market

March 9th, 2016

bobby rainey 1112The new league year is upon us, and Bobby Rainey has not earned a return voyage with the Buccaneers in 2016. [read more]

Bucs Guarantee Doug Martin $15 Million; Max Value Is $42.5 Million

March 9th, 2016
Jason Licht and Team Glazer have made their bet

Jason Licht and Team Glazer have made their bet

So the official numbers are in from NFL Network.

Did the Bucs really get a good deal? The reality is the Bucs have gambled about $3.25 million to save about $10 million over the next two years. [read more]

Your Call

March 9th, 2016

This 3-hour poll is closed.

*Note, the minor typo here annoyed Joe but couldn’t be edited without wiping out results.

Now Get A Friggin’ DE!

March 9th, 2016
One down, one to go.

One down, one to go.

Jason Licht got the first task done. He re-signed Doug Martin, who proved to be one of the top running backs in the NFL last year. [read more]

Bucs Cage The Muscle Hamster

March 9th, 2016
Doug Martin will play for the Bucs in 2016!

Doug Martin will play for the Bucs in 2016!

Justice has been served. [read more]

Lovie Poaches Bucs’ Staff

March 9th, 2016
Thief!

Thief!

Update: 2:12 Source below is backing off claim of a done deal, discussions still in progress.

The Bucs just took a kick in the groin from their former head coach. [read more]

Bucs Wave Goodbye To D-Tackle Depth

March 9th, 2016
Unwanted?

Unwanted?

Barring a bizarre twist from the football gods, the Bucs will let two defensive tackles walk at 3:59 p.m. [read more]

Licht Painted Himself Into Corner

March 9th, 2016
Boxed in.

Boxed in.

Look, Joe really loves what Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht does with the draft. And Joe understands his philosophy. [read more]

Now A Hole At OLB

March 9th, 2016
Could LB Bruce Carter be brought back? (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Could LB Bruce Carter be brought back? (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Now that the Bucs failed to extend an offer to previously restricted free agent and strongside linebacker Danny Lansanah, it sure appears that the Bucs may be looking for a new linebacker (along with a defensive end). [read more]

Olivier Vernon Is A Free Man

March 9th, 2016
Jason Licht is free to hunt a big game he named

Jason Licht is free to hunt a big game he named

BSPN is now reporting that the young Dolphins pass rusher, the coveted defensive end Olivier Vernon, is now a free man, released from his transition tag tender after Miami signed Mario Williams. [read more]

“Jack” Is Back

March 9th, 2016

Jacquies SmithOnce upon a time last year, Bucs left defensive end Jacquies “Jack” Smith led the NFL in sacks with four. [read more]