Bucs Court A Free Agent Cornerback

February 18th, 2016

McCain

The Bucs haven’t cut any cornerbacks yet, but other teams have, and one will be at One Buc Palace today, so claims a Hall of Fame Voter. [read more]

“Influential”

February 18th, 2016
Power broker in NFL circles.

Power broker in NFL circles.

You like lists. Joe likes lists. We all like lists.

You want to know who else likes lists? Advertisers! Why? Because we all click on lists! [read more]

Bright Bucs Future

February 18th, 2016
mr. fluffy

NFL.com expecting Bucs to dish out presents to fans soon.

Bucs fans have a right to be bitter if not frustrated. Why, there are actually local teenagers on the threshold of high school who have never seen a Bucs playoff win. Think about it. [read more]

Joe Talks Doug Martin, Free Agency, Mike Smith Fear & More

February 17th, 2016
Steve Duemig

Steve Duemig

Yes, Joe was back for another session in the steel cage with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620.

There’s no offseason for the “JoeBucsFan.com Hour.” [read more]

Value Play For Jermaine Kearse

February 17th, 2016

KearseAs this post is typed, Joe sits before a plate of Hooters boneless wings pounding the lunch table and demanding Jason Licht upgrade the Buccaneers’ receiving corps in free agency.

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, deserves the help. [read more]

Jameis, The Next NFL Star

February 17th, 2016
Just needs wins.

Just needs wins.

Joe understands why Bucs fans were bummed last month. Once again, for the 12th straight year, they tuned into the NFL playoffs after the first round, and no Bucs game. [read more]

Bucs Win Honor For Leading In Customer Service

February 17th, 2016
Glazers2013

Team Glazer was applauded by season ticket holders

Take your head out of the toilet. Stop digging a basement.

Your Buccaneers are doing great things, even if you don’t see them in the NFC South standings. [read more]

“Why Am I Voting For A Guy Who Won One Super Bowl?

February 17th, 2016

father dungySo how did Father Dungy get elected to the Hall of Fame during his third crack at glory this year?

The Custodian of Canton, eye-RAH Kaufman, the Tampa Bay area’s only Hall voter, exposed part of his strategy presenting Dungy two weeks ago. [read more]

Waving Goodbye To Restricted Free Agents

February 17th, 2016
Danny Lansanah might backflip out of town.

Danny Lansanah might backflip out of town.

Decisions loom for Jason Licht and Dirk Koetter.

Among the large crop of Bucs with uncertain futures are four restricted free agents. [read more]

Mike Evans Talks Johnny Football

February 17th, 2016
Mike Evans talks to TMZ.

Mike Evans talks to TMZ.

It’s been a busy few days for Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans. First, Evans got married over the weekend near where he grew up in Galveston.

Kudos, Mike! [read more]

Kirwan: Miami Won’t Re-Sign Vernon

February 17th, 2016
Pat Kirwan expects Miami DE Olivier Vernon to be cut.

Pat Kirwan expects Miami DE Oliver Vernon to hit the free agent market.

Yes, Joe is well aware that Bucs fans are thinking of defensive ends as the combine is days away and free agency is so close fans can hear the bells ringing. [read more]

Ex-Bucs Players News

February 17th, 2016
He is now Coach Shaun King.

He is now Coach Shaun King.

Yes, when warranted, Joe likes to keep up with all the comings and goings of ex-Bucs players, both the good and the bad. [read more]

“Interesting”

February 17th, 2016
Brian Billick types Bucs.

Brian Billick types about the Bucs.

So here it is in the middle of February: The NFL Scouting Combine begins in a week in Indianapolis (Joe prefers just “combine,” lowercase, because he sure as heck isn’t referencing six-figure machines used to harvest corn in central Indiana, sigh.) and fans can dream as they stare at their computer screens, trying to ignore work, thinking of actual football games being played. [read more]

Trading Up For Bosa

February 16th, 2016
Manbeast defensive end Joey Bosa

Manbeast defensive end Joey Bosa

A very interesting story appeared in The Tennessean hours after the 2015 season ended for the Titans. [read more]

Sleeper Free Agents

February 16th, 2016
Is Giants DE free agent Robert Ayers a "sleeper?"

Is Giants free agent DE Robert Ayers a “sleeper?”

Goodness knows the Bucs need an edge rusher and should not even think of stopping at just one in the draft. They should supplement this roster crater from free agency, as well. [read more]

No Issue With Coaching Gap

February 16th, 2016
Autonomy.

Autonomy.

Joe has already confessed this hire by Dirk Koetter to turn the defense over to former Dixie Chicks head coach Mike Smith looks better by the day. [read more]

Three Tampa Bay Defensive Tackles On The Brink

February 16th, 2016
Henry Melton has value

Henry Melton has value

Jason Licht’s team of personnel gurus, combined with new defensive coordinator Mike Smith, have significant decisions to make when it comes to their own free agents. [read more]

Franchise Tagging Doug Martin

February 16th, 2016
Tagging Doug Martin is not a heinous concept.

Tagging Doug Martin is not a heinous concept.

Not sure why some believe the franchise tag is a vile option for Doug Martin — for a team well, well, well below the salary cap.

But those people exist. [read more]

Olivier Vernon Rumblings

February 16th, 2016
Free agent DE Oliver Vernon and the Dolphins are not (yet) in serious talks.

Free agent DE Olivier Vernon and the Dolphins are not (yet) in serious talks.

It was very interesting that Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht invoked the name of Miami defensive end Olivier Vernon as a player he doesn’t expect to see on the free agent market. [read more]

Praising (Allegedly) Evil Free Agency

February 16th, 2016

Licht

With the chiming bells of free agency freedom set to ring in 22 short days, Joe realizes many Bucs fans think free agency is the devil that leads a team down the “dark path” Team Glazer referenced seven years ago. [read more]

Jason Licht Steals From Rich

February 15th, 2016
New Bucs director of player personnel John Spytek.

New Bucs director of player personnel John Spytek.

If you are going to hire folks, you may as well reach for the stars. It also helps to have worked with the target of your affections. [read more]