Emotional Spence: “Football Is My Life”

April 29th, 2016
Bucs DE Noah Spence could barely speak he was so emotional in his conference call with Bucs media.

Bucs second-round pick Noah Spence could barely speak he was so choked up during his conference call with Bucs media.

Pash rushing specialist Noah Spence was run out of the Big Ten Convergence for dabbling so much with the “X,” the banned party drug ecstasy.

For a while, his dreams of playing in the NFL were in jeopardy. [read more]

Finally, A Pass Rusher

April 29th, 2016
New Bucs DE Noah Spence.

New Bucs DE Noah Spence.

The Bucs made a major move to stop one of the more embarrassing periods in franchise history by drafting scary pass rusher Noah Spence out of Eastern Kentucky. [read more]

Bucs Hook DE Noah Spence In Round 2

April 29th, 2016

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Generation Jameis now has its first drafted edge rusher, Noah Spence from Eastern Kentucky.

Jameis issued an endorsement of Spence just this week. [read more]

Third Round Sleeper?

April 29th, 2016
Would the Bucs take a flier on Maryland DE Yannick Ngakoue in the third round if there is a run on edge rushers?

Would the Bucs take a flier on Maryland DE Yannick Ngakoue in the third round, if there is a run on edge rushers?

Maybe you may have heard this, Joe isn’t sure: The Bucs need an edge rusher. Worse than a fish needs water. [read more]

“He’s Going To Be Annoyed With Me”

April 29th, 2016
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Will constantly pester a teammate.

Bucs cornerback Vernon Hargreaves — he’s already fielded texts from America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, fellow Gators product Louis Murphy and Pro Bowler Gerald McCoy — has made no secret that the NFL cornerback he has tried to pattern his game after more than any other is Brett Grimes. [read more]

Hargreaves Wants To Be Like Darrelle

April 29th, 2016
Vernon Hargreaves likes to eye Darrelle Revis as a player to mold himself after.

Vernon Hargreaves likes to eye Darrelle Revis as a player to mold himself after.

Yes, new Bucs corner Vernon Hargreaves has long professed his love for current Bucs corner Brent Grimes. Since the haters are quick to point out Hargreaves is not as tall as Julio Jones, Hargreaves likes to point to Grimes, 5-10, who has done quite well for himself in the NFL, right Miko? [read more]

“Press-Man. End Of Discussion.”

April 29th, 2016
Can Vernon Hargreaves walk the walk, like Brent Grimes does?

Can Vernon Hargreaves walk the walk, like Brent Grimes does?

Vernon Hargreaves certainly is sure of his abilities, so he shared with local media this afternoon. [read more]

“A Lot Of Love”

April 29th, 2016
Vernon Hargreaves reveals which of his new Bucs brothers reached out quickly

Vernon Hargreaves reveals which of his new Bucs brothers reached out quickly

So what Buccaneers have reached out to their newest brother? [read more]

Might The Bucs Draft Ogbah And Spence?

April 29th, 2016
Trading up for Spence?

Trading up for Spence?

The Bucs are sure to hunt edge rushers as the draft continues tonight at 7 p.m., and Joe doesn’t rule out Tampa Bay nailing two of the best available in the second round.

A look at a smart mock draft sets the table. [read more]

Where Will Hargreaves Play?

April 29th, 2016
How best to use Vernon Hargreaves?

How best to use Vernon Hargreaves?

So the Bucs drafted a corner at No. 11. If everything works out for the best, the Bucs have a logjam at corner (you can never have enough). [read more]

Winner: Bucs

April 29th, 2016
CBS Sports likes.

CBS Sports likes.

Of course, it is foolish to grade a draft mere hours after the first round is complete.

But we are Americans! We have the attention span of goldfish. We live in a fast food, on-demand society. We want sentences issued immediately and insist on answers now, damn the research and facts (Jameis, Duke lacrosse, Rolling Stone/University of Virginia fake rape, Ferguson). [read more]

Jason Licht’s Magic Threesome

April 29th, 2016

jason licht 0224bTrader Jason Licht was back wheeling and dealing again, as he’s done since arriving with the Bucs.

Last night, he shed light on his trade-down gamble. [read more]

Vernon Hargreaves: “Expect A Lockdown, Playmaking Corner”

April 29th, 2016

HargreavesNew Bucs cornerback Vernon Hargreaves, just 20 years old, was talking a big game last night. [read more]

NFC South Goes Nasty

April 29th, 2016

paytonThis was a not a great first-round for the Buccaneers’ offensive line and America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.

Just look at what the Bucs’ division rivals did. [read more]

Get Educated, Get Rates

April 29th, 2016

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Scoping Available Talent

April 29th, 2016
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Key talent is on the board entering Round 2

So the Bucs chose to go cornerback as opposed to filling the Grand Canyon-sized, decade-long hole in the roster, defensive end. [read more]

Home Run!

April 29th, 2016

BSPN weighs in.

Jason Licht has a track record, so says BSPN.

[read more]

Swag!

April 28th, 2016
In-your-face attitude.

In-your-face attitude.

Joe already brought word that the Bucs were enamored with the confidence if not ego of first round pick Vernon Hargreaves. [read more]

Now Go Get That Damn Edge Rusher

April 28th, 2016

Ogbah

Joe is good with the Buccaneers’ pick of Gators cornerback Vernon Hargreaves at No. 11 overall, but only, only, if the Bucs now go out and bag a defensive end. [read more]

NFL Draft First Round, Open Thread

April 28th, 2016

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We are finally here, Bucs fans. Here is the draft!

Go ahead and bang away at your thoughts, whether the Bucs should trade up, if you are hacked off at who they picked, perhaps they should have traded down, or if the Bucs should trade back up into the first round later tonight? [read more]

Still Here

April 28th, 2016

GlennonjagsThe Mike Glennon Mob won’t get to free their beloved son yet. [read more]