Mike Williams Returns To The NFL

April 25th, 2016
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Elite head coach comes calling

Mattress-in-the-yard, blade-in-the-thigh, stripper-pole-showcasing, Tampa-Bay-Times-persecuted Mike Williams, one of the greatest young receivers ever to wear Buccaneers colors, has a new team. [read more]

Glue Hands & “Vertical Target Volume”

April 25th, 2016
ShepardSooners

Possibly the object of Joe’s second-round prayers

A great crime against Buccaneers’ humanity would be for general manager Jason Licht to ignore the pressing, almost dire need for depth in the wide receiving corps.

Joe won’t play toddler games of pretend about the situation. [read more]

Glennon Trade Odds Almost Nil

April 25th, 2016
Likely staying put.

Likely staying put.

The longer it goes, the worse it gets for the Bucs. And that’s not good news. [read more]

Eyeing An O-Line Trade

April 25th, 2016

Evan Diedrich SmithThe Buccaneers have one of the deepest offensive lines in the NFL while plenty of teams are aching for help at the position. [read more]

Spence In The Second Round?

April 25th, 2016
Second round pick?

Second round pick?

The Bucs, in the past decade, have swung and missed on defensive ends so badly, even Karlos Peña is ashamed. That is, when the franchise hasn’t run off a productive defensive end for no good reason. [read more]

Use Your Voice

April 25th, 2016

This is a 12-hour poll expiring tonight at 10:05 p.m.


Patience Mandatory

April 25th, 2016
Top-10-pick DEs struggle

Top-10-pick DEs struggle

Special edge-rush talents like Julius Peppers rarely emerge, especially as rookies. And that’s why nearly every team wants one and teams pour money down the drain playing DE lotto every March. [read more]

“Ten Wins”

April 25th, 2016
NFL Now talking head expects double-digit wins from America's Quarterback.

NFL Now talking head expects double-digit wins from America’s Quarterback.

It is almost stunning to think the Bucs have had but one lone winning season since Chucky was jettisoned in January 2009. And that was 10-6 under Raheem Morris in 2010. [read more]

Rotten Drafts

April 25th, 2016
A Hooters Calendar girl could have drafted as well as Chucky.

A Hooters Calendar girl could have drafted as well as Chucky.

The Bucs, at least twice in recent years, had quality drafts. Yes, really. [read more]

Bucs Hoping For Ramsey Freefall?

April 25th, 2016
Could a slipping Jalen Ramsey spur a trade up by the Bucs?

Could a slipping Jalen Ramsey spur a trade up by the Bucs?

In three days, the NFL draft will (finally) be here! NFL Christmas in April! Joe just wonders what Santa will bring. [read more]

NFL Braintrust Says Bosa To Tampa Bay

April 24th, 2016

BosaCould it be, after all the half-joking chatter last year about a “Bolt for Bosa” on the heels of the Chase for Jameis?

It seems the stars are aligning. [read more]

Warren Sapp Wants Miko Grimes Off Twitter

April 24th, 2016
Is Warren Sapp fearful of Miko Grimes?

Warren Sapp doesn’t like Miko Grimes’ persona

Nothing quite like fireworks before July 4. [read more]

Sapp Is “Excited Again”

April 24th, 2016

sapp_strutBucs icon and prolific unofficial team spokesman Warren Sapp has been been spending lots of time around town lately, including coaching youth in Pasco County this week. [read more]

“Embracing The Empowerment”

April 24th, 2016
Enhanced command

Enhanced command

Joe often referred to Lovie Smith as “Bucs overlord of football operations.” That was simply because Lovie was in many regards. [read more]

ESPN Special On Mike Evans

April 24th, 2016

Evans2016Coming Tuesday at 10 p.m. [read more]

CBS: Guessing Shaq Lawson

April 24th, 2016
Bucs target, says CBS Sports.

Bucs’ target, says CBS Sports.

You want to know one reason Joe is begging, pleading with Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht to draft an edge rusher?

Because as long as Joe has had this here site up and running, launched just before Chucky’s final season, Joe has been typing how the Bucs need an edge rusher. [read more]

Pressure!

April 24th, 2016

pressureThe draft is just a few days away. The Bucs are not unlike any other team. Countless manhours have been spent preparing for this week’s big event. [read more]

Brandt Projects Bucs-Friendly Dominoes

April 23rd, 2016
Jason Licht will have a happy game of poker to play Thursday night.

Jason Licht will have a happy game of poker to play Thursday night.

Good news for Bucs fans was delivered by personnel guru and NFL scouting godfather Gil Brandt this morning on SiriusXM NFL Radio. [read more]

Steal

April 23rd, 2016
Robbery of a pick.

Robbery of a pick.

Yes, we are five days from the NFL draft. Hard to believe. Before you fully recover from your weekend partying, the draft will be here. [read more]

Vernon Hargreaves Is Clean

April 23rd, 2016
Slimed

Slimed

Joe’s probably gotten at least 10 questions in the past week or so about Florida Gators cornerback Vernon Hargreaves and the harsh accusations against him. [read more]

Miko Not A Big Fan Of Norman

April 23rd, 2016
Josh Norman is no Brent Grimes.

Josh Norman is no Brent Grimes.

Bucs fans wore out their local bartenders last night, working their ears off and downing too many shots to count, trying to wash away the reality that the Bucs swung and missed on All-Pro cornerback Josh Norman. [read more]