Draft deepens

Yes, Joe understands watching guys shine in a college all-star game is dubious. [read more]

Keep him.

Last year there was a clear pattern when Bucs fans took to griping. [read more]

Mike Evans says he can’t believe what some fans and media have said about him.

Joe had a simple question for Mike Evans yesterday: Would you become a selfish, diva-like, grudge-holding receiver if the Bucs drafted a receiver in the first round or paid a guy like DeSean Jackson a boatload of cash in free agency? [read more]

Could DeSean Jackson master Dirk Koetter’s offense?

Bucs fans would be overcome with excitement if electric, separation-master Redskins receiver DeSean Jackson landed with Tampa Bay in free agency.

Yesterday, a Dirk Koetter confidant tipped his cap to Jackson. [read more]

Calling Kenny Stills?

In the effort to upgrade the Bucs’ wide receiver corps from a Pro Bowler, a guy who heads a lounge act in Vero Beach and a medical courier, fans are going through rosters of other teams with a fine tooth comb. [read more]

Future Hall of Famer weighs in on the Bucs’ rookie DE

Remember when rookie DE Noah Spence told Joe about perennial Pro Bowl Browns left tackle Joe Thomas helping him during joint practices with Cleveland?

Today at Pro Bowl practice at Disney World, Joe got the other side of the story from Thomas. [read more]

Joe spent quality 1-on-1 time with Mike Evans this morning at Disney World following the NFC Pro Bowl practice.

And Joe will share various nuggets in the coming days. [read more]

Offense needs “juice.”

Last week, future Hall of Fame running back Adrian Peterson sent Bucs fans’ hearts fluttering when he cited the Bucs as one of three teams he’d consider playing for if the Vikings make him a cap causality in March. [read more]

NFL Network analyst not in love.

The Bucs need a wide receiver worse than Joe needs a cold beer on a steamy July Friday afternoon. [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

After a three-year brain fart, the NFL has come to its senses and restored the Pro Bowl’s traditional AFC vs. NFC format.

Thankfully, we didn’t have to witness the spectacle of Michael Irvin and Jerry Rice trying to divvy up the rosters, but let’s not get carried away — this game still stinks.

In honor of Sunday night’s matchup at Camping World Stadium, here’s one man’s version of the all-time Buccaneer Pro Bowl squad. [read more]

Finally! Todd is taking a week off. But he will return next Friday in advance of the Super Bowl. And yes, Todd has plans for his podcast continuing into the spring. Stay tuned.

Passion immeasurable.

It is surprising how such a solid linebacker like Kwon Alexander lasted until the fourth round of the draft. For Joe, it speaks to how teams measure everything from how fast a guy runs to his pinkie size to his knob.

But what no one can measure is a guy’s heart. [read more]

The resurrection of the nightmare of not re-signing defensive end Michael Bennett got Joe thinking.

That was after Joe cleaned up the mess from Frisbee’ing a bowl of corn flakes across the kitchen and punching the refrigerator. [read more]

Wants guaranteed playing time.

If some Bucs fans wanted potential free agent wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, he may have just turned the same folks off. [read more]

Mike Evans learned he’s no Dez Bryant

Here’s your Thursday Pro Bowl week riddle?

What do juice, Mike Evans and 3,000+ pairs of shoes have in common? [read more]

You bet your butt Joe’s ears perk up upon hearing a Buccaneers’ stud defensive lineman claim his body isn’t in optimum condition — 3 1/2 weeks after the season finale. [read more]

Ready

It’s always great to learn that the big money free agent you paid 10 months ago is finally ready for his first team practice.

High-fives all around! [read more]

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Just nine days from his Hall of Fame presentation of John Lynch, Ira talks all things Bucs and so much more on his wildly popular Thursday podcast with Joe. (Don’t forget Tuesday’s podcasts!) Enjoy! And don’t forget, you can listen and/or subscribe on iTunes or Podbean, too. Joe highly recommends last week’s episodes.

“Mark, why the hell would you want to leave Tampa?“

The 49ers have been searching for a general manager since they shoved Trent Baalke out the door a few weeks ag. Could their search end in Tampa? [read more]

Remembering this braindead transaction makes Joe just want to scream!

Caution: If you choose to click “read more,” please first ensure there are no projectiles within arm’s reach and that you are convinced you are either safe at home or securely entrenched in your job. [read more]