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So it’s the wee hours and Joe has finished patrolling the bars, streets, eateries and hotel lobbies of Indianapolis looking for Bucs-related news as the NFL Scouting Combine prepares to kick off here this morning. [read more]
Welcome to the combine! [read more]
A colleague of Bucs GM Jason Licht talks about a culture-changing decision.
The NFL Scouting Combine kicks off tomorrow. The silly season of the offseason officially ramps up with team executives plotting, scheming, angling, misdirecting and investigating for the defining moves ahead.
So Joe thinks this is a great time to roll out a multi-part series on Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht.
Joe’s talked to a lot of people about Licht with a focus on Licht’s defining moves that turned the Bucs into a Super Bowl champ and a lasting contender that’s since won four consecutive division titles. [read more]
Flash poll posted at 11:16 a.m. Poll closed at 12:47 p.m.
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Bigger and better in 2025?
So what should Joe expect from the Bucs offense this fall and specifically new offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard? [read more]
A sect of Bucs fans runs through random Winn-Dixie aisles screaming about how if the Buccaneers cut Jamel Dean, the team will save roughly $8.5 million in salary cap space next season. [read more]
Josh Grizzard chatter.
So it isn’t just Baker Mayfield who will have to break in a new offensive coordinator and learn a new offense. [read more]
Team-first guy likely on way out.
One thing former Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter used to talk about was valuable players called “glue guys.” He believed a team could not become a winner without those “glue guys.” [read more]
Bucs GM Jason Licht.
The way Joe looks at it, the Bucs need to do the following with the No. 19 pick in April’s draft, and Joe can sum it up in three words: [read more]
A lot of Bucs fans are wondering if 2024 rookies Jalen McMillan and Bucky Irving can improve on their stunning stats next season.
Joe is just as focused on another guy and one aspect of his game. [read more]
How much better might Graham Barton get next season? [read more]
Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell.
Joe does not listen to draft podcasts until April. [read more]
Even better in 2025?
NFL folks like to say the biggest jump in play a player makes is from his rookie season to his second season. If that holds true for Bucky Irving, could the Bucs be looking at an all-time great? [read more]
Might be a tough call.
Joe tries to think objectively, when it’s reasonable to think objectively. [read more]
So Baker Mayfield led the NFL in interceptions last season, tied with Kirk Cousins at 16 picks. [read more]
