Jason Pierre-Paul, 29, talks to fellow Bucs newcomer Beau Allen, who turns 27 in November.

Your Buccaneers didn’t have a young team last year and they don’t have one this year.

In fact, it’s highly likely the Bucs won’t have a rookie in the starting lineup on Sunday. [read more]

Joe is not a weatherman, but Joe does know the following forecast sucks.

Consider this a public service announcement. [read more]

24-hour flash poll posted at 2:54 p.m.

One-man gangs don’t work, writes an NFL insider.

Some interesting words from a former NFL suit about building a defense. [read more]

Among the unwanted

This doesn’t speak particularly well for the assembly of talent booted from the Buccaneers yesterday as every team made steep cuts to reach its 53-man roster. [read more]

There’s a real Bucs football game in seven days. SEVEN!

With that in mind, Joe is pondering 10 thoughts this morning before the Bucs roster changes again. [read more]

Former Bucs safety.

There is usually one surprise on Cutdown Day, the day the Bucs had to whittle the roster down to 53. [read more]

Doesn’t like crystal balls.

Thursday night, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht got Bucs fans worked up when he said it wasn’t fair to declare America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, the Bucs’ starting quarterback for the second road game of the season in Chicago. [read more]

Roster set (for now).

This is sure to change soon as general manager Jason Licht scans the waiver wire for help and makes offers, likely at offensive line, cornerback and running back. He’s already on the hunt for a long-snapper as he unloaded both previously on the roster.

Per NFL rules, cuts were made leaguewide this afternoon and here is your current Bucs 53-man roster by position. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

[Updated: 4:28 p.m.] The worst part of the calendar year for shot-callers of any NFL team has begun.

Per Greg Auman of The Athletic, the first shoe to drop as the Bucs begin to whittle their roster down to 53 players by 4 p.m. Saturday is a no-brainer. It is fourth-string quarterback Austin Allen.

Feel free to comment below on cuts through Saturday as Joe updates this post frequently. [read more]

It looks like the Chicago Bears also believe in the close-game theory.

With a 5-11 record last year just like the Bucs, and a 2-6 record in one-score games with the NFL’s 10th-ranked defense, the Bears just made a very bold move. [read more]

The NFL’s grim reaper makes his annual appearance today.

Very few football coaches don’t enjoy what they do. Oh, sure, NFL coaches are compensated handsomely. But they also put in insane hours and spend months away from their families. [read more]

Savior?

Joe is pretty confident just about any Bucs fan knows the team hasn’t been in the playoffs since Chucky was jettisoned from One Buc Palace. [read more]

Showing love with cash.

Bucs running back Peyton Barber may not be a household name, but apparently, those who enjoy wagering are big fans. [read more]

Very interesting words last night from embattled defensive end Noah Spence. [read more]

It seems Dirk Koetter thinks there’s a competitive advantage to not letting the Saints know who will call the Bucs’ offense in nine short days.

NINE! [read more]