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]

Thirsty for juice

When Dirk Koetter watches endless film in search of a free agent wide receiver with speed, he likely will be covered in drool, suggests new data from NFL.com. [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

If the Bucs are to emerge as a league power in the fall, they must add a few significant pieces on each side of the ball.

They need to find a true No. 2 receiver, revive a feeble ground game and show more toughness against the run. They can’t finish last in field-goal percentage or allow 34 completions of more than 25 yards.

One more thing — Jameis Winston has to be a better quarterback. [read more]

Center Joe Hawley has a familiar name breathing down his hairy neck

Dirk Koetter has said repeatedly that he looks to free agents he knows when it’s time to fill roster holes (Roddy White not included). [read more]

Dirk Koetter and Kwon Alexander talk Daryl Smith

Yes, there was a hint of sadness in Dirk Koetter’s voice, along with loads of admiration, when discussing the possibility of linebacker Daryl Smith retiring. [read more]

Days may be done.

Doug Martin’s days wearing a Bucs uniform are all but over. [read more]

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