“Go Ahead And Turn In The Card”

April 15th, 2016
Respected former NFL scout thinks CB Vernon Hargreaves is all but a lock to the Bucs.

Respected former NFL scout thinks CB Vernon Hargreaves is all but a lock to the Bucs.

No, Joe is not fond of mock drafts. To Joe, they are little more than parlor games with little research. Wake Joe when Mike Mayock unveils his. [read more]

Call It Now!

April 14th, 2016


Your Buccaneers’ 2016 Schedule

April 14th, 2016

BucsfansIt’s here!! [read more]

Report: Bucs To Open Season At Atlanta

April 14th, 2016
The Falcons will have the amazing 3rd-and-19 in their heads. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

The Falcons will have the amazing 3rd-and-19 in their heads. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Joe is all pumped up with the NFL schedule set to be released at 8 p.m.

It’s a national holiday. Joe always toasts the first look at the schedule with something ice cold in a bottle that rhymes with “hemisphere.” [read more]

Psyche Tests Not Huge Factor

April 14th, 2016
Bucs GM Jason Licht dishes on the draft.

Bucs GM Jason Licht dishes on the draft.

Joe was listening to “Late Hits” with co-hosts Alex Marvez and Bill Polian on Tuesday, heard exclusively on SiriusXM NFL Radio. The stuff one hears from Polian is so interesting and educational. [read more]

Licht Troubles The Best Available Mob

April 14th, 2016
Bucs GM Jason Licht

Bucs GM Jason Licht

A recent JoeBucsFan.com poll revealed 29.01 percent of readers here think the Bucs should draft the best available player regardless of position.

Joe can’t understand these people, and general manager Jason Licht isn’t one of them. [read more]

Kwon Not Limited To MLB

April 14th, 2016
A small look into Bucs DC Mike Smith's defense.

A small look into Bucs DC Mike Smith’s defense.

Today’s media session at One Buc Palace wasn’t all that interesting. [read more]

“I Will Hit You”

April 14th, 2016
Ready to rock someone's world.

Ready to rock someone’s world.

It may be mid-April, but Bucs middle linebacker Kwon Alexander is regular-season ready. At least, mentally. [read more]

Bucs’ Newest & Oldest Player: Jameis Is “Legit”

April 14th, 2016

JameisPro11The new old man of the Bucs’ defense, linebacker Daryl Smith, is a quiet guy with an extraordinary reputation across the NFL. [read more]

“You Don’t Want To Force A Player On Any Coach”

April 14th, 2016
LichtCombine5

Jason Licht talks draft at One Buc Palace today

Yes, general managers serve the head coach.

It’s fun to pretend they don’t. [read more]

Jameis The Greeter

April 14th, 2016
Face of franchise for newcomers.

Face of franchise for newcomers.

In two weeks, the NFL draft arrives. A true, glorious day for NFL fans across the globe. [read more]

Jason Licht Primed To Deal

April 14th, 2016
Is Jason Licht licking his chops now that the Titans are loaded with draft picks?

Is Jason Licht licking his chops now that the Titans are loaded with draft picks?

Whaddya know! Jason Licht’s good friend and former right-hand man in Tampa is freshly flush with a pile of draft picks.

Let the games begin! [read more]

Rams-Titans Blockbuster Helps & Hurts Bucs

April 14th, 2016
Falling?

Falling?

There’s lots of good Bucs news between the lines of this morning’s massive Rams-Titans trade. [read more]

The “Fun” Regime

April 14th, 2016
More evidence that Dirk Koetter is no Lovie Smith

More evidence that Dirk Koetter is no Lovie Smith

Lovie’s world was somewhat bizarre.

The Bucs’ former head coach was billed as a “players’ coach,” but Lovie played favorites to the extreme and heaven forbid if the wrong guy threw around F-bombs.  [read more]

Consulting The Master

April 14th, 2016
Current Bucs linebacker plans to consult with the Bucs icon.

Current Bucs linebacker plans X’s and O’s session with Bucs icon.

Not sure if this ever happened but it sure seems like Bucs middle linebacker Kwon Alexander knows who to consult on playing linebacker. [read more]

Tracking Rams At Buccaneers In September

April 14th, 2016
NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at St. Louis Rams

A clue before tonight’s NFL schedule release at 8 p.m.

Happy NFL Schedule Day!

It’s one of Joe’s favorite holidays, and it was a big topic of conversation on Joe’s favorite morning radio show today, PFT Live, heard on the NBC Sports Radio family of channels. [read more]

What Were You Watching?

April 14th, 2016


Next Option For Broncos? Glennon

April 14th, 2016
Next-best option for Denver writes BSPN.

Next-best option for Denver, writes BSPN.

Usually, when former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik reads the NFL tea leaves, he is right. [read more]

Channeling The Fire

April 14th, 2016
Mike Evans wants to control his emotions.

Mike Evans wants to control his emotions.

Mike Evans is a gifted wide receiver. His footwork along the sidelines is some of the best Joe has ever seen. [read more]

Jay-Z Hangs With Jameis

April 13th, 2016
Granted an audience with America's Quarterback.

Granted an audience with America’s Quarterback.

For Bucs fans who dismiss America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, as a national celebrity if not treasure, think again. Here is (more) proof. [read more]