Rueben Bain Just Wants To Play Football

April 24th, 2026

Bucs DL Rueben Bain.

Years ago, in the prehistoric age, say before the Vietnam War, the NFL was about football. It was also the No. 3 sport in the country behind baseball and college football. Maybe even boxing. [read more]

Jason Taylor Gives Todd Bowles Stamp Of Approval Working With Rueben Bain

April 24th, 2026

Bullish on Todd Bowles.

Well, here is something interesting: The more Joe hears new Bucs edge rusher Rueben Bain talk, the more connections he has to the Bucs. [read more]

How Rueben Bain Changed Bucs’ Draft Plans

April 24th, 2026

Todd Bowles speaks today.

So Rueben Bain is in One Buc Palace along with his entourage/family. And there, Bucs coach Todd Bowles told the local pen and mic club how Bain changed the team’s draft plans. [read more]

There’s A Reason For That

April 24th, 2026

Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett doing what he did best.

Joe is a big fan of Ben Solak of BSPN. Joe thinks he brings a fresh outlook to the game. [read more]

Make It Hooters For Lunch, Or Tonight’s NFL Draft

April 24th, 2026

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Operation Inside Linebacker

April 24th, 2026

Georgia Bulldogs inside linebacker C.J. Allen.

There is no debate. The Bucs entered the 2026 NFL Draft determined to draft an immediate starter at inside linebacker. [read more]

“Worst Possible Draft Sin”

April 24th, 2026

New Bucs rookie edge rusher Rueben Bain.

Joe loves the agony emerging from South Florida. [read more]

“This Guy Is Relentless”

April 24th, 2026

Chin approved.

Joe loves, loves, loves how it seems the Bucs went best player available in last night’s first round and also bagged an elite edge rusher who has such widespread respect. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Reacts To The Bucs Drafting Rueben Bain, First-Round Chatter And What’s Next

April 24th, 2026

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April 24th, 2026

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Best Players Left On The Board

April 24th, 2026

Oklahoma edge R Mason Thomas devours former Alabama QB Jalen Milroe. Thomas and other strong rookie defenders remain on draftable tonight.

All kinds of good defensive players still looking for an NFL home, waiting to be drafted tonight. [read more]

“My Motor Is Contagious”

April 24th, 2026

New Bucs edge Rueben Bain poses with NFL strongman Roger Goodell Thursday night in Pittsburgh.

Get your virus shots up to date. Rueben Bain said he’s contagious. [read more]

Jason Licht Wasn’t Expecting A Present From Santa In Round 1

April 24th, 2026

Christmas came early for the Bucs.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht didn’t come right out and say it, but he and his staff were a little caught off guard that pass rusher Rueben Bain, the Miami Mauler, fell in their lap last night. [read more]

Draft Grades On Rueben Bain Virtually Unanimous

April 24th, 2026

Aced it.

Jason Licht aced the test. All his labor pulling all-nighters, zig-zagging across the country and interviewing hundreds of players paid off. [read more]

“Good Football Player”

April 24th, 2026

Miami edge Rueben Bain.

*IF* new Bucs edge rusher Rueben Bain can overcome the obstacles he will face his rookie season with the Bucs, it will be obvious he is a good football player. [read more]

Timely Respect For Rueben Bain

April 23rd, 2026

What a great story told tonight on SiriusXM NFL Radio the moment after the NFL announced the Bucs drafted University of Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain at No. 15 overall. [read more]

Have Your Say!

April 23rd, 2026

Flash poll posted at 11:20 p.m. Poll closed at 4 a.m.

Bruce Feldman: Rueben Bain Is The Best Miami D-Lineman Since Warren Sapp

April 23rd, 2026

Bucs great must be smiling.

First off, new Bucs edge rusher Rueben Bain is not Warren Sapp. He may never be Warren Sapp. [read more]

Status Quo Is Just Fine For Bucs Offense

April 23rd, 2026

History and good sense won out.

The Kenyon Sadiq fantasy ended abruptly for some Bucs fans. [read more]