“I Can’t See How This Doesn’t Work Out”
May 2nd, 2025
Gets love from an up-and-coming analyst.
Joe didn’t come across this guy until maybe a few weeks before the draft. That would be NFL analyst and football content creator Theo Ash. [read more]
“We Just Don’t Want To Deal With Them”
May 2nd, 2025
“Sorry Bryan, I’m not drafting that dirtbag. You don’t want another Kellen Winslow in your building, do you?”
So earlier this week, Pat McAfee made a big deal about how Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager has not struck out on a player drafted in the first six rounds since the start of the 2019 draft. [read more]
Big Gator
May 2nd, 2025
Undrafted Bucs defensive tackle Desmond Watson.
Joe already has a nickname for Desmond Watson, the monstrous defensive tackle the Bucs signed as an undrafted free agent. [read more]
Greatest Change For The Bucs’ Offense
May 1st, 2025
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The 2024 Buccaneer highlight film naturally focused on a big-time offense full of big plays.
The Mayfield Gang was held under 20 points only once last season. The only hiccup came in Week 3, when the Broncos rolled into Raymond James Stadium and administered a humbling 26-7 setback. [read more]
This Week’s Free Stretch Looks At The Bucs’ Draft And Wonders About The Death Of Self-Awareness
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“And That’s A Lot Because I’m A Defensive Guy”
May 1st, 2025It seems Todd Bowles stunned the world a month ago. [read more]
Rondé Barber Gives “B” Grade To Bucs’ Cornerbacks Draft
May 1st, 2025
“Jason, those are good grades. Chill out.”
Last week the Bucs drafted cornerbacks in Rounds 2 and 3. The greatest Tampa Bay cornerback of all-time is excited, though not over-the-top crazy about them. [read more]
Todd Bowles Credits Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry
May 1st, 2025
Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles loves running the football. [read more]
Why Pete Prisco Loved Bucs Draft
May 1st, 2025
More roses for Bucs GM.
It’s weird. Prickly Pete Prisco of CBS made it clear: He wasn’t down with the Bucs drafting Emeka Egbuka. [read more]
Are Mina Kimes And Jason Licht On The Same Page?
May 1st, 2025
Gets Bucs’ predicament.
Mina Kimes sort of sympathizes with Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. [read more]
Jason Licht: It’s The Person, Not The Player
May 1st, 2025
Revised scouting method works.
Right about the time Bucco Bruce Arians came to town, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht figured he had to tear apart his draft philosophy, process and scouting approach and start from scratch. [read more]
Bucs’ Post Draft Win-Loss Total
May 1st, 2025
Fewer wins than 2024?
Joe may just have to utilize the gambling device owned by the Seminoles in the free state of Florida after reading the following. [read more]
Emeka Egbuka “Was Top-10 On Our Board”
April 30th, 2025
Bucs first-round pick receiver Emeka Egbuka.
The mysterious Buccaneers’ draft-day big board is a notch more clear today. [read more]
Baker Mayfield Treats His New Target To Brunch
April 30th, 2025
(Photo courtesy Henry Egbuka Facebook page.)
Baker Mayfield wasted no time getting to know his new target, and hopefully his No. 1 Pro Bowl target of the future. [read more]
Jason Licht Says Benjamin Morrison Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
April 30th, 2025
National TV appearance.
Friday is when Bucs rookies report for rookie minicamp at One Buc Palace. And while the practices are closed to the general public, fans shouldn’t expect Benjamin Morrison to be on the practice fields behind the building. [read more]
Rondé Barber: No Way Benjamin Morrison Gets No. 20
April 30th, 2025
“Hey rookie, start worrying about Josh Hayes, instead.”
For the vast majority of Bucs fans, mention the No. 20 and they immediately think of former Bucs corner and Hall of Famer Rondé Barber. [read more]
Bucs Still Uncertain Of Chris Godwin For Week 1
April 30th, 2025
More official chatter.
The Bucs sure don’t sound confident Chris Godwin will be on the field in Week 1. [read more]
Pete Prisco: Emeka Egbuka Is A Good Player, But…
April 30th, 2025
Draft analysis.
Open-minded people who aren’t irked by the Bucs’ pick in the first round seem to be on the same wavelength. [read more]
Todd Bowles Talks NIL Money Impact
April 30th, 2025
Todd Bowles speaks.
So electric returner/receiver Tez Johnson, the Bucs’ seventh-round draft pick, isn’t getting much of a pay raise this season to play for Tampa Bay. [read more]
