Have Your Say!
March 17th, 2025Flash poll posted at 8:14 a.m. Poll closed at 9:23 a.m.
“I Thought It Would Be Fun”
March 17th, 2025
Sacks = fun.
Hey, if you can ball out and win at the same time, what is more fun than that?
That’s the way new Bucs edge rusher Haason Reddick saw it when he decided to sign with the Bucs last week. [read more]
Running It Back
March 17th, 2025
Expectations. (A Tampa Bay Buccaneers photo)
The Bucs are flying under the radar again. [read more]
Why Not Asante Samuel?
March 17th, 2025
Free agent CB Asante Samuel.
Joe is of the mind that the Bucs, just like they needed an established edge rusher and signed Haason Reddick, need a quality cornerback in free agency. [read more]
Bucky Brooks: Haason Reddick, Bucs A “Perfect Free Agent Marriage”
March 17th, 2025
The past few days, “this Joe” has been trying to fully immerse into March Madness and wallow in non-stop college basketball conference tournament games, as Joe is wont to do each spring. [read more]
“Made Himself A Dominant Edge Player”
March 16th, 2025
The greatness of new Bucs edge rusher Haason Reddick is not overlooked by one iconic Buccaneer.
After all, Reddick landed in a mess out of college, one that took years to correct. [read more]
Talent Upgrade In Charlie Heck
March 16th, 2025
New Bucs offensive lineman Charlie Heck.
Former Bucs reserve offensive tackle Justin Skule was on the street for weeks before the Bucs put him on their practice squad in 2022. [read more]
Baker Mayfield = “Must-See TV”
March 16th, 2025
So two big-name ex-Bucs in the national spotlight are massive Baker Mayfield fans. [read more]
Major Respect For Joe Tryon-Shoyinka
March 16th, 2025
After only 16 sacks in his 72 Bucs games, struggling edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka has left the building.
Few Tampa Bay fans will miss him, but Tryon-Shoyinka moved on in a professional manner and commands respect. [read more]
Jihaad Campbell And The Bucs
March 16th, 2025
Draft intrigue.
Joe often likes to say that what a team does in free agency is a window into its upcoming draft. [read more]
Haason Reddick, Larry Foote Demonstrate Why Football Is About Relationships
March 16th, 2025Reuniting with Bucs OLB coach Larry Foote brings a smile to Haason Reddick’s face.
Joe has heard this cliché many times and Joe used to think it only applied to coaching. [read more]
Tristan Wirfs Knows How To Make Women Feel Old
March 16th, 2025
Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson react to being indirectly referred to as old.
Bucs left tackle Tristan Wirfs may have a future in comedy if he plans to work after his football days are done. [read more]
Sounds Like Shaq Barrett Is Considering Multiple Options
March 15th, 2025
Is Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett injured or recovering from something? [read more]
Ira Kaufman Talks Bucs Drafting A Cornerback, Haason Reddick Introduction, Lavonte David 2026, Adds & Subtractions, Landing The Donut, And More
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“Keep Your Confidence”
March 15th, 2025
Second-year edge rusher Chris Braswell.
Joe has to draw the line somewhere when it comes to how a team spins the performance of a player. [read more]
Larry Foote Discusses Bucs Plans For Haason Reddick
March 15th, 2025
Bucs OLB coach Larry Foote talks of plans for Haason Reddick.
So when Haason Reddick and the Bucs came to a contract agreement, Reddick wanted to know what the Bucs wanted from him and how he would be used. That’s only fair. [read more]
Chris Godwin: Fans Drive Me To Keep No. 14
March 15th, 2025
So one-time Pro Bowl receiver Chris Godwin entered the NFL addicted to greatness and his beloved No. 12. [read more]
Larry Foote Thinks He Knows Why Lavonte David Returned
March 15th, 2025
“Hey Lavonte, it took me a few years but I think I figured out your poker face.”
Bucs fans were sweating right down to the last moment when Bucs icon Lavonte David decided to return for the 2025 season. So what were Bucs coaches thinking? [read more]
Can The Drought Be Snapped?
March 15th, 2025
Impact.
Joe didn’t know the drought was this short. Seemed like it began a decade ago. [read more]
Baker Mayfield Gets His Men
March 14th, 2025
Sage of Tampa Bay Sports Ira Kaufman likes to say one thing in particular about the 2025 edition of Baker Mayfield. [read more]
Sure Hope Haason Reddick Doesn’t Forget The Past
March 14th, 2025
Haason Reddick.
When new Bucs edge rusher (thank you, God!) Haason Reddick took a couple of brisk steps toward the podium at the media studio inside One Buc Palace this morning, he greeted reporters and wore a smile. [read more]
