Bucs rookie fullback/superback/tight end Dan Vitale

No one is quite sure what sixth-round pick, “superback” Dan Vitale, will do on the field. [read more]

No, this isn’t a plug for Joe’s esteemed partners at Ed Morse Cadillac, Ed Morse Auto Plaza and the family of local Ed Morse dealerships. [read more]

Back in March at the NFL Owners Meetings, Joe typed up a chat with Pete Carroll, in which Joe tried to express just how sincere-sounding and down Carroll was about losing guard J.R. Sweezy to the Bucs in free agency. [read more]

“Custodian of Canton” weighs in.

In a recent interview on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht noted second round pick Noah Spence is no outside linebacker. [read more]

Bucs CB Vernon Hargreaves possesses what Mike Smith wants.

Last week, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht appeared on “Schein on Sports,” hosted by popular sports radio and television personality Adam Schein, heard exclusively on SiriusXM Radio. [read more]

Find him weapons!

So the draft is over a week old. Rookie minicamp is complete. For some teams, the NFL draft for 2017 begins by targeting (already) top players. [read more]

Bucs rookie DE Noah Spence

The Bucs are molding the mind of second-round pick Noah Spence. He’s the defensive end they hope exorcises the ghosts of Simeon Rice and Michael Bennett. [read more]

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If you have even the slightest interest in Buccaneers’ history, then you absolutely must grab a cold drink and listen to the ESPN Radio audio below. [read more]

Bucs’ head coach explains.

You are a third day draft pick. The odds are against you. It is just simple math.

In some ways, you are just above camp meat. What is a rookie to do? [read more]

Beware of teasing camp meat.

Tommy Streeter, Solomon Patton and Kenny Bell. What do these three players have in common? [read more]

There’s no contact allowed in rookie minicamp, so why was first-round pick Vernon Hargreaves’ helmet ripped off his head this afternoon? [read more]

It’s happened already. [read more]

Bucs undrafted free agent receiver Bernard Reedy

Yes, Joe jokes about how most guys in Bucs rookie minicamp this weekend will be bouncers, luggage handlers, grad students, mattress movers and rental car agents next week.

But one guy already has been in that unemployed-football-player boat, and he chose a fulfilling job right here in the Tampa Bay area. [read more]

There are many adjectives to describe America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston: cocky, pretty and intense spring to Joe’s mind.

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Bucs kicker Roberto Aguayo should thank his college coach while counting his Team Glazer loot.

Yes, we can all give thanks to Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher for developing America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, and handing him to the Bucs on a silver platter. [read more]

Future tight end?

For conspiracy theorists, the Bucs do not have any fullbacks listed on the rookie minicamp roster. They are listed as tight ends. [read more]

Dirk Koetter recalls rookie camp gems

Presiding over his first rookie minicamp as head coach this weekend, Dirk Koetter knows what he’s seeking in the mess of tryout guys, undrafted free agents and draft picks. [read more]

Yes, last year’s secondary was beyond wretched.

Don’t think so? How does a 70 percent completion percentage by opposing quarterbacks grab you? [read more]

Joe’s never seen such a media scrum for a kicker, especially one without an NFL kick.

Pretty stunning scene today at One Buc Palace. [read more]