Gerald McCoy has said repeatedly that he would like to be a Hollywood star, but it seems his entertainment desires are expanding. [read more]

Joe’s unsure if defensive coordinator Mike Smith brought a mop, a hazmat team and/or adult diapers with him when he arrived in Tampa.

All would have been appropriate after the Bucs cranked out 143 penalties last season, flirting with the NFL single-season record of 158. [read more]

Any scheme is good.

Joe gets the question all the time: Are the Bucs going to run a 43 defense or a 34 defense?

From what Joe gathers talking to Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith, the answer is yes. [read more]

New responsibilities.

In his post-high-school-football years, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, has had solid relationships with his coaches, whether it was head coach and offensive coordinator at Florida State, Jimbo Fisher, or Lovie Smith, or his offensive coordinator and new head coach with the Bucs, Dirk Koetter. [read more]

Agrees with Jason Licht.

Not long ago, Joe brought an interview Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht did with popular sports radio and television personality Adam Schein, in which Licht said rookie defensive end Noah Spence reminded him of Elvis Dumervil. [read more]

Jason Licht might have another big offseason move in his pocket

Legions of Bucs fans soiled themselves when the rival Saints signed stud running back/returner Darren Sproles in 2011.

Sproles signed cheap and the Bucs let Cadillac Williams walk, despite the protests of Raheem Morris. Management felt good about Kregg Lumpkin in their backfield. [read more]

Tough, says an ex-Buccaneer.

Let’s not forget retired Logan Mankins drove the mentality for the successful Buccaneers’ offensive line. Good luck finding a Tampa Bay player or coach to say otherwise. [read more]

Charles Sims has a laser focus

After an April practice, Joe hung around the field at One Buc Palace waiting and waiting and waiting for Charles Sims to finish extra work on the Jugs machine. [read more]

New Bucs defensive backs coach Brett Maxie, who played in 153 NFL games.

New Bucs defensive backs coach Brett Maxie is a straight-shooter who played in 153 NFL games from 1985 to 1997.

The guy has seen it all, and is a true football lifer. [read more]

Comparable numbers jarring.

Joe has long stated that Bucs receiver Mike Evans has ridiculous skills. His footwork along the sidelines is some of the best Joe has ever seen. [read more]

Bullish on Bucs.

If you stay away from the projections of the numberscrunchers, there are a lot of positive vibes floating around the Interwebs about the Bucs and the 2016 season.

In some ways, if feels odd. [read more]

“Custodian” offers numbers for optimism.

Joe does really try to keep an open mind when it comes to the stat nerds like the PFF tribe. But their crazed calculator concoctions and half-baked notions send Joe running to find sanity in a bottle of Crown Royal. [read more]

Joe talks late bloomers with defensive line coach Jay Hayes, who shared a hell of a story.

One factor that could save the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’  pass rush this season is the emergence of a late bloomer.

The Bucs have a stack of candidates. [read more]

Kevin Pamphile was a steady shadow for Logan Mankins during last year’s training camp.

Yes, third-year offensive lineman Kevin Pamphile is training hard at center. He talked to Joe about that last week.

So what’s it mean to Pamphile to play every position on the O-line? [read more]

Listen.

Yes, it is a fresh new day in Tampa Bay with a new coaching staff. What once seemed like suffocation for an NFL team now appears inclusive and open to all things. [read more]

How much do sacks matter? An ex-Buc and a former Dirk Koetter guy have opposing takes. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

How is it that two guys with nearly 25 years of NFL playing experience combined can disagree on a key element of the game?

But that’s case with an ex-Buccaneer and a guy who had Pro Bowl years under Dirk Koetter. [read more]

On Mondays, Joe rises early and tunes in to PFT Live on NBC Sports Radio, before eventually kicking on NFL Network in the background. By 7 a.m., Joe is fully immersed in football.

Today, on the league’s mouthpiece station, Joe already heard a troubling take. [read more]

Winning the offseason.

One hopes the Bucs improved this offseason with the free agent acquisitions and draft picks.

It’s been so long since the Bucs made the playoffs, fans are beginning to think “playoffs” is a term only known to cities outside of Tampa Bay. You know, like “snow?” [read more]