UTEP G Elijah Klein.

Offensive line was still on the mind of a former Nebraska offensive lineman who now runs the Bucs draft. [read more]

The Bucs selected Graham Barton in Round 1.

Joe likes how Buccaneers first-round pick center Graham Barton comes across as ridiculously confident but not arrogant in any way.

His Friday radio appearance was a great example.

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Joe is impressed by the athlete new Bucs rookie receiver Jalen McMillan is. [read more]

Bucs’ new fourth-round pick running back Bucky Irving.

The Bucs really do try to impress college football visitors. [read more]

Bucs RB Bucky Irving.

Simply put, when Bucky Irving touches the rock, he gets yards. [read more]

More training camp intrigue on the way.

Bucs fans are getting spoiled. After this 2024 NFL Draft, fans will get three very interesting training camps and preseasons in a row.

Joe will explain.

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Bucs running back Bucky Irving, their fourth-round pick.

No, this Bucky is not from Wisconsin. [read more]

Bucs rookie center out of Duke University, first-round pick Graham Barton.

So what was in Graham Barton’s head on draft night Thursday? [read more]

Former Bucs kicker Matt Gay.

So Rounds 4 through 7 of the NFL Draft are today and few things get Joe to throw boulders through windows more than hearing someone talk about “throwaway” NFL Draft picks in late rounds. [read more]

“Mike, no excuse for this kid not to ball out.”

Joe is confident the Bucs expect Jalen McMillan, their third-round pick of a wide receiver last night (No. 92 overall), to make a significant impact rather quickly. [read more]

In trouble.

Bucs nickel cornerback Christian Izien is about to run into something called “investiture.” [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

So we are a couple of hours away from the start of the 2024 NFL Draft Day 3. Joe isn’t sure the Bucs have addressed all the holes but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any decent players left. [read more]

Bucs assistant GM John Spytek.

Joe is starting to learn that with some college players, you can’t just look at raw numbers. You have to peel the onion skins back to get a better look. [read more]

Injury points to bargain draft pick by Bucs.

Last football season Washington receiver Jalen McMillan had some bad luck. [read more]

Fourth front-seven freak in three years.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht has some tells in his drafts. [read more]

Assistant GM John Spytek.

The Bucs have been good at generating sacks the past couple of years but not so good at crafting consistent quarterback pressure, especially off the edge.

Bucs officials are paying attention. [read more]

“Special needs to get more special.”

Joe has not been overlooking how the wacky new NFL kick return rules means teams will want/need two competent if not strong returners.

One could argue the Bucs are lacking. [read more]

More competition and hopefully more juice has arrived in the Bucs receivers room. [read more]

New Bucs receiver Jalen McMillan, a third-round pick.

Joe doesn’t believe you can go wrong taking a stab with a player from a winning program. [read more]