Free agent in 2025.

Since the day he was drafted in 2017, Chris Godwin has sort of played in the shadow of Mike Evans. Still, year after year, Godwin produced. [read more]

Prediction.

Bucs running back Rachaad White made it crystal clear. He will break a Bucs drought this fall. [read more]

“Look, Glazer, they love me out there.”

Joe loves hardcore draft analysts that don’t slap grades on their analysis in the aftermath of the NFL’s April extravaganza.

Joe much prefers a reasoned look. [read more]

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Todd Bowles is watching.

Sometimes, you can tell an older defensive coach like Todd Bowles gets real tired real fast of underwear football. [read more]

Working to stay on the field.

The last time Jamel Dean was seen in a game situation was when he was carted off the carpet of Ford Field in the fourth quarter of the divisional round contest between the Bucs and the Lions. [read more]

“You down, Mike?”

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht might have to start a new file. [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Joe’s glad someone has it all figured out. [read more]

Deven Thompkins dodges 49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky.

Last year Joe fully remembers after his introductory press conference, then-Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales had a sidebar with the local pen and mic club in the Bucs’ media workroom, away from the podium. [read more]

Gone.

Looks like the kick and punt return gigs are fully wide open. [read more]

This should be yet another one of those chips Pro Bowl Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield likes to put on his shoulder. [read more]

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Antoine Winfield, Jr.

Was it a career year in 2023 for Antoine Winfield Jr? Or was it a step up to a potential Hall of Fame-worthy career? [read more]

“Patience, Glazer, let’s see what the pass rush looks like early.”

Some subjects unite Bucs fans.

One is a burning desire for a consistent edge rush. [read more]

“Run Micheal, run.”

Ugly, yet interesting stats dug up by noted handicapper turned stathead Warren Sharp this morning are bound to get Bucs fans groaning. [read more]

Bigger, stronger.

As Joe pointed out, Bucs right guard Cody Mauch might be pushing 320 pounds based on evidence of what he weighed last year to how much weight he said he’s put on since the end of his rookie season. [read more]

“The guy.”

UPDATED: If you think Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield is just satisfied with signing a fat check and finding a new home for at least the next two years, think again. [read more]

Ranked.

Hey, at least he’s better than Marcus Mariota. [read more]

No slacking.

Something at Bucs practice caught Joe’s eye Tuesday. And it wasn’t even during practice. [read more]

Tristan Wirfs

So four years ago, left tackle Tristan Wirfs weighed 320 pounds. Now he plays at a mean and lean 360 pounds.

The things he and Bucs strongman Luke Goedeke do in the weight room are hard to imagine. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Joe’s heard rumors that Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht now has an intern dedicated to filing and organizing all the published and broadcast darts thrown at his team — and his quarterback. [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

This could be the final time the NFL hosts OTAs. At least on the field. [read more]