Flash poll posted at 11:34 a.m. Poll closed at 2:10 p.m.

Focused on improved YAC.

Joe gives Rachaad White props. The man knows what he needs to work on. [read more]

Baker Mayfield is an emotional cat, a very human dude in a game with a ruthless business side.

Just look at Tampa Bay cutting Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett, who had multiple suitors for solid money as soon as he hit the street. [read more]

No risk it; no biscuit.

Unless he really blows chunks in training camp and/or the Bucs draft a corner at No. 26, Zyon McCollum will start at cornerback. He already has been ordained by Bucs coach Todd Bowles to replace traded Carlton Davis. [read more]

“Ignore that, Ed. He thinks he knows what he doesn’t know, so there’s know way he knows what you and I think we know.”

So why is Peter Schrager’s mock draft different from all other mock drafts? And why should Bucs fans care?

Joe has answers. [read more]

Defense could be “destructive.”

On Monday, the Bucs announced that veteran defensive lineman Will Gholston will return. He is the second-longest tenured Bucs player. Only Lavonte David has been around longer. [read more]

Due to explode?

Boy, the Bucs on Monday saved Joe. It was getting to the point that all the draft content was about to trigger Joe to jump out a window. Lawd, the NFL could easily move up the draft a couple of weeks. [read more]

Notre Dame RB Audric Estime.

Rachaad White needs to prove this season that he’s a No. 1 running back. [read more]

The Bucs rolled out their latest edition of In The Current tonight, and Joe was very intrigued.

And that had nothing to do with Sage of Tampa Bay Sports/JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman being featured a couple of times. [read more]

Podcast (ira-kaufman-podcast): Play in new window | Download | Embed

Subscribe: RSS

Click above to shop now at Tampa’s first family of Ford, BillCurrieFord.com. Reach out to Ira’s friend and GM Sean Sullivan for a hearty JoeBucsFan discount, and remember their nationwide lifetime warranty on new vehicles at Bill Currie Ford.

Potentially an instant classic episode, which tends to happen around NFL Draft time. The legendary Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is putting his foot down on various fronts and Joe is eager to throw counter punches. Enjoy!

The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com, Other platforms, too.

Bill Currie Ford is one mile north of Raymond James Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan is Ira’s great friend. He’s ready to help you personally — and to give you the Ira Kaufman discount on top of all their amazing deals. E-mail, call or visit Sean at the Bill Currie showroom.

Podcast (toddcast-todd-wright-podcast): Play in new window | Download | Embed

Subscribe: RSS

In Episode #292 of The Todd Wright TODDcast, Todd talks about Scottie Scheffler’s win at The Masters and why the #1 player in the world is one of many big names who don’t participate in the PGA Tour’s annual event in Tampa Bay. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Pin Chasers. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen on Google Podcasts here, and on other platforms.

PRESENTED BY

Challenge.

Warren Sharp doesn’t play by normal rules. [read more]

Running back Rachaad White.

New Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen is a Sean McVay disciple through and through. [read more]

Will Gholston’s return and a struggling teammate.

Long-time veteran Will Gholston, the second-longest tenured Bucs player, is a strong glue guy. [read more]

Bucs CB Zyon McCollum.

Joe is not a big fan of taking a young player and having him line up all over the place. [read more]

Colorado State beast Mohamed Kamara.

One of Joe’s four tenets of successful football is production. [read more]

“Jason, this is getting creepy.”

So many people are at the end of their ropes when it comes to the Buccaneers’ overachieving center. [read more]

“Ira, we’ll talk again in June. Stop texting me.”

Interesting timing by the Buccaneers today. [read more]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

Subscribe: RSS

JoeBucsFan.com draft guru Sean Sullivan is all over this year’s stunning offensive line class and who might have Bucs general manager Jason Licht salivating. Enjoy!

Listen by clicking above. Or enjoy at Apple Podcasts and other platforms. All the fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new vehicles. Sean also is the eager Bill Currie Ford GM ready to help you personally with all of your automotive needs. Fire off questions on football and more to Sean at BestInClass@BillCurrie.com.

Football is a simple game.

Call Vita Vea the Stan Musial of defensive tackles. [read more]

Unlike some cornerback prospects in this year’s NFL Draft, Bucs third-year corner Zyon McCollum made a lot of plays during his college years. [read more]

Many Bucs returned to work today for the Day 1 of voluntary offseason activities.

Veteran running back Rachaad White made the trip, and he stepped to the One Buc Palace podium to explain when his position coach barks at him. [read more]