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Advice from broadcast partner.
A man who has his nose fully up Kirk Cousins’ rear end already says he’s down on the Bucs because they did not make a “major” roster addition to their unimpressive team. [read more]
This photo is not meant to scare fans and cause traumatic reactions. It’s only to illustrate that April camp is only about conditioning, no helmets or anything resembling real football.
The first preseason game of 2024 is just four months away, but feel free to enjoy a taste of opening day this morning.
Today, the Bucs open their 2024 offseason workout program along with 24 other teams. The rest of the NFL started as much as two weeks ago, a benefit under league rules for having a new head coach.
In “Phase 1” of a team’s program, only meetings, conditioning work and rehab work are allowed after players go through their mandatory physicals.
LSU receiver Brian Thomas.
It’s going to be very interesting what the Bucs do at receiver in the draft next week, if they do anything. [read more]
Official visits detailed.
As part of the Bucs’ 30 official prospect visits in the lead up to next week’s draft, one visitor to One Buc Palace was physical Michigan cornerback Mike Sainristil. [read more]
Penn State edge rusher Adisa Isaac.
Many mockers have Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson headed to the Bucs. Joe’s not against this pick but dang, it would be nice to draft someone in the first round that actually produced in his final college season. [read more]
Scotty Miller shares his love.
When Joe saw the social media image (below) of what appeared to be Baker Mayfield working out with former Bucs receiver Scotty Miller last week, it prompted Joe to listen to a podcast Miller was on that Joe had stashed on a to-do list. [read more]
Buccaneers co-owner Joel Glazer having a pregame chat with GM Jason Licht.
It intrigues Joe that a wise man who spent the better part of nearly two decades around Team Glazer was talking about NFL owners having significant input into the NFL Draft. [read more]
Desired by Bucs fans.
So, what do Bucs fans want? [read more]
Prepare for stardom.
Boy, oh boy. People really have their noses up the backside of Kirk Cousins. [read more]
Western Michigan DE Marshawn Kneeland.
Joe has to be fair here. [read more]
Hall of Fame praise from Vita Vea came a couple of times in 2024. [read more]
“Mr. Glazer, I’ll tell Peter King we’re thinking of extending Robert Hainsey and see where that shows up. Even though he’s retired, he’s such a gossip girl.”
Many times, Joe and Ira Kaufman have told this story on the Ira Kaufman Podcast.
It was March of 2017. Joe, Kaufman and former Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter were having a cocktail (no, not sharing with three straws, separate drinks.) [read more]
The power of Zoom.
There is a successful Tampa real estate attorney that Joe follows on TikTok. Recently, she bemoaned always doing Zoom meetings. She wondered aloud if society can just return to phone calls and emails. [read more]
Suspect.
This is just dumb. [read more]
Visited One Buc Palace.
The loud crowd will need a private moment upon learning this. [read more]
GM Jason Licht.
Joe’s favorite aspect of the NFL Draft is the aftermath, studying all the strategic moves and decisions, and the revelations seen through the picks.
One of the most interesting happenings of last year’s draft was Jets general manager Aaron Rodgers signing off on the team drafting — and starting — a rookie center with a premium draft pick. [read more]
Joe realizes a chunk of Bucs fans, mostly Baker Mayfield critics, want the Bucs to find a way to draft a quality franchise quarterback prospect this month. [read more]
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Trade talk.
Will the Bucs trade up from No. 26? Will they trade back? How often will Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht trade on Days 2 and/or 3? [read more]
Missouri DL Darius Robinson.
So long as this mocker isn’t getting played, the Bucs are really doing their homework on edge rushers on the pro day circuit. [read more]
Guessing game.
So the draft is in less than two weeks. In fact, two weeks from tonight will be Day 2, Rounds 2 and 3. [read more]
Super Bowl-winning GM likes an edge rusher.
Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht confirmed it yesterday. Recently signed edge rusher/outside linebacker Randy Gregory is not the answer. [read more]
