Sad confession.

Joe is starting to come around on this tackling thing. [read more]

Tampa-bound, mockers believe.

Joe was listening to a podcast recently where the hosts like to gamble on the draft. [read more]

Will Gholston explains how he stays in shape well into his 30s.

Bucs defensive lineman Will Gholston will turn 33 during training camp this summer. A true graybeard in the NFL. [read more]

“Violent” West Virginia C Zach Frazier.

Fun stuff here. [read more]

Draft fans might be surprised by some comments from Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian.

It’s that time of year when nobody wants to hear that 14 or so players snagged in the Round 1 of the NFL Draft next week will be busts. [read more]

The Saints were famous for their Bountygate scandal that saw players earn under-the-table cash for knocking out opponents with ferocious hits.

The Bucs had a less scandalous cash incentive system during the Tom Brady years, orchestrated by Brady himself. [read more]

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]

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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.

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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]