Life With A Defense-First Head Coach

March 27th, 2024

Bucs co-owner Joel Glazer.

Listeners of theĀ Brooks and BecklesĀ podcast know that Hall of Fame Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks feels badly in his football heart for Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles.

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“You Don’t Look In A Guy’s Pocket”

March 27th, 2024

We live in a world in which some women’s college basketball players earn many tens of thousands of dollars a year in NIL payments. Heck, Caitlin Clark ropes in cash on par with veteran Bucs bone-crushing safety Jordan Whitehead. [read more]

Jason Licht Explains Carlton Davis Trade

March 27th, 2024

Gone.

Joe finds that a lot of Bucs fans stop in their tracks when Joe says cornerback Carlton Davis missed 16 Bucs games over the past three seasons. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Effort “Resonates”

March 27th, 2024

So how beloved is Baker Mayfield among Buccaneers fans? [read more]

Former NFL General Manager Thinks Bucs Should Reach

March 27th, 2024

Iowa DB Cooper DeJean.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht ought to be drug-tested if the draft falls this way and he makes a total reach of a desperation pick like this. [read more]

Team Glazer Should Move All-In On Lavonte David

March 27th, 2024

Lavonte David in 2012, before the Bucs made him wear clown uniforms.

So yesterday in Orlando, Buccaneers co-owner Joel Glazer took about 13 minutes to meet with Joe and some other media types and the subject of legendary Bucs linebacker Lavonte David arose. [read more]

Jason Licht Thinks New Bucs Corners Add Depth

March 27th, 2024

Breaking down two new corners.

The Bucs will have at least two new corners this fall. And it doesn’t sound like either will start. [read more]

“We’re Trying To Win”

March 27th, 2024

Doesn’t care about perception.

By the slim chance this may have skimmed past your noggin the past month, folks in the higher reaches of One Buc Palace are a little miffed that those who cover the NFL for a career are once again dismissing the Bucs. [read more]

Bucs Should Address Inside Linebacker

March 27th, 2024

Will he emerge?

Look, no one is a bigger fan of Bucs legend Lavonte David like Joe. For years Joe has been banging the drum for David that he’s the most underrated defender in the game..,. [read more]

Underrated Bucs “Didn’t Make Sense”

March 26th, 2024

“Mike, even Team Glazer didn’t get it. “

Joe picked the Bucs to win eight or nine game last season. It was a split decision in the executive chamber at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. [read more]

Joel Glazer Defines Franchise Quarterback

March 26th, 2024

Team Glazer member Joel Glazer.

So is Baker Mayfield “The Guy?”

Joe sort of asked Buccaneers co-owner Joel Glazer that today at the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando. [read more]

No Vote Of Confidence For Deven Thompkins

March 26th, 2024

Returner/receiver/runner Deven Thompkins.

All signs point to change for the Bucs at the returner position manned by receiver/returner Deven Thompkins last season. [read more]

Jason Licht Wants A New Running Back “To Carry Some Of The Load”

March 26th, 2024

It’s a strong draft for running backs and Joe will combine that fact with what seemed like a slip of tongue from Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht this morning. [read more]

Todd Bowles Details Joe Tryon-Shoyinka As A Versatile Weapon

March 26th, 2024

Joe got the state of the Joe Tryon-Shoyinka address today from head coach Todd Bowles.

And it was impressive and passionate. [read more]

Cody Mauch Expected To Add Weight, Impact

March 26th, 2024

At the NFL Scouting Combine last month, head coach Todd Bowles talked about wanting to get bigger along the offensive line.

Joe’s initial presumption went in one direction. [read more]

Todd Bowles Explains Jordan Whitehead’s Improvement

March 26th, 2024

Todd Bowles

Prior to pivoting to a gluten-free breakfast today of eggs and fruit courtesy of the NFL at the swanky Ritz-Carlton Orlando resort, Joe asked Todd Bowles at a roundtable session about his/new old safety Jordan Whitehead. [read more]

“I Think He Needed A Change Of Scenery”

March 26th, 2024

Todd Bowles talks Devin White.

After a roundtable chat with reporters early this morning, Bucs head coach Todd Bowles headed into the halls of the Ritz-Carlton Orlando resort to chat with a few friends and non-Bucs media. [read more]

Buccaneers Plan Joint Practices With Dolphins And Jaguars

March 26th, 2024

Todd Bowles loves to practice against other teams during training camp and that tradition will continue this year. [read more]

Plenty Coming This Morning From The NFL Owners Meetings

March 26th, 2024

Stick with Joe all morning. Plenty of Bucs news and nuggets to come.

Head coach Todd Bowles and Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht were talking this morning, and Joe picked up plenty patrolling the swanky owners party last night with The Sage, JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman.

Not Buying What The Bucs Are Selling

March 26th, 2024

Perception clouds reality.

“The Heroes,” the four-man gang that comprises the “Around the NFL” podcast produced by NFL.com, hear what Bucs AC/DC-loving Jason Licht is saying. But their appear to have a quality standard that differs from Licht’s. [read more]