Operation Edge Rush

March 14th, 2024

Get. Him.

Joe is seriously thinking about making this a weekday column with the same headline daily. For every drip of the faucet, for every day that goes by that this is not addressed, Joe gets more and more stressed if not p!ssed. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Found Out Tampa Bay Isn’t Just Hockey Bay

March 14th, 2024

Tampa Bay not just puckheads.

This isn’t exactly No. 1 bullsh!t. [read more]

Carlton Davis Reacts

March 13th, 2024

Recently traded Bucs cornerback Carlton Davis was introduced to Detroit Lions media today.

The Bucs dumped a “Gravedigger” two days ago and added one today.

The departed one, former Bucs No. 1 cornerback Carlton Davis, met with the Detroit media this afternoon. Joe enjoyed the fun with a plate of Hooters wings and an ice cold Big Storm beer (Bromosa). [read more]

Todd Bowles: Zyon McCollum Is The New Starting Corner With Carlton Davis Traded

March 13th, 2024

“Tough” call.

We all sort of guessed it, but now it is confirmed. [read more]

“Mistake” Fixed

March 13th, 2024

Bone-crushing safety Jordan Whitehead is back where he started.

Joe loves when listeners of the Ira Kaufman Podcast get A-list insight, and that happened multiple times this past week. [read more]

Jordan Whitehead Returns To Bucs

March 13th, 2024

Back home.

There were rumblings on social media from Bucs players/defenders over the weekend this may happen. And it did. [read more]

Todd Bowles Labeled A Free Agency Weapon

March 13th, 2024

Is Todd Bowles somehow great for the salary cap? [read more]

“When Are We Getting Bake?”

March 13th, 2024

The Bucs GM shared today how he was hounded by his head coach religiously.

Later today, Joe will share an exclusive look at how Todd Bowles has an influence on the Buccaneers offense.

Today, Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht gave a different kind of taste. [read more]

“This Is Life-Changing Money”

March 13th, 2024

Baker Mayfield speaks.

Everyone paying attention knows Baker Mayfield’s new contract is a fraction of what comparable fellow Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins got on his new deal with the Falcons. [read more]

“It’s Dramatically An Accelerant To Success”

March 13th, 2024

Fire lighter GM Jason Licht.

One 10-year NFL veteran with a Super Bowl ring firmly believes Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht knows what the hell he is doing. [read more]

Good Grade For The Return Of Lavonte David

March 13th, 2024

Season No. 13.

Joe thinks he can speak for all Bucs fans when they heard franchise icon Lavonte David re-upped for the 2024 season. [read more]

Slim Pickings Left For Edge Rushers

March 13th, 2024

Not nearly enough.

The Bucs need an edge rusher, not some dude who had three or four sacks last year, but double-digits. If the Bucs are happy with three or four sacks, then make sure Joe Tryon-Shoyinka starts 17 games. [read more]

The Importance Of Lavonte David

March 13th, 2024

Stability.

When chaos is spinning, you can always bank on Lavonte David. [read more]

Chucky Goes To Italy

March 13th, 2024

“Derek, I’m going to have some decent pasta for a change. Tired of all this #$@ damned Cajun seasoning.”

This is one way to chase Chucky out of the NFC South. [read more]

“I Wouldn’t Call It Stat Padding”

March 12th, 2024

Joe looks forward to JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman rolling up his sleeves in 6 or 7 years and finding the proper angles to begin the process of getting Lavonte David into the Pro Football Hall Of Fame.

It seems David has thought about it, too. [read more]

Lavonte David Is Back; Gets A Fat Raise

March 12th, 2024

Returns for 2024.

UPDATED: To the surprise of no one, one of the best Bucs defenders in franchise history will be back for at least one more season. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks Baker Mayfield And The Falcons, Dumping Carlton Davis, Pass Rush And Much More

March 12th, 2024

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All kinds of Bucs moves to talk about on today’s feisty episode. The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is fired up. Enjoy!

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Shaq Barrett Finds Work

March 12th, 2024

New gig.

UPDATED: Good to see that former Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett was able to quickly find work. [read more]

Carlton Davis Trade Makes Sense If…

March 12th, 2024

Grade.

Look, Joe knows you can’t buy every player and teams must adhere to a salary cap — except the slimy Saints. [read more]

NFL.com: Jason Licht = Winner

March 12th, 2024

Lauded by NFL house organ.

Right about now, if you are a Bucs player and love the Tampa Bay area and want to stay with the Bucs but your contract is running out, so long as Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht is calling the shots, you will return. [read more]