Jason Licht, Wayne Gretzky And Mike Evans

March 9th, 2024

Mike Evans fan.

Jason Licht and Wayne Gretzky walk into a bar… [read more]

Bucs Add A Sixth-Round Draft Pick

March 8th, 2024

Former Bucs receiver Scotty Miller.

Hey, sixth-round picks can be really cool. Scotty Miller, Trey Palmer, Keith Tandy and Mike James are some examples in recent Bucs history. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Talks Future; All 14 Baker Mayfield Spring Training Swings (Video)

March 8th, 2024

Mike Evans was talking today at One Buc Palace. His quarterback (former?) was talking yesterday across the street. [read more]

“We Also Like Door No. 2 That’s Right Here”

March 8th, 2024

Plan B.

Jason Licht has a fallback plan ready to roll out if he has to. [read more]

“A Lot More That I Have To Prove To Myself And The Rest Of The Fan Base”

March 8th, 2024

Future Hall of Fame receiver Mike Evans thinks he can get significantly better as a player.

After leading the NFL in touchdown catches last season, Joe appreciated Evans explaining today how he’s not done or remotely satisfied. [read more]

Highlights From Today’s Mike Evans News Conference

March 8th, 2024

Mike Evans had a news conference at One Buc Palace this afternoon to celebrate his new two-year contract signed on Monday. [read more]

The Bucs And Tyler Biadasz

March 8th, 2024

So the Bucs brass made something clear at the NFL Scouting Combine last week. They’d like to get bigger on the offensive line. [read more]

Are Safties The New Running Backs?

March 8th, 2024

Contract chess.

It was a little curious that the Bucs franchised All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield.

Just a little. [read more]

Report: Bucs Grinding To Re-Sign Baker Mayfield

March 8th, 2024

Sleeves rolled up.

Joe always gets a chuckle when hearing references to “working hard” in the NFL. [read more]

Sifting Through The Budget Barrel

March 8th, 2024

Free agent OLB Leonard Floyd.

Joe is not comfortable with the Bucs banking (hoping?) that edge rusher YaYa Diaby is that-guy this fall who will put the Bucs defense on his back and make opposing quarterbacks regularly eat dirt. [read more]

Report: Mike Evans Was Told By Bucs They’d Make All Efforts To Keep Baker Mayfield

March 8th, 2024

The latest.

Never, ever question Mike Florio’s sources. [read more]

There’s A Market For Shaq Barrett

March 7th, 2024

Joe has done plenty of sniffing around as it relates to former Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett.

An iconic Buccaneer for five seasons, Shaq was informed of his Tampa Bay release about two weeks ago. [read more]

“He Deserves A Starter Deal”

March 7th, 2024

No contract for Baker Mayfield yet, which probably means firm limits have been set by the Buccaneers.

That was the message of a seasoned contract guru. [read more]

How Close Was Baker Mayfield To Getting Benched?

March 7th, 2024

Joe can’t just toss this aside as a ridiculous rumor for two reasons. [read more]

Adam Schefter Explains Possible Price For Haason Reddick

March 7th, 2024

What would he cost?

Once upon a time, the Bucs were in dire need of a pass rush. You knew it; Joe knew it. Hell, even the head coach (Dirk Koetter) knew it as he barked at Joe at the combine that winter how the Bucs absolutely had to have more sacks if they wanted to win. [read more]

Dave Canales Hopes Baker Mayfield Breaks The Bank With Bucs

March 7th, 2024

Former Bucs OC weighs in.

Dave Canales is a big Baker Mayfield guy. And Joe doesn’t blame him. [read more]

A Winning Center

March 7th, 2024

Free agent center Mitch Morse.

This is for the blame-Robert-Hainsey crowd. [read more]

Status Of Baker Mayfield Negotiations?

March 7th, 2024

Update.

Are the Bucs and Baker Mayfield far apart? Are they nearing a deal? Probably five parties truly know: Mayfield, Mayfield’s agent, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht, Mayfield’s wife and Team Glazer. [read more]

“I’m Surprised They Couldn’t Come To A Deal”

March 6th, 2024

Antoine Winfield, Jr.

This intrigues Joe because the guy saying it was at the NFL Scouting Combine talking to Todd Bowles, and he has excellent relationships inside One Buc Palace. [read more]

Make It Smart. Make It Fast.

March 6th, 2024

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Any day now.

This waltz between the Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield’s representatives needs to end in a crescendo within the next week. It makes too much sense for both sides heading into the 2024 season. [read more]