Inside Linebacker May Be Area Of Need

February 15th, 2024

What will Bucs do?

With the free agency dinner bell ringing in less than a month, Joe guesses by the time the combine wraps up in 2 1/2 weeks (not the TV show or the glorified indoor track practice, but the combine, the real thing), the Bucs ought to have an idea if Lavonte David returns for 2024. [read more]

Baker Mayfield And The Dixie Chicks

February 15th, 2024

Atlanta interest?

Last week, of course, Joe was in Las Vegas to dig up Bucs stories so a lot of the time Joe hung out at the Super Bowl Media Center at Mandalay Bay. [read more]

How Brutal Was “The Lost Decade?”

February 15th, 2024

This put things into perspective for Joe. [read more]

Rachaad White Became A Feared Back

February 15th, 2024

Climbing the charts.

Well, Joe doesn’t think the Bucs will be drafting a running back on Day 1 of the draft in April. [read more]

“Just Let It Rip. I Got Your Back”

February 14th, 2024

Yes, Joe still listens to Dave Canales interviews. One never knows what the 2023 Bucs offensive coordinator might say in his new role as Carolina Panthers head coach. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Debates Free Agency Priority, Talks Super Bowl Calls & Lessons, Bucs Drafting A Quarterback, And Much More

February 14th, 2024

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Bucs Hoping To Beat The Free Agency Dinner Bell

February 14th, 2024

Free agency creeping closer.

Talk about burying a story! [read more]

Kyle Shanahan Produces Coaches, Not Championships

February 14th, 2024

Todd reviews the five reasons given in last week’s podcast why the 49ers would (and did) lose Super Bowl LVIII. 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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“I Learned My Body”

February 14th, 2024

Defensive tackle Calijah Kancey.

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht nailed the 2023 NFL Draft.

It wasn’t a haul for fantasy football lovers, but Licht’s first three picks, all trenches players, were critical and successful starters on a team that was a timeout, a Hail Mary and a two-point conversion from an overtime shot to get to the NFC Championship game. [read more]

Anger, Health Played A Part In Bruce Arians’ Retirement

February 14th, 2024

Bucco Bruce Arians

So about 22 1/2 months after Bucco Bruce Arians stunned the NFL world and stepped aside from his job as Tampa Bay head coach, perhaps it’s time to set the record straight on why he did it. [read more]

Baker Mayfield “Interesting” Enough To Help Shape The 2024 NFL Season

February 14th, 2024

Franchise tag?

So the 2023 season has been over for a little over two days. Dan Graziano of ESPN is looking ahead. [read more]

Haason Reddick Says He Never Asked For A Trade

February 14th, 2024

Ian Rapoport of NFL.com shared Sunday that the Eagles gave veteran outside linebacker/edge rusher Haason Reddick permission to seek a trade. [read more]

The Difference From 2022 To 2023 For Baker Mayfield? Bucs Let Him Be Him

February 14th, 2024

Being his best self.

It’s not uncommon, especially 10 years ago, for NFL coaches to try to strip the personality from a player to make him a quiet, cookie-cutter guy. [read more]

Odds For Bucs Winning Super Bowl

February 14th, 2024

Perpetually disrespected.

You would think a team that was one timeout and two plays from maybe reaching the NFC title game might have good odds of winning the Super Bowl for the following season. [read more]

Surprising Baker Mayfield Stat

February 13th, 2024

More clutch than NFL MVP.

Yes, Joe understands there is a sect of football fans that counts wins for or against a quarterback. [read more]

High Season Grade For Rachaad White

February 13th, 2024

 

A former Pro Bowl running back well known for being down on Rachaad White has come around. [read more]

Make The Call!

February 13th, 2024

Flash poll posted at 11:51 a.m. Flash poll closed at 12:52 p.m.

 

Bruce Arians Explains His Scouting Role

February 13th, 2024

Yes, Bucco Bruce Arians spent most of his 2023 time in Georgia enjoying the lakeside lifestyle: golf, cocktails and cool breezes.

But Arians has not disconnected from his duties as an advisor to Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

Finding Money To Pay For Production

February 13th, 2024

The Bucs have Team Glazer loot to spread around this year. But will it be enough to re-sign their key free agents? [read more]

“I Was Amazed At How Much That Locker Room Loved Their Quarterback”

February 13th, 2024

If Bucco Bruce Arians still has the ear of Team Glazer and Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht, then a long-term contract is sure to be thrown Baker Mayfield’s way. [read more]