Tried to trade up.

There was drama in the Bucs’ war room Thursday night. Almost too much for Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

The Bucs picked the sixth running back off the board last week, University of Oregon sparkplug Bucky Irving in Round 4.

One seasoned college analyst, who often focuses on the Pac-12, thinks the Bucs got a steal. [read more]

“Joel, nobody’s paying attention.“

Here’s a new one for Jason Licht’s naughty basket. [read more]

Full-time or part-time?

Inside linebackers coach Larry Foote has a simple request this spring and summer for K.J. Britt. [read more]

More tools in toolbox.

So the Bucs added new (and old) possible starters this offseason through free agency and the draft. [read more]

Cross-training planned.

It’s unclear where rookie defensive back Tykee Smith out of Georgia will play for the Bucs this season. What is known is where the Bucs project him to play. [read more]

Edge rusher Chris Braswell, the Bucs’ second-round pick.

Now Joe has an idea why folks on social media are down on Chris Braswell. [read more]

Clock officially ticking.

This cannot surprise any Bucs fan. [read more]

Tristan Wirfs

Joe can’t wait for freshly-drafted rookie Bucs center (guard?) Graham Barton to meet his superstar teammates, left tackle Tristan Wirfs. [read more]

Bucs safeties coach Nick Rapone.

So last week NFL chieftain Roger Goodell hopped on Pat McAfee’s show and explained how he desires an 18-game schedule and wanted to help rid society of at least one worthless preseason game. [read more]

We are now in NFL propaganda season.

Joe is not a practice squad guy. Joe understands there is a cult out there who burn valuable minutes daily wondering about practice squad players. Such a waste of time. [read more]

High hopes for newcomer Randy Gregory.

The Bucs’ forgotten edge rusher after drafting Chris Braswell in Round 2 on Friday is on the forefront of coaches’ minds. [read more]

Bucs rookie edge rusher Chris Braswell, the Round 2 pick.

In four of the past five years, Crows/Patriots edge rusher Matt Judon has been a Pro Bowler. In his last two healthy seasons (2021 and 2022), has had no less than 12.5 sacks. [read more]

It’s obvious that manbeast defensive tackle Vita Vea has played at around 360 to 370 pounds. [read more]

Bucs defensive lineman Logan Hall.

There’s a veteran defensive lineman of Bucs past (2017) that was was roundly criticized for being an overweight oaf of a clown teammate who was just looking to cash a check. [read more]

Buccaneers first-round draft pick Graham Barton.

One of the all-time great general managers has the back of Buccaneers Ring of Honor GM Jason Licht. [read more]

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Bucky Irving vs. Ray Davis explained.

Joe already touched upon this once but here was the inside intel from a man in the Bucs’ war room all last weekend. [read more]

“Favorite” pick.

There were 257 players drafted over the weekend in the 2024 NFL draft. Now, try to pair that down by 92 percent for your favorite picks. [read more]

Comparing tackle numbers.

There seems to be a growing narrative simmering on the interwebs and social media. It is that Bucs second-round pick Chris Braswell is a part-time player, a designated hitter of sorts. [read more]