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Super Bowl-winning GM likes an edge rusher.
Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht confirmed it yesterday. Recently signed edge rusher/outside linebacker Randy Gregory is not the answer. [read more]
BY IRA KAUFMAN
If he played it any closer to his vest on Thursday, Jason Licht would have had trouble breathing.
As usual, Licht gave bupkis away to the media during his 11th pre-draft news conference as GM of the Buccaneers. We expected nothing less and frankly, Licht would have been derelict in his job if he tipped his hand regarding Tampa Bay’s draft plans. [read more]
“Kyle, that stupid LFB slogan pisses me off.”
Free agent quarterback Tom Brady says he would consider playing again in a late-season savior role. [read more]
Bucs GM Jason Licht has his draft face on.
Of course, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht was not going to tip his hand what he may or may not do two weeks from tonight when the 2024 NFL draft kicks off. [read more]
Fading fast.
It sounds like the Bucs might be looking for two capable returners in the NFL Draft thanks to the new touchback rule that’s part of the wild new kickoff legislation voted in by NFL owners last month. [read more]
Jamel Dean
Joe hopes Jamel Dean wasn’t watching Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht’s annual pre-draft news conference today. [read more]
New Bucs edger rusher Randy Gregory.
Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht wasn’t hyping his latest signing today. [read more]
The Bucs held their ground.
What irony coming from a guy who used to play GM — and play it very well — but then became an actual NFL general manager. [read more]
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Physical Michigan CB Mike Sainristil talks visit with Bucs.
If the Bucs were recruiting and not drafting, it appears they already would have landed a starting corner. Or a future starting corner. [read more]
Kentucky LB Trevin Wallace.
This pains Joe to type but it is a real possibility this is Lavonte David’s final season. [read more]
Bucs OLB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.
After seeing this number, Joe doesn’t know how folks at One Buc Palace sleep at night. [read more]
Utah edge rusher Jonah Elliss.
If, as some believe, the edge rusher crop in the draft — two weeks from tonight, two weeks! — really isn’t anything special, maybe the Bucs might want to take a cheap chance at a designated pass rusher later in the draft and instead use a first-round pick on an inside linebacker or receiver or corner? [read more]
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Cha-ching!
The thing that often folks forget about the franchise tag is that NFL suits often use it just to buy them time before they can get a player to sign a long-term deal. [read more]
Iowa State CB T.J. Tampa.
Man, this would drive broadcasters up a tree. [read more]
UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu.
Perhaps it may be better for Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht to wait until the second day to draft an edge rusher. [read more]
Penn State DE Chop Robinson.
When it comes to mock drafts, Joe’s standards are quite simple. [read more]
“Cryin’ won’t help ya; prayin’ won’t do ya no good.”
OK, Jason Licht is trolling Joe now. [read more]
So what are the driving forces for Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht and his staff entering the 2024 NFL Draft? [read more]
