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BY IRA KAUFMAN

There’s no brain drain going on at One Buc Place — and Jason Licht wants an explanation. [read more]

Veteran safety Kevin Byard.

So yesterday Joe got hit with questions on social media about a veteran safety who is now on the streets. [read more]

Smart pickup?

This just makes a ton of sense to Joe. [read more]

“I should have thought of this last year.”

OK, maybe Joe has found another team that has Bucs free agent quarterback Baker Mayfield on its radar. [read more]

Jason Licht explains.

Is Chris Godwin the best third-round draft pick in Bucs history? Joe doesn’t know about that. Some guy named “Rondé Barber” was drafted in the third round, too. He did OK. [read more]

Jackpot?

The way Joe looks at it, unless the Bucs really, really, really want Kirk Cousins, pending free agent Baker Mayfield has the Bucs over a barrel. [read more]

Another boat parade?

Joe wonders if Bucs fans will join in like the last time. [read more]

Not a fan of combine drills.

There are two types of combines for the NFL. There is the combine that isn’t seen, other than coaches/suits being interviewed, and then there is the “Combine: The TV Show.” [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

When it comes to the SEC in general, and Georgia’s football program in particular, Bucs coach Todd Bowles has pretty good intel. [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Former Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales worked magic with Bucs free agent quarterback Baker Mayfield in their lone season together. It’s a big reason why Canales is now the head coach of the Stinking Panthers. [read more]

Missing persons alert.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht came across as a caring father earlier this week at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. [read more]

Amended plans for 2024.

Recently, Bucs legend Lavonte David did a local sports radio spot where he said if he plays again, it is either the Bucs or retirement. Apparently, that has changed. [read more]

Todd Bowles likes his evolution as an aggressive head coach.

Mutliple times this week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Bowles mentioned how he has increased how much he attacked on fourth down. [read more]

Bucs officials often say they don’t pay attention to outside noise. But team officials also say they are tuned into media and sometimes they’ll passionately comment on national perspective of the team.

It’s confusing, but Todd Bowles cleared the air a bit this week. [read more]

“Look at that, Kyle.”

Todd Bowles was name-dropping during his Tuesday visit to the Ira Kaufman Podcast.

They came in a bunch. [read more]

When a team hires a first-year assistant, there is often a learning curve or at least an expected learning curve. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Last spring the Bucs selected one of the top rookie classes in the NFL. [read more]

Last year Bucs running back Rachaad White was the definition of a bellcow. [read more]

Talkin’ Bucs run game.

Joe isn’t sure who had a chance to listen to the latest edition of the “Ira Kaufman Podcast” from the combine in Indianapolis last night, but Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht was gracious enough to stop by and chat. [read more]

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