T.J. Houshmandzadeh: Baker Mayfield Is Worth As Much As Dak Prescott

January 25th, 2024

Says Baker Mayfield worth $40 million a year.

When players get out of the game for a few years, they seem to gain a different perception of the NFL and its inner workings. [read more]

Offseason Prediction

January 25th, 2024

Cha-ching!

Yeah, since this is dealing with the biggest man on the Bucs roster, this would be a big prediction. [read more]

Bring Back Lavonte David

January 25th, 2024

Can still kick tail.

Maybe Joe is being selfish, but there is no reason for the Bucs to let Lavonte David walk. [read more]

The Cash Line In The Sand For Baker Mayfield

January 24th, 2024

Team Glazer members.

There will not be a whatever-it-takes, open-checkboook, anything-he-wants approach to re-signing Baker Mayfield. [read more]

“Are We Sure The Best Team Won?”

January 24th, 2024

Threw too much said NFL insider.

In the eyes of a former NFL suit who was schooled by the likes of Al Davis, Bill Walsh and Bill Belicheat, the Bucs were the better team on Sunday. [read more]

Weekly Dining Made An Impact For Baker Mayfield

January 24th, 2024

Hardcore Bucs fans know how dining habits have a strong place in team history.

Former rock star general manager Mark Dominik was obsessed with player-server communication. Ex-Bucs head coach Greg Schiano was psychotic when it came to meal temperature. And who could forget the downfall of the 2014 offensive line — no barbecues. [read more]

“Grow And Grow And Grow Together”

January 24th, 2024

It’s in-person interview day for Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales with Carolina Panthers ownership, per NFL Network.

It sounds like Todd Bowles’ name will come up. [read more]

Todd Bowles Not Yet Anointing K.J. Britt

January 24th, 2024

Future undecided.

One big surprise late in the season was how Bucs reserve linebacker K.J. Britt improved and unseated underwhelming Devin White and became a starting linebacker. [read more]

Adam Schein: Contenders Don’t Run Off Good Quarterbacks; Bucs Must Re-Sign Baker Mayfield

January 24th, 2024

Don’t let Baker Mayfield walk.

The task for Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht is simple: Job No. 1 this offseason is to re-sign quarterback Baker Mayfield. [read more]

“This Is Ludicrous!”

January 24th, 2024

Crushes Todd Bowles.

The gang on “Good Morning Football” agrees. Either Bucs coach Todd Bowles had some shady agreement with his friend Dan Campbell to lay down in the final seconds of Sunday’s division-round playoff loss to the Lions or Bowles made one of the worst mistakes in coaching annals. [read more]

Judge Smails, “Well, The World Needs Ditch Diggers Too!”

January 24th, 2024

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AFC Scouting Director: Mike Evans Is “Still A Threat”

January 24th, 2024

What’s his price tag?

It seems Mike Evans will have his fair share of suitors when the free agency dinner bell rings in less than two months unless the Bucs make an offer the greatest wide receiver in franchise history can’t refuse. [read more]

Baker Mayfield To The Falcons?

January 23rd, 2024

Joe has talked about Baker Mayfield being recruited to the Falcons this offseason many, many times over the past two months on the Ira Kaufman Podcast.

Now, an esteemed NFL insider is going there. [read more]

Mocking Keon Coleman To The Bucs

January 23rd, 2024

“Mr. Glazer, these mock drafts are worth less than a Peter King prediction.”

A mock draft on Jan. 23 makes Joe want to rifle a hammer through a window, but they’re out there and many more will be free-flowing soon. [read more]

Is Tony Dungy Selling Dave Canales To Carolina?

January 23rd, 2024

Sane Bucs fans don’t want Todd Bowles’ handpicked offensive coordinator to leave Tampa to become head coach of the Panthers.

That is on the table, as Dave Canales was invited for a second interview with Carolina this week. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Not Getting A Vote From Peter King For “Comeback Player Of The Year”

January 23rd, 2024

Prepare to get shafted.

This was way too predictable. [read more]

“That Part You Love”

January 23rd, 2024

Lots of Buccaneers pride is flowing.

Rightfully so. [read more]

Todd Bowles Needs To Apologize

January 23rd, 2024

Joe can’t sit back and take it when fans are being conned by the Buccaneers. It’s not ok. It’s never ok.

The Bucs claiming they couldn’t let fans without season tickets into 90 percent of training camp practices comes to mind — while nearly every NFL team had a majority of their practices “open” to the public.

Well, fans were disrespected again yesterday, this time by head coach Todd Bowles, and it’s unacceptable.

He should apologize. [read more]

Todd Bowles Doesn’t Even Want To Discuss Mike Evans Hitting Free Agency

January 23rd, 2024

Can’t bear the thought.

Yesterday was a sad day at One Buc Palace. It always is. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks Bucs-Lions, A Few Future Considerations, Locker Room Cleanout Happenings And More

January 23rd, 2024

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