Once upon a time, former stud Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy spoke openly about how then-Bucs head coach Greg Schiano taught him how to tackle. [read more]

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One could argue the Bucs’ next move in the NFL Draft is becoming obvious. [read more]

“Kyle, you need a plan.”

So what happens if Baker Mayfield organizes throwing sessions with receivers and running backs in Tampa later this month and starts communicating regulary with his skill positions players in a text group and via Instagram? [read more]

Low risk.

Warren Sharp is all about numbers. [read more]

The question in the headline is relevant following Todd Bowles’ comments at the NFL meetings in Phoenix last month. [read more]

Hated Saints DE Cameron Jordan.

This one will send Joe to the Big Storm Brewery taproom in Ybor City when it opens today.

Joe will be the guy crying in his Wavemaker Amber Ale and inhaling chicken nachos and onion rings. [read more]

Quarterback drama.

So last week Joe brought word of the report that Patriots strongman Bill Belicheat “shopped” his starting quarterback, former first-round pick Mac Jones, to four teams. And one was Tampa Bay. [read more]

Intel from One Buc Palace.

So who will win the battle of Kyler Traskfield? Bucs brass will have you believe the new leader of the Bucs is fully unknown at this time. [read more]

Intrigue.

After saying this nearly a month ago on the Ira Kaufman Podcast, Joe then heard this suggestion maybe 10 days ago from BSPN analyst Mina Kimes. Now another outfit suggests this. [read more]

Tennessee pass rusher Byron Young.

Now this is an interesting idea. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles have repeatedly said since the combine that they believe the Bucs have a real shot of making noise in the NFC South. [read more]

Bucs safety Ryan Neal.

Joe found a really cool video demonstrating the never-say-die attitude of new Bucs safety Ryan Neal. [read more]

Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs.

Joe doesn’t care if the Bucs hired Ground Chuck as the new offensive coordinator. And Joe doesn’t care how rotten an offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich was without his safety blanket, former Bucs Super-Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians. [read more]

Bucs defensive lineman Logan Hall.

Spending huge money on cornerbacks is new territory for the Bucs after Jamel Dean scored about $13 million per season last month on the heels of Carlton Davis bagging nearly $15 million annually a year ago.

During a 1-on-1 chat at the NFL annual meeting, Joe asked Todd Bowles about what looks like a change in Bucs philosophy. [read more]

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

In sports, as in life, you try to play to your strengths.

For the past three seasons, the strength of Tampa Bay’s offense was the legend under center. When you’ve got Tom Brady to make split-second decisions and read defenses, your path to victory is clear: throw the football. [read more]

Bucs safety Ryan Neal.

Joe is confident the Bucs are happy about new safety Ryan Neal’s versatility. [read more]

Future still unclear.

Joe loves hearing stories like this from a Bucs player. Or maybe, a former player? [read more]

Tennessee OT Darnell Wright.

Joe breathed a sigh of relief with this news. [read more]

Gone. But will he be forgotten?

This post comes down to whether you trust the eyes and mind of a man who played a position for a decade. [read more]

Roger Goodell might need to slap a fine or a firm warning on Seattle general manager John Schneider. [read more]