Why The Bucs Won’t Draft A Quarterback

April 12th, 2024

Joe realizes a chunk of Bucs fans, mostly Baker Mayfield critics, want the Bucs to find a way to draft a quality franchise quarterback prospect this month. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks Trade-Down Likelihood, Explores Changed Priorities On The Bucs Defense, Finds A Baker Mayfield Debate, And Much More

April 12th, 2024

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Another can’t-miss conversation with the feisty and iconic Sage of Tampa Bay Sports and Joe two weeks from the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Jason Licht: Foundation Of Draft Trades Underway

April 12th, 2024

Trade talk.

Will the Bucs trade up from No. 26? Will they trade back? How often will Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht trade on Days 2 and/or 3? [read more]

Scuttlebutt: Bucs Deeply Researching Three Edge Rushers

April 12th, 2024

Missouri DL Darius Robinson.

So long as this mocker isn’t getting played, the Bucs are really doing their homework on edge rushers on the pro day circuit. [read more]

Jason Licht: Can’t Fall In Love With Players

April 12th, 2024

Guessing game.

So the draft is in less than two weeks. In fact, two weeks from tonight will be Day 2, Rounds 2 and 3. [read more]

Scott Pioli: Most Underrated Player In Draft Is…

April 12th, 2024

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]

Trust Your Board

April 11th, 2024

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]

Tom Brady Talks About A Comeback

April 11th, 2024

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]

Drafting A Quarterback Not Off The Table

April 11th, 2024

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]

“We’re Going To Put An Emphasis On That”

April 11th, 2024

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]

“It’d Be Hard To Resist”

April 11th, 2024

Jamel Dean

Joe hopes Jamel Dean wasn’t watching Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht’s annual pre-draft news conference today. [read more]

Jason Licht: Randy Gregory Won’t Affect The Draft

April 11th, 2024

New Bucs edger rusher Randy Gregory.

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht wasn’t hyping his latest signing today. [read more]

“Everybody Wants To Play GM These Days”

April 11th, 2024

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]

Stefon Shuffles Off From Buffalo

April 11th, 2024

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“They Treated Me Like Family”

April 11th, 2024

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]

Drafting Lavonte David’s Successor

April 11th, 2024

Kentucky LB Trevin Wallace.

This pains Joe to type but it is a real possibility this is Lavonte David’s final season. [read more]

Appalling Quarterback Pressure Numbers

April 11th, 2024

Bucs OLB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.

After seeing this number, Joe doesn’t know how folks at One Buc Palace sleep at night. [read more]

A Designated Pass Rusher

April 11th, 2024

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]

Ira Kaufman Dives Into How The Bucs Evaluate Their Draft Needs

April 10th, 2024

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The countdown to the NFL Draft is on! In this episode, The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports and Joe take a different angle on exploring how the Bucs will proceed. Enjoy!

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