Report: Bucs Gunning For Baker Mayfield

March 12th, 2023

Coming to Tampa?

Why go after an MVP when you can have a journeyman? [read more]

Jason Licht’s History Suggests He Won’t Pay The Ransom For Lamar Jackson

March 12th, 2023

“Jason, do you think Kyle Trask will ever be an MVP?”

Could Kyle Trask actually motivate Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht to trade for Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson?

That’s what a numbers-inclined, follicly-challenged stenographer from the four-letter seems to think. [read more]

Bucs No Longer Interesting In Free Agency?

March 12th, 2023

Rough position.

When you have a boatload of salary cap room and are a decent or better team, free agency becomes very intriguing. [read more]

The Bucs & Devin Singletary

March 12th, 2023

In case you just returned from a trip to Greenland sans Wi-Fi, Leonard Fournette will not be on the Bucs this season and the team is need of a productive and reliable running back to help replace Fournette’s big-time production.

Enter one of Joe’s favorite backs in the league. [read more]

Eli Apple An Option?

March 12th, 2023

Free agent CB Eli Apple.

As regular readers know, there is a split decision at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. [read more]

Cap Clearance Could Tip Team Stance On Jamel Dean

March 11th, 2023

Jamel Dean

Joe was intrigued to see how the Bucs wiped out nearly their entire salary cap deficit by restructuring the massive contracts of Carlton Davis, Ryan Jensen, Chris Godwin and Vita Vea. [read more]

The Jason Licht Tightrope

March 11th, 2023

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Anybody remember the Flying Wallendas? Didn’t think so.

The Flying Wallendas were famous circus performers, specializing in high-wire feats of daring. They were particularly adept at walking across tightropes without a safety net.

Welcome to the act, Mr. Licht. [read more]

Hendon Hooker Doesn’t Apologize For Throwing To Open Receivers

March 11th, 2023

Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker.

Why apologize for being good? [read more]

Bucs Targets Make Lamar Jackson A Smart Move

March 11th, 2023

Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson.

In case you haven’t heard yet, the Bucs have the No. 3 quarterback in the NFC South. Maybe. [read more]

D’Onta Foreman An Upgrade

March 11th, 2023

Free agent RB D’Onta Foreman.

There is no way to spin it: The Bucs had a garbage running game last year. [read more]

Stinking Panthers Trade For No. 1 Overall Pick

March 10th, 2023

Carolina owner David Tepper.

It looks like David Tepper is finally going to get his man. [read more]

Bucs Keeping Nick Leverett

March 10th, 2023

Bucs LG Nick Leverett.

It seems the offensive line puzzle may be coming together. [read more]

Bucs Add Two Draft Picks

March 10th, 2023

Former Bucs tight end O.J. Howard.

If you cried when O.J. Howard was signed by the Bills and hard-hitting safety Jordan Whitehead, a 2020 playoff hero, landed a fat contract with the Jets, perhaps you’ll be soothed today. [read more]

Dave Canales Talks Quarterback Shopping

March 10th, 2023

The Bucs want two veterans to compete with Kyle Trask.

So the Bucs are seeking to sign two veteran quarterbacks. Do they want a fresh alpha dog leadership type in the house, or would that not blend well with in-house candidate Kyle Trask battling for the starting job? [read more]

Vita Vea Pitching In

March 10th, 2023

Reworked contract?

Hey, you may have heard: The Bucs are crushed on the salary cap. [read more]

“Injury Rate” And Jamel Dean

March 10th, 2023

As Bucs No. 2 cornerback Jamel Dean approaches free agency after never making a Pro Bowl or being in that conversation, and never playing a full season, Joe wonders how the Bucs will approach his value. [read more]

Making A Case Against Lamar Jackson

March 10th, 2023

Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson.

The Bucs need a quarterback, unless you are in the tank with Kyle Trask or one of the unknown quarterbacks Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht will sign/draft. [read more]

Jumping From The (Rushing) Outhouse To The Penthouse

March 10th, 2023

Texas RB Bijan Robinson.

There has been nothing subtle about the messages from Bucs coach Todd Bowles and new Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canelas: [read more]

What Rachaad White Likes About Kyle Trask

March 10th, 2023

Discusses Bucs QB.

So yesterday, Bucs No. 1 running back Rachaad White was a guest of the Tampa Bay Rays. [read more]

Handicappers All Over The Map On Odds Bucs Acquire Lamar Jackson

March 10th, 2023

Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson.

So one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL is on the market. A former league MVP. [read more]

Lavonte David To Test The Free Agent Market

March 9th, 2023

Nooooo! The Buccaneers’ leading tackler in 2022, and a true franchise icon, will not be re-signed before the start of free agency and will hit the market. [read more]