Former Bucs GM Hopes Jason Licht Is Hungry To Trade Down, Perhaps Multiple Times

February 24th, 2023

“Mark, not everyone can be a seventh-round rock star like you were in 2010.”

Joe’s a big fan of former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik because — why else? — he’s a Bucs fan.

He’s also a busy NFL Draft guru for SiriusXM NFL Radio. [read more]

New Playcaller Praises Leonard Fournette “Attitude,” Craves Do-It-All Running Back

February 24th, 2023

Bucs fans everywhere are eager for every morsel of information that could provide clues to how players will be used in the Buccaneers’ new offense. [read more]

Derrick Brooks Talks Bucs Offensive Coordinator Dave Canales

February 24th, 2023

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Bobby Wagner Release Could Complicate Market For Lavonte David

February 24th, 2023

Joe knows the Bucs would love to bring back iconic linebacker Lavonte David in free agency.

Head coach/defensive playcaller Lavonte David adores him, and he’s still a strong player and model Buccaneer at 33 years old. [read more]

Dave Canales Believes In Matchups

February 24th, 2023

Finding mismatches.

When former failed Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich had full reins of the offense, it didn’t seem like he was a big believer in matchups. [read more]

Rankings Of The Rookies

February 24th, 2023

Best Bucs 2022 draft pick?

Look, when a team is on top of the hill, rarely does it have a home run draft. [read more]

Jeff Darlington Led To Believe Jason Licht Views Kyle Trask As The Best QB In The NFC South

February 24th, 2023

New King of the (NFC) South?

Well, this is different. [read more]

Cynthia Frelund: Leonard Fournette Is In Danger Of Getting A Pink Slip

February 24th, 2023

Playoff Lenny’s job security not looking good.

NFL Network’s stat queen believes Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht needs to tell Playoff Lenny, “Work with me — or else.” [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks Dave Canales Philosophy, Who Will Choose The Starting QB, Mike Evans Trade Talk And What Drives It, And Says Sources Tell Him Donovan Smith Will Not Return, And More

February 23rd, 2023

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“It Wasn’t The Real Tom Brady Out There”

February 23rd, 2023

Bruce Arians opens up.

The firing of former offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich remains an aggravating subject for Bucco Bruce Arians. [read more]

Bucs Have “The Blueprint And Recipe”

February 23rd, 2023

Roster love for Jason Licht.

Joe has a visual of Todd Bowles wearing an apron and a tall chef’s hat while talking to his coaching staff. [read more]

Make The Call!

February 23rd, 2023

Flash poll posted at 1:08 p.m. Poll closed at 6:12 p.m.

You Have One Job

February 23rd, 2023

Fix him.

The hiring of former Cowboys defensive coach George Edwards by Bucs coach Todd Bowles to coach outside linebackers recalls for Joe the time when Todd Monken arrived in Tampa. [read more]

Four Head Coaches Ago …

February 23rd, 2023

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It’s been eight long years since the Buccaneers ran the football with authority. You think Dave Canales hasn’t noticed?

Tampa Bay’s new offensive coordinator spent 13 seasons on Pete Carroll’s staff in Seattle, where the Seahawks built a reputation as one of the NFL’s most physical teams. [read more]

No Read-Options For Kyle Trask

February 23rd, 2023

Smart ideas.

Yesterday, offensive coordinator Dave Canales, making his public debut as the new Bucs offensive shot-caller, was stoked about working with Kyle Trask as the starting quarterback. [read more]

BSPN: Bucs Should Shop Chris Godwin

February 23rd, 2023

Please, no.

Joe wouldn’t do this. [read more]

Dave Canales Believes The Pete Carroll Way Can Work With Any Team

February 23rd, 2023

“The System.”

Make no mistake, despite Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales being an offensive coach and Seattle coach Pete Carroll being a defensive guy, Canales is a Carroll disciple through and through. [read more]

Where Will The Spinning Quarterback Wheel Land?

February 23rd, 2023

So yesterday, Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales sure gave the impression the Bucs are building their new offense around current backup quarterback Kyle Trask. [read more]

Dave Canales Tips Why Leonard Fournette Is Exciting

February 22nd, 2023

Yes, it’s rather clear that new Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales wants to run, run, run the football. He loves the handoff. [read more]

Dave Canales Praises Rachaad White And His “Violence”

February 22nd, 2023

New Bucs OC is a big fan.

New Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales noticed something when his former team, the Seahawks, played the Bucs in Munich last season. [read more]

Kyle Trask Will Learn Point Guard 101

February 22nd, 2023

Bucs backup (?) QB Kyle Trask.

Joe sure hopes Kyle Trask likes basketball, or has watched guys like Jason Kidd or Luka Dončić distribute the basketball down in his native Texas. [read more]