Target in 2026 free agency?

This is one reason Joe was going so bonkers about getting a legit edge rusher. [read more]

Approved.

At the soon-to-be-sold (?) NFL.com, a noted columnist suggested that with Chris Godwin, it wasn’t just about the money. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Former NFL defensive lineman turned CBS analyst Kyle Long is a tough grader.

Heck, he even gave the Bucs’ front office a “C+” for its moves during the first two weeks of 2025 free agency. [read more]

Bargain.

So did the Bucs hit a home run with Haason Reddick by giving a guy who had 50.5 sacks from 2020-2023 a prove-it deal? Only time will tell. But a numbers guy from the four-letter sure likes it. [read more]

So Joe got excited, stressed and thoughtful when Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht talked about the Bucs having draft needs on offense last week on WDAE radio. [read more]

Wasn’t just trust.

Joe thinks Chris Godwin’s decision was a whole lot simpler than what others believe it to be. [read more]

Regression?

Few things made Joe happier than seeing Bucky Irving bust out as a rookie and become the first dynamic Bucs rookie back in a long time. [read more]

Joe was intrigued to read that Bucs wide receiver Sterling Shepard nearly got a 100 percent raise when he re-signed last week. [read more]

Cohesion.

One reason most teams only have a Super Bowl window for a few years is, after maybe three-to-five years, they lose key players to free agency. [read more]

Alabama ILB Jihaad Campbell.

Apparently, Jihaad Campbell’s injury does not faze a respected BSPN football analyst. [read more]

“Look, Glazer, I got the hot draft hand. Back off. If I want that Michigan tight end, he’s mine.”

Remember when the Lions had a top-5 offense and a winning record in 2022?

They went out and drafted running back Jahmyr Gibbs (Round 1) and tight end Sam LaPorta (Round 2). [read more]

OLB Haason Reddick.

Can one guy raise an entire position group on a team? Joe thinks so and the Bucs have proof. [read more]

There will be an 11th NFL season with Jameis Winston, the former Bucs franchise quarterback turned journeyman backup. [read more]

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht opened up on last week’s signing of edge rusher Haason Reddick. [read more]

Decisions.

So which is it, inside linebacker or corner? Joe leans one way but can live with the other. [read more]

Still valuable.

There are three ways to build a roster. [read more]

Luring free agents with primetime games.

Very, very interesting nugget on how teams sell players on prove-it one-year contracts. And did Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht use this to help lure Haason Reddick? [read more]

Bucs “didn’t improve.”

Here we go again. [read more]

“Look, Glazer, you’ll get the secret list on Wednesday like you always do.”

Is Bucs ownership involved in the team’s draft, other than large Uber Eats orders making their way to One Buc Palace? [read more]