Derrick Carr Retires From Saints; Chaos In New Orleans

May 10th, 2025

After two seasons with the Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield is among the elite in the quarterback world.

After two seasons in New Orleans, quarterback Derek Carr has retired. [read more]

“You Won’t Have Any Jerks”

May 10th, 2025

“Greeny, what next? Will The Athletic claim you’re the only reason Mike Evans re-signed?”

It was a shining reality-show moment for the culture the Bucs are so proud of at One Buc Palace.

Unscripted. Raw. [read more]

Deion Sanders Welcome But Not Expected At Bucs Practice

May 10th, 2025

A Tampa Bay Buccaneers photo of Shilo Sanders.

So at Day 1 of Bucs rookie minicamp yesterday, one big-name rookie quietly went about his day and seemingly passed on having a news conference despite many media in attendance hoping he would talk. [read more]

Did Baker Mayfield Defuse A Bitter Memory?

May 10th, 2025

Bucs rookie first-round pick receiver Emeka Egbuka.

No, Emeka Egbuka was not playing for Ohio State when Baker Mayfield planted the flag. [read more]

The Best Value

May 10th, 2025

Stud fell in lap?

So the PFF tribe is banging its drums, looking at the Bucs draft. [read more]

Musings From Tez Johnson On Bucs, Football And Speed

May 10th, 2025

Rookie/receiver Tez Johnson.

Bucs new (punt returner?) wide receiver Tez Johnson is anything but boring. For that reason alone, Joe really hopes he makes the team. [read more]

Todd Bowles: David Walker Is A Warrior Of Underwear Football

May 9th, 2025

Rookie Bucs edge rusher David Walker, the fourth-round pick.

UPDATED: Joe understands the frustrations from Bucs fans about this subject. And Joe is frustrated, too. [read more]

Todd Bowles On Shilo Sanders: “He’s Very Intelligent, He’s Very Loud”

May 9th, 2025

Bucs UDFA safety Shilo Sanders.

Seems like one of the undrafted free agents is making sure no one is overlooking him. [read more]

Todd Bowles Identifies A Starting Cornerback

May 9th, 2025

Bucs rookie third-round pick Jacob Parrish.

Bold, bold talk today from head coach Todd Bowles after the first rookie minicamp practice of the 2025 season. [read more]

Haason Reddick Has Participated In Bucs Offseason Activities

May 9th, 2025

Joe had to ask.

Free agent edge rusher Haason Reddick was the Bucs’ big-money newcomer this offseason. Some would say Reddick hasn’t been a consistently happy camper at all his past stops.

So has Reddick been attending any voluntary but official Bucs offseason meetings and training sessions? “He’s been in and out like a few people,” Bowles said.

Joe was glad to hear it. That would be typical for most veterans this time of year.

Buccaneers Rookie Minicamp Notes & Nuggets

May 9th, 2025

The thermometer read 91 degrees at One Buc Palace this afternoon (“feels-like” was 98) as rookie minicamp kicked off.

*Stretching and warmup begins for the rookies and tryout players with a coach barking consistently at them and Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht talking to senior offensive advisor Tom Moore. About whom are they talking? [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks Fresh Jason Licht Comments, Rookie Minicamp Thoughts, Bizarre Draft Review, Tez Johnson, Message-Sending, And More

May 9th, 2025

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Bucky Irving Recalls How Much Tez Johnson Wanted To Be Drafted By The Bucs

May 9th, 2025

Cool Tez Johnson stories.

A dream may come true if you work for it. [read more]

NFL.com: Bucs Worth Climbing On Bandwagon

May 9th, 2025

All aboard!

Plenty of seats available. Soon to fill up. You snooze, you lose. [read more]

Will Emeka Egbuka Finally Break The Curse Of No. 9

May 9th, 2025

No more No. 2.

This morning, Bucs rookie minicamp opens.

Rookies drafted, undrafted and tryout dudes alike will try to impress their new NFL coaches to become NFL players. [read more]

“There’s Been Plenty Of Undersized Dwight Freeneys”

May 8th, 2025

Rookie pass rusher David Walker has drawn more love.

The Buccaneers’ boss has spoken more about his beloved fourth-round draft pick. [read more]

Jason Licht Says Why He Might Draft “A D-bag Or An “A-hole”

May 8th, 2025

The Buccaneers are very proud of how they score players’ character and how they have a clean locker room with a team-first mentality. [read more]

“Classic Todd Bowles Cornerback”

May 8th, 2025

Tackling.

So in the wake of the draft as we meander to this weekend’s rookie minicamp and begin shifting focus to the meat of underwear football season, the four-letter gathered together all its NFL talking heads to opine on all sorts of draft angles. [read more]

Benjamin Morrison Called Logan Ryan

May 8th, 2025

Hungry new Bucs cornerback Benjamin Morrison, their second-round draft pick.

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht hunts all year long for quality, football-hungry men to add to his football team. [read more]

Vulnerable Bucs

May 8th, 2025

While the Bucs’ bandwagon needs extra seating, one reasoned and seasoned NFL analyst thinks the Falcons are primed for a revival after a special draft and behind their strong running game. [read more]

Don’t Drag Zyon McCollum

May 8th, 2025

In good standing.

After Bucs coach Todd Bowles talked about adding corners all offseason and then the team drafted two, don’t be confused. [read more]

“I Think They’re Plug-In-And-Play Guys”

May 8th, 2025

Talkin’ corners.

Well, the Bucs didn’t draft guys on Day 2 to watch the games from the sidelines. [read more]

CBS: Why Bucs Fans Should Be Optimistic

May 8th, 2025

Reason(s) to be happy.

Joe is surprised more Bucs fans aren’t geeked. [read more]