Lavonte David

Linebacker Lavonte David is well know for being a disrespected superstar with Hall of Fame-worthy stats but only one trip to the Super Bowl in 12 seasons.

Will the Bucs themselves be the next entity to disrespect David? [read more]

Cut watch.

If this happened, it might make Joe barf. But for the good of the Bucs, it cannot be dismissed. [read more]

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Mike Evans has crafted a Hall of Fame career based on leverage. And boy, does he have some now.

For 10 NFL seasons, Evans has used his size and savvy to box out defenders, capitalizing on an immense catch radius. As free agency approaches, it would appear Evans has the Bucs boxed into a similar corner. [read more]

Joe loves this time of year. It’s when team executives across the NFL are lying profusely, telling half-truths at all times and feeling good about doing it. [read more]

No-risk-it, no-biscuit QB.

When the Bucs flipped from Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, for the great Tom Brady, Jameis’ exit from the Bucs was clouded in secrecy. [read more]

Mystery suitor?

So who outside the Bucs is after Baker Mayfield? Joe always had a hunch it would be the Dixie Chicks. [read more]

Vegas says…

Joe hates to bring this depressing nugget. Alas, Joe lives in the real world and truth isn’t always pleasant. [read more]

Joe loves when one of the faces of The Lost Decade gets back in the spotlight. [read more]

Six-time Bucs Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy talks Baker Mayfield.

Joe was intrigued by this take because the guy doing the talking said he spoke to Baker Mayfield multiple times in Las Vegas during Super Bowl week. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

It seems Mike Evans’ agent or agency hit the “send” button on the email blast. [read more]

Contract talks update.

This afternoon there is a deadline for the Bucs and Mike Evans to get a deal done. That looks shaky at best given recent news.

And not, it’s not a final deadline, just an accounting deadline. [read more]

Competition for Rachaad White?

It’s possible the Bucs will decide to repair their NFL-worst rushing attack by adding a quality running back, a proven performer. [read more]

Radio legend weighs in.

So here is a tough call. [read more]

Possible update today.

Joe has sensed folks are antsy for news on Bucs free agent wide receiver Mike Evans. Perhaps something happens today? [read more]

Former NFL MVP Rich Gannon.

So while bouncing around the Super Bowl Media Center in Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Joe spoke to three ex-Super Bowl quarterbacks for their takes on pending Bucs free agent quarterback Baker Mayfield. [read more]

Penn State DE Chop Robinson.

The song one of the best NFL scribes in the land is singing is pure music to Joe’s ears. [read more]

“Look, Mr. Glazer, we’re in terrible position.”

The NFL Network draft guru, Daniel Jeremiah, a former quarterback and NFL team scout, was talking last week about the top two tiers of quarterbacks that will be in April’s NFL Draft. [read more]