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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Todd Bowles took his seat at the table this week during the NFC coaches breakfast with the media.

Todd Bowles

He answered every question directly, smiling often and radiating optimism about the 2023 Buccaneers.

Many of the queries came from a co-owner of this website, the only Bucs beat outlet that bothered to make the trip to Phoenix, where Joel Glazer and Jason Licht also discussed the state of the franchise exclusively with JoeBucsFan.

Next March, the annual owners meetings will likely shift back to Florida. Will Bowles be breaking bread at the breakfast table — or will somebody else be taking questions about the 2024 Bucs? [read more]

Gators QB Anthony Richardson.

The NFL Draft was one topic on the fire when Joe sat down yesterday with Bucaneers general manager Jason Licht at the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix. [read more]

Todd Bowles on Lamar Jackson.

There was something about the twinkle in Todd Bowles’ eyes that made Joe dream yesterday. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

The guys over at Football Outsiders are awfully harsh on the Bucs during free agency season. But, they add, be ready to party in 2024. [read more]

Todd Bowles explains.

Very interesting chatter yesterday from the NFL Annual Meeting in Arizona that Joe had with a relaxed Bucs coach Todd Bowles. [read more]

“Thank you, Warren!”

Bucs legend Warren Sapp hopped on a podcast this week. And whenever Sapp is unfiltered, it’s a must-listen. [read more]

The catch heard ’round Tampa Bay.

Thanks, Scotty. It was fun. Now go drop a bunch of footballs for the Falcons. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

One topic during Joe’s sitdown with Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht today at the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix was the newest Tampa Bay defensive player. [read more]

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles just found the big-leg kicker he was seeking. [read more]

Center/guard Robert Hainsey

The Buccaneers’ 2020 third-round pick has a lot of fans at One Buc Palace. [read more]

The head coach speaks!

First, there will be no decision on Tristan Wirfs moving to left tackle until after the NFL Draft.

Joe asked Bucs head coach Todd Bowles about that today during a private sitdown at the NFL Annual Meetings in Phoenix. [read more]

Lesser days for Todd Bowles.

What a circus it could be for part of Buccaneers’ 2023 training camp. [read more]

Todd Bowles speaks.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles seemed to indicate this season, all of his coaches and players will have to earn their daily bread. At least, more so than last year. [read more]

Targeted.

UPDATED 12:20 p.m. – One of the free agent disappointments of last season, defensive tackle Akiem Hicks, is a target of the Bucs in free agency. [read more]

Say goodbye to Antoine Winfield playing nickel cornerback this season, Todd Bowles told Joe this morning at the NFL Annual Meeeting.

“I really want him to stay at free safety,” Bowles said of Winfield.

That’s the goal, Bowles said before he added that the starting nickel likely is not on the roster.

Joe will have more on this later today.

Todd Bowles

Joe is patrolling the NFL Annual Meeting again today and that included a long chat with head coach Todd Bowles. [read more]

New Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales.

Quarterback competitions in the spring and summer are often messy — unless you know exactly how to handle the situation. [read more]

Lamar Jackson news and speculation was swirling yesterday following the Pro Bowl quarterback publicly stating he requested a trade from the Ravens, so Joe thinks it’s a good time to break this gem of a news nugget. [read more]

Demands trade.

So yesterday the hammer finally fell. Lamar Jackson demanded a trade from the Crows. [read more]

It might be way early to set the season-win totals for NFL teams. Hell, the Final Four hasn’t been played yet. [read more]