Report: Bucs Are Dangling Shaq Mason

March 13th, 2023

Starting right guard Shaq Mason.

[UPDATE: 1:14 p.m.] It seems the Bucs have a starter they are testing the trade waters with to see if any fish bite. [read more]

NFL Network: Baker Mayfield Isn’t The Only QB Bucs Are Sniffing

March 13th, 2023

Shopping for QBs.

[UPDATE: 12:23 p.m.] Intriguing information from Mike Garafolo of NFL Network this morning. [read more]

Have Your Say!

March 13th, 2023

Flash poll posted at 9:39 a.m. Poll closed at 1:20 p.m.

 

Jamel Dean About To Fulfill His 2022 Dream

March 13th, 2023

Lotto ticket is hours away.

Rarely will NFL players will talk publicly about money or even reference their contract status.

Bucs cornerback Jamel Dean is not one of those guys. [read more]

NFL Network: Baker Mayfield “At The Top Of The List”

March 13th, 2023

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht.

Joe is glad to see the Bucs are prioritizing the most important position on the field in free agency. [read more]

The Art Of Negotiation

March 13th, 2023

Ransom for Lamar Jackson fluid?

Per NFL rules, if the Bucs (or any team) wants to get former MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson, the team that wants him must cough up two first round picks because Jackson is  under the non-exclusive franchise tag. [read more]

The Need To Keep Jamel Dean

March 13th, 2023

Impressive NextGen stat.

As you may recall in previous articles, there is a split decision at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters concerning the near future of cornerback Jamel Dean. [read more]

Cade Otton And The Fight For No. 1 Tight End

March 13th, 2023

Bucs TE Cade Otton.

Foot-rubbing Rob Gronkowski is truly gone for good now that Tom Brady seems to be gone for good. And Cam Brate is gone for good because he was notified of his release. [read more]

Was Logan Hall Ready For The NFL?

March 13th, 2023

Bucs DL Logan Hall.

Joe isn’t suggesting anything outrageous here when by typing that rookie defensive lineman Logan Hall was pretty much MIA last year. [read more]

Market Emerging For Sean Murphy-Bunting

March 12th, 2023

The sweet smell (stench?) of 2023 free agency is only hours away. And it seems there’s a burgeoning market for a 25-year-old versatile cornerback with a nose for the football and a reputation for being smart.

[read more]

“I’ve Loved Working With Him”

March 12th, 2023

Baker Mayfield is sacked in his first game against the Bucs.

The big news this afternoon is that the Buccaneers are 21 hours from negotiating a contract with free agent quarterback Baker Mayfield. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Would Come Bucco Bruce Arians Approved

March 12th, 2023

Bucco Bruce Arians

Joe is all fired up about the Bucs pursuing Baker Mayfield in free agency. Well, at least the Joe typing here is. [read more]

Report: Bucs Gunning For Baker Mayfield

March 12th, 2023

Coming to Tampa?

Why go after an MVP when you can have a journeyman? [read more]

Jason Licht’s History Suggests He Won’t Pay The Ransom For Lamar Jackson

March 12th, 2023

“Jason, do you think Kyle Trask will ever be an MVP?”

Could Kyle Trask actually motivate Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht to trade for Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson?

That’s what a numbers-inclined, follicly-challenged stenographer from the four-letter seems to think. [read more]

Bucs No Longer Interesting In Free Agency?

March 12th, 2023

Rough position.

When you have a boatload of salary cap room and are a decent or better team, free agency becomes very intriguing. [read more]

The Bucs & Devin Singletary

March 12th, 2023

In case you just returned from a trip to Greenland sans Wi-Fi, Leonard Fournette will not be on the Bucs this season and the team is need of a productive and reliable running back to help replace Fournette’s big-time production.

Enter one of Joe’s favorite backs in the league. [read more]

Eli Apple An Option?

March 12th, 2023

Free agent CB Eli Apple.

As regular readers know, there is a split decision at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. [read more]

Cap Clearance Could Tip Team Stance On Jamel Dean

March 11th, 2023

Jamel Dean

Joe was intrigued to see how the Bucs wiped out nearly their entire salary cap deficit by restructuring the massive contracts of Carlton Davis, Ryan Jensen, Chris Godwin and Vita Vea. [read more]

The Jason Licht Tightrope

March 11th, 2023

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Anybody remember the Flying Wallendas? Didn’t think so.

The Flying Wallendas were famous circus performers, specializing in high-wire feats of daring. They were particularly adept at walking across tightropes without a safety net.

Welcome to the act, Mr. Licht. [read more]