“Clyde, I tried to get to Miami, too.”

Joe can’t speak to the veracity of this report, but it certainly is interesting. [read more]

The challenge on defense.

Big picture, Joe thinks Bucs coach Todd Bowles did a solid job with the defense. [read more]

Hall of Fame coach on Bucs.

Todd Bowles may not want to hear this advice from his old coach. [read more]

Talks Tom Brady.

Slowly but surely, Tom Brady’s future is becoming clearer. [read more]

Headed to the desert?

Barber-needy Raiders owner Mark Davis has made no secret he wants Tom Brady for the 2023 season. [read more]

Tom Brady won’t join Sean Payton in Charlotte.

It’s a very safe bet that unretired former Saints head coach Sean Payton won’t land in the NFC South this season, though one could make a case there’s still a flimsy chance he comes to the Bucs. [read more]

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Intriguing insight from insider.

If Joe hears or sees ESPN’s Jeff Darlington talk about Tom Brady, Joe hangs on every word. [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

The texts have been flooding Joe’s phone, actual calls even. [read more]

Bucs general manager Jason Licht.

Joe is impressed that 80-plus percent of Bucs fans are confident in Tampa Bay general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

Team Glazer honoring Jon Gruden at his Buccaneers Ring of Honor ceremony in 2018.

UPDATED: 10:30 a.m – It was stunning that Team Glazer passed on a formal and significant honoring of their 2002 Super Bowl team this season at Raymond James Stadium. Today is the 20th anniversary of the franchise’s first Super Bowl win.

As of 9:30 a.m. this morning, there’s not even an acknowledgement on the Buccaneers’ Twitter account, Facebook page or the team website. [read more]

Todd Bowles explains.

If there is a Bucs fan who doesn’t like Chris Godwin, Joe has never met him or her. [read more]

Has it been 20 years?

It sure has. Today is the blessed anniversary of the first Super Bowl glory for Tampa Bay!

Crack an ice cold Big Storm beer and savor the memories, if you were old enough to remember.

NFL Network seems to have banned the airing of the America’s Game feature highlighting the Bucs’ 2002 championship team. Because, well, Jon Gruden. You can watch it here on YouTube.

Wants a rebuild.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles said in his season-ending press conference that you never want to rebuild. A former Bucs quarterback believes Bowles needs to reassess. [read more]

Future backfield star?

Joe hates to type it, but just from the names of the first few guys rumored to be linked to the Bucs in their search for a new offensive coordinator, Joe has the dreaded feeling this team will become a ground-and-pound team. [read more]

How much input?

This was a nice thought, but it does seem a bit of a stretch. [read more]

Flash poll posted at 5:33 p.m.