Sometimes the obvious is overlooked. [read more]

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Ira is joined by special guest host Rock Riley for today’s episode as the draft sits eight days away.

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Notre Dame S Xavier Watts.

The only way this would be surprising is if someone didn’t watch the Bucs last year and didn’t know Jordan Whitehead was released earlier this spring. [read more]

Arizona receiver Tetairoa McMillan slipping to Bucs?

Joe has to confess to still walking around in a daze, thinking life is a weird episode of the “Twilight Zone” after hearing Todd Bowles talk about the benefits of scoring points from the owners meetings two weeks ago in Palm Beach. [read more]

No need for these guys.

One thing the Bucs are proud of is how they have built a winning organization without relying on divas or dudes too familiar with the inner workings of the long arm of the law. [read more]

“How do you like me now?”

Joe isn’t a huge passer ratings guy. That’s why you rarely read such a thing on this here site. [read more]

Very intriguing take here from a long-time Buccaneer who collected a team paycheck last season for his work on the club’s radio network and YouTube presentations. [read more]

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Safeties! The Bucs could use a strong new one. JoeBucsFan.com draft guru Sean Sullivan presents his safeties prospect breakdown, always with an eye on the Bucs’ trends, needs and interviews. Enjoy!

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“Don’t worry, Mr. Glazer, I’ve swindled the Giants before. You remember JPP, don’t you?”

If you are a gambling man, would you wager on Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht trading down? [read more]

Todd Bowles openly states he’s seeking outside cornerback help, so how could Joe ignore this? [read more]

Terrorized FCS QBs.

The next Shaq Barrett may be in this draft. [read more]

The best way isn’t always the safe way. [read more]

Texas CB Jahdae Barron.

Joe is a big fan of the combine that isn’t televised. “This Joe” has no use for the combine that is televised. [read more]

This offseason, there wasn’t a more fun interview for Bucs fans than Chris Simms on the Ira Kaufman Podcast.

The former Tampa Bay quarterback hit all kinds of Bucs topics, and he went there again today on Pro Football Talk, an NBC Sports production. [read more]

Ole Miss corner Trey Amos.

While the SEC had a down year last year, Joe still thinks it is the best conference top to bottom. [read more]

So how and where is head coach Todd Bowles active in the pre-draft process? [read more]

“Look, Glazer, if I see anything green and leafy, you’re going to have to leave.”

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht and Hall of Fame GM Bill Polian have something in common. [read more]

Boston College edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku.

Joe figures it is a 50/50 shot the Bucs draft an edge rusher next week. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

One guy Joe listens closely to when he weighs in on a draft prospect is Greg Cosell of NFL Films. [read more]

No needs!

Holy smokes, this may be the first time Joe has ever read, short of a Super Bowl-winning team, that an NFL squad has no needs. [read more]

Iconic Buccaneer weighs in.

So what was the Bucs’ big move this offseason? [read more]

Michigan DT Kenneth Grant is plenty strong.

Joe remembers when Warren Sapp came out of Miami and was a Tampa Bay first-round pick. [read more]