“Two more years — if you pay me.”

Joe is cynical and sarcastic by nature and has only grown more and more so after covering the NFL for years. [read more]

Boston College G Zion Johnson

The idea of drafting a guard in Round 1 to make Tom Brady happy has been discussed several times on the Ira Kaufman Podcast. But it may be a questionable move. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Last year, two things jumped out at Joe as the smoke began to clear after the playoff loss to the Rams. [read more]

Browns QB Baker Mayfield.

If history is a window into the future, it’s not out of bounds to guess Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht will make a trade during the draft next week. Licht is not shy about pulling the trigger. [read more]

Tom Brady seemingly set a new NFL or Buccaneers mark every other week last season, and that led to the accomplishments of others getting overshadowed. [read more]

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

A dive inside the numbers suggests this should be a defensive draft for the Buccaneers.

You’re not going to get that acknowledgement publicly from Jason Licht, who spent 24 minutes with the media this week leaving every draft door open wide. Any question that began with the phrase “Would you rule out drafting a …” was met with a quick response that ruled out nothing but a substantive reply.

Smart man. [read more]

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It’s defensive tackles, edge rushers and linebackers day on the Best In Class podcast with JoeBucsFan.com draft guru Sean Sullivan. Enjoy these deep dives on draft prospects! Plenty of other position groups to catch up on in previous episodes.

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Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Joe would be a little surprised if the Bucs did not draft a running back next week. [read more]

If you believe the U.S. Consulate in Germany, then this is official. [read more]

Surprise! Tom Brady was a topic on ESPN TV this morning as two guys who know him well spoke with conviction. [read more]

History says Tom Brady would be happy with a rookie upgrade from veteran Aaron Stinnie.

A quick peek at the last 10 drafts of the Patriots while Tom Brady was there reveals Bill Belicheat drafting instant offensive line starters — with non-premium picks — and marching to the Super Bowl in a hurry. [read more]

“Look, Glazer, this stuff doesn’t happen on my watch anymore.”

More troubling Buccaneers history was shared yesterday on a conference call with Joe and various national media.

Joe nearly wept. [read more]

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Not a reach for Bucs to select Penn State WR Jahan Dotson.

Joe almost had a stroke the other day when he heard former Bucs defensive tackle and current ESPN personality Booger McFarland say on local radio that Bucs fans shouldn’t expect Chris Godwin back until after Thanksgiving. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Joe wouldn’t mind seeing the Bucs trade up for an impact guy since it is Super Bowl-or-bust this fall. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht

So who will Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht add next week? [read more]

Frightening rumor.

When the Bucs offense has three top-shelf receivers, it is damn near impossible to stop. [read more]

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It’s O-line day on the Best In Class podcast with JoeBucsFan.com draft guru Sean Sullivan. Enjoy! Plenty of other position groups to catch up in previous episodes.

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University of Michigan safety Dax Hill.

This mock draft disturbs Joe on a few levels, primarily because of who wrote it. [read more]

“Tom, come join me in La Jolla for a couple of rounds. I’ll take care of the tab at the 19th hole. You won’t sweat your arse off like you will at Feather Sound.”

Bucs quarterback Tom Brady quit going to offseason workouts with the Belicheats in his final years in New England. [read more]