Network TV appearance.

So for the first time since probably the playoffs, Bucs foot-rubbing tight end Rob Gronkowski sat down for an interview. [read more]

Bucs FS Keanu Neal.

Joe just loves to see a guy motivated in the spring. [read more]

Some might call this a bit of a parting shot. [read more]

The NFL Draft is three weeks away and the Buccaneers’ senior consultant assigned to the front office is not parked in the film room or holding the hand of the new Tampa Bay head coach. [read more]

What a yawner this is following this afternoon’s news of the Bucs’ signing safety Keanu Neal in free agency. [read more]

Former Gators great in the house.

Another big name is in The Licht House!

This time it’s a young, former first-round pick, a former Pro Bowler. [read more]

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Almost.

The Bucs just about signed a future Hall of Fame receiver last year to join another future Hall of Fame receiver, Mike Evans. [read more]

“Hold up Coach.”

First things first, guys. [read more]

Flash poll posted at 11:32 a.m. Poll closed at 4:22 p.m.

Joe’s taking a quick break from coaching-change drama, lingering Tom Brady unretirement ecstasy and the NFL Draft to look at how a teammate views Jason Pierre-Paul. [read more]

Texas A&M OL Kenyon Green.

Now this is an intriguing prospect. [read more]

Bucco Bruce Arians.

It will be one of those moments Bucs fans will always remember, and probably not so fondly: the night they learned the best coach in franchise history was stepping aside. [read more]

Talkin’ Bruce Arians.

If you pay attention to various sports sites other than Joe’s, you still see the same rumors and same speculation. [read more]

NFL’s senior citizens.

The Bucs, if you use a certain formula, are the oldest team in the NFL. [read more]

When Bucco Bruce Arians already knew he was stepping down as head coach of the Bucs, he oddly sat down for an extensive interview with NFL.com reporter Steve Wyche — and didn’t mention it.

Within 48 hours, Arians was calling Todd Bowles to give him the job. [read more]

New Bucs guard Shaq Mason

The man who scouted, trained and coached new Bucs guard Shaq Mason for years was speaking out about his former student. [read more]

Todd Bowles has jokes.

Joe has always believed coaching is teaching. And the key to teaching is communication. [read more]

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s been said love is lovelier the second time around.

What about coaching? [read more]