Geno Hayes Passes Away

April 27th, 2021

Dies at 33.

Former Bucs outside linebacker Geno Hayes passed away Monday night, his former high school coach told the Tallahassee Democrat. Hayes was 33. [read more]

Looking Ahead

April 27th, 2021

To read one prominent columnist opine about how the Bucs plan to attack the draft, if a guy the Bucs draft cannot get on the field this year, big deal! [read more]

Movin’ On Up

April 26th, 2021

Dealing.

No, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht doesn’t need a deluxe apartment in the sky. He’s got a nice pad in South Tampa despite his dog staining the kitchen floor and his pool unused. [read more]

Jason Licht’s Wild Ride

April 26th, 2021

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Joe guesses this is an indirect hat tip to Team Glazer. For if they were not patient, Joe doubts we would still be waking up with hangovers on Saturday mornings from still celebrating the Bucs winning the Super Bowl. [read more]

A Wake Forest Defensive End

April 26th, 2021

Wake Forest DE Carlos Basham.

Boy, this here is a curveball. But who is Joe to argue? [read more]

Ira Calls His Bucs Draft Desires, Talks Antonio Brown Status, Man Of The People, A Fresh Bucs Impact, Will Gholston & More

April 26th, 2021

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Grading Jason Licht — Round 3 (A Draft Series)

April 26th, 2021

It’s time to get out your grading pen and assess the record of Super Bowl general manager Jason Licht when it comes to the NFL Draft. [read more]

The Bucs & Kadarius Toney

April 26th, 2021

Bucs GM Jason Licht

What if in the bowels of One Buc Palace, the conversation is about building the most dangerous offense in NFL history? [read more]

Trent Dilfer Regrets Not Being Picked By Colts

April 26th, 2021

Former Bucs QB Trent Dilfer.

No, Joe doesn’t expect a former first-round pick to have any warm and fuzzies over a team that moved on from him when he more often than not stunk out loud. That is just not human nature. [read more]

Recognized!

April 25th, 2021

Rise up!

A receiver giving a pair of Bucs receivers props. Who could have guessed? [read more]

Grading Jason Licht — Round 2 — (A Draft Series)

April 25th, 2021

It’s time to get out your grading pen and assess the record of Super Bowl general manager Jason Licht when it comes to the NFL Draft. [read more]

“He’s Going To Get You 4 To 6 Yards Every Time Because He Breaks Tackles”

April 25th, 2021

Based on intel from an unnamed scout, it seems like North Carolina running back Javonte Williams is a perfect fit for the Bucs. [read more]

The Legend Of Tristan Wirfs Grows

April 25th, 2021

Feat of strength.

The Bucs really do have their own version of Paul Bunyan. Or Bigfoot. [read more]

Rob Gronkowski: Super Bowl Winner, World Record Holder

April 24th, 2021

Breaks world record.

Bucs’ foot-rubbing, car-littering tight end Rob Gronkowski has a fistful of rings to his name. Now, he’s sitting on top of the world. [read more]

Leonard Fournette: Tom Brady Hounds Me On Team Bus

April 24th, 2021

Joe’s treating you to another escape from pre-draft stress with an iconic Tom Brady story. [read more]

“You Would Not Know It Was Tom Brady”

April 24th, 2021

Joe never gets tired of a good Tom Brady insider story. [read more]

Grading Jason Licht – Round 1 (A Series)

April 24th, 2021

It’s time to get out your grading pen and assess the record of Super Bowl general manager Jason Licht when it comes to the NFL Draft. [read more]

Adam Schein: Don’t Do It Jason Licht

April 24th, 2021

Bucs GM Jason Licht

A popular national sports radio and television host has easy advice for Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht: Don’t take your eye off the ball. [read more]

Beating The Drum For A Linebacker

April 24th, 2021

Missouri LB Nick Bolton.

The Bucs need a guy who can impact a game now, not in 2024. So this is why Joe wants a rookie who can get in a rotation and make plays and not embarrass himself. [read more]

Bucs Latest In A Trend?

April 24th, 2021

Offensive line chatter.

A former NFL offensive lineman seems to be sensing a trend with successful NFL teams. And the Bucs are only the latest. [read more]

Making Them Miss

April 23rd, 2021

Hard to bring down.

The way Joe looks at it, if a running back can make a defender miss, a lot of that is just natural ability. Some guys have it and some don’t. [read more]