Bit of a surprise for Bucs ILB.

This is cool data and may explain some things for Bucs fans when the smoke clears in two weeks after the draft is over. [read more]

Lavonte David

A little clarity on Bucs history has emerged. [read more]

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers proudly took center stage for a night of charity and celebration at Innisbrook Resort. [read more]

Philosophy seen with Bucs.

Joe went down the rabbit hole of YouTube last night and discovered a football gem. [read more]

Byron Leftwich seems to know he is a young offensive coordinator with one of the sweetest gigs in the NFL. [read more]

Bucco Bruce Arians is big on leadership and believes it’s vital to have it within each position group. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

The Peacock network owns broadcast rights to the boring-arse Olympics. Friggin’ yawn. So Peacock has to find creative ways to market those trash sports. [read more]

Joe reads and hears a lot from players talking about Tom Brady’s unique fire and focus, but it’s a little different to hear it from a broadcaster. [read more]

Calling out the statgeeks.

Joe has referenced trying to keep an open mind when it comes to the calculator crowd and football. [read more]

Updates health

One bit of news that flew under the radar this offseason amid the Super Bowl-winning celebrations and bringing back the Band of Bucs was that park-violating, home-invading, NFLPA-ignoring, down-forgetting, handshake-stiffing, jet-ski-losing, biscuit-baking, tequila-shooting, smartphone-phobic, waffle-grilling, trophy-throwing, roller-coaster-scared, Bucs-Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady had knee surgery. [read more]

Not a crazy pick.

Joe understands some readers get frustrated and angry when Joe suggests the Bucs should draft Clemson running back Travis Etienne with the 32nd pick of the draft next week — yes, next week! [read more]

Special day for No. 55.

The greatest living Buccaneer has a birthday today. And Mr. Derrick Brooks is celebrating. [read more]

Scotty Miller

Man, Joe loves the offseason. So much time to watch condensed NFL games and catch up on various Bucs-related things.

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Bucco Bruce Arians

So Coach, who was your most improved player since the 2019 season ended, or since the start of the 2020 campaign? [read more]

Bucs RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn.

A guy who works under the roof (and behind the backyard patio) at One Buc Palace has propped up a player for having a nice season. [read more]

Embarrassing evaluation.

Joe often admits that many Bucs fans may know the NFL better than Joe because Joe is 24/7 consumed with the Bucs. [read more]

Safety Antoine Winfield.

If NFC South wide receivers and tight ends haven’t yet figured out the Bucs have an athletic enforcer in the middle of the defense, they better get their heads straight before the season starts. [read more]

Daily hunger

Joe’s picked up on a theme. [read more]

More and more consensus is building that Clemson stud senior running back Travis Etienne, a guy Joe is very fond of, will be a second-round pick in two short weeks. [read more]

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Joe remembers when former Bucs corner Vernon Hargreaves played, fans hollered not so much because he was toasty, but that he was short. [read more]