Joe’s not sure if this is good or bad for Tampa Bay’s chances of bringing back inspirational edge rusher Jason Pierre-Paul on an incentive-laden contract for this season. [read more]

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Running back prospects take center stage today on Best In Class with JoeBucsFan.com draft guru Sean Sullivan. Whart a fast-moving, comprehensive look it is! Enjoy!

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Bucs backup QB Kyle Trask.

It’s unfair to grade a team’s draft and or rookies after one season, unless it’s a fast-impact draft like the Bucs’ draft in 2015 or 2020, or a true rookie superstar.

But it’s still a fun and interesting exercise. [read more]

Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen speaks.

The more Joe listens to Buccaneers’ offensive players, the more Joe realizes how they’re rather unfamiliar with new head coach Todd Bowles. [read more]

Clemson cornerback Andrew Booth.

Joe knows a lot of thought and research went into this. [read more]

Bucs guard Aaron Stinnie.

As is often the case, a story lurks in the shadows just past the view in the foreground. [read more]

“If the NFL tries to get me for tampering, I will just quit my busy job scouting players in the draft for the Bucs. Now, where’s my nine-iron?”

Tampering is a weird thing in the NFL. [read more]

Washington CB Kyler Gordon.

Many doing the mocks, at least Joe would hope, are trying to put themselves in the chair of each team’s general manager. [read more]

Joe’s favorite kind of mock draft is a full seven-rounder, all 263 picks.

That’s effort. That’s dedication. That’s worth seven minutes. [read more]

Time to uncap your red pen (too soon?) and grade the NFL Draft record of Super Bowl general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

One of Joe’s favorite stats (take note, Todd Bowles) is the Bucs are 14-1 when Leonard “Playoff Lenny” Fournette gets 12 or more carries.

Anyone know the one loss? [read more]

Alabama RB Brian Robinson.

If you talk or listen to NFL analysts outside the Tampa Bay area, it seems a common denominator they discuss when looking at Bucs needs is a lack of speed. [read more]

It always feels good to take a Mike Evans appreciation break. This time it’s courtesy of Tom Brady. [read more]

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Jason Licht’s job description doesn’t include the phrase “tightrope walker,” but maybe it should.

In his ninth year as GM of the Bucs, Licht is treading a fine line at the moment, facing a challenging balancing act that requires both short-term focus and proper foresight. [read more]

“Thanks for the advice, Greg.”

We are in the throes of draft season where, if you are like Joe, you are just about mocked out and are staring at the clock begging for it to fast-forward to two weeks from tonight when the NFL draft begins. [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

One of the biggest questions Bucs fans have now and will continue to have until the season kicks off is, what can we expect from new coach Todd Bowles? [read more]