Derek Carr’s surprise shoulder injury could keep him out for next season, and the news has created some chaos for the New Orleans Saints. The 2025 NFL Draft is rapidly approaching, and the team may be in the rookie quarterback market. Whether or not they draft a quarterback, the Saints will need a veteran signal-caller … Read more
It’s one thing to ask if the Bucs could trade back in this year’s draft, but it’s another thing to wonder if they should make a move down in the first round and acquire a couple of more picks along the way. Considering the talent level this year, the lack of interest in quarterbacks compared to … Read more
I was actually having a pretty good conversation with the avatar interviewer. We had discussed my current work, my PhD thesis, and recent research developments I found compelling. It only took a few seconds to adjust to the reality: that this was the interview, that I would talk only to this avatar, that this avatar … Read more
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had a tough rookie season. The first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft was walking into a loaded offense, but only managed a 5-12 record. Much has been said about who Williams is as a person. His fashion sense and behavior were questioned during the pre-draft process, but he’s … Read more
When Joel Runnels graduated from college, he followed the age-old tradition of young people who don’t quite know what they want to do with their lives, which is to say he applied to the Peace Corps. Runnels had studied American Sign Language in college and, as someone who grew up with a speech impediment, he … Read more
Pewter Report analyzes the top players in the 2025 NFL Draft with its position previews. Scott Reynolds continues the previews at the offensive tackle position, offering a comprehensive look at what the Bucs have and what they need in the backfield. Adam Slivon then analyzes a detailed list of this year’s top offensive tackle prospects … Read more
The 2025 NFL Draft is the marquee event of the offseason — one that’s set to shape the near future of several franchises. Whether it’s launching a full rebuild or adding a key piece to an already promising roster, the draft offers a chance to shift a team’s direction. One of the most unpredictable teams … Read more
Bucs fans have known it for a while, and others throughout the football have finally begun to understand it, too: general manager Jason Licht is among the best in the league. Licht and his staff, perhaps most notably assistant general manager Mike Greenberg and vice president of football research Jackie Davidson, have been masters of … Read more
The Denver Broncos were a mess when Sean Payton took over in 2023. The team was coming off its sixth-straight losing season and would go on to ship 70 points to the Miami Dolphins in Week 3 of Payton’s first year in charge. Two years on, the Broncos are coming off their first playoff appearance … Read more
The Bucs continue to bring in cornerbacks to the team facility for official visits. Kentucky’s Maxwell Hairston recently posted a picture on his Instagram story from his visit to One Buccaneer Place. Hairston also had a formal visit with the Bucs at the NFL Scouting Combine and he becomes one of two cornerbacks to have … Read more