During a Thursday appearance on SiriusXM's Mad Dog Sports Radio channel, Licht discussed why he was more than happy to grab Bain on the night of April 23.
The NFL has seen a spike in fully-guaranteed deals over the last few offseasons and it’s created some problems for general managers. Jason Licht, Josiah Trotter, and the Buccaneers could be a part of the next batch in 2026.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' rushing attack has been futile for some time now, and head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht have been looking to find a solution to their lacking pass rush for a few years now.
As noted by the JoeBucsFan website, Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht was delighted that Miami edge-rusher Rueben Bain Jr. fell to the Buccaneers
The Bucs are counting on their newest pass rusher Rueben Bain Jr. to make an immediate impact. If you ask fellow edge rusher Yaya Diaby, the mindset is already there.
There has been a lot of praise for Buccaneers pass rusher Rueben Bain Jr. in recent conversations around the league. Many were surprised that Bain was even available at pick 15 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and many consider it the steal of the 2025 NFL draft.
In a Thursday column on PewterReport.com, two Pewter Reporters will debate a Bucs topic with different viewpoints. Which Pewter Reporter wins the debate?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had what most are calling a successful NFL Draft, bringing in three potential starters — Missouri's Josiah Trotter and Miami's Rueben Bain Jr.
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers delivered a mixed and at times puzzling performance in the 2026 NFL draft, earning a “C” grade from EasySportz’s in-house NFL analyst in its team-by-team evaluation.
The Buccaneers are still over the moon after watching Rueben Bain Jr. fall into their laps during the 2026 NFL Draft. Tristan Wirfs and the Bucs defense made sure to let him know he’s one of the Krewe, now.
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
Despite a great 2026 NFL draft class, the Bucs still have some big questions to answer before the start of the season. That revolves around starting quarterback Baker Mayfield and his future with the team.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have revamped their edge rushing room in a big way in 2026. They signed rotational rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad in free agency, and they made a huge splash by drafting Miami phenom Rueben Bain Jr., who could be the team's No.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have their rookie class. Most draft analysts are praising the Bucs for a great job in the NFL draft. Now we’ll look forward to what they will do in the regular season.
In the NFL, Cover 4 refers to a defensive coverage that aims to cover four deep zones on the field. Following that lead, I’m going to provide you with the same coverage of the Bucs – your favorite football team.
As of the final Wednesday morning of April, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield remained in the final year of the three-year deal he signed to stay with the club in March 2024.
The former Tampa Bay coach is bullish on the Bucs’ first-round pick. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers badly needed pass rushing help going into the 2026 NFL Draft, and there’s no doubt they addressed that in a big way.
Calijah Kancey missed most of last season, clouding his fifth-year option call. But the 2023 first-round pick’s lengthy injury-driven absence also reduced his option price, creating an interesting decision for the Buccaneers.
Free agency and the draft is over, therefore, it’s time to sort through the Bucs’ new-look roster after all of the additions. Who makes the cut and who doesn’t?