Archive for 2023

On This Week’s Free Stretch, The Bucs Delivered When They Had To, And Now It’s December Football In Green Bay With Playoff Implications. Everything We Hoped For.

Friday, December 15th, 2023

Don’t miss this edition of The Free Stretch podcast with Bobby Fenton. Heck, don’t miss any episode. Bobby always has stellar insight and perspective. The show is in its seventh year at JoeBucsFan.com after being heard on several radio stations dating back to ancient times in 2006. Plenty on today’s plate as the Bucs are at another franchise crossroads. Follow Bobby on X, @bobbygameday.

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Dave Canales: Cold? No Excuse!

Friday, December 15th, 2023

How cold is too cold for football?

So when many teams, not just the Bucs, first learn they are playing a mid-December game in Green Bay, there is one word that springs to mind. (more…)

Baker Mayfield “Not Sustainable”

Friday, December 15th, 2023

Critique from NFL source.

Baker Mayfield is not “sustainable.” That’s what one coach/suit has to say about the Bucs’ starting quarterback. (more…)

“I’m Not Going To Quit On The Run Game”

Friday, December 15th, 2023

Strong message.

For Bucs fans hoping offensive coordinator Dave Canales may see the light and start using his superior weapons in the pass game more, rather than pounding the ball between the tackles hoping Rachaad White turns into Marshawn Lynch, Canales had a simple yet strong statement. (more…)

Thursday Injury Report A Bit Better

Friday, December 15th, 2023

Returns to practice.

The Bucs are on a two-game winning streak. And the Bucs have put this together without the services of former No. 5 overall pick Devin White at inside linebacker. So Joe isn’t sure if the following is good news or not. (more…)

Better Than Expected, Better Than Tom Brady

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

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He’s not going to win the award, but Baker Mayfield remains a compelling candidate as the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year.

Although quarterbacks have won the honor in each of the past five seasons, there’s a safety in Buffalo who is the overwhelming favorite to end that streak. Damar Hamlin, who suffered cardiac arrest on the field in January and was hospitalized for nine days after being resuscitated, has played three games for the Bills this season.

Hamlin figures to win the award going away and Mayfield’s odds are currently listed at 30-1. Other names in the mix include Tua Tagovailoa and Joe Flacco, but Mayfield has his own convincing story to tell through 13 games. (more…)

LA Rams = Hidden Immunity Idol

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

Another flop by Pittsburgh and the MNF loss by Green Bay significantly raises the stakes for Week 15 in survivor and eliminator leagues this week. The Todd Wright Survivor Football Podcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group.

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A Historic Low For Todd Bowles

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

Todd Bowles is in his 13th NFL season as a head coach, defensive coordinator or a key leader within a defense.

Sadly, his 2023 unit is the worst Bowles has had in one critical category. (more…)

Todd Bowles Doesn’t Care About History This Week

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

Talkin’ Packers receivers.

In the mind of Todd Bowles, the Bucs have had a good history playing in Green Bay. (more…)

“Really Violent Hands And Arms And Feet”

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

Attention film junkies. (more…)

It’s Official. Bucs Haven’t Replaced Russell Gage.

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

Deven Thompkins (left) talks to Trey Palmer at practice.

Joe is a production guy. Produce. Let’s see it on paper, as well via the eye test. (more…)

The Misuse Of Rachaad White

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

Irresponsible use.

Joe tried, really. But the honeymoon is over. (more…)

“I Give Todd A Lot Of Credit For Getting Baker To This Spot”

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

Is Todd Bowles a quarterback whisperer?

He didn’t whisper much to Tom Brady last season. (more…)

Rachaad White Planning Big Gifts For His Line

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

Bucs running back Rachaad White is fired up to hit the 1,000-yard rushing mark this season. He even told a national audience about it this week. (more…)

Hot Seat Gauge

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

The Bucs are 6-7 with four games to play, including two against very tough teams the next two weeks. (more…)

Can Baker Mayfield Beat His “Complacency” Issue

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

A comment from Todd Bowles this week had an express-route tie to something voiced by Buccaneers legend Rondé Barber six weeks ago.

And it’s something that must be fixed. (more…)

Markees Watts Getting The Same Treatment As YaYa Diaby Did

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

Bucs edge rusher Markees Watts. (Photo courtesy Buccaneers.com.)

In the first, oh, 11 games, when the Bucs played rookie outside linebacker YaYa Diaby, things happened. (more…)

What The Hell Is Going On With Devin White II?

Wednesday, December 13th, 2023

What’s up?

So Devin White has missed the last two games with a bum foot and was not seen at the Dixie Chicks’ nest last Sunday. Internationally popular JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman has heard surprising if not unpleasant things related to the veteran Bucs linebacker — which Ira discussed in one of his recent podcasts. (more…)

Long List Of Bucs’ Walking Wounding

Wednesday, December 13th, 2023

Injury report.

Man, the first injury report of Packers week is startling because of how many guys didn’t participate in practice today. (more…)

Todd Bowles Confidence Poll (Week 15)

Wednesday, December 13th, 2023

Flash poll posted at 6:59 a.m. Poll closed at 9:16 a.m. Last week’s results linked here.

Strange Happenings On The Defensive Line

Wednesday, December 13th, 2023

Rookie beast Calijah Kancey.

Something very odd happened Sunday in Atlanta. Joe hopes everyone involved is ok. (more…)

Bucs Should Win The NFC South Because Of Baker Mayfield?

Wednesday, December 13th, 2023

Playoff experience matters.

The NFC South is a sorry lot. Someone has to win the division. (more…)