Joe is all fired up at tonight’s news that the slimy Saints have given the Denver Broncos permission to talk to their still-under-contract former head coach, Sean Payton, per ProFootballTalk.com. (more…)

It’s always a special day when a slam dunk Hall of Fame player like Julio Jones goes back for the first time to face the team for which he forged his legacy. (more…)

Under the microscope.

Joe has already written how we are hours away from Black Monday, the traditional day when teams often wave goodbye to head coaches. (more…)

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It’s the regular season finale Bucs vs Falcons and Rock goes in depth on both teams. Every Bucs player Rock spoke to said they want to play and not rest for the postseason. Rock has his behind the scenes segment Under The Rock and more!!! 

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Believes in Atlanta.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles has been saying all week that his (healthy) starters will start tomorrow at Atlanta. (more…)

Free football.

It seems our republic is bored by tomorrow’s lame-duck game between the Bucs and the Dixie Chicks. (more…)

Happy with Bucs’ win.

A win sure changes the perspective of a team. And that was evident in the recent Bucs comments by former Tampa Bay guard Ian Beckles. (more…)

Explains his part in Jake Camarda’s season-saving punt.

So, Joe has a hunch Bucs fans will be talking about the rookie Jake Camarda punt for a long time. (more…)

Nacho has a theory.

The Bucs are riding a two-game winning streak, albeit comeback wins against bad teams, and there’s been a common denominator in the Ws. (more…)

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Put your feet up and enjoy Best In Class with JoeBucsFan.com draft guru Sean Sullivan. He always has a few powerful Bucs takes and dives into guys around the NFL you followed during NFL Daft season.

Listen or download above, or subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and other platforms. All the fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. Sean also is the eager Bill Currie Ford GM ready to help you personally with all of your automotive needs. Fire off questions on football and more to Sean at BestInClass@BillCurrie.com.

Injury and status updates.

UPDATED 2:45 p.m. – Bucs coach Todd Bowles made it clear he plans to play all starters Sunday in Atlanta. But it sure seems guys with nagging injuries will get the day off. (more…)

The implosion-friendly Jets (7-9) head to the Dolphins (8-8) on Sunday, where Miami needs a win to get in the playoffs and avoid closing the season on a six-game losing streak.

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Sean Murphy-Bunting

So the Bucs have a meaningless game Sunday in Atlanta, though cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting explained why it can’t be meaningless. (more…)

TAMPA TWO checks in with Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks and Sage Ira Kaufman talking about this week’s naming of the 2023 Hall of Fame finalists. Who will get in?? More great insight from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

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Bobby Fenton is all over all things Bucs and more. His unique takes make The Free Stretch must-listen podcast it is. Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday. The Free Stretch is always a fine listen, presented by Bill Currie Ford. Remember Bill Currie Ford’s nationwide lifetime warranty on new and USED vehicles!!

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For 5+ years, The Free Stretch has been here for Bucs fans after being heard on several radio stations dating back to ancient times 2006. Bobby also hosted a national show on Sporting News Radio. (more…)

Leave it to legendary Bucs receiver Mike Evans to draw inspiration from a tragedy. (more…)

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The protection racket is a grim business.

For much of this season, the men paid to keep Tom Brady upright have heard and read a litany of their shortcomings. According to more than a few members of Buc Nation, Tampa Bay’s issues up front have been holding this offense back. (more…)

Stats can bite you in the arse.

So it was wild yesterday seeing failing Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich suddenly embrace what he has mocked all year. (more…)