Archive for 2023

Best In Class Breaks Down Week 11 Showings … And A Side Of Bucs Angst

Thursday, November 23rd, 2023

Sean Sullivan, the iconic JoeBucsFan.com draft guru, loves to follow rookies and young players around the NFL after the draft — with a hearty side of Bucs frustration. Enjoy!

Listen by clicking above. Or enjoy 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 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.

On This Week’s Thanksgiving Edition Of The Free Stretch, If You Are What You Say Your Are …

Thursday, November 23rd, 2023

Great Bucs talk and thoughtful chatter — always — on The Free Stretch podcast with Bobby Fenton. Take it with you on your post-holiday workout leading up to Sunday’s Bucs-Colts game. The show is in its seventh year after being heard on several radio stations dating back to ancient times in 2006. Bobby also hosted a national show on Sporting News Radio. Follow Bobby on X, @bobbygameday.

The Free Stretch is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Remember Bill Currie Ford’s nationwide lifetime warranty on all NEW vehicles!!

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Let’s Play More Fantasy Football

Thursday, November 23rd, 2023

Wild YAC numbers.

So earlier this week, “this Joe” dabbed his toe into the fantasy football waters. But only for a brief moment. (more…)

Bucs Need Shaq Barrett Against Colts

Thursday, November 23rd, 2023

Gotta have him Sunday.

The Bucs need a consistent pass rush, even though they average more sacks per game than in 2002 and the same amount as in 2020. This has been a recurring theme all but three seasons since Joe launched this here site in 2008. (more…)

“Go Fix Your Groin!”

Thursday, November 23rd, 2023

Surprised Bucs’ star LB.

Well, if Lavonte David ever needed motivation or inspiration… (more…)

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thursday, November 23rd, 2023

Joe sincerely wishes all readers (and the haters addicted to this site) all the best today on one of Joe’s favorite holidays. (more…)

Breaking Down Bucs Pass Rushers

Thursday, November 23rd, 2023

Bucs’ best pass rusher (who plays).

Joe is still moderately triggered that Bucs coach Todd Bowles did not put YaYa Diaby on the field to slow Brock Purdy on Sunday. Purdy was shredding the Bucs defense. (more…)

Devin White Pops Up On Injury Report

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

Injury report.

Joe knew Lavonte David, Carlton Davis, Jamel Dean and Tristan Wirfs were banged up from Sunday’s loss to San Francisco. Now add another key starter to the list of walking wounded. (more…)

Todd Bowles Has Players “Ready” In Case Carlton Davis Or Jamel Dean Can’t Play Sunday

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

Ready to juggle lineup.

It was an ugly scene on the turf of Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. The Bucs lost four starters. (more…)

Rakim Jarrett Goes On Injured Reserve List

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

Injury news.

Little-used rookie undrafted free agent wide receiver Rakim Jarrett had his best game against San Francisco on Sunday. It may be his last. (more…)

More Running Game Mystery Emerges

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

Rachaad White

Joe needs medication. Make that more medication. (more…)

Wednesday Fun At Big Storm!

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

See all the taproom menus and all the legendary Big Storm beers at BigStormBrewery.com.

Great specials below at the Clearwater and Ybor City taprooms — upstairs in Centro Ybor!

“He’s Leaving It Out There A Half-Second Too Long”

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

Rookie receiver Trey Palmer gets a candid critque from Todd Bowles.

Cue the Michael Clayton fan/hate club.

Young Bucs fans may not know who Clayton is. Older Bucs fans may be trying to forget. (more…)

“I Appreciate [Nick] Bosa For Not Killing Him”

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

Yes, Baker Mayfield eagerly blocked beastly 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa on Sunday to help spring receiver Trey Palmer for a six-yard run. (more…)

“Hide Your Weaknesses And Try To Expose Theirs”

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

Rookie cornerback Josh Hayes.

Joe applauded a Todd Bowles answer this afternoon because it cut through all the BS. (more…)

“Technique” The Issue For Bucs Veteran Corners

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

Seasoned Bucs fans have seen the struggles of Tampa Bay’s veteran cornerbacks, the Super Bowl duo of Carlton Davis and Jamel Dean. (more…)

Report: Jamel Dean “Avoids” Major Injury

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

Update.

The way Bucs corner Jamel Dean crumpled to the turf of Levi’s Stadium Sunday and nearly had to be carried off, Joe though surely it was a bad injury.

Alas, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Dean isn’t ruled out for Sunday at Indianapolis.

Dean, per Rapoport, is week-to-week and his foot injury is not considered long-term.

A Thanksgiving Feast Of Big Favorites

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

Todd assesses the damage inflicted by Tommy DeVito last week and searches for viable options after Thursday or Black Friday for Week 12. The Todd Wright Survivor Football Podcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group.

The Todd Wright Survivor Football Podcast is on iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts and will be on other platforms soon. Click above to listen or download.

“Scrap” Time

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

Stretch run of 2023 season.

This may be the most overused phrase in football but dang is it accurate. (more…)