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Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Joe has a fundamental disagreement with folks in the NFL who believe the football world revolves around takeaways. (more…)

Big game today from big-time duo?

The first game of the 2023 season will be an interesting test for both new Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales and head coach Todd Bowles. (more…)

Join Ira Kaufman and Bucs fans on opening day at the Big Storm Brewing Co. taproom in Clearwater, 49th St. just south of Ulmerton Road. 

Beautiful covered patio with strong sightlines and audio. Indoors, too! Cocktails, a great menu, Florida’s best craft beer and more. Ira rolls in about 11:45 a.m.

SEE YOU SUNDAY!

Huge covered and comfortable outdoor patio at Big Storm Brewing Co. in Clearwater.

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Fun time ahead.

Indoors, too! Joe highly recommends the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich & fries.

A fresh start.

Just from watching 20 or so practices this summer, Joe can tell you the Bucs offense will look very strange for Bucs fans. (more…)

Game 1

Bucs at Vikings 

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: CBS (WTSP-TV Channel 10, locally).

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Episode 3 of this week has Ira turning over his cards on his 2023 expectations for the Bucs. Another can’t-miss edition of The Sage’s podcast!

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Trade not in the works.

So what are the Bucs going to do about Mike Evans? Will they sign him sometime between now and when the free agency dinner bell rings in March? Will the Bucs trade him to stock up on draft capital to go get a quarterback? (more…)

Free football.

We are almost there! The 2023 regular season is just a Baker Mayfield short pass to Chris Godwin away. Joe can taste the Bromosa! And this season, Bucs fans and all NFL fans will have to change our long-held viewing habits. (more…)

Former Bucs nemesis Matt Ryan.

Joe suspects some T will be spilled tomorrow during the Bucs-Vikings broadcast on CBS. (more…)

Carlton Davis

The cash keeps pouring in on Tampa Bay. (more…)

Dangerous Vikings weapon.

Jenna Laine can see it now. (more…)

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Too good for Bucs’ future?

Joe remembers a story famed JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman had about Bill Walsh. (more…)

Beginning to slip?

Fascinating information Joe unearthed last night while researching the Vikings. (more…)

One piece of the Baker Mayfield puzzle.

It took a retired three-time Pro Bowl quarterback until his sixth season on the field to let the NFL world know he was special.

Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield is entering his sixth season and that retired stud QB was talking about him this week. (more…)

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Nothing quite like the excitement of an opening day edition of The Free Stretch. For six years, lifelong Bucs fan Bobby Fenton has been here for fans 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.

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Update.

A week ago, Mike Evans’ camp issued an ultimatum to the Bucs. (more…)

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If the Bucs want to make a dynamic statement about their new offense, they couldn’t have picked a better opening-day opponent.

Dave Canales has had plenty of time to study Minnesota’s defense and write down areas to exploit. He may have run out of ink.

Let me sum it up for you — this is one lousy defense. (more…)