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Make The Call!

Sunday, December 28th, 2025

Flash poll posted at 9:52 a.m.

 

Catch Up On Your Ira Kaufman Podcast Listening

Sunday, December 28th, 2025

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Pregame with “The Sage.” Two strong episodes after last Sunday’s mess in Charlotte.

Biggest Obstacle For The Bucs: The Bucs

Sunday, December 28th, 2025

Bucs beating Bucs.

Boy, Bucs coach Todd Bowles hit the nail on the head early last week when he spoke of where the team stands in relation to the playoffs and how they have painted themselves into a corner. (more…)

Time For Baker Mayfield To Rescue The Bucs

Sunday, December 28th, 2025

Bucs need their leader now.

Early this season, when folks spoke about Baker Mayfield being an MVP, there was a solid reason. (more…)

Bucs Pass Defense To Get Tested?

Sunday, December 28th, 2025

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Given how rotten the Bucs’ pass defense is, Joe can not just write off Miami rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers, who will start today against Tampa Bay. (more…)

GameDay Tampa Bay

Sunday, December 28th, 2025

dolphins cheerleaderGame 16

Bucs (7-8) at Dolphins (6-9)

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: FOX (WTVT-TV Channel 13, locally). : Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Jen Hale. For a national TV map of where the game will be broadcast via your local FOX affiliate, click here.

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Ira Kaufman Explores Jason Licht Culpability, Talks Todd Bowles Contradictions, Bucs-Dolphins Picks, Postseason & Doomsday Scenarios, And More

Saturday, December 27th, 2025

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Todd Bowles Opens Up On Benjamin Morrison Play

Saturday, December 27th, 2025

Bucs rookie cornerback Benjamin Morrison was trashed by injuries early this season and then came back and got roasted by quarterbacks.

Last Sunday was supposed to be the real Morrison on display. (more…)

Dolphins Defense Has Unique Incentive

Saturday, December 27th, 2025

Effort!

It’s often what separates the hungry teams from the pack. (more…)

Rondé Barber: 2026 Bucs Need To Add “A Lockdown Cornerback”

Saturday, December 27th, 2025

This might trouble some folks at One Buc Palace. (more…)

Baker Mayfield Scramble Edge Vs. Miami

Saturday, December 27th, 2025

There are positives about this Bucs season.

Yeah, you gotta pluck a lot of overgrown weeds. (more…)

Haason Reddick And His Bucs Days

Saturday, December 27th, 2025

Edge rusher Haason Reddick.

Despite missing four games with injuries, it may shock Bucs fans to know how much improved outside linebacker Haason Reddick has been from his forgettable season last year with the Jets. (more…)

Bucs At Dolphins, TV Map

Saturday, December 27th, 2025

Weird how TV network suits work. (more…)

BSPN Prediction: Rachaad White Scores On A Screen Play

Saturday, December 27th, 2025

Not much YAC this year.

Boy, this is right in Josh Grizzard’s wheelhouse. (more…)

Todd Bowles: Jason Pierre-Paul Is “Grasping The System”

Saturday, December 27th, 2025

Still learning Bucs defense.

This is awfully weird to Joe. (more…)

There’s No Excuse For Such A Short Passing Game

Saturday, December 27th, 2025

No more dink-and-dunk, please.

Man, the Bucs throw the ball like it weighs 30 pounds. (more…)

The Week 17 Edition Of The Free Stretch Has one Message For The Bucs: Please Start Acting Like It Matters (Weekend Edition)

Friday, December 26th, 2025

It’s all Bucs on today’s Free Stretch podcast with Bobby Fenton. Everything is on the line. Will the Bucs play like it? Follow Bobby on X, @bobbygameday. Bobby’s podcast is an extension of his national and local radio shows. It’s been at JoeBucsFan.com for 9+ years. Always a quality listen from a true Tampa native.

Click above to listen or to download The Free Stretch, or catch it on Apple Podcasts and many other platforms.

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The One Pointing Fingers. At Yourself.

Friday, December 26th, 2025

Nick Saban benched an established starter at halftime of a national championship game and won a title because of it. Making a similarly bold move in your fantasy championship just might win it all for you this weekend. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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