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(Friday Edition) This Week’s Free Stretch Looks Ahead To An MNF Showdown In Detroit And Believes Bucs Fans May Have To Adjust Their Thinking A Little — In Both Directions

Friday, October 17th, 2025

Week 7 sees the Bucs in a very intriguing position on the road in Detroit. Bobby Fenton is all over it, and more. 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 nine years. Always a quality listen from a true Tampa native.

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Little Change To Bucs Injury Report; Mike Evans Gets A Day Off

Friday, October 17th, 2025

Out

It’s always nice to open a fresh official injury report and not see a surprise affecting the good guys in pewter and red. (more…)

Best In Class Celebrates Baker Mayfield And Reviews Rookies Across The NFL

Friday, October 17th, 2025

Draft guru Sean Sullivan is all over the Week 6 games with a brief look at the glorious state of the Buccaneers.

Listen by clicking above or enjoy at Apple Podcasts and other platforms. All the fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford, where summer savings are fantastic. 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 [email protected].

Bucs Defense Must Be Better Earlier

Friday, October 17th, 2025

Better defensive effort needed.

Joe was impressed with the Bucs’ defense last week against San Francisco, specifically against Christian McCaffrey. Can it take the next step Monday night against a loaded Lions offense in Detroit? (more…)

The Tez Johnson Bomb

Friday, October 17th, 2025

How a touchdown happened.

This is why Bucs wide receivers coach Bryan McClendon is getting so many accolades. (more…)

Todd Bowles Says Luke Goedeke “Should” Return This Season

Friday, October 17th, 2025

Bucs RT Luke Goedeke watching the offensive line warm up prior to the Week 3 Bucs home game against the Jets.

What Joe is sniffing isn’t good. (more…)

Betrayal

Friday, October 17th, 2025

Overcoming adversity.

Need ammo to win arguments with Eagles- or Steelers-fans not believing Baker Mayfield is playing at an MVP level? Here you go. (more…)

Close Games And The Turnover Battle

Friday, October 17th, 2025

Staying away from picks.

Joe has a hunch if the Bucs pull off the upset on Monday night in Motown, the only way it will happen is the Bucs taking advantage of a turnover. (more…)

Jamel Dean Says Too Much Fat Was Affecting Him

Thursday, October 16th, 2025

This got Joe’s attention, and it certainly feels like deeper insight into Jamel Dean’s improvement than what was offered earlier today. (more…)

“Important As A Measuring Stick For Confidence”

Thursday, October 16th, 2025

How much do the Bucs believe in themselves? (more…)

Zyon McCollum, Benjamin Morrison Return To Practice

Thursday, October 16th, 2025

Rookie cornerback Benjamin Morrison.

Good news and bad news on the Buccaneers’ injury report, the first official one of the week. (more…)

The One About Two Men Named Vidal

Thursday, October 16th, 2025

Todd discusses the newest Chargers fantasy running back option and his useless high school Spanish teacher, since they both have the same last name. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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Baker Mayfield: Bucs Aren’t Looking At The Standings

Thursday, October 16th, 2025

The Bucs’ franchise quarterback made a great point today. (more…)

Odd Explanation For Jamel Dean Success

Thursday, October 16th, 2025

Joe has to call a timeout on Todd Bowles. (more…)

The SirVocea Dennis Vision Is More Clear

Thursday, October 16th, 2025

Rondé Barber handed inside linebacker SirVocea Dennis a “C-” grade for the first six weeks of the season.

Todd Bowles might evaluate him a tick higher. (more…)

Mike Evans Is On The Practice Field

Thursday, October 16th, 2025

It’s a beautiful sight. (more…)

Derailing The A-Train

Thursday, October 16th, 2025

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Mike Alstott has owned the hearts of Buc fans for almost three decades.

Since his arrival in 1996, Alstott has reigned as the most popular player in franchise history, but there’s a feisty gunslinger poised to derail the A-Train. The love affair between Buc Nation and Baker Mayfield grows with each Tampa Bay victory and his swashbuckling style is a perfect fit for this blue-collar region. (more…)

Rondé Barber Evaluates Defense, Hands Out Two “A+” Grades And Three Far Lower Ones

Thursday, October 16th, 2025

Report cards are in. (more…)