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“I Want To Be In Tampa”

Sunday, November 1st, 2026

Staying or going?

The saga of YaYa Diaby continues. (more…)

Bucky Irving = Consistency

Sunday, November 1st, 2026

Pressure on Bucs RB Bucky Irving today.

When Bucky Irving is on the field for the Bucs, he’s going to produce. Especially at home. (more…)

Slowing Down Drake London

Sunday, November 1st, 2026

Big matchup today.

It’s not like the Bucs haven’t faced Dixie Chicks wide receiver Drake London before. But today, the Bucs’ secondary will have its biggest test since facing Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to open the season. (more…)

The Punishing Run Game

Sunday, November 1st, 2026

Power football excites Tristan Wirfs.

Joe has stated the following before, but it’s so cool that Joe will type it again. (more…)

GameDay Tampa Bay

Sunday, November 1st, 2026

Game 8

Dixie Chicks at Bucs

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: FOX (WTVT-TV Channel 13, locally) with Mark Followill, windy Daryl “Moose” Johnston and Allison Williams.

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Dixie Chicks At Bucs, TV Map

Saturday, October 31st, 2026

Free football.

Well, given that it’s the NFC South landfill and given that it’s the 2-5 Bucs, the following doesn’t surprise Joe.
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Kenny Gainwell Knows How Important Baker Mayfield Is To The Bucs

Saturday, October 31st, 2026

Talks Baker Mayfield swagger.

In the NFL, aside from rare occasions, if a team loses its starting quarterback, it’s screwed. (more…)

Michael Penix And The Bucs’ Pass Rush

Saturday, October 31st, 2026

David Walker is ready.

Much to the consternation of KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles, the Bucs have suddenly become sack-happy. (more…)

Run Game Will Be More Challenging Sunday

Saturday, October 31st, 2026

Find a pass game — now!

You may have heard the Bucs’ passing game is atrocious. (more…)

Emeka Egbuka Ruled Out For Sunday

Friday, October 30th, 2026

The good news is Emeka Egbuka is cleared to play football following a concussion. However, he’s been ruled out for Sunday’s big game against the Falcons with a lingering foot issue.

As expected, Antoine Winfield will return from a rib injury that cost him the past three games. Luke Goedeke is maybe, per Todd Bowles, but the Bucs’ starting right tackle missed days of practice this week (calf) after not playing Sunday. Ben Chukwuma filled in very well in his place last Sunday.

Bad Weather Bucs Game Approaches

Friday, October 30th, 2026

Here comes another Bucs home game against a dome team with nasty weather expected. (more…)

Antoine Winfield Usage Must Be Examined

Friday, October 30th, 2026

It’s hard to say big-money Bucs safety Antoine Winfield, Jr. has been missed the past three weeks as he sat out with a rib injury. (more…)

Is Tez Johnson The New Jalen McMillan?

Friday, October 30th, 2026

Makes plays.

Sometimes, reality sucks. (more…)

Baker Mayfield’s Scramble Drill

Friday, October 30th, 2026

Making plays with his feet.

Advanced stats show Baker Mayfield makes things happen, including some good things, when a play breaks down and he gets outside the pocket. (more…)

Could Dave Canales Be The Next Bucs Head Coach?

Friday, October 30th, 2026

Despite the excitement surrounding Sunday’s Bucs-Falcons game, a critical NFC South landfill matchup that could feature well over 10,000 empty seats at The Licht House, many Bucs fans are dialed in on who will replace Todd Bowles as head coach. (more…)

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Friday, October 30th, 2026

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Bucs “Not Your Typical 2-5 Team”

Friday, October 30th, 2026

Not done yet.

No, the Bucs are not your ordinary 2-5 team. (more…)

The Win In Carolina Was Nice, But Bobby Fenton Says The Bucs Are At A Season And Potentially Franchise Crossroads On This Week’s Free Stretch

Friday, October 30th, 2026

Bobby Fenton is all over the state of the Buccaneers at 2-5 with Atlanta in town on Sunday. Joe can’t wait to listen. Enjoy! Follow Bobby on X, @bobbygameday. His podcast is an extension of his national and local radio shows. It’s been at JoeBucsFan.com for 10+ years. Always a worthwhile 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.

The Free Stretch is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Don’t Worry, Drive Currie!

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JoeBucsFan Show MONDAY At 7 P.M. On WDAE

Friday, October 30th, 2026

Enjoy the JoeBucsFan Show at 7 p.m. Monday on WDAE radio, 95.7 FM and AM 620. Joe will talk all things Bucs after the Week 8 game against the Falcons, presented by Pin Chasers.

Also listen online or via the iHeart Radio app, or click the player below. (Joe has been back on the WDAE airwaves every week for the past 20 months.)

Presented By Pin Chasers!

 

Bowling, Food. Fun.

Josiah Trotter Returns To Practice

Friday, October 30th, 2026

Day off.

Joe almost had a stroke while reading the Thursday injury report. Thank goodness it was a false alarm. (more…)