Early Return From Giovani Bernard
Saturday, August 14th, 2021
New toy works well
Bucs fans got a look at just one series tonight from the first-team Tampa Bay offense. (more…)

New toy works well
Bucs fans got a look at just one series tonight from the first-team Tampa Bay offense. (more…)

Yeah, the preseason opener arrived tonight and it brought a site familiar to NFL historians. (more…)

Preseason Game 1
Bengals at Bucs
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
TV: WFLA-TV Channel 8. (Game will also be broadcast in various TV markets throughout Florida and Alabama. Check your local listings).
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Preseason Game 1 is on the docket, and more. More fun from The Identity Tampa Bay & Joe.

New Bucs RB Giovani Bernard
Protection, protection, protection.
It’s not a lecture from your 11th-grade health teacher, it’s a credo of the Bucs offense. (more…)

Rookie receiver/returner Jaelon Darden
Don’t you dare fumble. (more…)

Dancing on QB graves
When Joe sees both Shaq Barrett and Jason Pierre-Paul harassing quarterbacks on the football field, it brings a tear to Joe’s eye. (more…)

Senses coverup.
Joe is taking a break from preparing you for make-believe football played by future Chick-fil-A managers, high school history teachers and Amazon delivery drivers to pass along fears about the Bucs’ real football, season-opening opponent. (more…)

Shaun King on Bucs QBs.
Former Bucs quarterback Shaun King has a new job. But he has the same strong takes. (more…)
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The incomparable Rock Riley is hosting Bucs Kickoff all season long, with a episode about 24 hours before every game!
What Rock is seeing (behind the scenes) from his daily coverage at Bucs camp. … What’s Rock looking forward to against the Bengals?… NFL Network’s Sarah Walsh stops by and tells Rock what the key is for the Bucs to get back to the Super Bowl. … How the Bucs attack their opponent, and more!
Follow Rock @RealRockRiley on Twitter.

Strong tip for Bruce Arians.
Flamboyant former Bengals and Belicheats receiver Chad Johnson believes he has the secret sauce for the Bucs to repeat as Super Bowl champions. (more…)

Team Glazer manages a multi-billion-dollar sports empire but can’t seem to figure out a way to let at least a couple hundred, non-season-ticket-holder, Average-Joe fans into Bucs training camp practices to occupy empty seats. (more…)

Rob Gronkowski is a coach and quarterback’s dream, and apparently a fellow tight end’s dream, too, but only if you’re paying attention. (more…)

Yes, Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht was going bold this week. (more…)
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The Free Stretch runs year-round, of course, but it’s so much fun to drive through a Bucs season with Bobby Fenton. And the season is here! Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday. The Free Stretch is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Remember Bill Currie Ford’s nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles!!
Listen or download above. Or listen and/or subscribe free at Podbean, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
For 4 years, The Free Stretch has been right here at JoeBucsFan.com after being heard on several radio stations dating back to 2006. Bobby also hosted a national show on Sporting News Radio. (more…)
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