Not a one-way coach.

Even if then-Bucs coach Dirk Koetter had agreed after the 2017 season to unload Mike Smith as his defensive coordinator, Koetter was a dead man walking. (more…)

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What the Bucs actually did in the draft is explored deeply by Bobby Fenton today, along with plenty of other thoughts and, of course, your slam dunk Kentucky Derby winners. Today’s Free Stretch, as always, is presented by Bill Currie Ford, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday and enjoy. An intense Buccaneers fan from his days in the womb, Bobby always keeps it interesting!

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Fundamentals.

Tackling has almost become a lost art in the NFL. It’s sad. (more…)

Calls out Mike Smith’s defense.

Even though Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich works on the offensive side of the ball, he was quite open yesterday when calling out the Bucs defense. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht released a statement concerning the mishap Bucs defender Jason Pierre-Paul had in South Florida early this morning.

“We have been informed that Jason was involved in a one-car accident early this morning in South Florida in which he was not cited,” Licht said. “We know that he was evaluated at a local hospital and has since been released.

“Our immediate concern is for the safety and well-being of Jason and his passenger. We have been in contact with Jason and will be getting him further evaluated by our medical staff in the near future.”

[Update: 9:22 p.m.]

Bucs pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul was involved in a one-car accident Thursday morning in South Florida, hospitalized and released per TMZ.com. (more…)

One of Peyton Barber’s coaches weighs in

The man who says he’s in charge of fixing the Buccaneers’ running game was talking today at One Buc Palace. (more…)

Influenced Bucs assistant.

Bucs assistant wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El is one fantastic athlete and has a very interesting background. (more…)

Talking kickers.

The Bucs once upon a time had a helluva kicker. (more…)

Antwaan Randle-El

In March, Bucco Bruce Arians talked about how much important energy new Bucs offensive assistant coach Antwaan Randle El would bring to the team — just as he did as a player under Arians with the Steelers. (more…)

Questions horse sense of not drafting for OL.

Ian Beckles is confused. (more…)

Could blow up this season.

Wherever Bucs defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers has worked in the NFL, he’s gotten good play from his linemen. (more…)

Benefactor of luck.

When the Bucs began selecting defensive back after defensive back after defensive back in last week’s draft, Joe was sure of one thing. (more…)

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Sage Ira goes a lot deeper on the NFL Draft with Joe, in addition to diving into all the fresh action Tuesday at One Buc Palace. It’s a loaded podcast — more than usual.  The twice-weekly, intense sparring session with Joe is all presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon. Check out their online offers while you listen.

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There’s a new energy at One Buc Palace.

And while much of that comes from the Bucco Bruce Arians’ army of coaches, some of the juice is from Arians’ handpicked players. (more…)

Final chance? (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

When Bucs defensive end/outside linebacker Noah Spence was a rookie, Joe saw him line up at outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense in minicamp. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Whether it’s your money-market account, your golf swing or your Pilates class, flexibility can be a beautiful thing.

Tampa Bay’s defense, rigid and soft at the same time, is about to get a jolt with the arrival of this new coaching staff. That’s because Todd Bowles and his endless array of assistants intend to major in subterfuge this fall. (more…)

After 723 rushing yards for the Raiders last season, his best since 2015, former stud Bucs running back Doug Martin hit the free agent market and found no takers.

But it appears an injury has saved the day. (more…)

Defensive coordinator Todd Bowles was peppered with questions from media this morning at One Buc Palace and one of Joe’s questions provoked an interesting response. (more…)