Return near.

After a series of injuries to defensive backs, the Bucs find themselves in a market for safeties after the first preseason game concluded last night. (more…)

Rough night

Joe’s noted a handful of stuff out of last night’s preseason opener, and there is plenty more to over/under react to. (more…)

It’s that time of year again, when Tampa Bay’s big PGA Tour event returns. And there’s no better way to watch it than in the Hooters Owl’s Nest.

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It’s a rare postgame version of The Free Stretch podcast, and Bobby’s got all kinds Bucs thoughts from last night’s action in Pittsburgh. Presented by Bill Currie Ford, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles, The Free Stretch is always a good and thoughtful time. Follow host Bobby Fenton on Twitter, @bobbygameday and enjoy. An intense Buccaneers fan from his days in the womb, Bobby always keeps it interesting!

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Points fingers.

What Bucco Bruce Arians called a “perfect drive” wasn’t enough to make him forget awful defensive plays. (more…)

First drive an eye-opener.

Man, it was a beautiful thing to watch. And it was too long in coming. (more…)

First down machine.

It’s no surprise, at least not to Joe, to see the Bucs’ offense march down the field on any opponent. (more…)

Impressed early.

It seems a sect of Bucs fans have a favorite hobby: Holler about the offensive line. (more…)

Enough to stick? (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Though the Bucs running backs showed good signs tonight, Joe isn’t ready to anoint the team as a ground-and-pound outfit. (more…)

Play No. 2 for the Buccaneers defense tonight featured Vernon Hargreaves getting torched on a 49-yard connection between immortal Steelers gunslinger Josh Dobbs and wide receiver James Washington. (more…)

Operation Revive RoJo has moved on to Phase 2.

Yes, Ronald Jones looked like an NFL running back tonight in Pittsburgh. (more…)

Records record on first kick.

[UPDATE: 10:19 p.m.] Joe will wait for official word but rookie kicker Matt Gay may have made history in Heinz Field moments ago. (more…)

OK Bucs fans, this is your time to get warmed up for the regular season just like the Bucs. Bang it here below all night with your comments, insight and rage about the Bucs as the preseason opens.

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MRI results are in.

[UPDATE: 1:57 p.m.] Bucs fans can breathe easier. (more…)

Presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating, it’s another fine episode of TAMPA TWO, a production of The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com. Enjoy!

Preseason Game 1

Bucs at Steelers

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.

TV: WFLA-TV Channel 8, NFL Network. (more…)

“Jason, coaching can change a lot.”

Buccaneers legend Ronde Barber has known new head Bucco Bruce Arians since he was a kid. Arians and Barber’s dad were college roommates.

 Those who know Arians’ big coaching themes will be intrigued by what Barber said today on the inaugural Hard Knocks podcast (yes, the real Hard Knocks) where Barber appeared as a guest. (more…)

There are many moving parts of the Buccaneers to study tonight in Pittsburgh, but Joe’s going to go out on a limb and say the defensive line is the most important. (more…)

Ryan Jensen weighs in

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Last season, the Buccaneers were able to accomplish something very rare among NFL teams, and it usually results in a playoff berth. (more…)