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Vinny Curry Outlines His Adjustment Challenges

Saturday, August 11th, 2018

Interesting takes from Vinny Curry today, the free agent defensive end from the Eagles who will earn $6.5 million of Team Glazer loot this season. (more…)

Todd Monken Will Call Plays Next Week, Too

Saturday, August 11th, 2018

Promise-keeper

Dirk Koetter was not barking signals to his quarterbacks on Thursday night in Miami. It was a fresh twist.

And today he talked about that plan for offensive coordinator Todd Monken to do it and what will happen next. (more…)

Kirwan: Players Trust Fitzpatrick

Saturday, August 11th, 2018

Insight from behind the scenes.

Former Bucs scout and Jets player personnel director Pat Kirwan has been hanging out at One Buc Palace today with his co-host Jim Miller as they broadcast their fantastic show, “Movin’ the Chains,” live from Bucs headquarters, heard exclusively on SiriusXM NFL Radio.

And Kirwan has sensed a vibe talking to offensive players. (more…)

Evans: Practices Have “Energy”

Saturday, August 11th, 2018

Has different take.

Interesting perspective from a player this morning, coming from of the best of the Bucs players. (more…)

Koetter: “Sluggish” Practice For Bucs

Saturday, August 11th, 2018

Who’s pumping up this team behind the walls of One Buc Palace?

C’mon! (more…)

Brent Grimes Returns To Practice; Justin Evans Plays Nickel

Saturday, August 11th, 2018

(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

The football gods have granted the Bucs a blessing. (more…)

Another Down Side Of “Off Position”

Saturday, August 11th, 2018

Re-watching the Bucs-Dolphins game a couple of times, it’s interesting how rookie cornerback Carlton Davis seems much less comfortable giving a big cushion to receivers in Mike Smith’s off-position-loving defense. (more…)

Bucs Clam-Up Extends To Broadcast; Nat Moore Laughs At Jameis Suspension

Saturday, August 11th, 2018

Dolphins broadcaster and former Pro Bowl wide receiver Nat Moore seems to think a man getting suspended from the NFL for grabbing a female Uber driver’s crotch without permission is funny. (more…)

Is Fitz Really Safe?

Saturday, August 11th, 2018

Jameis-like.

A lot of Bucs fans who have gone mental and want to run off America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, in favor or Ryan Fitzpatrick because, in part, he can be sloppy protecting the football, better check themselves. (more…)

About The Vernon Hargreaves Injury

Saturday, August 11th, 2018

Mental challenge ahead

In addition to Joe feeling badly about Vernon Hargreaves’ new groin injury, Joe is confident the healing runs deeper for Hargreaves than just inflamed soft tissue. (more…)

There Is No “Battle”

Saturday, August 11th, 2018

Not there yet.

Joe really, really, really wants Ronald Jones to blow up. However, evidence suggests the Bucs already have their No. 1 back. (more…)

Is One Backup Roster Spot Already Set?

Saturday, August 11th, 2018

Catching a job?

We are a little over three weeks from finding out just who will be on the 53-man roster to open the season. But Bucs coach Dirk Koetter may have already tipped his cap on one backup that will make the squad (if healthy). (more…)

“Appearing At The Mirage For A Two-night Set… “

Saturday, August 11th, 2018

Stand-up routine.

Joe thoroughly enjoys press conferences held by Bucs coach Dirk Koetter. (more…)

Come Play Fantasy Football At Hooters With JoeBucsFan & The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast; Perspective Out Of Thursday’s Games & More

Friday, August 10th, 2018

The first wave of invites have been sent out. If you would like to be considered for the second wave, Todd has all the details in this edition of The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast. Ira Kaufman will be there, 2017 fantasy league champion and Todd Wright Tour golfer Robert Wright will be there, Hooters Calendar Girls Brooke and Ty will be there, so what about you? In addition to all the details about the fantasy drafts at Hooters, Todd has updated fantasy perspective off some Thursday night exhibition action and it is all good for Saquon Barkley, pretty good for DJ Moore and not good at all for Derrius Guice.

PLEASE NOTE: Todd recorded this podcast after Guice’s initial injury diagnosis. News released after the recording of this podcast now indicates that Guice is done for the season.

Remember, Todd answers all your questions personally at ToddWrightFantasyFootball@gmail.com.

“Mike Smith Loves Having Corners In Off Position”

Friday, August 10th, 2018

Just in case you were baffled watching cornerback Ryan Smith repeatedly line up nine yards off wide receivers last night (and it wasn’t just Smith), a Bucs legend has a reason for you. (more…)

Fascinating WR Battle

Friday, August 10th, 2018

Makes case to stay.

Joe hates to be repetitive but it is so mind-blowing given the Bucs’ history, both recent and distant, it bears typing again. (more…)

Was Offense Bored?

Friday, August 10th, 2018

Peyton Barber reacts

A couple of times the past week or so, Dirk Koetter kind of sighed that the Bucs defense was getting the better of the offense in practice. (more…)

The Whitehead Shine — And Why It’s Troubling

Friday, August 10th, 2018

With all the positives out of last night’s game, Joe was actually fired up most about rookie safety Jordan Whitehead, the Bucs’ fourth-round pick who happens to be Darrelle Revis’ cousin. (more…)

(Friday Edition) Above Average Preseason Levels Of Fun With The Bucs’ Opener; Best Way To Buy Tickets, And More On This Week’s Free Stretch

Friday, August 10th, 2018

Is preseason great again? Last night was for Bobby Fenton, @bobbygameday. A Bucs fan from his days in the womb, Bobby has plenty to say about the Bucs’ debut and more. It’s never boring on The Free Stretch! Dive in right here and right now above, or listen and/or subscribe free at  iTunes and Google PlayListen or download above. 

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Bobby has hosted The Free Stretch on a variety of platforms and Tampa Bay area radio stations over the years dating back to 2006, and has also done a national show on Sporting News Radio.

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