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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…)

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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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…)

Bucs Are In A Playoff Chase With Stinking Panthers’ Loss To Packers

Friday, October 30th, 2026

Still in it.

It ain’t close to being over. (more…)

“The Game Plan Was Simple Enough For Us To Execute”

Thursday, October 29th, 2026

Thought-provoking take here about the Bucs defense from arguably the player most intimate with it. (more…)

Update On Jalen McMillan

Thursday, October 29th, 2026

Uncertain near-future.

KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles had an update yesterday for oft-injured wide receiver Jalen McMillan. (more…)

YaYa Diaby Stands Up For Todd Bowles

Thursday, October 29th, 2026

Lots of love for embattled Bucs head coach Todd Bowles in the Tampa Bay locker room. (more…)

The CeeDee Lamb Confirmation

Thursday, October 29th, 2026

At the halfway mark of the fantasy regular season, Todd discusses the pass catchers getting the most volume for your lineups. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

Click above to listen or download, or at Apple Podcasts, Podbean, iHeart Radio and many more platforms!

Did Jason Licht Punt On A Vita Vea Trade?

Thursday, October 29th, 2026

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht.

The NFL landscape is rumbling this morning after a trade was announced between the Titans and Bears. (more…)

“We Saw Something We Could Take Advantage Of”

Thursday, October 29th, 2026

Bucs safety Tykee Smith.

Sunday delivered a stunning Buccaneers blowout of Carolina that included Tampa Bay’s first blocked extra point in nine years. (more…)

Franchise Crossroads Game Coming Sunday

Thursday, October 29th, 2026

Legions of Bucs fans want Todd Bowles fired, and most among them wanted that to happen 10 months ago.

A smaller but still robust group of Bucs fans also are optimistic the Bucs can scratch and claw their way to the NFC South landfill title by closing this season with six or seven wins. (more…)

The David Walker Snap Count And His Pass Rush Win-Rate

Thursday, October 29th, 2026

Tribal drum beats.

As much as Joe likes David Walker, Joe gets the vibe that the following may be the kiss of death. (more…)