National TV spot.

As you likely already know, the Bucs kick off the season in eight days. Joe can smell the brisket in Dallas from here. (more…)

What the Bucs will miss.

Joe is beginning to understand why Pat McAfee hired his old teammate and fellow native of “the ‘Burgh” to be a weekly guest on McAfee’s YouTube/SiriusXM show. (more…)

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In episode 25, Todd reminds you to drop the mandatory TE and replace it with the W/T flex in your settings. Why? There are only six tight ends who are fantasy relevant for season-long leagues.

This is a fine way to kick off your Labor Day weekend celebration with a Big Storm beer. (more…)

Breakout year?

This is good news for the hopes that Tom Brady returns at age 46 (!), or the Bucs possibly lure another starting quarterback to Tampa Bay. (more…)

Rookie running back Rachaad White.

Joe can’t recall seeing so much hype for a rookie running back that had a meh preseason — certainly not for a third-round draft pick. (more…)

NFL executives weigh in.

Bucs fans are so nervous they have begun scouring other teams’ rosters looking for guards and centers that might be on the trading block. (more…)

Major mysteries in the Bucs secondary.

Joe was intrigued by two comments coming out of One Buc Palace in the last couple of days. (more…)

Potential roster shuffling.

Joe is slightly surprised the Bucs haven’t landed a veteran backup offensive lineman. (more…)

If you haven’t listened yet to Byron Leftwich on The Pivot podcast, you’re not the Bucs fan you think you are. As Joe explained last week, the segment was that good. (more…)

Healing vibes.

Among the uplifting news yesterday at One Buc Palace was that running back Giovani Bernard is expected back at practice next week following an ankle injury in the preseason opener. (more…)

Cornerback Jamel Dean.

Now we all remember how Cooper Kupp helped the Rams end the Bucs’ season last year. It was a real kick in the nuts. (more…)

“Don’t forget about me!”

Could an old man (by NFL standards) actually put together back-to-back seasons leading the NFL in passing? One plugged-in NFL reporter doesn’t think it is so crazy. (more…)

Center Robert Hainsey.

For the first time in a long time, there isn’t consistency on the Bucs’ offensive line. (more…)

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For 5 years, The Free Stretch has been here for Bucs fans after being heard on several radio stations dating back to ancient times 2006. Bobby also hosted a national show on Sporting News Radio. (more…)

“Oh Tom, you don’t believe this report, do you?”

If one is to believe one of the top real-journalism celebrity gossip sources, Tom Brady and his marriage to the supermodel Gisele Bündchen has really hit the rocks. (more…)

“Jason, if Tom Brady can go to the Bahamas in August, I can spend a couple of days in New York. “

Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians was talking to just about everybody Tuesday in his swing to the Big Apple. (more…)

Bucs CB Sean Murphy-Bunting.

The defense is pretty much set. One mystery is who will start at cornerback opposite Carlton Davis? (more…)

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

So trying to predict every NFL game is a laborious task. But Joe can think of worse things to do for a living. (more…)

One of the more interesting nuggets revealed by Bucco Bruce Arians during his visit to Barstool Sports this week was a take on Tom Brady. (more…)

Strong take.

Joe is still hung up on how former Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians put unreal expectations on his favorite partner in crime, new head coach Todd Bowles, during a visit to BSPN this week. (more…)