Head coach Todd Bowles

Joe always suspected that Bucco Bruce Arians valued the reams of analytic data delivered to his desk as little more than rough toilet paper.

But what about new head coach Todd Bowles and the rest of the staff? (more…)

“Sorry, Prickly Pete, I’m not trusting you with that kind of info.”

Bucco Bruce Arians made the call to break the news of him quitting the Bucs’ head coaching gig to two sportswriters simultaneously — and he asked them to hold the secret for days. (more…)

Bucs coach and Bill Parcells man Todd Bowles

The Jets organization is a joke. And it can drag down good men. Sort of like now the Bucs’ Lost Decade swallowed up and spit out good people because losing was so ingrained into One Buc Palace. (more…)

“Tommy, your man Jeff Darlington knows his sh!t”

There may be no reporter who consistently gets Tom Brady news correct more than BSPN’s Jeff Darlington. Sometimes, Joe thinks Darlington is the only reporter Brady communicates with away from football facilities. (more…)

Bucs fans have heard plenty of stories tied to Tom Brady’s retirement/unretirement.

Joe liked how Peyton Manning said he wants Brady to return the heartfelt letter and parting gift he sent him. (more…)

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Watching the passing-the-torch festivities at One Buc Palace from Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians to new head coach Todd Bowles yesterday, Joe wondered how much of a factor Bowles played in the Bucs waving goodbye to franchise icon Gerald McCoy? (more…)

GM Jason Licht

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht was taking the big questions today on Peacock network, and his answers were smooth and easy. (more…)

By Sean Sullivan – JoeBucsFan.com draft guru

Staying true to the defensive tackle class, here’s another 5-star that would look good in pewter and red. (more…)

Playcaller Byron Leftwich

Head coach Todd Bowles is no longer a colleague/co-worker on the same plane as Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich.

Bowles took the giant step up the corporate ladder while Leftwich did not. (more…)

Re-signed.

Earlier this week when speaking of potential backup quarterbacks, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht cautioned folks should not forget Ryan Griffin. (more…)

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For 4+ 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…)

In attendance.

Joe isn’t sure how many Bucs fans either missed the press conferences from One Buc Palace today or were not updated on social media, but one player in attendance was Tom Brady. (more…)

Bucs co-DC Kacy Rodgers.

Todd Bowles wasted little time. (more…)

New Bucs head coach Todd Bowles

Team Glazer said today’s formal introduction of Todd Bowles as Buccaneers head coach was three years in the making. (more…)

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

While listening to new Bucs coach Todd Bowles describe how he is going to run the pirate ship, Joe was reminded of maybe his favorite one-liner from the old TV sitcom M*A*S*H. (more…)

Former head coach Bucco Bruce Arians

Lots of emotion and love flowing at One Buc Palace today at the rarely seen happy transition of power news conference.. (more…)

Buccaneers owner Joel Glazer made it official today.

Bucco Bruce Arians will enter the Buccaneers Ring of Honor this season.

Smart. Appropriate. Well deserved.

It’s going to be one hell of a party, Coach!

Resume building.

Joe already twittered this morning about why it is better short-term for the Bucs to have hired former defensive coordinator Todd Bowles to replace Bucco Bruce Arians than offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich. (more…)

Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett speaks out.

Lots of mixed emotions at One Buc Palace today. (more…)

Bucs head coach Todd Bowles

It is awfully hard for Joe to type “Bucs head coach Todd Bowles” because Bucco Bruce Arians has stepped aside. Nothing against Bowles, it’s just that Arians was so damn good. Typing Arians is “former” is, well, depressing. (more…)

Diana Russini talked to Todd Bowles this morning.

NFL insider Diana Russini was on ESPN Radio this morning sharing parts of her moments-ago telephone chat with new Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles. (more…)