Alex Smith.

This has to be the funniest, craziest comparison of an NFL player to a character in a comedy that Joe has ever read. And it’s damn accurate. (more…)

Enough talent to get by?

The consensus big key in the Bucs-Redskins playoff game is matchup between Washington’s defensive line and park-violating, home-invading, NFLPA-ignoring, down-forgetting, handshake-stiffing, jet-ski-losing, biscuit-baking Bucs quarterback Tom Brady. (more…)

Cameron Brate

A few interesting nuggets from a veteran Buccaneer were delivered today on a national platform. (more…)

Got most work today for WFT.

If the Redskins are down to their third-string quarterback (now second-string backup with the booting last week of horrible quarterback Dwayne Haskins), that can’t be good news for anyone but the Bucs. (more…)

Bucs safety Antoine Winfield.

Lavonte David is playing in his ninth NFL season and he’s just now preparing for his first playoff game.

It’s not often a guy has hung around and excelled for as long as David without seeing the postseason. (more…)

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Joe had a serious question for beastly rookie Tristan Wirfs today that may have seemed a little silly.

Thankfully, Wirfs took it seriously and gave a thoughtful answer. (more…)

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For 3+ years, The Free Stretch has been right here at JoeBucsFan.com after being heard on several radio stations dating back to 2006. Bobby also hosted a national show on Sporting News Radio. (more…)

There are at least a couple of guys cracking whips at One Buc Palace. (more…)

Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

This morning, Bucs star receiver Mike Evans was on the practice field at least doing warmup drills during the open window for the pen and mic club to view. (more…)

On the practice field.

The stated goal earlier this week of Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians, in relation to the status of star receiver Mike Evans, was to try to rehab Evans’ hyperextended knee to the point he could practice by Thursday. (more…)

Disrespect will continue.

Joe can just hear it now. The same folks who are unimpressed the Bucs pounded three NFL second-class teams to end the season won’t blink an eye if the Bucs win Saturday night at FedEx Field. (more…)

One can always count on Buccaneers legend Rondé Barber for a fresh perspective. (more…)

Epiphany.

Yesterday was the Day of the Epiphany, a big day in Tarpon Springs (though muted thanks to The Sickness). (more…)

A furious finish is on the mind of Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks and Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, Ira Kaufman. All the analysis is presented by The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

When I called Tony Dungy to inform him that Rondé Barber made the list of Hall of Fame finalists, we started chatting about our All-Pro ballots.

A few hours earlier, I had submitted my choices to the Associated Press. I told Dungy that I checked off one Buccaneer for my All-Pro team, but it would probably be a surprise to him. (more…)

Flashbacks for Boston-types.

Joe found this perspective very, very interesting. (more…)

Activated.

The NFL sack king is back. Shaq! (more…)

It appears Tom Brady put his foot down with an extra fire this week.

It’s even drawing fat smiles from Bucco Bruce Arians. (more…)

One quarterback legend says the pressure is completely off Tom Brady — perhaps for the first time in years. (more…)

Bucs OC Byron Leftwich.

For a long stretch of the season, it really gnawed at Bucs fans why the Bucs didn’t run more play-action passes. (more…)