Returning or nah?

One guy who lives the NFL for a living sees only two NFC teams with realistic chances of getting to the next Super Bowl. (more…)

Former Bucs guard Ian Beckles (1990-1996).

Just like you, former Bucs guard Ian Beckles heard all the rumors about how Tom Brady shoved Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians out the door. (more…)

Penn State edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie.

It seems Charles Davis is pretty confident the Bucs will draft another edge rusher later this month. As in the first round. (more…)

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Draft talks with a hearty focus on the Bucs, and plenty more including another Tampa Bay team in another spring football league. Enjoy! Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday. The Free Stretch is always a fine listen, presented by Bill Currie Ford. Remember Bill Currie Ford’s nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles!!

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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…)

Bucs OLB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.

So Bucs defenders lost a defensive coordinator. But they gained a head coach. (more…)

Joe’s not sure if this is good or bad for Tampa Bay’s chances of bringing back inspirational edge rusher Jason Pierre-Paul on an incentive-laden contract for this season. (more…)

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Running back prospects take center stage today on Best In Class with JoeBucsFan.com draft guru Sean Sullivan. Whart a fast-moving, comprehensive look it is! Enjoy!

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Bucs backup QB Kyle Trask.

It’s unfair to grade a team’s draft and or rookies after one season, unless it’s a fast-impact draft like the Bucs’ draft in 2015 or 2020, or a true rookie superstar.

But it’s still a fun and interesting exercise. (more…)

Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen speaks.

The more Joe listens to Buccaneers’ offensive players, the more Joe realizes how they’re rather unfamiliar with new head coach Todd Bowles. (more…)

Clemson cornerback Andrew Booth.

Joe knows a lot of thought and research went into this. (more…)

Bucs guard Aaron Stinnie.

As is often the case, a story lurks in the shadows just past the view in the foreground. (more…)

“If the NFL tries to get me for tampering, I will just quit my busy job scouting players in the draft for the Bucs. Now, where’s my nine-iron?”

Tampering is a weird thing in the NFL. (more…)

Washington CB Kyler Gordon.

Many doing the mocks, at least Joe would hope, are trying to put themselves in the chair of each team’s general manager. (more…)

Joe’s favorite kind of mock draft is a full seven-rounder, all 263 picks.

That’s effort. That’s dedication. That’s worth seven minutes. (more…)

Time to uncap your red pen (too soon?) and grade the NFL Draft record of Super Bowl general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

One of Joe’s favorite stats (take note, Todd Bowles) is the Bucs are 14-1 when Leonard “Playoff Lenny” Fournette gets 12 or more carries.

Anyone know the one loss? (more…)

Alabama RB Brian Robinson.

If you talk or listen to NFL analysts outside the Tampa Bay area, it seems a common denominator they discuss when looking at Bucs needs is a lack of speed. (more…)

It always feels good to take a Mike Evans appreciation break. This time it’s courtesy of Tom Brady. (more…)