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It is hard for Joe to think of the Bucs playing the Eagles in the postseason without thinking of Rondé Barber. His pick-six against the Eagles in the NFC Championship game will forever be remembered by those who saw it. It is the signature sports moment in Tampa Bay history.

So enjoy this Bucs hype video for today’s game, hosted by — who else? — Rondé Barber. The old warhorse has returned to set the stage for today’s game, and trigger Eagles fans.

With our whole Krewe behind us, cannons will fire.#PHIvsTB | #GoBucs pic.twitter.com/tRbX1seats

— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) January 16, 2022

Wild Card Round

Eagles (9-8) at Bucs (13-4)

Kickoff: 1:05 p.m.

TV: WTVT-TV Channel 13.

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Off injured reserve list.

Well, this should take some of the sting out of the Playoff Lenny bad news. (more…)

Won’t play Sunday.

Oh, no! (more…)

“Tommy, I will stay if you stay.”

This report signals other things for Joe. (more…)

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Rock gives you the vibe inside One Buc, He breaks down the game plans for the Bucs and Eagles as well as what Rock wants to see from the Bucs. … Today’s Rocklisters are former Bucs TE Anthony Becht and AP reporter Corey Long.

Local sports media icon Rock Riley hosts Bucs Kickoff right here at least 24 hours prior to each game. It’s a brand new podcast for the 2021 season.

Listen or download above, or at Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict and more. Follow Rock @RealRockRiley on Twitter.

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More fun and insight from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

No Hall of Fame vote the day before the Super Bowl this year. It’s goes down this week online. Good luck, Rondé!

As of noon Saturday, rain is out of the forecast for the Bucs-Eagles kickoff tomorrow!

Also as of noon Saturday, the Eagles still have little chance against mighty Tampa Bay. (more…)

The Bucs will have a healthy list of big-name free agents next month and Joe believes one of them just fired a warning shot. (more…)

This is especially interesting given the Minnesota Vikings’ other interests. (more…)

If he can’t go…

Bucs long-time stud linebacker Lavonte David was a quiet star last year in the Super Bowl. (more…)

It’s all about points.

It’s hard to believe a team that suffered so many injuries to key offensive personnel is still standing in the middle of January. (more…)

Gets love.

So yesterday Tristian Wirfs, 22, became the first Bucs offensive lineman to be named first-team All-Pro. This is only his second season in the NFL. (more…)

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Playoffs! The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is all jacked up for a fun weekend. And he’s wielding all kinds of sage wisdom with Joe. The madness is presented by Bill Currie Ford!

Episode 1 of 2 for this week.

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Big Storm beer from Big Storm Brewing Co. is the official beer of the podcast and their Clearwater location is where Ira watches ALL Bucs road games with fans. Try Florida’s best craft beer, especially Bromosa, their amazing tangerine IPA. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy! Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too, and more.

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“Questionable”

Oh, boy. Just beautiful timing to perhaps be down two starting corners. (more…)

Absurdity.

Boy oh boy, for the debut of a new stat, this may be worse trash than passer rating. (more…)

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Lifelong Bucs fans, Tampa native and accomplished media guy Bobby Fenton is all fired up. Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday. The Free Stretch is in playoff mode, and all the fun is 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…)