Offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich

UPDATED – You can’t say someone didn’t hire you if call them up and tell them not to. (more…)

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No boot for Tristan Wirfs.

It is a toss-up for Joe what the biggest injury was that derailed the Bucs’ chance to return to the Super Bowl, Chris Godwin and his knee or Tristan Wirfs and his ankle. (more…)

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An new Bucs era is here and longtime Free Stretch podcast host and Tampa native Bobby Fenton dives deep into the uncertainty in this week’s episode. Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday. The Free Stretch is always an intriguing 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…)

Joe caught up to Bucs center Ryan Jensen today at Pro Bowl practice in chilly Las Vegas. (more…)

A reasoned and seasoned former Tom Brady Buccaneers teammate reflected on his time with The Goat this week. (more…)

The director of player development at the University of Louisville spent seven years alongside Tom Brady on the football field. (more…)

He’s a monster.

Joe knew Bucs stud receiver Mike Evans was good. Joe didn’t know he was this good. (more…)

A former Bucs receiver has chilling words of caution for Tampa Bay fans. (more…)

“Tom, you left me with Blaine, Kyle and Ryan.”

It’s starting to look like Bucco Bruce Arians will have his full band back together for the 2022 season (minus lead trumpet player Tom Brady). (more…)

49ers QB Jimmy GQ.

Are the Bucs going to be a player for a veteran starting quarterback? And could that quarterback be Jimmy GQ? One NFL personnel man said chatter in NFL circles is that the answer is “Yes.” (more…)

Ticks off Belicheats.

Joe understands Bucs fans are in a dark, gloomy mood these days. How could you not be when the greatest quarterback who ever lived, who breathed life and a championship into the Bucs franchise, is gone for good and could be replaced by Teddy Bridgewater. (more…)

“Derek, you would f’ing love Tampa Bay. Damn near every town worth a sh!t there has a Hooters.”

If you believe the words from Josh McDaniels’ mouth, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will not be on the trading block. (more…)

England has not been kind to the Bucs (see 2009, 2011 and 2019). But it seems there is a solid shot the Bucs will try their luck there again in 2022. (more…)

“We’re better than a lot of the media clowns think we are, Rondé.”

Back in February of 2020 (just before the world fell apart), Tom Brady studied the Buccaneers roster and said to himself, ‘This is where I shall plant my TB12 flag and win my next Super Bowl.’ (more…)

“I own Jalen Ramsey.”

Joe’s research uncovered something that made Joe headbutt his keyboard. (more…)