Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

In the mind of one long-time NFL observer and reporter, how the Bucs have built an offense around Tom Brady is just about perfect. (more…)

The Bucs’ resident big talker, savior linebacker Devin White, now carries massive expectations on his back. (more…)

Explains NFC-clinching play.

Joe recently ran across a video on YouTube with Hall of Fame basketball coaches Bob Knight and Mike Krzyzewski. In the video, Krzyzewski remarked it’s better to get your five best players on the court at once rather than the best player at five positions.

“You give your best player the ball and good things happen,” Krzyzewski said as Knight agreed barking, “Right!”

It made Joe think of Bucs receiver Chris Godwin. (more…)

Ryan Jensen reveals

No, all the mayhem among Bucs players at the Super Bowl boat parade is hardly fully known to the public. (more…)

Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians

Joe has a hunch this will be battled back and forth in local bars until everyone that saw both teams croaks. (more…)

Bucs TE O.J. Howard.

While Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians said often during underwear football season that tight end O.J. Howard was “close” to returning to the practice field, on the last day of Bucs minicamp Howard was seen working with a trainer on a side field performing running drills. (more…)

King of NFC South.

Tom Brady is a walking good luck charm. That seems to be the thought process from Scott Spratt of Football Outsiders when he looks at the current state of the Bucs and the NFC South. (more…)

NFL wide receiver, author.

So Joe sees he has competition. Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin is now an NFL columnist.

Move over, Ira! (more…)

Getting after the defense.

Joe is starting to get the sneaky suspicion that maybe Devin White doesn’t care for people to think he may not have a full grasp on the bridle of the Bucs defense. (more…)

Ryan Jensen reveals

Joe can never get enough good Tom Brady stories. (more…)

Masterpiece.

Look, Joe understands that grading a draft hours after it ends is borderline irresponsible. (more…)

Franchise record in sight.

It’s fair to say Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans is the best receiver in Tampa Bay history. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht

When one goes over with a fine-tooth comb how a team handled or didn’t handle its offseason, positives and negatives are the focus. (more…)

Donovan Smith knows all about this phenomenon. (more…)

Gives teammate major props.

Joe cannot get enough of Tristan Wirfs stories. (more…)

Talking this week about how pleased he is with his knee following late-February surgery, Tom Brady made it very clear that he’ll be able to do things this season that he couldn’t do in 2020.

So what are they? (more…)

Spiking 2020

Just a fascinating bit of behind-the-scenes intrigue from Bucs tight end Cam Brate. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Now this is a cool way of looking at things. Even if it came from a serial spreadsheeter. (more…)

Sean Murphy-Bunting

The GraveDiggers will not be happy with the words from a former Buccaneers star receiver. (more…)

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The Free Stretch bye week is over and Bobby Fenton is back as he approaches finishing Year 4 of his podcasts at JoeBucsFan.com. Loads of thought-provoking Bucs talk and more presented by Bill Currie Ford. Remember Bill Currie Ford’s nationwide lifetime warranty on new and preowned vehicles!! Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday.

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For nearly 4 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…)