Todd Bowles: I Will Get Involved In The Offense

April 1st, 2022

“Jason, about this Jaelon Darden …”

Once upon a time a Bucs head coach firmly said he would steer clear of all things defense because he’d probably screw things up. [read more]

You Read The News. You Play The Music. We’ll Do The Sports!

April 1st, 2022

In episode 193 of The Todd Wright TODDcast, Todd says he understands why sports media are rarely asked to comment on news stories. For the exact same reason, news anchors (and disc jockeys) should not comment on sports. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Bill Currie Ford. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen on Stitcher here, Google Podcasts here, and on other platforms.

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Steve McLendon Says Rumors Of Rift Between Tom Brady And Bruce Arians Just “Talk”

April 1st, 2022

Bucs DT Steve McLendon.

Why are so many people embracing the second gunman theory of the Bucs’ drama the past two months, that the only way Tom Brady would return is if former Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians stepped aside?

Because it is the only thing that remotely makes sense in a series of moves that makes no sense. [read more]

Steve McClendon: Everybody Knew Todd Bowles Was The Head Coach In Waiting

April 1st, 2022

The oldest defensive player in the NFL last season played for the Bucs and it wasn’t Ndamukong Suh. [read more]

Todd Bowles Talks Common Sense Versus Analytics

April 1st, 2022

Head coach Todd Bowles

Joe always suspected that Bucco Bruce Arians valued the reams of analytic data delivered to his desk as little more than rough toilet paper.

But what about new head coach Todd Bowles and the rest of the staff? [read more]

Bruce Arians Step-Down Decision Was Made On Or Before March 24

April 1st, 2022

“Sorry, Prickly Pete, I’m not trusting you with that kind of info.”

Bucco Bruce Arians made the call to break the news of him quitting the Bucs’ head coaching gig to two sportswriters simultaneously — and he asked them to hold the secret for days. [read more]

Michael Lombardi: Don’t Let Record With Jets Define Todd Bowles

April 1st, 2022

Bucs coach and Bill Parcells man Todd Bowles

The Jets organization is a joke. And it can drag down good men. Sort of like now the Bucs’ Lost Decade swallowed up and spit out good people because losing was so ingrained into One Buc Palace. [read more]

Jeff Darlington: No Power Struggle Between Bruce Arians And Tom Brady

April 1st, 2022

“Tommy, your man Jeff Darlington knows his sh!t”

There may be no reporter who consistently gets Tom Brady news correct more than BSPN’s Jeff Darlington. Sometimes, Joe thinks Darlington is the only reporter Brady communicates with away from football facilities. [read more]

“I Wasn’t Going To Be One Of Those Guys On The Outside Trying To Impact Him”

April 1st, 2022

Bucs fans have heard plenty of stories tied to Tom Brady’s retirement/unretirement.

Joe liked how Peyton Manning said he wants Brady to return the heartfelt letter and parting gift he sent him. [read more]

Todd Bowles And Gerald McCoy

April 1st, 2022

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Watching the passing-the-torch festivities at One Buc Palace from Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians to new head coach Todd Bowles yesterday, Joe wondered how much of a factor Bowles played in the Bucs waving goodbye to franchise icon Gerald McCoy? [read more]

Jason Licht: Tom Brady Had No Demands Regarding 2022 Return

March 31st, 2022

GM Jason Licht

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht was taking the big questions today on Peacock network, and his answers were smooth and easy. [read more]

Everything Is Bigger In Texas

March 31st, 2022

By Sean Sullivan – JoeBucsFan.com draft guru

Staying true to the defensive tackle class, here’s another 5-star that would look good in pewter and red. [read more]

Todd Bowles Talks Byron Leftwich Relationship, Interaction

March 31st, 2022

Playcaller Byron Leftwich

Head coach Todd Bowles is no longer a colleague/co-worker on the same plane as Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich.

Bowles took the giant step up the corporate ladder while Leftwich did not. [read more]

Tom Brady’s Backup Signed?

March 31st, 2022

Re-signed.

Earlier this week when speaking of potential backup quarterbacks, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht cautioned folks should not forget Ryan Griffin. [read more]

This Week’s Free Stretch Gives Thanks For The Bruce Arians Era Regardless Of How Or Why It Is Ending

March 31st, 2022

Spring Break is over at One Gameday Place and The Free Stretch podcast is back for a loaded episode during these historic Bucs times. 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!!

Listen or download above. Or listen and/or subscribe free at Podbean, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.

PRESENTED BY BILL CURRIE FORD

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. [read more]

Tom Brady Attended Todd Bowles’ Ceremony

March 31st, 2022

In attendance.

Joe isn’t sure how many Bucs fans either missed the press conferences from One Buc Palace today or were not updated on social media, but one player in attendance was Tom Brady. [read more]

Todd Bowles Names Defensive Coordinators

March 31st, 2022

Bucs co-DC Kacy Rodgers.

Todd Bowles wasted little time. [read more]

“For Us, It Was Really An Easy Choice”

March 31st, 2022

New Bucs head coach Todd Bowles

Team Glazer said today’s formal introduction of Todd Bowles as Buccaneers head coach was three years in the making. [read more]