Deserved Honor

January 6th, 2021

Love from a statgeek.

Though this seems like recognizing a guy for a career-worth of service, a stathead believes a case can be made to make a Bucs defender an All-Pro. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks Washington Perspective, Good & Bad Out Of Sunday, Inside Jason Licht’s Year, RoJo Snub/Non-Snub, Ronde Barber Hall News & Much More

January 6th, 2021

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Bruce Arians: Antonio Brown Has Ultimate Screen Skills

January 6th, 2021

You can almost smell what’s coming Saturday against the talented, young and overly eager pass rush of Washington. [read more]

Report: Bowles To Interview With Atlanta

January 6th, 2021

Interviewing.

Could the Dixie Chicks poach yet another key member of the Bucs? The first step to doing that is in the works. [read more]

“Impressive Rookie”

January 6th, 2021

“Bring it.”

Yeah, Joe is driving the hype train for Bucs rookie right tackle Tristan Wirfs. You want to bang the drum for Wirfs to be All-Pro? Joe’s here for you. [read more]

Rondé Barber Named A Hall Of Fame Finalist For The First Time

January 5th, 2021

It’s official. The votes from the esteemed panel of 40-plus selectors are in.

Buccaneers icon Rondé Barber has busted into the finalist level of the Hall of Fame selection process for the first time. [read more]

“He’s Demanding Out Of Everybody All The Time”

January 5th, 2021

Joe’s ears really perked up when Donovan Smith starting talking in a pensive, hush tone. [read more]

“We Seem Them As A 4-1 Team”

January 5th, 2021

Math time

Our beloved Buccaneers are marching to Washington on Saturday night to face a 7-9 NFC East champion that lost to the Panthers at home two weeks ago in a must-win game — and didn’t look so great against the trying-to-tank Eagles on Sunday. [read more]

“It’s Never Been Done Before”

January 5th, 2021

Beware of the Bucs.

It’s wild. And after you blink a few times and shake the cobwebs out of your head (a difficult task some mornings), it’s real! [read more]

David Finally Sees The Other Side

January 5th, 2021

Bucs LB Lavonte David.

Joe can’t help but be happy as can be for a guy who deserves to finally play in a meaningful January game. [read more]

Overhyped?

January 5th, 2021

Forgotten.

The pass rush of the Redskins sort of reminds Joe what once was written about Van Halen in their prime. [read more]

A True Ndamukong Suh Revival

January 5th, 2021

For Joe, this was one of the great Bucs surprises of 2020. [read more]

Worthy

January 5th, 2021

Cool honor.

When you think of the Bucs offense, a lot of names come to mind. [read more]

“It’s A Testament To Byron’s Playcalling…”

January 5th, 2021

Ali Marpet weighs in

A former team captain and one of the most cerebral Buccaneers, left guard Ali Marpet, checked in yesterday with an assessment of why the team isn’t starting slowly any longer. [read more]

Impact

January 5th, 2021

“Jason, I won’t get in your way if you want to draft another Big Ten offensive lineman.”

Joe wrote yesterday that Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht could deserve consideration for NFL Executive of the Year. What suit had a better 2020 than Licht? [read more]

“I Think There’s A Good Shot He’ll Make It”

January 5th, 2021

More happy hints about Mike Evans’ knee

The leader of the Buccaneers sounds more optimistic about Mike Evans playing on Saturday in the Buccaneers’ first playoff game since Simeon Rice’s last crushed a quarterback. [read more]

Bruce Arians Compares Bucs To Super Bowl Winner

January 5th, 2021

Yes, Bucco Bruce Arians owns two Super Bowl rings. [read more]

Protecting Tom Brady

January 5th, 2021

Big assignment Saturday.

Joe was doing some research last night and came across a stat that made Joe shake his head like Yosemite Sam after tangling with Bugs Bunny. [read more]

Will Domination Continue?

January 5th, 2021

More of the same Saturday?

The Bucs have been rolling offensively the past three games like they’ve never been before. And it is easy to figure out why. [read more]

A Special Early-Week Edition Of The Free Stretch Reflects On What It Means To Be In The Playoffs And Sets Up Wild Card Weekend

January 4th, 2021

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For 3+ 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. [read more]

Is Jason Licht NFL Executive Of The Year?

January 4th, 2021

“You like that, Glazer?”

The votes are due by end of day tomorrow from an esteemed panel of media types across the country.

Before Joe gets rolling here, a few things to clarify. [read more]