Cornerback Jamel Dean got an education at practice today against the Titans in Tennessee.

First, much love for the Titans for allowing Joe to stand on their sidelines during practice against the Bucs. What a cool experience. [read more]

The ice bag on his elbow told the story after Bucs safety Keanu Neal left the practice field today, a joint session in Tennessee with the Titans.

Injured receivers Russell Gage spent much of the session on the sidelines working with strength and conditioning staff, and looking pretty good.

Interestingly, Mike Evans was there but not participating in any way, other than soft-tossing to fellow stud receiver Chris Godwin, who was given the day off.

Todd Bowles was animated on the sidelines today in Tennessee.

Todd Bowles hardly could be labeled an emotional head coach on the sidelines.

Today, Joe actually saw a moment of visible frustration from Bowles during a joint practice/scrimmage versus the Titans in Tennessee. [read more]

“DeSean, you believe this guy?”

Joe has a very good idea of what furniture-tossing, rock-throwing, bicycle-winging, V-card-forging quitter Antonio Brown is getting at here, but c’mon dude. [read more]

Dominating in Nashville.

So Joe is up here in Nashville and decided to take a break from hunting Tomi Lahren or Carrie Underwood and monitor the Bucs’ practices this week with the Titans. [read more]

A lot of folks have broken out into a sweat and chugged several Big Storm Brewing beers wondering if the revamped Bucs offensive line can protect old man Tom Brady. [read more]

Kyle Rudolph

Through 11 NFL seasons and a standout career, Bucs tight end Kyle Rudolph has played for a lot of quarterbacks. [read more]

Stability.

Joe noticed on social media yesterday someone bemoaned that with the loss of cornerback Ross Cockrell, the Bucs’ secondary depth just got that much poorer. [read more]

Second-year QB Kyle Trask.

This surprised Joe. [read more]

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Lifelong Bucs fan and nearly lifelong media guy Bobby Fenton is back in the full rhythm of the season and plenty is on his mind. The Tampa native always keeps it interesting and thought-provoking. 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!!

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For 5 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]

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In episode 12, Todd gives a first impression on Matthew Berry’s preseason player rankings at QB, RB and W/T.

Rookie tight end Cade Otton.

Joe typed yesterday, between rookies Cade Otton and Ko Kieft, the Bucs could be set at tight end for a few years,  provided sixth-round pick Kieft can make the roster (Joe believes he’s a bubble player only because of the logjam at tight end). [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

We all know Todd Bowles spent years as an assistant with Bill Parcells at Dallas and later in Miami when Parcells ran the show down there. [read more]

Sure sign of unlikely return.

Joe knows there is one guy who comments regularly on this here site who is bound and determined to get former Bucs star defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh back on the team. [read more]

Bucs O-linemen will deal with a powerful Pro Bowler.

Much has been made of the unproven Bucs center and left guard hopefuls practicing — and growing — daily against manbeasts Vita Vea and Akiem Hicks.

With all due respect, perhaps a tougher test is coming tomorrow. [read more]

Cut.

Joe realizes it can be a sentimental experience when the Bucs wave goodbye to a significant contributor to one of their Super Bowl teams. [read more]