Smiling On The Outside

March 4th, 2021

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

If anyone had just cause to curse the Bucs during their audacious Super Bowl journey, it was Demar Dotson.

Put yourself in his place for a moment. The guy spent 10 years toiling at One Buc Place with very little to show — except a nice paycheck. He started 106 games for Tampa Bay and walked off the field as a winner only 36 times. [read more]

This Week’s Free Stretch Thinks The Bucs Knowing When To Hold Back Is Just As Important As Knowing When To Pounce, Plus Potential Rules Changes & More

March 4th, 2021

The Free Stretch podcast with Bobby Fenton is always a can’t-miss for Bucs fans, and there’s always more than just Bucs chatter from lifelong Tampa resident and longtime media guy Fenton. Remember Bill Currie Ford’s nationwide lifetime warranty on new and preowned vehicles!! Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday.

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For 3 1/2 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]

Blame Bruce Arians?

March 4th, 2021

Changed the NFL?

One great thing about the NFL is it’s not the non-basketball association. [read more]

What Would Have Happened?

March 4th, 2021

What if… ?

The answer to this seems to be really simple for Joe. But apparently, Joe is wrong. [read more]

A Gerald McCoy Return?

March 4th, 2021

Joe is not trying to cause traffic accidents and induce diarrhea among a sect of Bucs fans.

However, this did appear on NFL.com and it’s certainly not ridiculously farfetched. [read more]

Tristan Wirfs Describes “General” Tom Brady

March 4th, 2021

For Joe, the insider takes on Tom Brady never get old. [read more]

“I Hate Free Agency” — Part II

March 4th, 2021

Hater

Everyone remembers Super Bowl general manager Jason Licht’s famous quote a year ago.

“I hate free agency.” [read more]

Have Your Say

March 4th, 2021

Flash poll posted at 8:48 a.m.

Biggest Need

March 4th, 2021

The missing link?

When you have a loaded team, your biggest need may bring about a chuckle. [read more]

Joe Montana: There’s Only One Goat And He Plays For The Bucs

March 4th, 2021

“Keep playing Tom.”

Joe’s favorite quarterback and one of the greatest to ever lace them up, Joe Montana, was on BSPN to talk, what else? [read more]

Depressing Lavonte David Forecast

March 4th, 2021

“He said what?”

Now Mike Garafolo of NFL Network is not one to just throw feces against a wall hoping something sticks. [read more]

A Name To Look Out For

March 4th, 2021

Slot WR released Wednesday.

Yesterday afternoon, Joe brought word from Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian saying on SiriusXM NFL Radio that Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht should not tag free agent Chris Godwin, and if Godwin’s asking price is too rich, then wave goodbye. [read more]

Bill Polian: Don’t Franchise Tag Chris Godwin

March 3rd, 2021

Chris Godwin

The Buccaneers have six more days to pick a pending free agent on their roster to slap with the franchise tag, essentially locking him up in Tampa for one more season. [read more]

Bucs Should Embrace Youth, Says Former Tom Brady Teammate

March 3rd, 2021

A Tom Brady friend and former teammate, a guy new to the media world, weighed in on Bucs free agency and seems to be in agreement with general manager Jason Licht when it comes to one area of building the roster. [read more]

Maurice Jones-Drew Rates The Value Of Leonard Fournette

March 3rd, 2021

Free agent value gauged.

From one ex-Jags running back to another, Playoff Lenny may not be that coveted. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks Free Agent Market Forces (Non-forces), Behind The David Rumors, Hidden Antonio Brown Impact & Hyperbole, And Ira Predicts The Bucs’ First Longterm Re-signing & Much More

March 3rd, 2021

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The free agency dinner bell rings in 12 days and The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is all over fresh angles in the fun and insightful Ira Kaufman Podcast presented by Bill Currie Ford, a mile north of Raymond James Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway.

It’s another can’t-miss episode and Joe and Ira wrestling on a buffet of Bucs topics.

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Dominating The Division

March 3rd, 2021

Whoopsie!

The gang over at Football Outsiders has decided to break down the NFL stars by division. As you can expect, the Bucs dominated stars in the NFC South. [read more]

Pair Of Contracts That Could Be Extended

March 3rd, 2021

One way for the Bucs to free up cash to keep their Big 8 free agents is to extend contracts. [read more]