(Bonus Episode) Alex Marvez And Emory Hunt Visit The Ira Kaufman Podcast; Joe Dives Into A Combine Chat With Clyde Christensen & More

March 2nd, 2020

It’s a rare bonus episode of the twice-weekly Ira Kaufman Podcast. The JoeBucsFan crew brings some extra goodies after its week at the NFL Scouting Combine. The fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford, Tampa’s first family of Ford, where you truly get personal, caring attention. Just ask GM Sean Sullivan for the Ira/JoeBucsFan discount. He will help you personally. Many thanks to Big Storm Brewing Co. local producers of the very best beers around. And our love to Pin Chasers, home to the best bowling, food and fun!

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Tackling History In The Draft

March 2nd, 2020

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The law of averages says this can’t be — but it be. [read more]

Brady, Bridgewater, Carr — Rondé Barber Talks Viable QB Options

March 2nd, 2020

Rondé Barber, seen here with his friend Jason Licht, throws more gas on the goodbye-Jameis fire.

Earlier this morning, Joe published the powerful commentary from Bucs icon Rondé Barber on the shaky Tampa Bay future of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.

Consider this Part II. [read more]

Rondé Barber: “So If You’re Looking At The One Piece Where You Can Make Leaps And Bounds, It’s Quarterback.”

March 2nd, 2020

Rondé Barber believes the Bucs will have desirable and plentiful options at quarterback — guys not named Jameis Winston.

Buccaneers icon Rondé Barber, a man personally close to Bucco Bruce Arians and general manager Jason Licht, in addition to Team Glazer, is down on Jameis Winston and explained that the Bucs legitimately are looking for better quarterbacks right now.

This is the most powerful insider Decision Jameis commentary unveiled to date. [read more]

QB Drama Begins

March 1st, 2020

In demand, per report.

Aaannnddd… Here. We. Go! [read more]

“That’s All Separate Money”

March 1st, 2020

Another end zone visit for Chris Godwin

Bucco Bruce Arians appeared to offer a glimpse into on how the Bucs will prioritize their own free agents. [read more]

A Bucs Chat With Greg Cosell

March 1st, 2020

Sean Murphy-Bunting

Joe did not have a recorder rolling, but Joe can still share nuggets from a chat at the NFL Scouting Combine with 40-year NFL Films producer and film guru Greg Cosell, who many fans have seen in recent years breaking down players on ESPN NFL Matchup. [read more]

Run Game = Better Jameis

March 1st, 2020

Run game hurting QB.

Now Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians has already blasted the spreadsheeters and expressed his disdain for the numbers crowd. [read more]

“Speculation”

March 1st, 2020

Odd man out?

The cool thing about hanging out at radio row at the combine is you see a lot of folks from Bucs quarterback coach Clyde Christensen to various well-known draft analysts, among others. [read more]

Arians Goes Deeper On Effects Of Turnovers

February 29th, 2020

When you talk about the Bucs offense, you talk about huge production and baffling turnover numbers.

Bucco Bruce Arians went there in ways he hadn’t previously on SiriusXM NFL Radio this week. [read more]

“He’s A Concern”

February 29th, 2020

Morale boost.

Freakish Bucs tight end O.J. Howard has been a head-scratcher for Bucs fans. [read more]

Lay Off Donovan Smith

February 29th, 2020

Target of more hate.

Now Joe isn’t trying to suggest Bucs left tackle Donovan Smith is the most cuddly of NFL players. But Joe would like to know whose cereal bowl he p!ssed in years ago to get half the free world cheering for his demise? [read more]

Jason Licht Talks Secondary Improvement, Jameis Dealing With Bucs Officials’ Harsh Talk

February 29th, 2020

GM Jason Licht

Joe was so pleased to hear general manager Jason Licht this week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

The man emerged from his 10-month pass on news conferences and even talked on live radio with someone not named Gene Deckerhoff. [read more]

Will He? Can He?

February 29th, 2020

Future Tampa Bay transplants?

So now Bucs fans who claim they don’t like drama are going to be engulfed in drama for the next few weeks as Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians waits to see if free agent quarterback Tom Brady answers Arians’ love notes. [read more]

(Friday Edition) Decades Of Being A Tampa Bay Sports Fan Has Taught This Week’s Free Stretch That Whatever Happens With The QB, It Won’t Be The Splash You’re Expecting

February 28th, 2020

Combine week is always extra fun on The Free Stretch podcast with Bobby Fenton. The Bucs insight is flowing from a man who literally has been a Bucs fan since his days in the womb 40 years ago. The Free Stretch comes at you every week and it’s all presented by Bill Currie Ford, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles,  Enjoy! Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday.

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PRESENTED BY BILL CURRIE FORD

For 2 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]

“Sounds Like Shaq Barrett’s Getting The Franchise Tag”

February 28th, 2020

Bucs GM Shaq Barrett

NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport spit out another Buccaneers nugget today, and it’s a big one. [read more]

New Detail Emerges On Jameis Winston’s Knee

February 28th, 2020

Old news has now become new news. [read more]

Plan On Blaine Gabbert’s Return

February 28th, 2020

The Buccaneers’ forgotten backup quarterback was/is Blaine Gabbert.

But Joe learned here at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis that Bucs fans should expect Gabbert back for his second season in Tampa. [read more]

The Bucs & Daniel Thomas

February 28th, 2020

Prospect busy with Bucs

It may be the offseason, but Bucs cornerback Jamel Dean is a busy guy, Joe learned today at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. [read more]