“Here’s The Problem As [The Bucs] Pointed Out To Me”

January 18th, 2020

A longtime NFL insider spoke about chats this week he had with Bucs officials. [read more]

Scratch One Off The List

January 18th, 2020

Forget him… this year.

No matter what the Bucs say publicly, this team needs a rushing attack. Hell, Stevie Wonder can see it. [read more]

Ira Talks Different Bucs QB Approaches, JPP Fear, Baltimore Cabbies, Championship Weekend Picks, Two Shrine Game Players To Watch, Draft Evaluation & Development & More

January 17th, 2020

Back at the Bill Currie Ford showroom, The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is very feisty in the latest Ira Kaufman Podcast, always a must-listen for Bucs fans presented by Bill Currie Ford. A special guest joins Ira and the Bucs chatter flows. 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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January 17th, 2020

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January 17th, 2020

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The rest of the NFC South is backing up to the Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay went 2-4 in the division during the first year of the Bruce Arians era, but there are tangible reasons to believe the Bucs are the team on the rise in this group — particularly if Jameis Winston remains under center and fixes his turnover issues. [read more]

Georgia Bulldogs Hire Todd Monken

January 17th, 2020

Bound for Athens.

A former Bucs assistant is heading back to the SEC.

[read more]

Surprising Gay Numbers

January 17th, 2020

In Bucs record book.

Right around Thanksgiving, Joe had a hunch the Bucs kickers problems were solved. [read more]

Package Deal

January 17th, 2020

The PFF tribe has spoken.

How important is Jason Pierre-Paul to the Bucs? Let’s take a gander. [read more]

“He’s Solid Now”

January 17th, 2020

It took about 4 1/2 seasons, according to a man who’s been studying Donovan Smith since he arrived in Tampa in 2015. [read more]

Running Off A Good Player

January 17th, 2020

Record-setter.

Joe just doesn’t get it. [read more]

Record-Setter Or A Salary Dump?

January 17th, 2020

Important offseason.

Cam Brate has come a long way. [read more]

How Much Really Separates The Bucs From The NFL’s Final Four? Early Retirements, Football Recklessness & More On The Free Stretch!

January 16th, 2020

It’s a Championship Week edition of The Free Stretch podcast with plenty of Bucs chatter, as always. Bobby Fenton is all over it and the podcast is 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+ 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]

Rusty Tight Ends

January 16th, 2020

Details passing game.

Toward the end of the season, the Bucs’ receivers corps was so shattered by injuries, Tampa Bay was pulling dudes off the street to catch passes. [read more]

The Bucs And Bryan Bulaga

January 16th, 2020

Would the Bucs dare swap their 34-year-old right tackle for a much younger model who has played more games? [read more]

Hustling Lavonte David

January 16th, 2020

Warrior. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

This is all you need to know about Lavonte David. [read more]

The Redskins, Dolphins And Jason Pierre-Paul

January 16th, 2020

Joe is disturbed by various happenings around the NFL as we sit just two months and two days from the ringing of the 2020 free agency dinner bell. [read more]

Progress

January 16th, 2020

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Man, this is way different from years past. [read more]

“Steal”

January 16th, 2020

Cash register ringing.

Joe finds it a bit amusing when folks freak about the potential salary for Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. [read more]

“If I’m Jameis, I’m Asking For $30 Million Guaranteed”

January 15th, 2020

Yes, Jameis Winston is expected to scoff at the likely $27 million value of the 2020 franchise tag for quarterbacks. [read more]