“Fistfight” Prep And A Run Game In Waiting

September 22nd, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Another week, another stiff challenge for the grinders up front, the guys who make it happen for the NFL’s top-ranked offense.

You heard me correctly — No. 1. [read more]

Father Dungy Sees 1997 In 2018 Bucs

September 21st, 2018

Talks Fitzpatrick, camp impressions, team construction and more

Back in training camp, Father Dungy spent a day at One Buc Palace that included watching practice, talking to Dirk Koetter and addressing the players. [read more]

“Why Would We Tell Chicago What We Are Doing?”

September 21st, 2018

No decision yet.

The question on who will be the Bucs starting quarterback a week from Sunday when the Bucs travel to Chicago was again brought up to Bucs coach Dirk Koetter today in his daily presser. [read more]

“If You Throw It Early, Guys Are Not Really Ready”

September 21st, 2018

DeSean Jackson talks about his star quarterback

DeSean Jackson took media a little bit inside the Buccaneers’ explosive passing offense today at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Gerald McCoy Talks Dirk Koetter & The Defense

September 21st, 2018

Dirk Koetter said he’s been spending more time talking to players across his roster with some of the slight extra time he has now that Todd Monken is calling plays and serving as a full-time offensive coordinator. [read more]

“He’s Been Going Overtime”

September 21st, 2018

After Vita Vea’s first practice in pads yesterday since his calf injury in late July, Joe thought it would be a good idea to ask about the return of the No. 12 overall pick in the Bucs locker room.

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Ryan Fitzpatrick = Mike Tomczak

September 21st, 2018

Fitz clone.

Many, many, many NFL writers are cautioning Bucs fans drunk on victories to beware. [read more]

“Ideal Situation”

September 21st, 2018

Relax and enjoy.

In so many words, a national columnist is telling Bucs fans, sit back and enjoy it. [read more]

Pure Proof Of DeSean Jackson’s Elite Speed

September 21st, 2018

The numbers don’t lie

There’s saying a guy is super fast, and there’s proof from the NFL NextGen data that uses technology to track how fast players run, among many other metrics. [read more]

A Two-Headed Monster

September 21st, 2018

Mind-melding with Fitz.

Joe is typing this here post in the wee hours of Friday (nope, no alcohol of any sort last night or this morning) and it is still mind-blowing the Bucs have one of the league’s high-powered offenses. [read more]

Why The Explosion Of Offense?

September 21st, 2018

Last weekend, more quarterbacks completed 70 percent or more of their passes than the QBs that did not. [read more]

Riding The Arm Of Fitzpatrick

September 21st, 2018

Slingin’

So far Dirk Koetter’s football wisdom has his team undefeated. [read more]

Team Psychologist

September 21st, 2018

Club shrink, too.

Yes, many people brag about the Bucs and all the weapons Bucs coach Dirk Koetter has at his disposal. [read more]

Mark Dominik: “This Is Fitz’s Team”

September 20th, 2018

“Mark, you see my receivers? No Tiquan Underwood or Kevin Ogletree here.”

Former Buccaneers rockstar general manager Mark Dominik predicted the Bucs would be a 9-7 team this season and now he’s all-in with Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback. [read more]

Stop The Steelers? Stop Two Guys

September 20th, 2018

How do you stop him?

It’s a passing league. [read more]

Beau Allen Among Bucs Not Practicing

September 20th, 2018

Beau Allen getting his injured right foot worked on during the Eagles game

Today’s official injury report is here. [read more]

“That Dude With The Red Hair”

September 20th, 2018

In Steelers’ cross-hairs.

It seems someone from Pittsburgh is going to be taught a painful lesson Monday night. [read more]

“They Can’t Play Man. They Can’t Play Zone. They Can’t Really Get After The Passer The Way They Want To.”

September 20th, 2018

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin

Smart video preview of the Bucs-Steelers game here from a couple of guys who really know what they’re watching.   [read more]

On Today’s Free Stretch: I Don’t Know What This All Means; You Don’t Know What This All Means Just Yet. Just Have Fun With It.

September 20th, 2018

Bobby Fenton is among the legions of Bucs fans enjoying the ride will scratching their heads in disbelief at the same time. Can the Bucs be this good? That and much more today on The Free Stretch. Find Bobby on Twitter @bobbygameday. and definitely give the podcast a try. Newcomers are always entertained. A Bucs fan from his days in the womb, Bobby never let’s it get boring on The Free Stretch! Dive in right here and right now above, or listen and/or subscribe free at  iTunes and Google PlayListen or download above. 

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Bobby has hosted The Free Stretch on a variety of platforms and Tampa Bay area radio stations over the years dating back to 2006, and has also done a national show on Sporting News Radio. He’s been parked now for 13 months at JoeBucsFan.com.

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Vita Vea Practicing For The First Time Since July

September 20th, 2018

He’s back!

Look for your Buccaneers’ rookie manbeast defensive tackle, Vita Vea, to play on Monday night against the Steelers. [read more]

Brent Grimes Returns To Practice Today!

September 20th, 2018

Grimes talks about his injury and the team

UPDATED: 12:24 p.m. – Man, it feels like everything is breaking the Bucs’ way.

Joe has all the happy comments from Brent Grimes in the locker room moments ago. [read more]