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There’s a real Bucs football game in seven days. SEVEN!
With that in mind, Joe is pondering 10 thoughts this morning before the Bucs roster changes again. [read more]
Former Bucs safety.
There is usually one surprise on Cutdown Day, the day the Bucs had to whittle the roster down to 53. [read more]
Doesn’t like crystal balls.
Thursday night, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht got Bucs fans worked up when he said it wasn’t fair to declare America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, the Bucs’ starting quarterback for the second road game of the season in Chicago. [read more]
Roster set (for now).
This is sure to change soon as general manager Jason Licht scans the waiver wire for help and makes offers, likely at offensive line, cornerback and running back. He’s already on the hunt for a long-snapper as he unloaded both previously on the roster.
Per NFL rules, cuts were made leaguewide this afternoon and here is your current Bucs 53-man roster by position. [read more]
Bucs GM Jason Licht.
[Updated: 4:28 p.m.] The worst part of the calendar year for shot-callers of any NFL team has begun.
Per Greg Auman of The Athletic, the first shoe to drop as the Bucs begin to whittle their roster down to 53 players by 4 p.m. Saturday is a no-brainer. It is fourth-string quarterback Austin Allen.
Feel free to comment below on cuts through Saturday as Joe updates this post frequently. [read more]
It looks like the Chicago Bears also believe in the close-game theory.
With a 5-11 record last year just like the Bucs, and a 2-6 record in one-score games with the NFL’s 10th-ranked defense, the Bears just made a very bold move. [read more]
The NFL’s grim reaper makes his annual appearance today.
Very few football coaches don’t enjoy what they do. Oh, sure, NFL coaches are compensated handsomely. But they also put in insane hours and spend months away from their families. [read more]
Savior?
Joe is pretty confident just about any Bucs fan knows the team hasn’t been in the playoffs since Chucky was jettisoned from One Buc Palace. [read more]
Showing love with cash.
Bucs running back Peyton Barber may not be a household name, but apparently, those who enjoy wagering are big fans. [read more]
Very interesting words last night from embattled defensive end Noah Spence. [read more]
It seems Dirk Koetter thinks there’s a competitive advantage to not letting the Saints know who will call the Bucs’ offense in nine short days.
NINE! [read more]
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The last Bucs player remaining in the locker room last night didn’t want to leave.
The opportunity before him is exhilarating and the coming hours will be gut-wrenching, even after Dirk Koetter had an encouraging quiet moment with him as the locker room cleared out. [read more]
Roster status.
Joe isn’t walking out on a ledge to predict one specific roster spot has already been decided by the movers and shakers at One Buc Palace. [read more]
Talks about return.
So as America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, left his locker at the Den of Depression Thursday night, he won’t see that place for nearly two months. [read more]
Talks Ronald Jones.
Bucs coach Dirk Koetter wants this to be perfectly clear: [read more]
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We made it! The Bucs preseason is over and Bobby Fenton has plenty to say — @bobbygameday. has another great episode as the countdown to real games winds down. 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 Play. Listen or download above.
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Impressed coaches.
The thing that scares Bucs fans about backup quarterback Ryan Griffin is he has yet to take a snap in an NFL regular season game. [read more]
“Ronde, dude, you’re not supposed to put me on the spot like that on an official Bucs broadcast.”
It appears that Dirk Koetter and Jason Licht have no interest in messing with what the head coach calls “Big Mo.” [read more]
Talks “puzzle”
The Bucs’ regular season kicks off in nine short days and how Tampa Bay’s offensive line will look remains a mystery to fans. [read more]
