Projecting Jameis

May 24th, 2019

Crystal ball gazing.

So what does the future hold for America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston? Someone is trying to play the part of a Madeira Beach fortune teller for an answer. [read more]

Keyshawn Johnson: Bruce Arians Is “Sending A Message” With Suh Signing

May 23rd, 2019

Keyshawn weighs in

New JoeBucsFan.com intern Zach Seifter is steadily moving toward manbeast status. [read more]

You Won’t Have Gerald McCoy To Kick Around Anymore, Plus A Salute To Oklahoma Drills On This Week’s Free Stretch

May 23rd, 2019

Another Bucs-heavy, football-heavy edition of The Free Stretch. Isn’t it always? Bobby Fenton and his A+ podcast is presented by Bill Currie Ford, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday and enjoy. An intense Buccaneers fan from his days in the womb, Bobby always keeps it interesting!

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PRESENTED BY BILL CURRIE FORD

For 21 months 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]

Inside Day 5 Of Bucs OTA Practice

May 23rd, 2019

The late-spring broil is on high at the practice fields of One Buc Palace. [read more]

Jason Licht No. 27

May 23rd, 2019
Jason Licht

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

It seems one NFL analyst is none too impressed with Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

Data & More On Suh Versus McCoy

May 23rd, 2019

BY ZACHARY SEIFTER
JoeBucsFan.com intern

In nine Buccaneers seasons, Gerald McCoy was a part of a team that finished in the bottom 10 in total defense six times.

Total defense is measured by yards per game, per NFL stats, but if you want to look at it in terms of points allowed, McCoy’s defenses still finished in the bottom 10 during five of his nine seasons with Tampa Bay. [read more]

Key Numbers, Respect For Ndamukong Suh

May 23rd, 2019

What do these numbers — 51, 38, 40, 40, 24, 40 and 55 — have in common when it comes to manbeast defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and his expected arrival to the Buccaneers for the 2019 season? [read more]

Murphy-Bunting Talks Bruce Arians’ “Legends Dinner” Plan

May 23rd, 2019

Bucs rookie CB Sean Murphy-Bunting

There’s a new plan being executed at One Buc Palace, one of many innovations by Bucco Bruce Arians. [read more]

“Suh Perhaps Shouldn’t Have Been On The Bucs’ Short List”

May 23rd, 2019

Bad influence?

Buckle up.

One respected journalist covering the Bucs believes blending new Bucs defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh and his notorious on-field reputation into the locker room may just be the football equivalent of dumping ice cold water into a pan of simmering olive oil. [read more]

Polian On Suh: Buyer Beware

May 23rd, 2019

Straight talk.

A man in the Pro Football Hall of Fame for building winning teams doesn’t sound like a guy who would sign new Bucs defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh if he was still an NFL general manager. [read more]

McCoy “Lining Up Visits”

May 23rd, 2019

Drew Brees wants Gerald McCoy

Demand appears strong for the services of fired Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. [read more]

The Locker Room Factor

May 23rd, 2019

“Spout off.”

Joe is so fried from all the “leaders” chatter. [read more]

The Good & Bad Of Suh

May 23rd, 2019

Greg Cosell of NFL Films.

A lot of folks have been weighing in on the Bucs tossing former stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy out the door of One Buc Palace and bringing in Ndamukong Suh. [read more]

“When He Wants To Be A Dominant Player… “

May 22nd, 2019

Too much loafing?

Gee, here’s something you never heard about former Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. [read more]

“Devin White’s Already Taken Over”

May 22nd, 2019

Joe has written many times that Bucco Bruce Arians is counting on rookie savior linebacker Devin White to be a superhero on and off the field — and everywhere in between.

Heck, three weeks ago Arians told that to a national audience. [read more]

“I Will Retire As A Buc”

May 22nd, 2019

Grateful.

Former Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has a message for all of Tampa Bay.

Two days after it was learned GMC would not be back with the Bucs in 2019, GMC took to Instagram to leave a heartfelt message to the Tampa Bay region. He also made a pledge.

“I will be back,” GMC said. “I will retire as a Buc.”

You can view his video message below.

 

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THANK YOU!! 🙏🏾🦇

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Just The Beginning

May 22nd, 2019

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The Bucs have taken a wrecking ball to a dismal defense, and that’s a good thing. [read more]

No Longer Invisible

May 22nd, 2019

Last year Bucs running back Ronald Jones was like the Invisible Man. You knew he was on the team (the roster told you so) but you almost never saw him make any sort of a positive play, practice or in a game. [read more]

“JPP Called Out McCoy’s Manhood In The Middle Of The Game”

May 22nd, 2019

Happier days for JPP and Gerald McCoy

For unknown reasons, former Buccaneer Gerald McCoy’s devoted teammates didn’t vote him captain last season after he held that position for several years. [read more]