A beautiful beach and barbecue weekend awaits, as does a full slate of NFL playoff games.

And it’s all is a lot more fun with a BROMOSA tangerine IPA from Big Storm Brewing Co. This dry-hopped juicy IPA delivers a strong punch of tangerine flavor followed by a dry and hoppy finish that even the self-proclaimed “IPA-hater” enjoys. Use the Storm Tracker to find Big Storm beer near you, or visit their taprooms in Odessa and Clearwater. Best local craft beers around!

Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw did not hold back when asked about America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, this week. [read more]

It’s that time of year again, when Tampa Bay’s big PGA Tour event returns. And there’s no better way to watch it than in the Hooters Owl’s Nest.

“Mistake?”

Some people have a funny way of looking at production. [read more]

Unnerved by Jameis.

A punter is miffed at quarterback salaries. [read more]

Numbers say he’s a stud.

Quick question for Bucs fans: All factors aside, regardless of ransom or salary or draft picks, if you could wave a magic wand and have Fletcher Cox line up at defensive tackle for the Bucs, would you pull the trigger?

Of course you would! [read more]

TAMPA TWO with Derrick Brooks & Ira Kaufman takes you inside the NFC playoffs in this insightful edition presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating. Another great production from The Identity Tampa Bay & Joe.

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

At the end of a marathon meeting, we walked out both exhausted and inspired. [read more]

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The playoffs are always a fun time on The Free Stretch podcast with Bobby Fenton, especially when he works in some quality Bucs dreaming. The Free Stretch 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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“Pay me.”

Yes, you see Joe holding up his right hand. Mea culpa. Joe was wrong. [read more]

Joe loves NFL fans. They’re filled with deep passion and strong opinions, and they make the game fun year-round.

And fans love to stand firm on players they love or hate, no matter what happens on the field. [read more]

Yes, the Bucs rushing attack is weak and has been for the past four years.

But there is one tangible improvement that is part of why Bucco Bruce Arians lauds the running game as if nothing is wrong. [read more]

Misused?

Has former first-round pick O.J. Howard been phased out of the offense or is he just being misused? [read more]

Bad with the good.

The clock is ticking as shot-callers gather inside a conference room daily at One Buc Palace. [read more]

The best.

The final edition of “The Current” has been published and as Bucs fans can expect, it’s a solid piece of work put out by the Bucs’ multimedia crew. [read more]

Talking Bucco Bruce, Jameis.

Very interesting insight into the mindset of Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians. [read more]

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Use your heads!

Yes, it was Bucco Bruce Arians who coined the phrase “Bucs beating Bucs.” It is without question the key reason this team did not contend for a wild card berth. [read more]

Presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating, TAMPA TWO is back to dive into the AFC playoffs. And yes, Brooks did predict the Titans upset of the Patriots. Loads of good stuff in this strong production from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

It’s difficult to argue Jameis Winston is a better quarterback overall than he was one year ago.

And a three-time Pro Bowler is pointing a finger at Bucco Bruce Arians. [read more]