Fans abandoned

Joe has waited 2 1/2 days for Buccaneers officials to do the right thing for their suffering fan base, especially the most ardent Tampa Bay supporters.

But it hasn’t happened. [read more]

Harsh words for Jameis.

A subject cannot be logically discussed unless screamin’ Stephen A. Smith weighs in. [read more]

A delicious plate of Hooters wings and their great salads, sandwiches and shrimp make for a heck of a lunch or dinner! Get it done! Locations are across the Bay area and online ordering is always easy from Joe’s great friends.

New fans emerge

While America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, now plays the role of NFL villain across the nation — and among many locally — Ryan Fitzpatrick, his veteran understudy, has an exploding fan base. [read more]

Table set for glory.

America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, is being called a lot of things these days in the wake of his three-game suspension. [read more]

GM Jason Licht has a QB decision to make

The Buccaneers have a fourth quarterback on their roster, but is the team willing to ride with him as their potential No. 3 or No. 2 QB with Jameis Winston suspended for the first three games of the season? [read more]

Alarming comparison. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

You may not need a second cup of coffee this fine Saturday morning after you read this. [read more]

More outrage.

If you want to be heard, holler. [read more]

DeSean Jackson talks Jameis

A Buccaneers player has broken the maddening silence since Jameis Winston was slapped with a three-game suspension and labeled a sex offender by the NFL. [read more]

So what percentage of Jameis Winston’s teammates believe he did it, inappropriately crotch-grabbed a female Uber driver without permission 27 months ago? [read more]

Uber driver responds.

The woman who goes by the handle “Kate,” the Uber driver in question for which America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, was sentenced with a three-game suspension, has issued a statement. [read more]

“Jason, I understand Amazon is looking for delivery contractors locally. We can help this guy out.”

Boy, talk about trying to slip a story under the door. [read more]

Familiar with Team Glazer.

Joe understands how and why there is likely a lockdown of information right now from One Buc Palace. [read more]

Has team in a pinch. A national NFL voice explains.

With jobs on the line, the Bucs need to at worst get one win in their first three games to make a playoff run. [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

As we sift through the embers at One Buc Place, one aspect of this dumpster fire has been buried by the NFL shield.

Ryan Fitzpatrick gives this team a fighting chance. [read more]

Connecting the dots.

Very intriguing information here from NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero. [read more]

Bucs co-chairmen Bryan (left) and Ed Glazer.

Russell Wilson was a star in his rookie season and leader of a 13-3 team in his second.

Derek Carr was a 32-touchdown passer and Pro Bowler in his second year.

The list goes on. [read more]

“Hey Joel, these Times guys are pretty tough, except when it comes to their own failing business.”

Tampa Bay Times columnist Tom Jones called for the immediate booting of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, from the Buccaneers roster eight days ago.

And now Jones has dropped an accountability hammer on Team Glazer. [read more]

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Lifelong Bucs fan Bobby Fenton (@bobbygameday) opens up more than usual (if that’s possible) in this heartfelt version of The Free Stretch, post-Jameis-suspension edition. He’s always got thought-provoking and unique takes. So much fun 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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General manager Jason Licht

Some suggest America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler James Winston should be cut. [read more]