It’s been all somber shots of Slivovitz and Jägermeister tonight at the velvet-lined lounge of the Vero Beach Ramada Inn. [read more]

So who is starting for the Bucs in Chicago on Sunday? Joe wants to know! [read more]

Bucs coach Dirk Koetter likes to define explosive plays as completions at least 16 yards and runs of at least 12. Koetter believes no stat outside of turnovers tells more of the tale of victory… or defeat. [read more]

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Live from his Ford Explorer, seriously, Bobby Fenton is diving into loads from Monday’s game and lots of Bucs stuff moving forward. That and much more today on The Free Stretch. Always a good time. Find Bobby on Twitter @bobbygameday and definitely give the podcast a try. A Bucs fan from his days in the womb, Bobby never let’s it get boring is always entertaining 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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“It’s on them.”

The dude calling plays for the NFL’s No. 1 offense — yards and points — was carrying a big stick today. [read more]

Ryan Fitzpatrick is 23-22 as a starter since the 2014 season kicked off, but he’ll accept a benching gracefully and willingly — if it happens — for one big reason. [read more]

Played with bum knee?

Fan favorite Chris Conte could return to the team this season. [read more]

Draft bust could take center stage

When you consider the Buccaneers’ strengths and weaknesses, two injured Bears likely to miss Sunday’s game in Chicago are a great boon to the Bucs’ hopes for a 3-1 record. [read more]

It didn’t count in the box score thanks to an Isaiah Johnson holding penalty, but DeSean Jackson’s punt return on Monday night did not escape the official NFL tracking devices. [read more]

Could the NFL be turning into international soccer? [read more]

It’s an all new TAMPA TWO presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning and Heating!!

Great stuff today from Mr. Derrick Brooks and the Sage of Tampa Bay sports. Man, you can just feel the passion and appreciation Brooks has for a certain Buccaneer who he studied on Monday night.

Enjoy!

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Jason Pierre-Paul playing 94 percent of the snaps against the Steelers is just one of a handful of interesting playing-time decisions on Monday night. [read more]

Screams advice for Dirk Koetter.

If Dirk Koetter wants to extend his years as coach of the Bucs beyond his current contract, Jason Whitlock will offer free wisdom. [read more]

Worth a rental?

Of course, the calculator-pecking crowd will yelp “small sample size” but that still doesn’t lessen the hurt. [read more]

Today’s official injury report is out after the Buccaneers practiced indoors in preparation to play the Bears in Chicago on Sunday. [read more]

It’s the weekly, 24-hour Dirk Koetter confidence poll, posted at 8:51 a.m. See last week’s results linked here.

Jordan Whitehead talks about his new opportunity.

Joe loves that the Bucs will start a 21-year-old safety and a 23-year-old safety on Sunday in Chicago.

Let the young guys bring their fire and athleticism. [read more]

“So who is it?”

So who is going to start Sunday along the shore of Lake Michigan for the Bucs, Ryan Fitzpatrick or America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston? [read more]

He’s back.

Today’s full Jameis Winston news conference is below: