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]

Bucs GM Jason Licht offers an update on Bucs rookie DT.

Right about now Joe wouldn’t be surprised to learn Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht is having restless nights. [read more]

Joe strolled over to rookie Alex Cappa’s locker after tonight’s game and asked the question. [read more]

Strong preseason finale.

The Bucs are going to have some tough calls on their hands in slicing the roster down to 53 by Saturday afternoon. And Bobo Wilson made that even more difficult. [read more]

The Noah Spence mystery.

What may be more stunning than second-round pick Ronald Jones being completely invisible but for one play this preseason is how far defensive end Noah Spence has fallen off the cliff. [read more]

Not there yet.

You can make all kinds of excuses for the struggles of rookie Ronald Jones this preseason. [read more]

Fire away. Keep it clean. Obsess together over this meaningless game in the comments section.

Stick with Joe after the game for plenty from the locker room.

The Bucs now have just one remaining member of their 2014 draft class. [read more]

It’s a very safe bet that the Buccaneers’ 53-man roster following Saturday afternoon’s cuts will look different come Sunday night.

That’s just the NFL. [read more]

Jags-Bucs game to be streamed online for free.

Joe understands more and more people have cut the cord on cable and satellite services because they are just outpricing themselves. With Netflix and Amazon Prime, one can get just as much entertainment if not more for a much less expensive price. [read more]

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It’s that time of year, when Ira Kaufman steps away from his keyboard, puts down his beet salad and makes strong calls about the Buccaneers season. That’s what you get — and more — on today’s Ira Kaufman Podcast. Always a fun and informative time, and it’s presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon.

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. Listening to “The Sage” is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

Bought defensive groceries.

Just the memory of how utterly disgusting the Bucs pass defense was last year makes Joe want to wash his eyes out with battery acid. [read more]