Risky, says columnist.

When it comes to defense, you simply cannot go wrong with a strong defensive line and pass rushers. The more the merrier. [read more]

Who did he pick?

By the time the draft hits — and who knows, maybe not until the end of May? — Joe will want to vomit he will be so sick of mock drafts, only because Joe wants the real thing to take place. [read more]

The Bucs can make a sound move in free agency right now if they want to.

Not only could they add a veteran cornerback faster than any on the current roster, the same guy has been to multiple Pro Bowls and playoff games — and he’s no Brent Grimes 2018. [read more]

The shining star of the 2019 Bucs preseason, a man who dropped red zone balls when the real games came around, was re-signed today as an exclusive rights free agent.

The Bucs announced tight end Tanner Hudson will return. He caught two balls for 26 yards last season and first made the Tampa Bay active roster late in the 2018 season.

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All’s fair in love, war and the pursuit of Tom Brady. [read more]

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Just one play?

The last memory is the freshest. [read more]

It’s very possible that the NFL will delay the start of free agency, and that could be great for America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

“7 wins, plus 3 or 4 more equals …”

Count a former Buccaneers quarterback among those subscribing to the Rondé Barber theory that claims the Bucs could get leaps and bounds better via a quarterback change. [read more]

Megamillions.

Yesterday, Joe took a stab at what future Hall of Fame quarterback and expected free agent Tom Brady might cost the Bucs. [read more]

Bucco Bruce Arians talked about Tom Brady four years ago, when Joe took this picture.

Joe often hears the profound silliness that Tom Brady gets rid of the ball so darn fast he can’t thrive in a Bruce Arians downfield offense. [read more]

Talking QBs.

On a national TV appearance, Bucs sack king Shaq Barrett had quarterbacks on his mind. [read more]

Don’t pass on it.

In the mind of one popular NFL analyst, if the Bucs offer Teddy Bridgewater a contract, he shouldn’t waste any time thinking about it. [read more]

Last season, the 2-5 Buccaneers headed west to play the 6-2 Seattle Seahawks.

Russell Wilson remembered preparing for what was then a horrid Bucs defense. [read more]

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For 2 1/2 years, 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]

Perhaps Bucco Bruce Arians learned from the Andre Ellington and Deone Bucannon experiences of 2019, or Jason Licht learned from the Doug Martin debacle.

Joe’s being a bit of a wiseass, but telling new words from Arians are profound, timely and make you wonder. [read more]