The Try Hard Running Game

October 1st, 2023

Running back Rachaad White

Man, the Bucs keep trying and trying and trying to establish a rushing attack.

They haven’t been successful yet, but the progress took a half-step forward against the slimy Saints today after taking a full step backward on Monday night. [read more]

Statistically, The Game Was Really One-Sided

October 1st, 2023

Catches game-winner.

Joe looked at “The Book.” And it is pretty interesting. [read more]

The Next Men Up

October 1st, 2023

Iconic Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans scared the crap out of Joe and fans today, leaving the eventual beatdown of the Saints in the second quarter with a hamstring injury.

What happened next has Joe joyfully cracking cans of Big Storm beer. [read more]

Baker Mayfield On Pace For 29 TDs, 8 INTs & 3,748 Yards Passing

October 1st, 2023

Damn good for an inexpensive quarterback with no running game! [read more]

Bucs 26, Saints 9; Tampa Bay Is King Of The NFC South

October 1st, 2023

Lord Todd Bowles has done one hell of a coaching job. [read more]

Bucs-Saints, Open Thread

October 1st, 2023

Comment all game long below. NFC South power is at stake as the Bucs clash on the road with the slimy Saints and their cocky fans.

Time to shut up the Saints defense, hit battered Saints QB Derek Carr and get to next weeks Bye at 3-1.

Go Bucs!!

(Please behave in the comments. It’s easy.)

Report: Derek Carr Will Start For Saints

October 1st, 2023

Well, it seems the Bucs won’t get a backup quarterback today — at least not right away. [read more]

Grateful Jameis Talks Bucs

October 1st, 2023

A Jameis Winston news conference is always a spectacle. America’s Backup has a way of spicing things up. [read more]

“Incredibly Underrated Pass Rusher”

October 1st, 2023

Bucs defensive tackle Greg Gaines.

Before Greg Gaines had three quarterback hits of Jalen Hurts on Monday in limited action, he was showing Bucs fans and coaches that he belongs. [read more]

Today Is Another Step In The Remake Of Baker Mayfield

October 1st, 2023

Non-believer raises subject of benching.

Damn near every NFL analyst, talking head, journalist and fan outside the Tampa Bay area predicted doom for Baker Mayfield this year. It’s also why so many believed the Bucs were in the running for Caleb Williams (#CollaspseForCaleb). [read more]

The Bucs Are Playing Mostly Smart Football

October 1st, 2023

Discipline.

Joe has to give the Bucs credit for not playing dumb football.

In fact, they are playing smart football.

Per @NFL_Stats, a football feed on “X,” the Bucs have the third-fewest penalties per game in the NFL. That is outstanding. The Bucs average 4.7 penalties a game. Only the Jets and the Jags have fewer.

The teams with the most penalties? They would be the Stinking Panthers, the Broncos and the Cardinals. They have a combined record of 1-8. Yikes.

Big Play Mike Evans

October 1st, 2023

Look out!

Joe always knew Bucs stud receiver Mike Evans is a home run hitter. Now, Joe has more credible, respectable data to back it up. [read more]

Gameday Tampa Bay

October 1st, 2023

Game 4

Bucs at Slimy Saints 

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: FOX (WTVT-TV Channel 13, locally) with Chris Myers, Robert Smith and Jen Hale.

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“Optimism” Derek Carr Starts For Slimy Saints

September 30th, 2023

Saints QB Derek Carr.

There is a fun rule of thumb Joe follows on late Saturday nights and early on Sunday mornings. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks Todd Bowles’ Long Memory, A Necessary Jonathan Taylor Discussion/Scenario, Saints Matchups And Game Predictions, And More

September 30th, 2023

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Susceptible To The Run

September 30th, 2023

Stopping the run.

Joe never dreamed of reading these words to describe a Todd Bowles defense. [read more]

(Weekend Edition) This Week’s Free Stretch Knows That While MNF Gets The Attention, This Sunday Is The Sneaky Big Game On The Bucs’ Schedule So Far

September 30th, 2023

Lifelong Bucs fan and Tampa native Bobby Fenton dives into many angles in the world of the Bucs as Sunday’s Week 4 clash with the Saints nears. The Free Stretch podcast has been here for six years after being heard on several radio stations dating back to ancient times in 2006. Bobby also hosted a national show on Sporting News Radio. Follow Bobby on X, @bobbygameday.

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“Bring On Jameis Winston!”

September 30th, 2023

Former Bucs guard thinks Bucs’ defense will eat Sunday.

As usual, former Bucs guard and popular sports radio personality Ian Beckles has thoughts about the Bucs this week, looking both backward and ahead. [read more]

TV Map For Bucs-Slimy Saints Game

September 30th, 2023

Free football.

The Bucs are back in the Big Easy! And so is Joe. [read more]

Slimy Saints Have A Rotten Offense — And That Was With Derek Carr

September 30th, 2023

You don’t even have to know that the slimy Saints have a defensive meathead for a head coach. All you need to do is look at the stats. [read more]