Quicker than advertised?

Last week, when Bucs defensive coaches spoke, there was one quote from Bucs outside linebackers coach Larry Foote that stuck out for Joe. [read more]

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The Buccaneer defense begins its Redemption Tour in an appropriate setting. [read more]

Mad blitzer waiting to unleash.

Michael Penix gives Joe pause. [read more]

Jon Gruden

Joe is flabbergasted by how the Buccaneers have done an eye-popping about face on Jon Gruden.

A year ago the Super Bowl-winning coach, Chucky, was banished from all official things Bucs. Now he’s not only been reinstated into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor, the team has full blown pushed him as a face of the franchise. [read more]

“Baker, if those clowns didn’t put me on their list, I would have locked their arses out of any Raiders game.”

Joe’s ears are still buzzing from watching AC/DC last night at The Licht House. Fun time. Couldn’t believe Angus Young is 70. Played like he was 40. [read more]

How good is 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy?

Joe’s not quite sure, but coming off a nothing-special season, Purdy just locked down a contract extension that will guarantee him $55 million per year for three years. [read more]

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Schedule week is an annual can’t-miss on The Free Stretch! Follow Bobby on X, @bobbygameday. Bobby’s podcast is an extension of his national and local radio shows. It’s been at JoeBucsFan.com for eight-plus years. Always a quality listen from a true Tampa native.

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LOADED podcast buffet as the Bucs offseason hits the middle of May. The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is all hyped up. Enjoy!

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It has been six years since the passing of Steve Duemig, so Todd finds it timely to talk about one of Steve’s favorite topics: Pete Rose and the Hall of Fame. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Pin Chasers. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen via Podcast Addict, TuneIn and other platforms.

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Bucs DL coach Charlie Strong.

Joe knows sometimes Bucs fans roll their eyes when Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht emphasizes character so much in his draft choices. [read more]

Sitdown with Kay Adams.

Bucs running back Bucky Irving did a sitdown with Kay Adams for an edition of her weekday show “Up and Adams” seen on FanDuel Network. [read more]

Sacks are always the answer.

Joe wants to see an entrepreneur start printing T-shirts with this slogan emblazed across the front and have Bucs fans from Wesley Chapel to Sarasota wearing them: [read more]

Cakewalk ending to season.

One reason Joe enjoys reading Warren Sharp’s work is that he often takes a very detailed, if not unique look into otherwise misleading information. [read more]

So the Bucs are 1-6 under Todd Bowles in short-week games during regular-season play, and they’re on 1-5 run in night games. [read more]

The Bucs have not released official dates and times for their three preseason games, but one of their August opponents has made a game official. [read more]

Legends Jerry Rice and Mike Evans link up.

There have been but two players in NFL history who have racked up 1,000 yards receiving in 11 straight seasons. [read more]

Joe knew this news many months ago but didn’t get it with the ability to share, but Joe can get the word out today. [read more]

PFF tribe doesn’t believe.

You know, Joe might have to start calling Bucs icon Lavonte David “Mr. Underrated.” [read more]

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Now the 2025 season seems real with the full schedule in place. Ira is all over that and a bunch more with Joe. Enjoy!

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Future use.

The Bucs very easily could have the best group of wide receivers in the game. When healthy. [read more]

Needs competition, say radio duo.

So long as nothing catastrophic happens, the Bucs should be playoff bound in January say the two men who co-host the best damn football show on national radio. [read more]

“C’mon, Todd, you know Josh Grizzard can use help. I’m tired of smelling Dave Portnoy’s whiskey breath!”

Maybe you have seen Chucky’s “unboxing” series he does for Barstool Sports. Maybe you haven’t. [read more]

Weeks 13 through 18 of the Bucs’ schedule? Today, on paper, the Bucs should be favorites in each of those six games.

That sets up the Bucs much like last year. [read more]