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BY IRA KAUFMAN

When the Bucs begin training camp this week, they’ll practice in the shadow of one of the NFL’s premier facilities.

Yes, Raymond James Stadium is celebrating its 25th anniversary in grand style. It has held up uncommonly well since Tampa Bay residents passed a referendum calling for a 30-year, half-cent sales tax to fund construction, along with additional projects to serve the community. [read more]

2-hour flash poll is closed.

Big check coming?

Joe found what might be the best description of Bucs stud Mike Evans. [read more]

Bucs OC Dave Canales.

Are the Bucs playing both sides of the fence? A prominent NFL columnist and podcaster seems to think so. [read more]

Team leader (!)?

Now these are strange red zone numbers and Joe is trying to make sense of them. [read more]

The following is part of the reason a lot of analysts are down on the Bucs’ prospects of winning more than six games this season. [read more]

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Todd uses current numbers from different sportsbooks to discuss expectations in the NFL for 2023. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group & Westchase Golf Club. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen on Stitcher here, Google Podcasts here, and on other platforms.

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This could provide a shred of perspective on Kyle Trask’s shot at becoming the Buccaneers’ opening day quarterback. [read more]

Chris Godwin

Not known for flashy quotes or must-listen interviews, the second-leading receiver in Bucs history (receptions and yards) dropped a fun line yesterday. [read more]

Support.

A well-respected X’s and O’s guy is not ready to throw in the towel on Rachaad White as a valuable rusher. [read more]

Make or break 2023.

With the opening of Bucs Training Camp 2023 just days away, Joe is seeing one hole that may prevent the Bucs from having an arse-kicking defense. [read more]

Low salaries = losses?

It’s been proven in the NFL that money doesn’t always buy happiness (unless you are an owner). [read more]

Plan to revitalize running game?

The Bucs have very solid ares and are only missing a few pieces. [read more]

Uplifting, scary and heartwarming stuff from Chris Godwin today. [read more]

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The smell of training camp is in the air and that means The Free Stretch is in your ear – or should be. Host Bobby Fenton is a lifelong Bucs fans and has strong takes on all things Bucs and more. Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday. The Free Stretch is a fine listen presented by Bill Currie Ford. Remember Bill Currie Ford’s nationwide lifetime warranty on NEW vehicles!!

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For 6 years, The Free Stretch has been here for Bucs fans after being heard on several radio stations dating back to ancient times 2006. Bobby also hosted a national show on Sporting News Radio. [read more]

It’s quite rare for NFL players to dive into the performance history at their position within their current team.

For example, Joe would wager that Luke Goedeke is unaware of Demar Dotson’s 106 starts in a Bucs uniform and Jamel Dean has no idea Donnie Abraham had a whopping 31 interceptions for the Bucs over just six seasons (1996-2001). [read more]

Todd Bowles got a good laugh from his new offensive coordinator.

Great story from Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales on how he got the Tampa Bay job. [read more]

This is to give all members of the Kyle Trask Cult hope. [read more]

Bucs OLB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.

Joe has a new standard when taking teams seriously as they begin to stoke their annual training camp hype furnace. [read more]

Mystery.

Here’s a chance to solve a puzzle. [read more]