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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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]

Advanced stats.

Good news and bad news when trying to decipher what Baker Mayfield did in his short time with the Rams last year. [read more]

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The Buccaneers’ first training camp practice is in seven days, but the grind is in full swing for their projected No. 1 running back. [read more]

Hmmmm, the Bucs’ running game was miserable last season and the greatest head coach in NFL history is interested in signing the guy who had the most carries and catches out of the backfield for Tampa Bay. [read more]

Joe loves polling fans here and especially comparing results over time.

A poll popped here in April and the same one arrived this week. [read more]

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What’s the big rush?

We’re still 11 days from the first padded practice of training camp, yet some Buc fans are already wondering why Todd Bowles hasn’t named Baker Mayfield his starting quarterback. [read more]

Mike Evans

This is becoming a disturbing pattern. [read more]

Transition.

So we are a week from Bucs training camp and this still keeps Joe tossing at night. [read more]

Bucs RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn.

“We really like Ke’Shawn [Vaughn]. We’ve always liked Ke’Shawn. I know he’s been with us for three years, but he really hasn’t gotten opportunities. When he has, he’s done some good things.”

— Bucs GM Jason Licht.

When Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht spoke the highlighted words above at the combine before the TV klieglights of NFL Network, BSPN, FOX Sports, CBS, NFL Network, Peacock and SiriusXM NFL Radio, NFL broadcast partners all, it really got the attention of Bucs fourth-year running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn back in Florida. [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

These stats are just infuriating to Joe. But, do they tell a deeper story? [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

So let’s take a brief look at the Bucs. [read more]