Ira Kaufman Evaluates Edge Rushers, Trading Up For A Left Tackle, Belichick-Bucs Speculation, Talks New Safety, Grading On A Curve & More

April 6th, 2023

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Hendon Hooker Is Coming To Town (For A Visit)

April 6th, 2023

Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker.

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker is going to walk into One Buc Palace. But maybe not as a Bucs quarterback. [read more]

Filling The Trenches

April 6th, 2023

Auburn OLB Derick Hall.

So the crowd over at BSPN has gone through each roster and determined who should be targeted in the draft three weeks from tonight — three weeks! [read more]

Nate Tice On Bucs Needs

April 6th, 2023

What should he do?

If Nate Tice could pull the strings for Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht on the first night of the draft — three weeks from tonight, three weeks! — Tice knows what he would do. [read more]

Careful With One-Score Losses

April 6th, 2023

Close games.

Joe is very surprised to have not heard the Bucs crowing about this (yet). [read more]

A Logan Hall Clone On The Way?

April 6th, 2023

Northwestern DL Adetomiwa Adebawore.

If there is a knock on second-year defensive lineman Logan Hall, it’s that he’s a tweener. He not really a 34 defensive end and he’s not really a nose tackle. [read more]

The Free Stretch Is Back!! Recapping Free Agency, Looking Ahead To The Draft, And Wondering If A QB Isn’t Such A Bad Idea Right Now (Wednesday Edition)

April 5th, 2023

All kinds of Bucs offseason chatter and insight on The Free Stretch podcast. And More from iconic host Bobby Fenton. 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 5 1/2 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]

Roschon Johnson And The Bucs

April 5th, 2023

Texas RB Roschon Johnson.

Now this would be an interesting addition to the Bucs’ running backs room. [read more]

“Why Does He Deserve A Chance?”

April 5th, 2023

Baker Mayfield leads a huddle.

Joe may have found the Bucs analyst leading the league in pessimism, though he calls it realism. [read more]

Todd Bowles Is No Fan Of “Arrogant And Pompous” Coaches

April 5th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Joe gleaned a lot of insight from head coach Todd Bowles last week in Phoenix. Thankfully, Joe has been free to share most of it on these pages. [read more]

Jason Licht Talks Running Backs

April 5th, 2023

Head coach Todd Bowles and offensive coordiantor Dave Canales are big believers in sharing the load at running back. [read more]

Have Your Say!

April 5th, 2023

Flash poll posted at 8:37 a.m. Poll closed at 10:36 a.m.

Rushing To Improve

April 5th, 2023

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

As he heads into his 10th draft as GM of the Buccaneers, Jason Licht has an opportunity to correct a major oversight.

Licht has made more than his share of dynamic picks since 2014, but he can’t be proud of his record for choosing disruptive pass rushers. And as the 2023 draft approaches, Todd Bowles is looking for a few good men to hound opposing quarterbacks off the edge. [read more]

Analyzing Needs

April 5th, 2023

Bucs chatter.

X’s and O’s analyst Mina Kimes of BSPN has thoughts about the Bucs and Joe is wondering if fans share her thoughts. [read more]

Joe Thought There Was Competition?

April 5th, 2023

“Am I invisible or something?”

Well this is very interesting. A former NFL general manager hasn’t received the edict that third-year Bucs quarterback Kyle Trask will compete for the starting job with newly arrived Baker Mayfield. [read more]

“Smart” Moves

April 5th, 2023

Praise from a peer.

Joe loves these nuggets that Mike Sando throws out. [read more]

Anton Harrison Prepping The Right Way

April 5th, 2023
Anton Harrison

Oklahoma LT Anton Harrison.

Yeah, Joe is getting fixated on Oklahoma left tackle Anton Harrison. [read more]

Bucs Found A Safety

April 4th, 2023

Makes a move.

UPDATED: 8:44 p.m. – The Bucs addressed a hole on their defense today. [read more]

The Bucs And Devon Achane

April 4th, 2023

Years ago, Joe would sometimes make time to go watch an elite high school football player in the Tampa Bay area.

Dexter McCluster was one of those guys. [read more]

“Best Bucs Coverage?”

April 4th, 2023

Todd calls out all these traditional Tampa Bay media outlets who claim they offer the best coverage of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with their lack of attendance at last week’s NFL owners meetings in Arizona. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Bill Currie Ford. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen on Stitcher here, Google Podcasts here, and on other platforms.

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