Quick Thoughts On New Bucs TE Payne Durham

April 29th, 2023

The Bucs made tight end Payne Durham a late fifth-round pick today.

Well, one thing that jumps out to Joe about this Payne Durham from Purdue, who the Bucs selected in the fifth round, is the guy does not go down easy. [read more]

Bucs Finally Get A Tight End Late In Round 5

April 29th, 2023

New Bucs TE Payne Durham.

So the Bucs waited until their second pick of the fifth round to dip their toes into a deep tight end pool. Was it too late? [read more]

Speed Theme Continues With Drafting Of SirVocea Dennis

April 29th, 2023

No shortage of speed on the 2023 Bucs defense.

Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht said adding speed was a focus this offseason, and they weren’t kidding. [read more]

Buccaneers Pick Linebacker SirVocea Dennis In Round 5

April 29th, 2023

It seems Bucs general manager Jason Licht liked more than just his first-round pick when he watched all the film of the University of Pittsburgh defense. [read more]

What The Saints Did In The Draft

April 29th, 2023

Rough day for Jameis Winston.

The slimy Saints, like every other club, have been trying to improve in this week’s NFL Draft. [read more]

Round 4 Ends With No Tight End Drafted, No Bucs Pick

April 29th, 2023

Former Bucs tight end Cameron Brate

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht sat on his hands through Round 4 and did not trade up into it like he did one year ago. [read more]

Home Run Draft For Cade Otton, Kyle Trask

April 29th, 2023

Bucs TE Cade Otton.

What a 2023 it has been for No. 1 Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton. [read more]

Best Available Players Today — Day 3 Of The NFL Draft

April 29th, 2023

Hidden gems?

Every year, gems are found on Day 3 of the draft. [read more]

Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, You Are On Notice

April 29th, 2023

Improvement needed.

When the Bucs selected defensive tackle Calijah Kancey in the first round Thursday, Joe openly asked if that selection was a referendum on the Bucs’ first selection in the 2022 draft, Logan Hall? [read more]

Player Good; Value, Eh

April 29th, 2023

Rookie guard Cody Mauch, Tampa Bay’s second-round pick.

A “value” draft pick and selecting a good player can be two different things. [read more]

“Bryce Young Has To See Me Two Times A Year.”

April 28th, 2023

New Bucs rookie defensive tackle Calijah Kancey

The trash talking has begun. [read more]

This Week’s Free Stretch Recaps Round 1 Of The Draft And Grudgingly Admits A Little Will Levis FOMO

April 28th, 2023

Host Bobby Fenton is all about dissecting Round 1 of the draft in today’s episode, with a sharp eye on the 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 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]

Jason Licht On Friday’s Selections

April 28th, 2023

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

OK, so now we have the answer of the day, as Joe shared earlier. [read more]

Wing Man Yaya Diaby

April 28th, 2023

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht was boasting about an 82-inch wingspan tonight. [read more]

“Right Now We See Him As A Guard”

April 28th, 2023

New Bucs guard Cody Mauch.

So the Bucs indeed drafted a guard in Round 2 tonight. [read more]

Dream Draft For Todd Bowles

April 28th, 2023

Happy man.

Todd Bowles turns 60 in November and he doesn’t hide that he’s a bit of an old school coach. So Joe thinks Bowles is drooling over his first three picks in this 2023 NFL Draft. [read more]

Buccaneers Pick Edge Rusher YaYa Diaby In Round 3

April 28th, 2023

The Bucs went with a bit of an atheltic freak in University of Louisville edge rusher YaYa Diaby in Round 3 tonight. [read more]

Arm Length Question Emerges

April 28th, 2023

Does the rookie come up too short to the guy he might replace?

So new Buccaneers rookie tackle/guard Cody Mauch is not only short on teeth, but he’s also missing what could be critical centimeters from his arms. [read more]