Peter King Floats Dubious Name For Next Bucs Quarterback

February 19th, 2023

Titans QB Ryan Tannehill.

Face it, folks. The NFL world is not sold on Kyle Trask starting for your Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023. [read more]

Seahawks General Manager John Schneider Seems To Think Bucs May Try To Lure Geno Smith

February 19th, 2023

Seattle QB Geno Smith.

The Bucs need a quarterback. Joe believes we can all agree unless you are a family member or close friend of Kyle Trask. [read more]

“QB Purgatory”

February 19th, 2023

Thin ice?

It seems the Bucs are between a rock and a hard place, the very worst position to be in. [read more]

Bucs In The Veteran QB Market … Under $30 Million

February 18th, 2023

“Mr. Glazer, I think we have a leak.”

A dozen NFL quarterbacks officially have salaries at $30 million or more for the 2023 season. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks The Bucs’ New Hire And Forthcoming Changes, The Quarterback Latest, Lavonte David Semantics, Trading Devin White, Draft Priority, And Much More

February 18th, 2023

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The Sage emerges with a must-listen podcast as the Bucs hire an offensive coordinator and Ira bounces back from COVID. Another gem from Ira Kaufman and Joe.

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“I Know The Vision And I’ve Seen The Success”

February 18th, 2023

Not everyone sees Todd Bowles as Dead Coach Walking. Some see a beast of a leader whose methods succeeded on the grandest stage. [read more]

Bucs Rookies No. 22

February 18th, 2023

Flashes.

It’s sort of unfair to judge a draft class/rookie class by one season. [read more]

“Todd Bowles Is Dead Man Walking”

February 18th, 2023

Is Todd Bowles laughing at a former Buccaneer?

An impartial Bucs observer might say the team was bad this season and will get worse without Tom Brady and free agents the team can’t afford to re-sign, courtesy of their salary cap situation. [read more]

Changing The Calculus

February 18th, 2023

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Before Tom Brady came along, the Bucs were a franchise for the ages.

The Dark Ages.

It wasn’t very long ago when this team was in the midst of a 12-year playoff drought, encompassing all or part of the regimes of Jon Gruden, Raheem Morris, Greg Schiano, Lovie Smith, Dirk Koetter and Bruce Arians.

Tampa Bay was an afterthought on the NFL map. Even before the schedule would come out in April, it was a safe bet you’d find most Buc games on Sunday afternoons, 1 p.m. kickoff. [read more]

Clyde Christensen Believes It Is Time To Throw Kyle Trask Into The Fire

February 18th, 2023

Praises Bucs QB Kyle Trask.

Classy words from former Bucs quarterback coach Clyde Christensen. [read more]

Mike Evans And Chris Godwin A Dominant Duo

February 18th, 2023

Underrated?

Joe guesses this will surprise many Bucs fans. [read more]

Hall Of Fame GM: Change-Embracing Bucs Need A Bellcow Back

February 17th, 2023

Great change is coming to the Buccaneers’ offense.

Whatever Bucco Bruce Arians meant when he said last week that Todd Bowles’ 2022 philosophy “didn’t match,” it’s been magnified by the hiring of a playcaller groomed by the run-first Seahawks. [read more]

Bucs Prepping For “Soft Tank” With Jason Licht On A Hot Seat?

February 17th, 2023

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Joe would have ignored this gem except it comes from a major outlet, one scrutinized at One Buc Palace. [read more]

BSPN: Coaching Staff May Scare Off Prospective Quarterbacks

February 17th, 2023

Luring a quarterback.

Joe has no surveillance device planted into a back boardroom at One Buc Palace where Team Glazer privately gathers to sip cognac on the rocks, nibble on brie and talk turkey about their football team. [read more]

Leonard Fournette Passes On In-House Quarterback Endorsement

February 17th, 2023

Among the many nicknames and titles held by Leonard Fournette, Joe was unaware until recently that Fournette has an extra special one. He’s a member of the Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame. [read more]

This Week’s Free Stretch Knows When You’re In The Bucs’ Position, You Take What You Can Get.

February 17th, 2023

 The Free Stretch transitions into a busy Bucs offseason today with 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 and USED vehicles!!

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PRESENTED BY BILL CURRIE FORD

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]