College coaches approved.

In a lot of ways, the NFL and college football are two different games. [read more]

Trying to find a flaw.

At face value, Joe thought this was total nonsense. But after peeling a few onion skins, it made a little sense. [read more]

”Gunslinger” has not been an adjective used for Tom Brady very often during the majority of his career. [read more]

Super Bowl general manager Jason Licht entered last week’s NFL Draft with a few firm convictions. [read more]

So the four-letter has a list, written by one of the PFF tribe cultists, documenting what are believed to be the greatest steals of the 2021 draft. [read more]

“Just watch, Mr. Glazer.”

The high-octane, 30-plus-points-per-game Tampa Bay offense was just warming up last season and just got a fresh shot of juice.

That was Joe’s takeaway from GM Jason Licht talking this week. [read more]

Talkin’ defense.

The way former Bucs guard and current popular local sports radio personality Ian Beckles sees it, when you watch film of a college player, one element gives away whether the guy can ball on the NFL level or not. [read more]

Yes, the Bucs were wonderful against the run last year and after the bye, the offense clicked just like everyone thought it would. [read more]

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The surviving members of the 1972 Dolphins must be casting a wary eye toward the Buccaneers. [read more]

Bucs offensive assistant/QB guru Tom Moore

It’s a little known fact among NFL fans that the standard contract for an assistant coach is a two-year deal with guaranteed money. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht (clutching bad beer)

Our glorious Super Bowl general manager Jason Licht is a dangerous man. [read more]

Admires Bucs rookie QB.

Terry Bradshaw was a tough SOB as a quarterback. [read more]

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“Why not get Trask?”

In the eyes of a former NFL general manager, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht had a helluva draft for selecting at the bottom of each round — the draft penalty for winning it all just a few months prior. [read more]

“Bruce, I will help the kid out. But remember I’m still the big cheese here.”

When the Packers drafted Aaron Rodgers in 2005, incumbent Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre was so miffed he barely gave Rodgers the time of day. [read more]

Jason McIntyre of FOX Sports.

Joe has to give a man props for having solid intel and strong sources. [read more]

When the Bucs drafted Florida quarterback Kyle Trask with their second-round selection, it caught the eye of one analyst. [read more]

Yeah, Joe realizes Bucs fifth-round-pick inside linebacker K.J. Britt out of Auburn isn’t going to crack the defensive lineup quickly and he’s not so great in coverage.

But damn, Joe’s been studying Britt and has become a big fan. [read more]

Bucs legend Derrick Brooks weighs in

Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks has close relationships with Bucs players and is very well plugged in to team. Yet even he was thrown a curveball by the 2021 NFL Draft. [read more]

Other Bucs may be poolside now wisely drinking Big Storm beers, but Devin White is grinding away like it’s midseason with the added to-do list of working his stable of horses. [read more]

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For nearly 4 years, The Free Stretch has been right here at JoeBucsFan.com after being heard on several radio stations dating back to 2006. Bobby also hosted a national show on Sporting News Radio. [read more]