Robert Hainsey: Notre Dame OT, Florida Schooled

April 30th, 2021

On the surface, there is nothing not to like about new Bucs tackle Robert Hainsey. [read more]

In Round 3, The Buccaneers Pick A Versatile Offensive Lineman

April 30th, 2021

Notre Dame tackle/guard/center Robert Hainsey

The No. 95 overall pick in the NFL Draft is in to our beloved Buccaneers. [read more]

”This Is A Ready-Made Deal”

April 30th, 2021

New Bucs QB Kyle Trask.

Former longtime college head coach and Ravens offensive coordinator Rick Neuheisel, a former quarterback himself, loves the Bucs’ selection of QB Kyle Trask in Round 2 tonight. [read more]

Can Dan Mullen Continue His NFL QB Streak?

April 30th, 2021

Gators coach Dan Mullen.

Florida coach Dan Mullen has a mixed bag of his quarterbacks in the NFL. [read more]

High Investment In Developmental QB

April 30th, 2021

Bucs QB Kyle Trask.

There were very good position players on the board when the Bucs drafted the heir to park-violating, home-invading, NFLPA-ignoring, down-forgetting, handshake-stiffing, jet-ski-losing, biscuit-baking, tequila-shooting, smartphone-phobic, waffle-grilling, trophy-throwing, roller-coaster-scared, numbers-rules-peeved, Bucs-Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady in Gators QB Kyle Trask. [read more]

The Buccaneers Select QB Kyle Trask In Round 2

April 30th, 2021

New Bucs QB Kyle Trask

Finally, the Bucs put a truly promising young QB into their historic quarterback incubator. [read more]

Tom Brady: Julian Edelman Was Too Scared To Tell Belichick He Wanted To Be In Tampa

April 30th, 2021

Lots of fun on the NFL Draft-A-Thon, an annual online charity effort by the league. [read more]

NFL Draft Night 2, Open Thread

April 30th, 2021

OK folks, we are back at it. Bucs have two picks tonight.

Comment on anything and everything throughout the close of the draft, including the expected second- and third-round picks of the Bucs at Nos. 64 and 95, barring a trade.

Who should the Bucs target? Will there be curveballs and surprises to push a player within range of the Bucs trading up? Have at it fans, but please do play nice.

“Y’all Can Call Me ‘Joe Tryon'”

April 30th, 2021

Bucs edge rusher Joe Tryon.

So Joe noticed there is a riddle out there about new Bucs edge rusher Joe Tryon that is still a bit unresolved. [read more]

Bruce Arians Talks Edge Rush Job Security

April 30th, 2021

Playoff heroes Shaq & JPP have a new mate

So the Bucs just drafted a hungry and powerful edge rusher in Round 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Joe wants to know who told Jason Pierre-Paul as he enters a contract year. [read more]

(Friday Edition) On This Draft-Edition Of The Free Stretch, We Know It Was Never Going To Be About Instant Gratification

April 30th, 2021

Post-draft fun and insight on The Free Stretch podcast with Bobby Fenton. Always a memorable affair. Remember Bill Currie Ford’s nationwide lifetime warranty on new and preowned vehicles!! Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday.

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PRESENTED BY BILL CURRIE FORD

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]

The Anti-Myron Lewis

April 30th, 2021

Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

Joe will never forget the night former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik exposed Myron Lewis. [read more]

Joe Tryon Says He Met With Bucs Twice, Todd Bowles Impressed

April 30th, 2021

New Bucs OLB/DE Joe Tryon, Tampa Bay’s first-round pick, seems very comfortable with the local media but unready yet to show his big personality.

And Joe suspects he has one, given how Bucco Bruce Arians was raving about the guy’s passion during their shared news conference this afternoon. [read more]

”Power Is Something You Can’t Teach”

April 30th, 2021

Man, Bucco Bruce Arians is excited about his new edge rusher during his afternoon news conference. [read more]

Turned The Corner

April 30th, 2021

Bucs edge rusher Joe Tryon.

Joe understands several fans were and are concerned that first-round pick edge rusher Joe Tryon opted out last season. That’s fair. [read more]

Joe Knows

April 30th, 2021

Bucs edge rusher Joe Tryon.

Either Joe Tryon was like the rest of America and marveled at how the Bucs choked out Pat Mahomes and the explosive Chiefs offense in the Super Bowl, or he already had a good hunch who was going to draft him. [read more]

Changing Trend On Rookie Rushers Contributing

April 30th, 2021

New Bucs OLB Joe Tryon.

Every NFC South team has seen rookie edge rushers contribute significantly in recent years with limited snaps. [read more]

Trust In Todd Bowles

April 30th, 2021

Bucs DC Todd Bowles.

The numbers crowd made Joe think more about this Joe Tryon, the new Bucs edge rusher. [read more]

Have Your Say!

April 30th, 2021

Flash poll posted at 10:08 a.m. Poll closed 1:13 p.m.

Did The Saints Gift Wrap Joe Tryon To Bucs?

April 30th, 2021

Edge rusher shell game.

Very interesting insight from a guy who covers the NFL for a living. [read more]

Best Leftovers

April 30th, 2021

So the smoke has still not cleared from the first round last night. But what can we look forward to tonight in Rounds 2 and 3? Let’s take a dive. [read more]