Older Bucs fans remember how the 2002 Super Bowl champion Bucs limped out to a 4-4 record the following season. [read more]

Texas edge rusher Joseph Ossai.

There is something about defenders who seem to have a nose for the football that you just cannot teach. [read more]

Rookie right tackle phenom Tristan Wirfs.

Tristan Wirfs didn’t just overwhelm the NFL with near perfect play at right tackle as a Bucs rookie last year, he was the catalyst for one draft guru to make a major change. [read more]

Bucs left guard Ali Marpet.

Some interesting figures from the guys who play with figures for a living, Football Outsiders. [read more]

Patroling the middle.

There is an old football axiom, “You are only as strong as you are up the middle.” [read more]

Bucs QB Blaine Gabbert.

This just stuck in Joe’s craw — not “craw” — CRAW! [read more]

Bucs safety Jordan Whitehead

After delivering huge hits in the 2018 preseason (only 4 months until preseason games!!), Jordan Whitehead got his big break when fan-favorite, Lost-Decade Bucs safety Chris Conte got injured in September. [read more]

Strong teammate.

When the years start to add up on a good player, to get an edge he often must use his wits and wisdom gained through experience. [read more]

On this fine Saturday, Joe is remembering the multiple times Bucco Bruce Arians has called Carlton Davis a top-10 (or better) cornerback in the league.

And there’s Aqib Talib earlier this year calling Davis an emerging top-5 NFL corner.

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In a perfect world, tight ends O.J. Howard and foot-rubbing, car-littering Rob Gronkowski would line up in two-tight-end sets. Howard would carve up a defense deep and Gronk would make defenses pay on the first or second level. [read more]

“Beckles, you don’t know sh!! about QBs, OK? But I still love ya’ man.”

Sometimes upon reflection, one sees an answer in a different light. [read more]

Crazy labeling.

Since he took to social media to beg the Bucs to re-sign him and taunted Bucs brass by working out with wide receiver-needy Lamar Jackson (and ensuring that video hit social media) Antonio Brown has been rather quiet. [read more]

”Mark, you really think I’m going to listen to you? I’m the Super Bowl GM.”

Former Tampa Bay rock star general manager Mark Dominik has firm advice for his beloved Buccaneers. [read more]

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Draft talk dominates the unofficial kickoff to the weekend, aka The Free Stretch podcast with Bobby Fenton. Put your feet up and enjoy Bobby on his solo ride talking all things Bucs and more. Remember Bill Currie Ford’s nationwide lifetime warranty on new and preowned vehicles!! Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday.

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For 3 1/2 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]

No Lamar Jackson.

Leave it to the crowd at Football Outsiders to dig up really cool data on the Bucs, both on offense and defense. [read more]

“Take it easy now, Glazer.”

While Super Bowl-winning Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians didn’t rule out drafting a quarterback this month to groom for the day 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, Bucs Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady bids football goodbye, a respected NFL analyst isn’t buying it. [read more]

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Let’s go back to the beginning for a moment because it was one heck of a start. [read more]

Football smarts.

This is hardly a unique quote, but one of Joe’s favorite coaches/managers in sports often said this when evaluating players. [read more]

Impressive video.

When the Bucs drafted Tristan Wirfs in the first round last year, the soon-to-be stud Bucs right tackle was known to have the strength of a horse. [read more]

Various analysts are weighing in with a message that the NFL Draft — 3 weeks from tonight! — is a likely turning point in the Antonio Brown free agency saga. [read more]