Spotlight on Bucs OC.

So coach, what do you now have in your bag of tricks? [read more]

Playing young.

It’s rare in the 21st Century to see a starting defensive lineman who is 35. At that age, most are so beat up that Father Time is tapping them on the shoulder. [read more]

Smuggler.

Joe isn’t really sure what to say about this, but furniture-tossing, bicycle-winging, tantrum-throwing quitter Antonio Brown still affects the Bucs. Or should that be “infects” the Bucs?

And the result could be a team outbreak of The Sickness, if what a shady woman claims is real. [read more]

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It’s the first Free Stretch of 2022, and Tampa native and accomplished media guy Bobby Fenton is all fired up. Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday. The Free Stretch is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Remember Bill Currie Ford’s nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles!!

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For 4+ 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]

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In this edition of The Todd Wright TODDcast, Todd returns from the Orange Bowl after yet another CFP blowout. He acknowledges that a decade ago many said the new College Football Playoff would hurt the sport…and they were correct. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and powered by Bill Currie Ford. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen on Stitcher here, Google Podcasts here, and on other platforms.

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Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians was not scheduled to speak today — he rarely does on Thursdays — but today Arians made an exception. [read more]

Bucs QB Tom Brady.

Joe didn’t expect Mr. Seven Rings to say a whole lot about the guy who was living with his family last year, the guy he begged the Bucs to sign. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

There are two sides to every story and apparently Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht let his side, and the Bucs’ side of the Antonio Brown nonsense, be known. [read more]

Life without Antonio Brown.

Furniture-tossing, bicycle-winging, tantrum-throwing quitter Antonio Brown took to social media this morning to air his grievances. The Buccaneers have responded in kind. Joe will just leave this here for all to enjoy and respond to.

“The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have terminated the contract of Antonio Brown, effective immediately. While Antonio did receive treatment on his ankle and was listed on the injury report the week leading up to last Sunday’s game, he was cleared to play by our medical team prior to the start of the game and at no point during the game did he indicate to our medical personnel that he could not play. We have attempted, multiple times throughout this week, to schedule an evaluation by an outside orthopedic specialist, yet Antonio has not complied. Maintaining the health and wellness of our players is of the utmost importance to our organization.”

Tom Brady speaks

Who doesn’t love a great Tom Brady story? [read more]

Suspicious of Antonio Brown.

Interesting perspective from a former NFL player who nearly sacrificed his life — and lost his spleen — for the Bucs. [read more]

Carolina no pushover.

Yesterday, Joe admits to cringing from the chatter. [read more]

Antonio Brown

Joe has heard plenty about the Antonio Brown saga from three distinct and reliable sources. And one nugget Joe got last night was especially comical and telling. [read more]

The time is now.

So the Bucs are down two Pro Bowl receivers for the rest of the season. The other, Mike Evans, is coming off a hamstring injury. [read more]

Killer instinct inside-20.

Let’s just say when the Bucs get in the red zone, no NFL team can feel more comfortable. [read more]

Flash poll posted at 6:09 a.m. Poll closed at 7:42 a.m.

Bucs channeled Al Davis.

Yes, yes, yes. We know how Cyril Grayson came to the Bucs because he was signed off the Cowboys’ practice squad. [read more]

It seems Bucs fans may soon see text messages on social media from Bucco Bruce Arians and general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

“Don’t worry, TB, I’ll keep my shirt and pads on.”

UPDATED 10:03 p.m. – The Buccaneers’ head coach tipped his hand tonight, and he shared some great news, too. [read more]

The TAMPA TWO team is jumping into the wild Bucs-Jets game and the aftermath. Enjoy!

Bucs legend Derrick Brooks joins JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman, as always. More fun from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

Rob Gronkowski gave the right answer to a question about the NFL MVP today, but it was not a tongue-in-cheek response.

And Gronk is known for playing the wiseass card. [read more]