“I Don’t Know Why Scotty Miller Doesn’t Play More”‘

January 22nd, 2021

A man paid to dissect film of every NFL game is a little perplexed. [read more]

Bucs Embrace Being Some …

January 22nd, 2021

Not just Tom’s team.

Pretty cool piece Joe found on how the Bucs were built. [read more]

Will The Upside Be Enough?

January 22nd, 2021

Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

You know why Joe trusts successful handicappers to break down games? Because they put their money where their mouth is. [read more]

Victory Will Flow Through Offensive Line

January 21st, 2021

A former Buccaneer weighs in

Some say only teams with a fierce four-man pass rush can slow the Tampa Bay offense and, subsequently, beat the Bucs.

Whether that’s true or not is unclear, but Joe and a prominent former Buccaneer say the Packers don’t have enough pass rush to menace Tom Brady. [read more]

The Buccaneers Play-Action

January 21st, 2021

How Bucs’ play-action works.

Joe found this today surfing around searching for Bucs nuggets. For Joe’s readers who dig X’s and O’s discussion and enjoy the technical elements of football, this is for you. [read more]

Ali Marpet, Antoine Winfield Pop Up On Injury Report

January 21st, 2021

Injury report.

This got Joe’s attention, and not in a good way. [read more]

This Week’s Free Stretch Dares To Venture Where Legends Tread; It’s An NFL Championship Game Edition!

January 21st, 2021

Special times for Bucs fans, and special times on The Free Stretch podcast with Bobby Fenton. Enjoy the main man/host presented by Bill Currie Ford on Dale Mabry Highway. Bobby is always a strong listen. 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 3+ 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]

Rob Gronkowski Appreciates Playing For An Offensive Guru Head Coach

January 21st, 2021

Interesting take today from Tampa Bay tight end Rob Gronkowski.

Joe expects some Belicheats fans will be annoyed. [read more]

Fear The Wind, Not The Cold

January 21st, 2021

One thing about prickly Pete Prisco of CBS Sports, he’s not boring. [read more]

Derrick Brooks Looks At The Heavyweight NFC Title Bout

January 21st, 2021

TAMPA TWO is back with Bucs legend Derrick Brooks and Sage JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman diving into Sunday’s NFC Championship game. More fun from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

The Goal Is To Play

January 21st, 2021

Discusses injured veterans.

This time of the year, it is all hands on deck. That’s why Vita Vea was activated to practice to see if he can indeed play Sunday (and beyond if needed).

And it is also why a couple of veterans won’t be practicing. [read more]

Bruce Arians On Vita Vea: “Moved Around Pretty Good Today When It Was Full Speed”

January 21st, 2021

The headline says it all.

Remember, Vita Vea was just activated and last night Bruce Arians said he expects Vea would be capped at 20 snaps for Sunday’s game at Green Bay.

Exciting! Bring on the true manbeast defensive tackle!

Here Comes The Blitz

January 21st, 2021

Bringing it.

Bucs defensive coordinator Todd Bowles will allow the Bucs to either live for one more game or die in the frozen fields along Lake Michigan on Sunday. [read more]

Devin White: “It Don’t Feel Like A Championship”

January 21st, 2021

Podcast appearance.

Cool conversation when three NFL players get together. And the highlight was Bucs inside linebacker Devin White. [read more]

“I Just Love Seeing The Faces Of The Glazer Family”

January 21st, 2021

Bruce Arians arm-barring with Team Glazer in New Orleans

Joe would not have guessed that the most exciting Buccaneers season of a generation would have further pushed team ownership into their treasured cone of silence. [read more]

“The Bucs Defense Delivered”

January 21st, 2021

Enjoys Bucs secondary play.

Joe really loves when former NFL players get ahold of All-22 film and break things down for the proletariat and beer-swilling NFL fans like Joe. [read more]

Blitzing Aaron Rodgers

January 21st, 2021

Getting fried by the blitz.

Something has to give. [read more]

If Brown Can’t Go…

January 21st, 2021

Bigger hole

Antonio Brown did not practice yesterday as he is trying to recuperate from hurting a knee against the slimy Saints last Sunday. [read more]

Plan Is To Limit Vita Vea To 20 Snaps

January 21st, 2021

What Bucs fans can expect from Vita Vea on Sunday is becoming clearer. [read more]

Bruce Arians Is Expecting To Air It Out

January 20th, 2021

Chris Godwin’s catch/no-catch on Sunday

Bucco Bruce Arians said tonight that he’s preparing to get back to no-risk-it-no-biscuit football on Sunday. [read more]

The ScuttleBucs Talks Stingy Defense, Offensive Sequencing, Defending Rodgers, Fournette Vs. RoJo, And More

January 20th, 2021

The Showdown in Lambeau is here! Jeff and Tom are geared up for the best ScuttleBucs yet – full of insights and analysis after a win in the Superdome and ahead of a chance to play in Tampa Bay’s second Super Bowl. Breakdowns include: a stingy defense, offensive sequencing, defending Rodgers, Joe’s thoughts, Fournette vs. RoJo, special teams and more.

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Ring The Bell On Round 2

January 20th, 2021

Bill Currie Ford is a Tampa tradition since 1959. They’re awesome Bucs fans and so charitable in the community. Shop now at BillCurrieFord.com. New year, new deals! And remember their nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. Ira loves his 2020 Ford Escape, cherry red.

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Todd Bowles aced his test last week. Now, he’s bracing for the NFL’s most formidable exam. [read more]