Will Bruce Arians Outcoach Andy Reid?

February 5th, 2021

It all feels like ancient history. But do you remember when Bucco Bruce Arians called back-to-back timeouts?

And that time he played scared and took penalties to back up his bad kicker for what was a game-losing field goal?

What about in October of this season, when Arians was the opposite of bold with a shot to close out a critical game? [read more]

RoJo The Fullback?

February 5th, 2021

RoJo is strong inside the tackles.

Joe remembers earlier in the year the way Ronald Jones was able to get tough-running yards up the middle, Joe almost thought RoJo was turning into a fullback. [read more]

The Brady Influence

February 5th, 2021

Franchise-changer.

There is no doubt in Joe’s mind that the single greatest move Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht made was signing Tom Brady. [read more]

Matty Ice: It’s The Bucs

February 4th, 2021

Super Bowl prediction.

Late in the season, Matty Ice and the Dixie Chicks finished the season playing both teams in Super Bowl LV in the final three weeks of the season. [read more]

On This Bucs Super Bowl Edition Of The Free Stretch, Now More Than Ever, Fortune Favors The Bold

February 4th, 2021

What a glorious time to be alive! Enjoy a Super Bowl edition of The Free Stretch podcast, presented by Bill Currie Ford! Bobby Fenton is a lifelong Bucs fans who, like all of us, is loving life right now and is completely fired up for the Super Bowl. He’s a great listen, too. Remember Bill Currie Ford’s nationwide lifetime warranty on new and preowned vehicles!! Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday.

Listen or download above. Or listen and/or subscribe free at Podbean, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.

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]

Cameron Brate Has A Back Injury

February 4th, 2021

Is Archie to blame?

Now here’s an ugly surprise. [read more]

Playing At Home Is Good

February 4th, 2021

Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

Routine is good. [read more]

About The Tom Brady Contract Extension

February 4th, 2021

Everyone associated with the NFL likes to say it’s a business. [read more]

Bruce Arians: RoJo Only Needed “Confidence”

February 4th, 2021

Fixed RoJo.

Man, Joe wonders what the hell Dirk Koetter’s staff did to RoJo to mess his mind up this bad? [read more]

Doug Williams Names His Super Bowl Key

February 4th, 2021

 

So what does a legendary former Buccaneers and Redskins quarterback think of Sunday’s Bucs-Chiefs Super Bowl matchup? [read more]

“Wait A Minute. You’re Tom Brady.”

February 4th, 2021

Right tackle Tristan Wirfs

Pretty cool media session today with Bucs rookie stud right tackle Tristan Wirfs. [read more]

Aaron Jones Bothered By Season-Ending Hit From Jordan Whitehead

February 4th, 2021

Damage revealed

How hard was Jordan Whitehead’s bone-crushing, fumble-forcing hit on Packers star running back Aaron Jones in the NFC Championship game?

Joe will share the words of Jones himself. [read more]

Turning The Corner

February 4th, 2021

Discusses Devin White.

There were signs earlier this year that Bucs inside linebacker Devin White was getting the hang of his NFL thing. [read more]

The ScuttleBucs – Super Bowl Episode!!! Trends Entering The Game, Chiefs Defense, Running Back Decisions And So Much More

February 4th, 2021

The biggest ScuttleBucs in history is here – and it’s all thanks to Bill Currie Ford. Jeff and Tom are *pumped* for Sunday’s mega tilt between the Bucs and Chiefs. Might history be on the Bucs side? For SB LV, this XL edition includes talk of the Bucs’ defensive scheme for Kansas City, the trends heading into the game, health at running back, Joe stops by to set the stage and his expectations, and the guys take stock of where we are before making final analysis and predictions happen. Make your 2021 and beyond super. See Sean Sullivan at Bill Currie Ford, Tampa’s First Family of Ford today. Go Bucs!

The ScuttleBucs podcast is also heard Thursday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. on ESPN Radio Tallahassee. Listen or download above. Or subscribe at Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and more.

Take It To The Bank!

February 4th, 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.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The strangest season in the NFL’s 100-year history is destined to end in surreal style. [read more]

Subpar Super Bowl For Chris Godwin?

February 4th, 2021

Pattern.

If Bucs fans are looking for a potential trend, this may not be a good one for one of the NFL’s best receivers. [read more]

Team-Building Rare For Bucs

February 4th, 2021

Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

What a turnaround for the Bucs franchise.

Tampa Bay goes from a rich and well-deserved reputation of a being a loser that cannot win at home to one win from a Super Bowl champion in a year. [read more]

Tom Brady Is Texting With Adrian Peterson, Who Explains Why His Heart Is With The Bucs

February 4th, 2021

Courting Adrian Peterson?

Bucco Bruce Arians has said he loves his former Cardinals running back, Adrian Peterson, and it seems Peterson is quite tight with Tom Brady and has a fondness for another Buccaneer. [read more]

2020 Vs. 2002 – Comparing The Build & The Challenges

February 4th, 2021

Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks and Sage of Tampa Bay Sports JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman dive into the Bucs’ patch to the Super Bowl and compare it to the 2002 champs. More fun and wisdom from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

Figured Things Out

February 4th, 2021

Beasting

In his rookie season and for a good chunk of this season, Joe believed inside linebacker Devin White was dominant against the run, so-so blitzing and in need of work in pass defense. [read more]

The Tyreek Hill Overhype

February 4th, 2021

If Joe hears someone say one more time that “Tyreek Hill can’t be stopped,” Joe’s going to punch a wall.

Hill had 10 games this season with less than 80 yards receiving.

[read more]