Coach Ali Marpet?

May 14th, 2022

Bucs rookie OL Luke Goedeke bonds with Ali Marpet.

Joe understands why fans want to see popular, lunch pail players get into coaching after their playing days. Hey, if they worked hard and were smart players, why not use those qualities as an assistant? [read more]

Saints Are Loaded And Reloaded

May 14th, 2022

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Dan Orlovsky was a member of the Bucs during one of the most tumultuous seasons in franchise history.

You remember 2013, don’t you? Between the 0-8 start, the MRSA scare and Josh Freeman’s meltdown, Greg Schiano’s final year on the sidelines was an unmitigated disaster. [read more]

Todd Bowles Discusses Logan Hall

May 14th, 2022

Rookie DL Logan Hall

One thing worrying Joe this season is experience on defense. [read more]

(Weekend Edition) This Week’s Free Stretch Looks At The Bucs Schedule And Revels In The Sheer Relevance Of It All

May 14th, 2022

All kinds of Bucs thoughts and more on The Free Stretch podcast with Bobby Fenton. Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday. The Free Stretch is always a fine listen, 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]

Status: Who Knows?

May 14th, 2022

Bucs coach Todd Bowles

A few interesting nuggets from Bucs coach Todd Bowles on the current status of a couple of tight ends who it seems the Bucs want to contribute this year. [read more]

DeCalon Brooks Trying To Be His Own Man

May 14th, 2022

Bucs tryout LB DeCalon Brooks.

The person Joe directed a question to Friday admitted the morning had been a bit wild for him. Despite being a rookie in a tryout role, this guy was very familiar with One Buc Palace. [read more]

Bucs Rookie Minicamp Practice Notes

May 13th, 2022

First day of Bucs rookie minicamp.

Underwear football has returned. And Joe has practice notes. [read more]

Todd Bowles Says He Won’t Change The Offense And Doesn’t Want To

May 13th, 2022

Todd Bowles says he’s calling the shots on 3rd-and-short, but the head coach put his foot down today to declare that he’s not altering the Bucs offense. [read more]

Ko Kieft: Minnesota Coaches Stressed Physicality So He Delivered

May 13th, 2022

Bucs rookie TE Ko Kieft

Rookie Bucs tight end (?) Ko Kieft came to Tampa with perfect timing. [read more]

Todd Bowles, Blaine Gabbert, Kyle Trask, Clyde Christensen And Competition

May 13th, 2022

Bucs coach Todd Bowles

On Tuesday, Bucs quarterback coach Clyde Christensen seemed pretty clear to anyone listening: The Bucs cannot find a way to get 2021 second-round pick Kyle Trask enough snaps so he can have a fair shot at pushing Blaine Gabbert for the backup job to Tom Brady. [read more]

Logan Hall: I Want To Live Up To Jason Pierre-Paul’s Number

May 13th, 2022

Today was the first practice for the Buccaneers’ top rookie, second-round pick defensive lineman Logan Hall, the No. 33 overall pick in the draft. [read more]

Tyrann Mathieu Details His Close Relationship With Tom Brady

May 13th, 2022

It appears two guys who got in a testosterone-fueled Super Bowl screaming match 15 months ago actually were — and are — very good friends. [read more]

SI: Jason Licht Won The Power Struggle With Tom Brady

May 13th, 2022

“You know Tom, I’m sure as hell glad I never had to try to sell Jason Licht a house or a car.”

If you believe a guy Joe knows speaks with movers and shakers within One Buc Palace regularly, it is likely Tom Brady thought about trying to muscle his way to Miami or San Francisco, but Brady couldn’t get Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht to buckle. [read more]

Tom Brady Pledges “Every Bit Of My Physical, Mental And Emotional Being”

May 13th, 2022

Of course Joe was paying attention when Tom Brady won the 2022 Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award! [read more]

Mr. Underrated

May 13th, 2022

The Tribe has spoken.

Yesterday Joe brought word that former Bucs quarterback Shaun King, one of only four quarterbacks to lead the Bucs to an NFC Championship game, suggested Mike Evans is “not in his prime.” Elite, yes, but no longer a receiver in his prime. [read more]

Pressure On Todd Bowles

May 13th, 2022

“Bruce, put down the 7-iron and study Saints film tomorrow morning.”

The NFL cranked up the heat on Todd Bowles yesterday. [read more]

Have Your Say!

May 13th, 2022

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Yes, Aaron Rodgers Is A Hall Of Fame QB. Also Yes, He Is Terrible Playing In Florida

May 13th, 2022

“I may not play this year, Aaron, but when you play the Bucs I will still be in your head.”

Joe is worried about the gauntlet that is the Bucs’ first four games of the season. [read more]