Todd Bowles Has A Couple Of Decisions To Make

August 27th, 2026

Will he start Friday?

Joe has no idea how much thought coaches put into a worthless preseason game, especially the last one. Usually that’s a game for guys who need work and/or are on the bubble. Last time to make a good impression. [read more]

Pro Bowl Is Eliminated

August 26th, 2026

Former Bucs inside linebacker Kwon Alexander delivers a crushing hit on Tyreek Hill at the 2018 Pro Bowl in Orlando.

To Joe’s readers and friends in Polk County and points east, this might be a somber day. [read more]

Bobby Fenton Talks Shaky O-Line Play, The Backup QB Spot, And Reasons To Watch On Friday Night. (Wednesday Edition Of The Free Stretch)

August 26th, 2026

Nothing quite like the fresh takes on The Free Stretch podcast with Bobby Fenton. Follow Bobby on X, @bobbygameday. His podcast is an extension of his national and local radio shows. It’s been at JoeBucsFan.com for 10 years. Always a quality listen from a true Tampa native.

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Bucs-Chiefs Game Was TV Ratings Winner For WFLA, Jon Gruden

August 26th, 2026

The numbers are in on Saturday’s Bucs-Chiefs preseason broadast in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota television market.

And it seems Jon Gruden was a major attraction. [read more]

The Rueben Bain Injury

August 26th, 2026

Reason to smile?

So long as the Bucs aren’t losing players to injuries as has happened in past seasons, you can reconsider your trip to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. [read more]

Todd Bowles Issues Readiness Report On Tristan Wirfs

August 26th, 2026

Will Graham Barton make it a second year in a row opening the season at left tackle? [read more]

The Devonta Smith Supposition

August 26th, 2026

Todd loves what Matthew Berry has meant to everyone who plays fantasy football. In this episode, Todd offers a dissenting opinion on Matthew’s big announcement of his “Ride or Die” player for 2026. . The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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Expect No Starters Friday Night Against The Jaguars

August 26th, 2026

It seems Todd Bowles has waved the caution flag. Bucs starters won’t face players in a non-Bucs jersey for the rest of the summer.

It’s on to Cincinnati! [read more]

Bucs-Jaguars Practice Notes

August 26th, 2026

Joe already shared deep details of the Bucs-Jaguars 11-on-11 work to close practice yesterday.

And Joe delivered feedback on the sad state of practice from Josiah Trotter and Baker Mayfield. And Joe shared other practice stats and impressions. But wait, there’s more! [read more]

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August 26th, 2026

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Jason Licht Impersonator And The Pass Rush (Video)

August 26th, 2026

UPDATED: So yesterday in Jacksonville, media was not allowed to stand closer than 100-plus yards from 1-on-1 drills featuring Bucs defensive linemen and edge rushers versus the Jaguars’ offensive line. [read more]

Report: Rueben Bain Hurt

August 26th, 2026

“Nothing serious.”

Joe nearly spit up his coffee. [read more]

The Last Scrimmage

August 26th, 2026

Enjoys scrimmages.

So this morning, the Bucs will have their final controlled scrimmage of the year. It is the second of two this week in Jacksonville against the Jags. [read more]

“Ted Hurst Is A Dude”; Mayfield-Lawrence Practice Stats

August 26th, 2026

Joe already shared nuggets and quotes from Bucs-Jaguars practice yesterday, but how about more? [read more]

Can Jalon Daniels’ Legs Give Him An Edge Over Jake Browning?

August 26th, 2026

Too soon?

Joe hasn’t heard this much talk about legs since Carrie Underwood’s opening for Sunday Night Football last aired. [read more]

Jags Edge Rusher Mocks Bucs’ Offensive Line

August 26th, 2026

Clowns Bucs.

Man, when you get called out after a scrimmage, you know you had a rough day. [read more]

The Tight End Thunderclap

August 26th, 2026

Todd reviews the first two rounds of his Foundation draft and shares a stunning, strategic move by a champion owner. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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Former Bucs Sideline Reporter T.J. Rives Speaks Out

August 26th, 2026

Former Bucs sideline reporter T.J. Rives with legendary former Bucs radio voice Gene Deckerhoff.

A lot of Bucs fans are wondering, now that the Bucs have played a couple of worthless preseason games, what happened to the team’s former sideline reporter T.J. Rives. [read more]