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Josh Grizzard Seems To Be Channeling A Little Bit Of Al Davis

Friday, February 7th, 2025

Take what you want.

New Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard didn’t come out and say it, but it sounded just a little bit to Joe yesterday like Grizzard has a touch of Al Davis in him. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Josh Grizzard Introduction, Myles Garrett Trade Likelihood & Cost, And Much More

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

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Sage Ira and Joe give all kinds of takes after spending an hour with new Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard. Plenty more on the Bucs buffet, too. Enjoy!

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Josh Grizzard Wants Bucs Offense To Evolve

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Bucs OC Josh Grizzard.

A word Joe does not like is one that has been thrown out there a lot in the wake of Liam Coen bolting to Jacksonville and the Bucs tapping Josh Grizzard as the new Bucs offensive coordinator. (more…)

Josh Grizzard’s OC Path Started Two Years Ago; Ex-Bucs QB Gets An Assist

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

New Bucs playcaller Josh Grizzard.

“Two years ago I really started thinking like a coordinator,” Bucs rookie offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard responded to a question from Joe today. (more…)

This Week’s Free Stretch Turns The Page On Coordinator Turmoil And Gets You Ready For The Final Football Game Of The Season

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Always a fun Super Bowl edition on The Free Stretch. Plenty of Bucs, too, of course. Enjoy! Follow Bobby on X, @bobbygameday. Bobby’s podcast is an extension of his national and local radio shows. It’s been at JoeBucsFan.com for eight-plus years. Always a quality listen from a true Tampa native.

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SB LIX: Be Careful What You Did Not Wish For

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Todd acknowledges how so many of you did not want a Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl and how that quietly may include the Chiefs themselves. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Pin Chasers. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen via Podcast Addict, TuneIn and other platforms.

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Jason Licht Friend, Ex-GM Likes Myles Garrett Fit In Tampa

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Browns DE Myles Garrett.

When Thomas Dimitroff launched his fantastic GM Journey podcast series in 2022, 17 episodes of deep dives with different NFL GMs, guess who his first featured guest was? (more…)

Time For Self-Reflection

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Self-scouting.

For many coaches, once football season ends and after they maybe take a couple of days off to reacquaint themselves with this thing called “sleep,” the same coaches return to team headquarters and hit the ground running. (more…)

Myles Garrett Is Sure He’d Be “Comfortable” In A 3-4 Defense

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

“Graham Barton is off limits.”

So the heavy panting for the Bucs to trade for All-World edge rusher Myles Garrett isn’t limited to the break room at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. (more…)

Todd Bowles Was A Factor For Jacksonville

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Yeah, 2024 Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen slithered to Jacksonville to be their head coach, but Joe still will share a relevant nugget about El Serpiente, especially when it comes from a Hall of Famer. (more…)

Rachaad White Describes Josh Grizzard

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

So what is the Buccaneers’ new offensive coordinator like? (more…)

“We Had A Beef; He Just Happened To Be The GM”

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht fell out of favor with one of the more notable figures in Bucs history.

No, Joe’s not talking about Antonio Brown, who was known to hurl trash in Licht’s direction. (more…)

“Baker Is The Best Quarterback I’ve Ever Played With”

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Shocking declaration.

Boy, did Rachaad White ever say a mouthful yesterday. (more…)

Lovin’ Baker Mayfield

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Endearing recklessness.

Until a year ago, Joe had never heard of this Bert Kreischer.. (more…)

Washed Cam Jordan Says He’s Staying With Saints; Makes Luke Goedeke’s Day

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Good news!

The past two years, washed Cam Jordan has basically been a lawn chair against the Bucs. (more…)

Patience Will Pay Off For Mike Greenberg

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

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Once again, Mike Greenberg proved he’s one of the smartest guys in the room. (more…)

Bucs Hire Charlie Strong As Defensive Line Coach

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

New Bucs DL coach Charlie Strong.

Though his NFL resume is thin as one-ply toilet paper, former South Florida head coach Charlie Strong returns to the Tampa Bay area with some 40 years of defensive coaching experience. (more…)

“Not Much Work To Do”

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

Not far.

The Bucs’ pass defense was awful. Again. And one could argue (after a couple beers) that the pass defense is why Tampa Bay isn’t right now preparing to stop the Chiefs from three-peating. (more…)

NFL.com: Bucs Must Find An Edge Rusher

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

Key task this offseason.

This ain’t coming from Joe. (more…)

Baker Mayfield Has Lavonte David’s Back

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

“Where’s Lavonte?”

Last week and over the weekend, Pro Bowl practices and games were held in Orlando. Joe’s sure many of you purposely missed it just like Joe. (more…)

Xavier Worthy: Mike Evans Is The Best

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

Chiefs rookie WR Xavier Worthy talks Mike Evans at Super Bowl Opening Night Monday.

A Longhorn going to bat for an Aggie? Joe’s heard everything now. (more…)