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Baker Mayfield Jump-Starts Bucs

Thursday, January 9th, 2025

Scrambling Baker excites Bucs.

Sometimes when a team is lethargic, coaches often try something unorthodox to shake it out of its funk. (more…)

Beware: Raiders May Poach John Spytek

Thursday, January 9th, 2025

Dot-connecting.

While most Bucs fans are peeking between their fingers hoping Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen isn’t plucked by another coach-needy team, a key member of Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht’s staff has been floated as a target for a team that as of this afternoon is looking for a new general manager. (more…)

Wild Card Weekend Edition Of The Free Stretch As We Look At The Commanders Matchup And Take Stock Of What The Bucs Did To Get Here

Thursday, January 9th, 2025

The postseason is always an extra thoughtful time on The Free Stretch. Enjoy! Follow Bobby on X, @bobbygameday. Bobby’s podcast is an extension of his national and local radio shows. It’s been here at JoeBucsFan.com for eight-plus years. Always a quality listen from a true Tampa native.

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Cade Otton, Antoine Winfield And Lavonte David Are Full-Go

Thursday, January 9th, 2025

Joe’s got Thursday’s late-afternoon injury report. (more…)

National Picks Trending To Bucs

Thursday, January 9th, 2025

Joe hears the national analysts leaning heavily but not completely in Tampa Bay’s direction for Sunday night against the Commanders. (more…)

Liam Coen Confirms Only One Head Coach Interview Request

Thursday, January 9th, 2025

So the Bucs’ hot offensive coordinator may not be such a hot commodity across the NFL. (more…)

12 Years Since A Rookie QB Won A Playoff Game

Thursday, January 9th, 2025

Here’s one reason the Bucs are a 3-point favorite Sunday night against the Commanders at The Licht House. (more…)

Two Ex-Bucs Laud Liam Coen Creativity; Slap Bruce Arians-Byron Leftwich Calls

Thursday, January 9th, 2025

Liam Coen run schemes stun ex-Bucs.

How bout that Bucs running game! It’s literally the best rushing attack in franchise history.

And it’s got two ex-Bucs in near disbelief — and taking a shot a former regime. (more…)

Extra Concern For Lavonte David Knee Injury

Thursday, January 9th, 2025

Legendary Bucs linebacker Lavonte David had another strong season and the Bucs will be hurting if he retires instead of coming back for what would be his 14th NFL year. (more…)

Ex-Buc: Marshon Lattimore Is In Mike Evans’ Head

Thursday, January 9th, 2025

Former Mike Evans teammate speaks out.

So it’s possible that Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore, the four-time Saints Pro Bowler, will play Sunday night against the Bucs. (more…)

“He’s One Of The Toughest Smaller Guys I’ve Seen Since I’ve Been In The League”

Thursday, January 9th, 2025

Big-time praise from coach.

When Bucs coach Todd Bowles broke into the league as a safety in  1986, the NFL was far different than today. (more…)

Zyon McCollum Motivated By Disappointment

Thursday, January 9th, 2025

Zyon McCollum proved to be sticky.

Is Zyon McCollum already one of the better corners in the league? Well, maybe. (more…)

NextGen Stats Rewards Tristan Wirfs

Thursday, January 9th, 2025

Wirfs Island.

Mary Ann may not be on this island, but for the Bucs, there’s a mountain of a left tackle that protects its beaches. (more…)

YaYa Diaby In Elite Company

Thursday, January 9th, 2025

Is a Bucs edge rusher finally born?

So yesterday, Bucs outside linebacker/edge rush YaYa Diaby was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week. He’s been on a hot streak the past three weeks. (more…)

Todd Bowles Confidence Poll (Week 19)

Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

Flash poll posted at 5:01 p.m. Poll closed 7:54 p.m. Last week’s results linked here.

Cautious Optimism For Cade Otton?

Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

Trending.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles doesn’t like to talk about the status of injured players during his regularly-scheduled Wednesday news conference, party because he doesn’t know their status. (more…)

“Nobody Really Knew What He Could Do”

Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

Tristan Wirfs hugs rookie tight end Devin Culp.

So Joe watches Bucs training camp practices and while a lot of players are rather invisible, one guy who often looked the part of dangerous receiving tight end this summer was rookie seventh-round pick Devin Culp. (more…)

Titans Plan To Interview Bucs Assistant GM John Spytek

Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

Assistant GM John Spytek.

Maybe this is the year the Bucs’ successful front office gets raided by other teams seeking personnel gurus. (more…)

“Just An Odd Stat For Me”

Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

Are football trends just coincidences?

Joe doesn’t believe that, but Bucs head coach Todd Bowles does in one particular area. (more…)

Bryon Leftwich And “Total Bullsh**”

Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

Bucs Super Bowl offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich had a job interview recently for a head coach gig. (more…)

Todd Bowles: “Panic” Has Left The Bucs Defense

Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

Yeah, the Bucs have used a lot of young players on their defense this season, but they’ve also got a bunch of veterans, including Super Bowl veterans, on that side of the ball. (more…)