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This Week’s Free Stretch Thinks Seattle Was The Gutsiest Performance Yet and Looks Aheads To Another Visit From The 49ers

Thursday, October 9th, 2025

Week 6 on The Free Stretch is all over all things Bucs with Tampa native Bobby Fenton. He’s always a strong listen. 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 nine years.

Click above to listen or to download The Free Stretch, or catch it on Apple Podcasts and many other platforms.

The Free Stretch is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Don’t Worry, Drive Currie!

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Larry Foote: SirVocea Dennis Needs Time To Develop A “Feel”

Thursday, October 9th, 2025

It takes time.

A reader of JoeBucsFan.com pointed this out to Joe in the wake of the Bucs’ tremendous win over the Seahawks last week. (more…)

Todd Bowles: Kick Coverage Teams Are Operating Too Slowly

Thursday, October 9th, 2025

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Aqib Talib: Emeka Egbuka Shows Skills To Be A True All-Time Great

Thursday, October 9th, 2025

How good is Bucs rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka?

Five-time Pro Bowl cornerback and Super Bowl-winner Aqib Talib is happy to answer that question. (more…)

“I Don’t Know If Anybody Understands How Tough This Is”

Thursday, October 9th, 2025

Baker Mayfield is wowing NFL legends.

Joe hasn’t seen anything like this in a long time. (more…)

“It’s Become Normal”

Thursday, October 9th, 2025

Barring a steady stream of meltdowns, eventually a makeshift offensive line morphs into something else. (more…)

Peter Schrager Explains Why Baker Mayfield Is An MVP Candidate

Thursday, October 9th, 2025

More praise.

Remember when folks truly believed Kyle Trask was the answer? Fun times! (more…)

How Badly Injured Is Luke Goedeke?

Thursday, October 9th, 2025

A Sept. 21 photo of Luke Goedeke.

When ESPN super insider Adam Schefter talks Bucs, Joe pays attention. (more…)

YaYa Diaby And The Chase For Double-Digit Sacks

Thursday, October 9th, 2025

Gets across the line quickly.

Bucs fans are still moaning about how Sam Darnold escaped the clutches of Bucs outside linebacker YaYa Diaby in crunch time Sunday in Seattle. (more…)

Gronk Credits Baker Mayfield For Emeka Egbuka Dominance

Thursday, October 9th, 2025

Emeka Egbuka

Yes, Rob Gronkowski finally figured out how to pronounce Emeka Egbuka after tanking the Bucs rookie’s name in a viral moment during a FOX studio show. (more…)

“I Love The Offense Because They Attack”

Thursday, October 9th, 2025

Attacking offense.

Usually, offensive linemen, especially retired offensive linemen, like ground and pound, smashmouth football. (more…)

Emeka Egbuka: Mike Evans And Chris Godwin “Instrumental” In Development

Thursday, October 9th, 2025

All smiles.

Joe is starting to get the same vibes again. (more…)

Todd Bowles Said There’s No Quarterback He’d Rather Have Than Baker Mayfield

Thursday, October 9th, 2025

Special bond.

Joe can understand if there is a deep, mutual appreciation between Todd Bowles and Baker Mayfield.

And it isn’t just a coach-quarterback relationship. (more…)

It’s The Same Offense

Thursday, October 9th, 2025

One of Todd Bowles’ nemeses.

There seem to be two coaches who absolutely give Bucs coach Todd Bowles’ defenses fits. One the Bucs will face again on Sunday. (more…)

Bucs Injury List Shortens; Chris Godwin Has A Leg Problem

Wednesday, October 8th, 2025

Out.

A thumb injury to corner Zyon McCollum and a leg issue for Chris Godwin are concerning, but otherwise the Bucs have a good-news injury report. (more…)

The Baker Mayfield Cannon

Wednesday, October 8th, 2025

The NFL published a fun video after last season. It showcased the top-9 longest throws since 2016 measured by yards in the air.

Guess who had two of those. (more…)

Todd Bowles Likes The Progress Of Josh Grizzard

Wednesday, October 8th, 2025

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

He’s growing. (more…)

“He’s Just Pretty Damn Good”

Wednesday, October 8th, 2025

Already one of the NFL’s top receivers.

If you are having an ugly day at work, let Joe try to brighten your day. (more…)