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The Quiet Dominance Of Luke Goedeke
Joe knows fawning over the Bucs’ offensive line — when healthy! — drives some folks nuts. For some, it’s cool to always slam the Bucs offensive line. Always! You know, just because. Two years ago, when last fully healthy, Joe […] The post The Quiet Dominance Of Luke Goedeke appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Luke Goedeke: Bucs Focused On Working Through Annual Vacation
Interesting comments from Luke Goedeke during a national radio interview. The Bucs’ right tackle hopped on SiriusXM NFL Radio last week and was asked what’s been the focus of conversations between Bucs coaches and players as it relates to how everyone […] The post Luke Goedeke: Bucs Focused On Working Through Annual Vacation appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Lack Of Explosive Runs
Just looking at what the Bucs have done in the offseason, Joe believes this figure will improve, maybe significantly. The Bucs simply were not a good running team last year. They ranked 21st in rushing yards (1,947) and were tied […] The post Lack Of Explosive Runs appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Rondé Barber Projects Baker Mayfield Contract Extension Is Not Done Before Training Camp
Are the Bucs headed for a messy situation with the face of their franchise? Baker Mayfield wants a contract extension. He’ll earn $40 million this season but he has no contract for 2027. Team Glazer offered Mayfield an extension that […] The post Rondé Barber Projects Baker Mayfield Contract Extension Is Not Done Before Training Camp appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Injury Talk From Jason Licht
Coaches and team executives often like to say things like, ‘Nobody cares about injuries. Injuries can’t be blamed for losing.’ Do these guys think fans are stupid? Of course fans care, and of course injuries matter when it comes to […] The post Injury Talk From Jason Licht appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Baker Mayfield Touchdown Maker With Bucs
Hopefully, things change this fall. For the better. “This Joe” is still shook by Baker Mayfield’s woeful second half of last season. Yeah, there were a lot of factors why he stunk. Still, a franchise quarterback finds a way to […] The post Baker Mayfield Touchdown Maker With Bucs appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Field Goal Defense Did Something Right
Joe should have bought stock in a macrobrewery with its domestic headquarters based in St. Louis the way the Bucs’ special teams drove Joe to drink in 2025. If not for star kicker Chase McLaughlin, Joe wouldn’t have much of […] The post Field Goal Defense Did Something Right appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Ira Kaufman Weighs In On Bucky Irving Vs. Kenny Gainwell, Disturbing Todd Bowles Comments, YaYa Diaby, Reviewing Ownership’s Coaching Review, Vita Vea Line In The Sand, And More
Sage Ira and Joe have a full buffet after a busy week. Enjoy! The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com. Many other platforms, […] The post Ira Kaufman Weighs In On Bucky Irving Vs. Kenny Gainwell, Disturbing Todd Bowles Comments, YaYa Diaby, Reviewing Ownership’s Coaching Review, Vita Vea Line In The Sand, And More appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Baker Mayfield’s Playoff Passer Rating
Joe is offering up the following not as an absolute, but for open and frank discussion concerning the Bucs and quarterback Baker Mayfield. From the Twitter feed of the notorious Dov Kleiman (interesting that many of the well-know, self-inflated members […] The post Baker Mayfield’s Playoff Passer Rating appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Tristan Wirfs Talks Baker Mayfield Contract Chase
Yes, Bucs players are aware Baker Mayfield seeks to become the highest paid athlete in the history of Tampa Bay Sports. Mayfield wants a fat bag for his three years of excellent service to the Buccaneers. That’s what franchise quarterbacks […] The post Tristan Wirfs Talks Baker Mayfield Contract Chase appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
JoeBucsFan Show TODAY At 11 A.M. On WDAE
Fire up the JoeBucsFan Show at 11 a.m. on WDAE radio, 95.7 FM and AM 620. Joe and Ira Kaufman have a full plate. Listen online to Tampa Bay’s all-sports powerhouse, or via the iHeart Radio app, or through the […] The post JoeBucsFan Show TODAY At 11 A.M. On WDAE appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
“Kind Of Crazy To Look Back”
Joe is not the only one shaken by watching film of the 2025 Bucs offensive line. Fans needed a program to follow along. Elijah Klein made a start, along with two for Ben Chukwuma. Michael Jordan was a regular. Dangerous […] The post “Kind Of Crazy To Look Back” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Mike Evans Was A Touchdown Monster
Those who don’t think the Bucs will miss Mike Evans may want to check themselves. No, Evans wasn’t great before he blew up a collarbone last season when he got tackled in Detroit (no flag). Evans didn’t return until December […] The post Mike Evans Was A Touchdown Monster appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Lavonte David’s Crazy 2013 Season
The mountain of evidence is such that only those with closed eyes and closed minds won’t see what was right in front of their faces. Joe hears all the time how former Bucs great Lavonte David didn’t make enough Pro […] The post Lavonte David’s Crazy 2013 Season appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
YaYa Diaby Does Other Things Well
Bucs outside linebacker YaYa Diaby may not have as many sacks as Joe would like to see. That doesn’t mean YaYa isn’t making plays. True, he was drafted to get sacks do other things. And YaYa seems to do other […] The post YaYa Diaby Does Other Things Well appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Jason Licht Expects Bucky Irving To Be Ready To Play In Two Weeks
Three weeks ago, Bucs head coach Todd Bowles said running back Bucky Irving would be ready for a full return from shoulder surgery “in the summer or the fall.” That freaked out a lot of fans. The “fall?” Well, Buccaneers […] The post Jason Licht Expects Bucky Irving To Be Ready To Play In Two Weeks appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Baker Mayfield Somewhat Slow To Bail The Pocket
Joe believes if Baker Mayfield can get this number down a little, it will go a long way to helping Mayfield stay healthy down the stretch. Last year Mayfield was bad down the stretch as the Bucs lost seven of […] The post Baker Mayfield Somewhat Slow To Bail The Pocket appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Bobby Fenton Talks Minicamp, Baker’s Contract, And The Franchise Crossroads That Is The 2026 Season On This Week’s Free Stretch
Start your Friday with a thought-provoking and fun Free Stretch podcast. 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 9+ years. Always a quality listen from […] The post Bobby Fenton Talks Minicamp, Baker’s Contract, And The Franchise Crossroads That Is The 2026 Season On This Week’s Free Stretch appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Luke Goedeke Needs To Stay Healthy
Yes, The 33rd Team is still alive. The publication, about a year or so ago, stopped publishing written content. Now, it just does podcasts and some stats, and one nugge was from a study of all offensive tackles to find […] The post Luke Goedeke Needs To Stay Healthy appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
SI.com: Mike Greenberg Future Hot GM Candiate
Back when the NFL regular season finished, list season for some began right away. (Yes, Joe is like a squirrel with nuts: Joe reads an interesting story with no time element involved and Joe stores it for when food is […] The post SI.com: Mike Greenberg Future Hot GM Candiate appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Todd Bowles Talks Bucs “Just Taking Plays Off”
The jury is back. The verdict is guilty, if you heed the fresh words of Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles, a man who chooses his words carefully. YaYa Diaby saw it, and Bucs fans moaned about it late last season: […] The post Todd Bowles Talks Bucs “Just Taking Plays Off” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Shop Today At Bill Currie Ford
Spectacular offers now at Tampa’s first family of Ford dealers. Visit Bill Currie Ford, which is celebrating 65 years of family-owned service to the Tampa community, one mile north of the stadium on Dale Mabry Highway. And ask GM Sean […] The post Shop Today At Bill Currie Ford appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Todd Bowles Says Josiah Trotter Can Play Outside Linebacker
So many toys now reside in the Buccaneers’ front-7. Different toys, better toys, much more fun stuff that asking SirVocea Dennis to blitz. Joe did a double-take hearing Todd Bowles say this week that rookie second-round pick Josiah Trotter can […] The post Todd Bowles Says Josiah Trotter Can Play Outside Linebacker appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Rueben Bain Described As A One-Man Pass Rush Clinic
Joe was very excited, as should all fans of a pass rush, to hear this breakdown of rookie edge rusher Rueben Bain from inside the walls of One Buc Palace. The gushing praise came from the head man of the […] The post Rueben Bain Described As A One-Man Pass Rush Clinic appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Tykee Smith Building A Strong Resume
Every once in a while, Joe hears someone grumble about Bucs safeties, or at least why that position wasn’t addressed in free agency or the draft. Well, there’s a reason: The Bucs *really* like their starting safeties. Having Antoine Winfield […] The post Tykee Smith Building A Strong Resume appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .