Podcasts by Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick and Tom On The 1st Place Buccaneers & Baker Mayfield from 2023-12-12T05:00:57

Rick Stroud is joined by Poynter's Tom Jones to discuss the 1st place Buccaneers at 6-7, Baker Mayfield as their quarterback and a look around the NFL including coaching.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Chris Godwin and his wife's reaction to Head Coach Todd Bowles comments about his playing time and the season is on the line Sunday in Atlanta for the Buccaneers.<...

Why Florida State Was Left Out Of College Football Playoff & Latest On USF's Football Stadium from 2023-12-07T06:24:55

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss why Florida State was left out of the College Football Playoff and the latest on USF's new football stadium. Listen

What Does Baker Mayfield's Next Contract Look Like & Your Mailbag Questions On Buccaneers and CFP from 2023-12-06T05:00:03

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what Baker Mayfield might command in a new contract next year, will we see Kyle Trask this year, and your mailbag questions on Bucs coaching, drafting a QB an...

Victor Hedman's 1,000th Game, Lightning Shut Out The Stars & Ryan Neal's Big Day For The Buccaneers from 2023-12-05T07:42:54

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Victor Hedman playing in his 1,000th game for the Tampa Bay Lightning, their 4-0 win over Dallas as Andrei Vasilevskiy gets his 1st shutout of the season, Ryan Nea...

Florida State Omitted From Playoff and Buccaneers Beat Panthers 21-18 from 2023-12-04T11:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the College Football Playoff Committee's decision to leave out Florida State despite being 13-0 and the Buccaneers win over the Panthers 21-18 as Mike Evans hit 1,...

Buccaneers-Panthers Preview and More Bucs Mailbag Questions from 2023-12-01T05:25:42

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview this weekend's Buccaneers-Panthers game that feels like a must-win game for Tampa Bay as they remain 1-game back in the division. Plus we answer your mailbag ...

Is Billy Napier Moving The Goalposts, Alex Golesh's USF Turnaround and It's Conference Championship Weekend from 2023-11-30T05:00:37

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss if Billy Napier is moving the goalposts at Florida, USF's turnaround under Alex Golesh, Florida State's chance...

MAILBAG: Todd Bowles, Jason Licht, Tristan Wirfs, Billy Napier, Byrum Brown and More from 2023-11-29T05:18:38

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correctly about Todd Bowles future, Jason Licht, Tristan Wirfs, defensive backs, Billy Napier, Byrum Brown and more.

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Todd Bowles Comments On Buccaneers Mistakes & Your Mailbag Questions from 2023-11-28T05:43:37

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles' comments about what has gone wrong and how they can't play themselves and the opponent. Plus your mailbag questions about Todd B...

Bucs Lose To Colts 27-20, Florida State and USF Win & Andrei Vasilevskiy Returns from 2023-11-27T05:00:41

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the the Buccaneers 27-20 loss to the Colts which saw Rachaad White run for 100 yards, Mike Evans catch 2 touchdowns and still lose. The defense gave up nearly 400 ...

Buccaneers-Colts Preview and Mailbag Questions Answered from 2023-11-24T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview Sunday's Buccaneers-Colts game in a winnable game but the injuries could be an issue for Tampa Bay. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on Baker Mayfield, K...

Buccaneers Injury Questions For This Weekend, Lightning Lose in OT and A Conversation with Brian Griese from 2023-11-23T06:30:05

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers injuries mounting for the game in Indianapolis this weekend, the Lightning get a point vs Winnipeg but lose in overtime and Rick's conversation with...

Florida-FSU With Backup QBs, USF & UCF Need To Win For A Bowl Game & OSU-Michigan from 2023-11-22T05:00:50

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss Jordan Travis' season-ending injury at Florida State and what it means for their path to the playoff, the Flor...

Lightning Beat Bruins 5-4 in OT For 3rd Win In A Row from 2023-11-21T06:25:03

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 5-4 overtime win vs. the Bruins that saw the Lightning outshoot them 46-27 but still needed a Steven Stamkos goal with 4.8 seconds left to send it ...

Buccaneers Lose To 49ers As Injuries Are A Big Concern Moving Forward from 2023-11-20T05:51:13

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 27-14 loss to the 49ers that saw the defense continue to give up big plays but the offense had chances to win it late. A big worry is the injuries t...

Bucs-49ers Preview & More Buccaneers Mailbag Questions from 2023-11-17T05:17:35

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers-49ers game this weekend as a win would put Tampa Bay in 1st place in the NFC South. Plus we answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions about Ryan...

Jimbo's Firing, Gators Defense, USF's Bowl Fight & FSU's Path To The Playoff from 2023-11-16T05:11:50

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss Jimbo Fisher's firing at Texas A&M, Florida State's path to the playoff, USF fighting for a bowl game, the...

BUCS MAILBAG: Baker Mayfield, Todd Bowles, Dave Canales, Tom Brady, The Defense and More from 2023-11-15T05:00:04

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions on Dave Canales, Tom Brady, Baker Mayfield, Todd Bowles, the defense and more. Plus Kevin Cash finishes 3rd in AL Manager of ...

Is Baker Mayfield The Biggest Steal In The NFL This Season? from 2023-11-14T05:00:47

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on if Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield is the biggest steal in the NFL this on a $4 million dollar deal and they are .5 game out of first place. Plus what are th...

Buccaneers Beat Titans 20-6 as Defense and Mike Evans Have A Big Day from 2023-11-13T05:00:33

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 20-6 win over the Titans that saw the defense come alive with man-to-man coverage and blitzes while the offense saw Mike Evans have a big day. Plus ...

Bucs-Titans Preview and More Buccaneers Mailbag Questions on Baker Mayfield, Devin White and More from 2023-11-10T05:46:06

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview this Sunday's Bucs-Titans games as Tampa Bay looks to stop their 4-game losing streak. Can the offense pick up where they left off last week and can the defen...

Can The Gators Count To 11, Florida State-Miami This Weekend and USF Still Looking To Go Bowling from 2023-11-09T05:00:09

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss the Florida Gators inability to count to 11, Florida State's game vs Miami this weekend and their standing in ...

BUCS MAILBAG: Todd Bowles, Dave Canales, Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans & More from 2023-11-08T05:00:32

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions about Todd Bowles, Dave Canales, Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans and more. Plus the Lightning end their 4-game road trip with a wi...

Bucs DB Carlton Davis' "Bad Day", Lightning Lose In OT To Toronto Again & Kevin Cash A Finalist For Manager Of The Year from 2023-11-07T05:16:28

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles saying Carlton Davis had a bad day on Sunday as the Bucs lost 39-37 to Houston. Plus the Lightning blow a 4-1 lead to lose in ove...

Buccaneers Defense Can't Hold Late Lead Again As They Lose To Houston 39-37 from 2023-11-06T05:10:32

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers offense scoring 37 points but the defense couldn't hold the lead in the final minute again to lose 39-37 as rookie QB CJ Stroud set a rookie record ...

Is Bucs-Texans a 'Must-Win' Game For Tampa Bay & Tom Brady Played Here With A Separated Shoulder from 2023-11-03T04:00:18

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers-Texans game on Sunday that isn't a must-win game but kinda feels like it as a loss would drop them to 3-5 and be their 4th loss in a row. Plus ...

Bobby Knight Passes, Florida's Loss to Georgia, FSU's Road Ahead and USF Fighting For a Bowl Game from 2023-11-02T04:00:47

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss the death of Bobby Knight, Florida's fourth-and-dumb vs Georgia, Florida State's path ahead, USF fighting for ...

BUCS MAILBAG: Baker Mayfield, Dave Canales, Offensive Line, Todd Bowles, Mike Evans & More from 2023-11-01T04:00:52

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions on Baker Mayfield, the Offensive Line, Dave Canales, Mike Evans, Tampa Bay's playoff chances and more.

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Is Baker Mayfield In Jeopardy Of Losing Buccaneers Starting QB Job & Georgia Rolls Over Gators from 2023-10-30T04:00:36

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Rick's article asking if the Buccaneers should bench Baker Mayfield after 3 straight losses and the answer is 'no' for those who read it. Plus Fourth-and-Dumb for ...

Bucs Lose To Bills 24-18 and Lightning Shutout The Sharks 6-0 from 2023-10-27T07:23:21

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick after the Buccaneers fall to the Bills 24-18 that saw the offense get started too late again, Rachaad White ran better and Mike Evans wasn't targeted enough. On the d...

Buccaneers-Bills Preview As Tampa Bay Looking To End Their 2-Game Skid from 2023-10-26T04:01:03

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview tonight's Buccaneers-Bills Thursday night game as Tampa Bay is looking to avoid a 3rd straight loss and to keep their record above .500 as a tough schedule is...

Florida State's Win Over Duke, USF Could Make A Bowl Game & Previewing Florida-Georgia from 2023-10-25T04:43:57

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss Florida State's win over Duke, USF getting to 4-4 and looking for a bowl game and previewing Florida-Georgia t...

MAILBAG: Baker Mayfield, Dave Canales, Running Game, Defensive Miscues & Time Management from 2023-10-24T04:00:34

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions 100% correct on a short week including those about Baker Mayfield, Dave Canales, the running game, the Offensive Line, defens...

Buccaneers Fall Out Of 1st Place In NFC South As Offense Struggles Again In Loss To Falcons from 2023-10-23T04:19:23

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 16-13 loss to the Falcons in a winnable game that once again saw the Bucs offense struggle to run the ball or put the ball in the end zone. The defe...

Bucs-Falcons Preview As Baker Mayfield and the Offense Must Be Better from 2023-10-20T04:08:14

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers divisional matchup with the Falcons this weekend that could see the Bucs take a commanding lead in the NFC South with a win. To do that though,...

Gators Comeback Win, Florida State Facing Duke, USF's Struggles & The Future of Jimbo at Texas A&M from 2023-10-19T04:00:03

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss Florida's comeback win over South Carolina, Florida State's upcoming game with Duke, USF's defensive slide the...

Is The Criticism Of Buccaneers OC Dave Canales Warranted & Lightning Salvage A Point In Buffalo from 2023-10-18T04:23:36

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer a mailbag question on why Dave Canales is being criticized, should the Buccaneers just rebuild and if Todd Bowles is a lame duck coach. Plus the Lightning salv...

How Much Blame Is On Dave Canales For Buccaneers Offensive Struggles from 2023-10-17T04:20:14

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles saying the offense had a 'clunker' on Sunday and he has full confidence in Dave Canales and his staff. Plus can Baker Mayfield st...

Buccaneers' Offense Sputters In Loss To Lions & Lightning Lose To Detroit and Ottawa from 2023-10-16T05:08:11

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 20-6 loss to the Lions which saw the offense struggle on 3rd down and fail to run the ball effectively again. Is Offensive Coordinator Dave Canales ...

Buccaneers Have Chance To Make Statement vs. Lions & The Best Teams Out In MLB Playoffs from 2023-10-13T04:00:39

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers game vs. the Lions this weekend, a great test and a team that the Buccaneers would like to be more like, a great defense and a team that runs the ba...

Mario Cristobal's Decision To Not Kneel, Florida State's Path to Playoff & USF's Loss at UAB from 2023-10-12T07:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss Mario Cristobal's decision to not take a knee that cost them a game, Florida State's path to the Playoff, USF'...

Lightning Get 2 Goals Each From Kucherov and Paul To Beat Predators 5-3 from 2023-10-11T07:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 5-3 win over the Predators as Nick Paul and Nikita Kucherov both score 2 goals, Brandon Hagel with a penalty shot and goalie Jonas Johansson stops ...

Lightning Season Is Here, Rays Front Office Searching For Answers & Luke Goedeke Says He's Faced Better Than Hutchinson from 2023-10-10T04:39:42

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's season opener tonight at Amalie Arena and why many are writing this team off but there is a lot to like about the team. Plus the Rays fro...

Baker Mayfield's Bye Week, Gators Bounced Back, South Florida Struggled & Lightning Put Zach Bogosian On Waivers from 2023-10-09T04:00:31

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield's bye week which included GM Jason Licht praising him and he traveled to Texas to be on ESPN as part of the Texas-OU ...

Is Billy Napier Feeling The Pressure Of Being The Gators Coach & How Good Has Alex Golesh Been This Year at South Florida from 2023-10-06T04:00:41

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss if Billy Napier is feeling the pressure of being the coach of the Gators, the coaching job Alex Golesh is doin...

Rays Swept Out Of The Playoffs Again, Losing Streak Now At 7 Games from 2023-10-05T04:00:46

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what went wrong for the Rays this postseason as they once again only score 1 run in 2 games and are swept in the Wild Card round. This time it wasn't just the hitt...

Rays Offense Continues To Sputter In The Postseason And The Pitching and Defense Lets Them Down Too from 2023-10-04T04:48:42

Rick Stroud on the Rays losing the Wild Card Series Game 1 to the Rangers as they've now gone 27 postseason innings without scoring a run, the defense committed 4 errors, Jose Siri is bunting inste...

How The Rays Got To 99 Wins And What They Need To Do To Beat The Rangers In The Wild Card from 2023-10-03T04:00:11

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to preview the Rays Wild Card Series vs the Rangers which starts today. How did the Rays manage to win 99 games this year with ...

Buccaneers Beat Saints 26-9 & Lead NFC South Heading Into Bye Week from 2023-10-02T04:00:15

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 26-9 win in New Orleans to give themselves a 1-game lead in the NFC South heading into their bye week. Baker Mayfield threw 3 TDs and was great runn...

Bucs-Saints Preview Plus Mailbag Questions On Rachaad White, Rays Playoffs & Alex Golesh from 2023-09-29T04:00:49

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers matchup this weekend against the Saints as they get a chance to bounce back against a division foe. Plus your mailbag questions on Rachaad White, th...

Rays Odd Celebration & Matt Baker On FSU's Win At Clemson & USF's Improvement from 2023-09-28T04:00:08

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays oddly timed celebration after their win in Boston on Wednesday and then Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss Florida's State's wi...

Buccaneers Running Game Is Last In NFL & Rays Hold On To Beat Red Sox from 2023-09-27T04:00:09

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with more on the Buccaneers 25-11 loss to the Eagles where the running game was non-existent and now ranks last in the NFL. Plus there is now a criminal investigation...

Bucs Lose To Eagles 25-11 On Monday Night Football from 2023-09-26T04:57:40

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 25-11 loss to the Eagles on Monday Night Football. Tampa Bay forced 2 turnovers but they committed their first turnovers of the year, the running ga...

Bucs-Eagles Monday Night Football Preview & Rays' Arozarena and Diaz Get Hurt Over The Weekend from 2023-09-25T04:00:38

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick look ahead to tonight's Monday Night Football game as the Buccaneers are looking to remain one of 3 undefeated teams in the NFL through 3 weeks as they host the NFC C...

MAILBAG: Baker Mayfield, Shaq Barrett, Jonathan Aranda, Wander Franco and Steven Stamkos from 2023-09-22T04:00:28

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about Baker Mayfield and the start of the Buccaneers season, Baker's future contracts, Shaq Barrett, Wander Franco, Jonathan Aranda, and...

Steven Stamkos 'Disappointed' With Lack Of Contract Talks, Rays Lose & Previewing FSU-Clemson from 2023-09-21T04:00:38

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Steven Stamkos' comments that he's 'disappointed' that he hasn't had contract talks with the Lightning for next season, the Rays lose to the Angels, the Bucs honor...

Rays Announce A New Stadium Deal & Lightning Report To Training Camp Today from 2023-09-20T04:00:55

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays and St Pete's announcement on a deal for a new stadium on the Tropicana Field site. Plus Eduardo Encina joins us to preview the Lightning's Training Camp ...

Rays Set To Announce A New Stadium Deal In St. Pete Ending A 16 Year Search from 2023-09-19T04:00:16

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the report from Marc Topkin that the Rays will announce a stadium deal to keep the team in St. Pete and develop the Tropicana Field site into a new $1.2 billion fi...

Buccaneers Are Now 2-0 With Win Over Bears, Rays Splits Baltimore Series & Florida and USF Looked Good from 2023-09-18T04:00:47

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 27-17 win over the Bears to start the season 2-0 as the defense continues to create turnovers, the running game was improved and Baker Mayfield foun...

Rays Win Put Them 1 Game Back In AL East & Buccaneers Prepare For Bears With Some Injury Concerns from 2023-09-15T04:00:32

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 4-3 win over the Orioles to move within 1 game in the AL East as Luke Raley and Randy Arozarena provide the offense and the bullpen continues to excel. Pl...

Is Florida-Tennessee Billy Napier's Biggest Game Of His Career & Can USF Hang With Alabama from 2023-09-14T04:00:33

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss the most important game in Billy Napier's career as Florida hosts Tennessee, can USF hang with Alabama and doe...

Rick and Tom On Buccaneers Opening Week Win & Aaron Rodgers Injury from 2023-09-13T04:00:48

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the Buccaneers Opening Week win over the Vikings and what Aaron Rodgers injury means for the NFL.

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BONUS: Trent Cooper on NFL360 Feature On Tight Ends Darren Waller and Hayden Hurst And Their Struggles With Mental Health from 2023-09-12T19:35:03

Rick Stroud is joined by Trent Cooper from the NFL to discuss tonight's piece on NFL360 about Darren Waller and Hayden Hurst and their struggles with mental health. The feature airs tonight at 8pm...

Bucs Happy With Offensive Line, Rays Win Behind Yandy's 4 Hits & Aaron Rodgers Might Be Done For The Season from 2023-09-12T04:00:33

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Aaron Rodgers leaving his Jets debut just 4 snaps in as the worst is feared but New York comes back to beat the Bills. Plus the Buccaneers are happy with their Off...

Buccaneers Win In Minnesota Behind 3 Defensive Takeaways, a Gutsy Offense Performance & a 57-Yard Field Goal from 2023-09-11T04:00:53

Rick Stroud is in Minneapolis where the Buccaneers beat the Vikings 20-17 thanks to 3 turnovers by the defense, a gutsy performance by the offense and a 57-yard field goal by Chase McLaughlin as th...

Bucs-Vikings Preview, Mike Evans' Contract & Baker Mayfield On How He Got To Tampa And The Expectations This Year from 2023-09-08T05:09:50

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers Week 1 matchup with the Vikings, discuss Mike Evans' comments about his contract status and Rick sits down 1-on-1 with Baker Mayfield to discus...

Former Bucs WR Mike Williams In ICU & Matt Baker On A Wild College Football Week 1 from 2023-09-07T04:00:51

Rick Stroud on the latest on former Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams who is in ICU in Tampa plus Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker joins us to discuss a wild Week 1 with Flor...

Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles On Last Year's Challenges, Changes For This Season & Baker Mayfield's Fit from 2023-09-06T04:00:47

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles' comments about being 'handcuffed a little bit' last year and the changes he got to make for this year's team. You'll hear his co...

Mike Evans Deadline For An Extension, Florida State Dominated LSU, USF Played Well & Rays Scuffle in Cleveland from 2023-09-05T04:20:57

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans setting a deadline to get a deal done with the Buccaneers for an extension, a wild weekend of College Football including Florida State's big win over LS...

Will This Be Mike Evans Last Season As A Buccaneer, Gators Lose To Utah and Randy Arozarena's 20/20 Season Streak from 2023-09-01T04:00:37

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on if Mike Evans will be playing his last season with the Buccaneers as his contract is up, the Gators lose in Utah to start the season but if you have Spectrum you c...

College Football Preview: Gators at Utah, USF at W. Kentucky & Florida State vs LSU from 2023-08-31T04:00:46

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to preview Week 1 including the Gators at Utah tonight, USF at Western Kentucky and Florida State vs LSU in Orlando on Su...

MAILBAG: Bucs Outlook, Robert Hainsey, Baker Mayfield, Wide Receivers & Rays vs Yankees from 2023-08-30T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Buccaneers season outlook, their defense, Robert Hainsey, Baker Mayfield, the wide receivers, why the Rays aren't retaliating ...

Hurricane Idalia is Coming, Buccaneers Begin Making Cuts & Where Is Logan Hall from 2023-08-29T04:00:26

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick discuss the impending Hurricane Idalia that might impact the Tampa Bay area and we remember the logistics around moving games for Ian and Irma. Plus the Buccaneers be...

Ryan Jensen Won't Play This Season, Bucs Offense Looks Good Under Dave Canales & Yankees Keep Hitting Rays Batters from 2023-08-28T04:00:47

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen being placed on IR which ends his season, how the Buccaneers offense might fare this year after seeing Baker Mayfield and the sta...

Bucs Starters Will Play In Final Preseason Game, Rays Win Again Plus College Football Week 0 & New Gators Documentary from 2023-08-25T04:00:27

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss College Football's Week 0 which is upon up and the new Netflix documentary on Urban Meyer's Florida Gators tea...

Rays Get Another Comeback Win Over Rockies Despite Replay Missing An Obvious Call from 2023-08-24T04:00:53

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 2nd straight comeback win vs. the Rockies that saw Tampa Bay forced to extra innings because replay officials blew a call. Plus Baker Mayfield is taking c...

Baker Mayfield Named Starting QB, Wander Franco Now On Administrative Leave & Lightning Re-Sign Brandon Hagel from 2023-08-23T04:00:56

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers finally naming Baker Mayfield their starting quarterback, his lawsuit he filed to find out where $12 million went, Wander Franco moved to MLB's admi...

Bucs Settle One Position Battle, Others Loom, Plus Mailbag Questions and... Was That the Worst Rays Week Ever? from 2023-08-22T04:05:09

Rick, with Darek Sharp again filling in for Steve, start off with a little South Florida football (Darek runs the radio side of things on Bulls Unlimited) before getting into the decision on Bucs k...

Trask plays bulk, Mayfield sits, very little postgame clarity, plus who stood out in preseason win at the Jets from 2023-08-21T04:06:05

Much like Kyle Trask handling snaps, most of the show Monday is about the QB situation and the somewhat strange "clarification" provided by Todd Bowles on it. Rick adds in some of the players he th...

Buccaneers-Jets Preview As Kyle Trask Gets The Start At QB from 2023-08-18T04:00:29

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with a preview of what to look for in the Buccaneers 2nd preseason game vs. the Jets and why Rick believes Baker Mayfield will be named the starting quarterback early...

Bucs Lose Russell Gage, Joint Practices With Jets Got Physical & Rays Get Pinch-Hit Inside-The-Park HR from Raley from 2023-08-17T04:00:14

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers losing Russell Gage to a knee injury for the season as the joint practices with the Jets got very chippy in New Jersey. Plus the Rays win and catch ...

Shane McClanahan To Have Tommy John Surgery & Matt Baker On The Top 25 & Florida State Staying In The ACC Next Year from 2023-08-16T04:00:26

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Shane McClanahan's upcoming Tommy John surgery which will keep him out until 2025, the latest on Wander Franco which is being investigated in the Dominican Republi...

Latest On Wander Franco Investigation & Bucs-Jets To Only Have 1 Joint Practice This Week from 2023-08-15T04:00:22

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the latest with Major League Baseball's investigation into allegations that Wander Franco had an inappropriate relationship with a minor as he is placed on the res...

Rays Wander Franco Under Investigation & The Good And Bad From Buccaneers 1st Preseason Game from 2023-08-14T04:00:27

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays Wander Franco under investigation for an inappropriate relationship with a minor and what it could mean for him and the team. Plus the Rays won 2-of-3 fro...

Buccaneers-Steelers Preseason Preview & Your Mailbag Questions from 2023-08-11T04:00:40

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers preseason opener tonight vs. the Steelers which will see Baker Mayfield get the start at quarterback. Plus your mailbag questions on the Buccan...

With Shane McClanahan 'Unlikely' to Pitch Again This Season, Are The Rays Suffering More Arm Injuries Than Other Teams from 2023-08-10T04:36:57

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays recent string of arm injuries to pitchers as Shane McClanahan is now 'unlikely' to pitch again this season as he's seeking more opinions before making a d...

College Football's Realignment Gets Crazier By The Day from 2023-08-09T04:00:29

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker for the latest in conference realignment including some good things to come out of it.

from 2023-08-08T04:00:50

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Devin White's first public comments since he asked for a trade in the spring saying that is behind him now. Plus why tracking interceptions in Training Camp doesn'...

Ronde Barber's Induction Into Pro Football Hall of Fame & Rays Win All 3 Series On Road Trip from 2023-08-07T04:00:36

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Ronde Barber's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame over the weekend and the grudges he still holds. Plus the Rays go 6-3 on their road trip but injuries t...

Ronde Barber On The Toughest Guys He's Played Against & His Iconic Interception In Philadelphia from 2023-08-04T04:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Ronde Barber who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend as he discusses the toughest competition he's faced and the iconic inception against Phila...

Ronde Barber on His Confidence, Why He's Going Into The Hall of Fame & When It Became Real For Him from 2023-08-03T04:00:47

Rick Stroud sat down with the newest member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Ronde Barber for a conversation about how he worked his way to the Hall of Fame and why he's so confident in his abilit...

Kyle Trask Outplaying Baker Mayfield In Camp, Rays Win In New York & Mailbag Questions from 2023-08-02T04:25:32

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 5-2 win over the Yankees as Randy Arozarena goes yard, Kyle Trask is outplaying Baker Mayfield so far in Buccaneers Training Camp and your mailbag questio...

What To Watch For In College Football, Shaquil Barrett Speaks & Rays Trade For A Starting Pitcher from 2023-08-01T05:12:27

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to preview the Florida school's seasons including the Gators recruiting, how Alex Golesh is doing at USF and if Florida S...

Evans & Godwin Shine In Bucs Camp, Kancey Leaves On Golf Cart & Rays Win Series in Houston from 2023-07-31T04:00:26

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the stars of Sunday's practice at Bucs Training Camp being Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, injury concern for Calijah Kancey, Ryan Jensen details what he went through...

Bucs Head Coach Asks Baker Mayfield If He's The Starting QB & Your Mailbag Questions on Bucs and Rays from 2023-07-28T04:00:56

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles asking Baker Mayfield if he's the starting quarterback. Plus your mailbag questions on Ryan Jensen, Tristan Wirfs, Training Camp ...

Devin White Practices As Buccaneers Training Camp Opens & Rays Lose to Marlins from 2023-07-27T05:21:42

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Devin White practicing as Buccaneers Training Camp opened up. Plus Calijah Kancey looks good on day 1, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka needs to step up and both Baker Mayfi...

Bucs Devin White Is At Training Camp But Will He Practice? from 2023-07-26T04:00:47

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers Training starting as Devin White has shown up but neither GM Jason Licht or Head Coach Todd Bowles would say if he'll practice on Wednesday. Plus it sou...

Buccaneers Training Camp Opens Today & The Value Of NFL Running Backs from 2023-07-25T04:00:57

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the upcoming Buccaneers Quarterback battle as Training Camp opens today at One Buc Place. Plus what is the value of an NFL Running Back as several around the NFL a...

Rays Lose Series to Orioles and Fall 2 Games Back In AL East from 2023-07-24T04:00:22

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays dropping 3-of-4 to the Orioles to fall 2 games back in the AL East as they offense struggles again and the bullpen can't keep the game tied late. Plus Lio...

Rays Now In 2nd Place And Your Mailbag Questions About Ohtani, Mike Evans and more from 2023-07-21T04:00:27

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Orioles taking over the AL East Division lead with a 4-3 win on Thursday and your mailbag questions about if the Rays should target Shohei Ohtani at the trade ...

Rays Now Tied For AL East Lead & Should They Trade For Shohei Ohtani? from 2023-07-20T04:00:12

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays falling into a tie for the AL East after losing their 4th straight. Plus should the Rays put all their prospects chips in on Shohei Ohtani for a shot at t...

Rays Offensive Struggles & Antoine Winfield, Jr's Comments on Tom Brady from 2023-07-19T04:00:01

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick are back from vacation to discuss the Rays offensive struggles as their lead in the AL East is down to 1 game. Plus Randy Arozarena put on a show in the Home Run Derb...

Bob Harig On Who Will Win The Open Championship & More On PGA Tour and LIV Golf Merger from 2023-07-18T04:00:52

Rick Stroud is joined by Sports Illustrated's Bob Harig to discuss what Tiger Woods thinks of the proposed merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf and who is the favorite to win the Open Champions...

Bob Harig On The Proposed Merger Between the PGA and LIV and How We Got Here from 2023-07-17T04:00:56

Rick Stroud is joined by Sports Illustrated' s Bob Harig to discuss the proposed merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf and just how we got here.

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Lightning New Additions For This Season & Prospects That Stood Out at Development Camp from 2023-07-14T04:00:41

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Lightning Beat Writer Eduardo Encina to discuss the new signings and how they might fit in to the Bolts and some young prospects that stood out at Developme...

The Impact Losing Alex Killorn, Pat Maroon and Ross Colton Will Have On The Lightning from 2023-07-13T04:00:54

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Lightning Beat Writer Eduardo Encina to discuss the impacts of the Bolts losing Alex Killorn, Pat Maroon and Ross Colton this offseason.

from 2023-07-12T04:00:25

Rick Stroud is joined by Sara Walsh from the NFL Network and TNT Soccer to talk about the US Team in the upcoming Women's World Cup and the quarterback competition for the Buccaneers between Baker ...

Sara Walsh On Her Rants About Husbands Lies About Playing Golf and More from 2023-07-11T04:00:51

Rick Stroud is joined by Sara Walsh from NFL Network and TNT Soccer to discuss her on-air rants about husbands lying about how long a round of golf takes to play and more.

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Rowdies Head Coach Departing & Your Rays and Lightning Mailbag Questions from 2023-07-07T04:00:58

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rowdies Coach Neill Collins leaving for Barnsley FC of English Football League One after 7 years in Tampa Bay as a player and coach. Plus your mailbag question...

Rays Lose 4th Straight, How Concerned Should You Be? from 2023-07-06T04:00:33

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 8-4 loss to the Phillies which is the first time all season they've lost 4 in a row and just the 2nd time they've lost a home series. Plus your Rays mailb...

Wander Franco Is An All-Star, Rays Lose 3rd Straight & Fireworks from 2023-07-05T04:00:44

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the amount of fireworks going off around Florida, Wander Franco added to the All-Star Game, Zach Elfin pitches well but Rays lose 3rd straight game and do football...

Rays Finish Road Trip 3-3, Wander Doesn't Make All-Star Team & Lightning Say Goodbye to Alex Killorn and Pat Maroon from 2023-07-03T04:00:40

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays losing 2-of-3 to the Mariners, Wander Franco not making the All-Star Team and Randy Arozarena in the Home Run Derby. Plus the Lightning say goodbye to Ale...

MAILBAG: Rays Needs, Evan Longoria, Blake Snell, Lightning Backup Goalie, Bucs Improvements & More from 2023-06-30T04:00:13

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct on the Rays trade deadline needs, Brandon Lowe, Yonny Chirinos, Evan Longoria, Lightning's backup goalie, free agent needs,...

Lightning Trade Ross Colton & Rays Struggling To Remain Best Team In Baseball from 2023-06-29T04:27:08

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's trade of Ross Colton to the Colorado Avalanche and what it means for re-signing Alex Killorn and Tanner Jeannot, plus Evan Longoria wants to be hon...

Tom Moore Being Honored At Pro Football Hall Of Fame & Evan Longoria Had Talks To Come Back To Rays from 2023-06-28T04:00:47

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what Wander Franco's suspension means going forward, Evan Longoria had talks to return to the Rays this season, Tom Moore to receive the Award of Excellence from t...

Fond Memories of Longoria, Jets Brace For Hard Knocks, New Bucs Stadium Possible? from 2023-06-27T04:00

Rick and Darek recall all that Evan Longoria - who will be facing his old team when the Rays visit Arizona - did with Tampa Bay. They also take a couple of your Mailbag questions, one very interest...

Eventful Rays Weekend With Franco Disciplined, Glasnow Bounceback, And Gators Playing for National Title Monday from 2023-06-26T04:00

Rick Stroud is joined by old friend Darek Sharp, so of course they hit on the whole USF/Matt Baker response, before getting into an eventful Rays series split with Kansas City that involved Shane M...

Rays Horrible Start To Royals Series & Rick and Tom on Buccaneers Quarterback Battle & Season Expectations from 2023-06-23T04:00:24

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones are back to discuss the Buccaneers quarterback battle between Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask, expectations for this season and a great story about Lou Piniella. But first i...

Rick and Tom on Rays Regular Seasons, USF's On-Campus Stadium & Vacations from 2023-06-22T04:00:30

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on vacations, does the Rays regular season matter anymore or is it what happens in the playoffs, and what to make of USF's plans for an on-campus football stadium.
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MAILBAG: Rays Trade Deadline Priorities, Bucs Offensive Outlook, Devin White, Mike Evans and More from 2023-06-21T04:00:23

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Rays priorities at the trade deadline, Brandon Lowe's back, Taylor Walls production, Randy Arozarena's posing, Buccaneers offe...

Can USF Afford A Football Stadium, How They Lost The War On I-4 & Billy Napier's Recruiting At Florida from 2023-06-20T04:00:14

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss how USF is planning on paying for a new on-campus stadium and if they can afford it, plus how USF lost the War...

Mike Evans Contract & Rays Lose Series In San Diego from 2023-06-19T04:00:04

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans' contract situation with the Buccaneers as he enters his last year, plus the Rays end a rough road trip with 2 losses in San Diego as Blake Snell shut t...

Buccaneers Wrap Up Mini-Camp and Ray Get Series Split In Oakland from 2023-06-16T04:00:41

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers wrapping up mini-camp and observations on what to expect this season with a new quarterback, offensive coordinator and a lot of young players. Plus ...

Lavonte David Says Devin White Wants To Play In Tampa Bay & Your Mailbag Questions from 2023-06-15T04:00:38

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David's comments about Devin White's offseason and the face he wants to be here. Plus Carson Wentz is working out with Jon Gruden in ...

Is Devin White A 'Hold-In' At Buccaneers Mandatory Mini-Camp? from 2023-06-14T04:00:10

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Devin White attending Buccaneers mandatory mini-camp but not practicing after requesting a trade earlier in the offseason. Plus the offense worked on the red zone ...

Bucs Bringing Back Creamsicle Throwbacks, What To Watch For At Mini-Camp & Rays Are Behind In All-Star Voting from 2023-06-13T04:00:37

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers bringing back the original creamsicle uniforms for a game in October vs. the Lions, what to watch for at Bucs mandatory Mini-camp this week and no R...

Devin White Appears At Bucs Photoshoot & Rays Take Series Against Rangers from 2023-06-12T04:00:51

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Devin White's appearance at the Buccaneers voluntary marketing photoshoot ahead of this week's mandatory mini-camp. Plus the Rays take 2-of-3 from the Rangers in a...

Rays Win 6th Straight As They Sweep The Twins and Who Is The Rays MVP This Season from 2023-06-09T04:00:42

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays sweep of the Minnesota Twins as they continue to pressure the opponent with their running game and who is the Rays MVP so far this season. Plus a cool vid...

Rays Turn Incredible Double Play Leading To A Randy Arozarena Walk-Off Home Run from 2023-06-08T04:00:34

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays walk-off win over the Twins as Randy Arozarena hit is 12th home-run to win it and Isaac Paredes and Taylor Walls turned an double play to keep the game ti...

Tristan Wirfs Discusses Moving To Left Tackle, Rays Shutout The Twins & PGA Tour Sells To LIV Golf from 2023-06-07T04:00:20

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Bucs Offensive Tackle Tristan Wirfs' comments about moving to left tackle this season, the Rays shutout the Twins 7-0 with bombs from Luke Raley and Jose Siri, you...

Rays Take Series From Red Sox & Former Blake High Alum Being Investigated By NFL For Gambling from 2023-06-06T04:00:55

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays taking 3-of-4 from the Red Sox in Boston without hitting a homerun as Shane McClanahan gets his 9th win of the season. Plus a Blake High alum is being inv...

Rays Aggressiveness Leading To Wins As They Take 2 Of First 3 In Boston but Injuries Are Mounting from 2023-06-05T04:00:16

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays taking 2 of the first 3 games in Boston as the bullpen blew the only loss and injuries are now starting to mount. Plus the Rays aggressive running is...

Billy Napier On His First Season At Florida, Future SEC Schedules & Raheem Morris Helps Save A Child's Life from 2023-06-02T04:00:24

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker who is making his way back from SEC Meetings in Destin, FL, to discuss future SEC scheduling, Billy Napier on his first y...

Could Tom Brady Play For The Raiders This Season & Rays Salvage The 3rd Game vs. Cubs from 2023-06-01T04:00:47

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady's chances of playing for the Raiders this season after it was confirmed by the NFL that only 24 out of 32 owners would have to approve if his is a minori...

Rays Bats Go Silent Again In Chicago & Bucs Coaches Might Be Tipping Who The Starting QB Will Be from 2023-05-31T04:19:27

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays bats going silent against as they lose to the Cubs 2-1 and another defensive miscue costs leads to the winning run. Plus Bucs Head Coach Todd Bowles and O...

Rays Take 2 of 3 From Dodgers Then Lose Pitching Duel To Cubs from 2023-05-30T04:00:05

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays taking 2 of 3 from the Dodgers over the weekend that saw the Rays eclipse 100 homeruns on the season, Tyler Glasnow's return and Pete Fairbanks going on t...

Rays Take 3 of 4 From Blue Jays, Bucs Preseason Schedule Set and Your Mailbag Questions from 2023-05-26T04:00:24

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays winning 3 of 4 from the Blue Jays as Zach Elfin raised his record to 7-1, the finalize their preseason schedule including join workouts with the Jets and ...

Shane McClanahan Goes 8-0 As Rays Beat Blue Jays Despite The Bullpen Struggling Again from 2023-05-25T04:07:20

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 7-3 win over the Blue Jays that saw Shane McClanahan get his 8th win and the bullpen struggled again. 

from 2023-05-23T04:39:16

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers being 30th in ESPN's Power Football Index heading into this season, NFL can now flex games to Thursday night later this season, Greg Schiano says he...

Rays Take 2 of 3 From Brewers But Bullpen Continues To Be An Issue from 2023-05-22T04:00:56

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays bullpen woes, Josh Lowe's 30/30 pace this year, Tyler Glasnow's return later this week and the reports that some groups are looking to buy the Rays. Plus ...

Rays Bullpen Struggles, Devin White's Cryptic Social Media Messages & Should James Wilder Be In Bucs Ring Of Honor from 2023-05-19T04:00:08

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays struggle in the bullpen as they complete their road trip at 4-6 having blown some leads. Plus Devin White's cryptic social media messages about Lavonte Da...

USF's Football Stadium Price Tag, The Future Of The ACC Conference And How Close Was Baker Mayfield To Playing At FAU from 2023-05-18T04:10:04

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss the $340 million price tag on the proposed USF football stadium, what is the future of the ACC as schools like...

Rays Have Scored 8 Or More Runs In 21 of 43 Games & Are The Yankees Cheating? from 2023-05-17T04:00:33

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays continuous offensive outburst as they've scored 8 or more runs in 21 of their first 43 games and have 10 players with at least 5 homeruns. Plus are the Ya...

MAILBAG: Rays Swagger, Stadium Plans, Yonny Chirinos, Bucs Draft Grade and More from 2023-05-16T04:02:35

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on the Rays swagger, likability, stadium situation, Yonny Chirinos, Bucs draft grade, their next head coach and Tom Brady spiking the ba...

Rays Salvage Series Split In New York After Giving Up Big Leads in Multiple Games from 2023-05-15T04:00:36

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays series split in New York that saw starters Shane McClanahan and Zach Eflin give up big leads and the bullpen struggle. Plus Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bow...

Buccaneers Schedule Breakdown & Drew Rasmussen and Josh Lowe Lead The Rays Over The Yankees from 2023-05-12T04:57:06

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Buccaneers 2023 schedule and come out with a surprising win total, plus the Rays beat up on the Yankees in the Bronx to open up the series behind Drew ...

Rays Lose Series To Baltimore, Tyler Glasnow Leaves Rehab Start Early & Bucs OC on QB Competition from 2023-05-11T04:13:10

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 2-1 loss in Baltimore as they go 1-20 with runners in scoring position for the series, Tyler Glasnow leaves rehab start early with mild tightness in his s...

Rays Strand 9 & Hit Into 4 Double Plays In Loss To Baltimore & Bucs Sign A 3rd Quarterback from 2023-05-10T04:29:27

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 4-2 loss to the Orioles that saw them strand 9 runners and hit into 4 double plays, 3 of them by Yandy Diaz. Plus the Buccaneers sign a 3rd quarterback, f...

Rays Now 29-7 After Shutting Out Orioles, Radio Hosts Accuse Rays of Cheating & Devin White Appears To Be Coming Back to Bucs from 2023-05-09T04:28:45

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 3-0 shutout of the Orioles as Shane McClanahan improves to 7-0 as the team is now 29-7. Plus hosts on WFAN in New York accuse the Rays of cheating despite...

Rays Overcome 6-Run Deficit To Gerrit Cole And The Yankees To Take The Series from 2023-05-08T04:00:24

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays taking 2 of 3 from the Yankees over the weekend including overcoming a 6-run deficit to Gerrit Cole for an extra innings win and Randy Arozarena hitting a...

Rays Sweep Pirates as Zach Eflin Was Dealing from 2023-05-05T04:00:16

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays sweep of the Pirates as Zach Eflin was dealing, Wander Franco's flip to himself to get an out, Randy Arozarena's start and a Bucs mailbag question on Todd...

Devin White's 'Champagne Problems' & Is The Pitch Clock Causing More Injuries from 2023-05-04T04:00:40

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers linebacker Devin White's 'champagne problems' according to co-Defensive Coordinator Larry Foote and a mailbag question about the pitch clock causing mor...

What Happened To Lightning In Maple Leafs Series, What Were The Injuries & Where Do They Go From Here from 2023-05-03T04:00:52

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Lightning Reporter Eduardo Encina to discuss what happened in the Maple Leafs series, what injuries they sustained, how Andrei Vasilevskiy's body wasn't fee...

MAILBAG: Bucs Draft Strategy, Plan at Offensive Tackle, Lightning's Offseason Plan and More from 2023-05-02T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Buccaneers Draft strategy, could they alter their defense this year, what will they do at offensive tackle and the plan for ne...

Shaq Barrett's Child Drowns, Buccaneers Draft Rundown, Lightning End Season with Another OT loss and Rays Blow 3-Run 9th Inning Lead from 2023-05-01T04:00:29

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the tragic news that Shaq Barrett's 2-year-old child drowned in their family pool on Sunday. Plus a rundown of the Buccaneers draft over the weekend, the Lightning...

Lightning Avoid Elimination in Toronto, Buccaneers Draft A Defensive Tackle & Rays Bats Wake Up In Chicago from 2023-04-28T05:29:02

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning avoid elimination by winning Game 5 in Toronto as the series shifts back to Tampa, the Buccaneers draft Defensive Tackle Calijah Kancey from Pitt and...

Buccaneers Needs In NFL Draft, Rays Shutout Again By Astros & Lightning Facing Elimination from 2023-04-27T04:00:55

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers needs for tonight's 1st round of the NFL Draft, the Rays are shutout again by the Astros and the Lightning face an elimination game tonight in Toron...

BONUS: NFL Network Feature On Chase and Sydney Brown Airs Tonight from 2023-04-26T19:11:31

Rick Stroud is joined by NFL Network's Trent Cooper to discuss his new film which airs on NFL 360 tonight featuring Chase and Sydney Brown.

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Lightning On The Brink Of Elimination from 2023-04-26T04:00:11

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Lightning Beat Writer Eduardo Encina to discuss the Bolts 3-1 series deficit to the Maple Leafs heading into a must win game on Thursday night in Toronto. Listen

Lightning Lose In Overtime Again To Maple Leafs & Rays Set Record For Home Wins To Start Season from 2023-04-25T06:08:56

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 5-4 OT loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 4 that has them on the brink of elimination as they blew a 4-1 lead in the 3rd period. Plus the Rays set the...

Lightning Lose Game 3 In Overtime & Rays Sweep White Sox from 2023-04-24T04:00:53

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-3 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 3 that saw several questionable officiating calls and a game that the Bolts dominated but lost. Plus t...

Lightning Dominated in Game 2, Tom Brady Avoids Question About Playing Next Season & Rays Faucher Moving To Starting Role from 2023-04-21T05:33:27

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 7-2 loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 2 to even the series at 1-1. Plus Tom Brady is asked about playing for the Dolphins this year and avoided answe...

Rays Shutout Reds Again, Lightning Injury Updates & Your Mailbag Questions from 2023-04-20T04:00:16

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning injuries from Game 1 and how they stand for Game 2, the Rays shutout the Reds again and your mailbag questions on Devin White, Buccaneers draft and t...

Lightning Dominate Maple Leafs In Game 1 & Rays Shutout Reds Behind Taj Bradley and Taylor Walls from 2023-04-19T05:14:22

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's dominating 7-3 win over Toronto to start the playoffs as the Power Play was hot but concern lingers over injuries to Victor Hedman, Erik Cernak and...

Lightning Begin Playoffs Tonight, Rays Lose to Reds & Tristan Wirfs Talks Buccaneers Culture from 2023-04-18T04:00:35

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's playoff chances as they open up in Toronto tonight, the Rays lose to the Reds in a 'non-competitive' game plus Kyle Trask talks about Baker Mayfiel...

Rays Lose 2 of 3 To Toronto & Gerald McCoy Announces His Retirement from 2023-04-17T04:00:49

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Taylor Swift concert this weekend, the Rays lose 2 of 3 to the Blue Jays but are still 14-2, future Buccaneers Ring of Honor Inductee Gerald McCoy announces hi...

Rays Win 13th Straight To Start Season, Brayden Point Gets 50 Goals & Jason Licht Discusses Devin White's Trade Request from 2023-04-14T05:37:24

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays tying the modern-day record for wins to start a season at 13 as they sweep the Red Sox in dominating fashion. Plus the Lightning end the regular season as...

MAILBAG: Rays Streak, Devin's Trade Request & Bolts Playoff Chances from 2023-04-13T04:00:10

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick take your mailbag questions on the Rays streak to start the season, Devin White's trade request, what the Buccaneers might look to do in the NFL Draft, the Lightning'...

Rays Now 11-0 To Start The Season & Devin White Requested A Trade From The Buccaneers from 2023-04-12T05:12:24

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 7-2 win over Boston to improve to 11-0 on the season as they have now hit 29 homeruns and given up only 20 on the year. Plus Buccaneers linebacker Devin W...

Rays Get 3rd Straight Shutout To Extend Record to 10-0 from 2023-04-11T04:00:33

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays extending their season opening win streak to 10 games after beating Boston 1-0 behind a Brandon Lowe 8th inning homer and more stellar pitching as they've...

Rays Have Won 9 Straight To Start The Season In Dominating Fashion from 2023-04-10T04:00:57

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 9-0 start as they've outscored their opponents 75-18 while hitting more home runs than runs given up. Plus the Lightning lose again, the Frozen Four was a...

Tanner Jeannot Leaves Lightning Game With Leg Injury & Newest Buccaneer Ryan Neal Speaks from 2023-04-07T04:34:09

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's loss to the Islanders which saw a shorthanded team lose Tanner Jeannot to injury and it doesn't look good. Plus Steven Stamkos reaches 1,000 career...

Why Bucs Should Consider Hendon Hooker & Your Mailbag Questions from 2023-04-06T04:00:36

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on why the Buccaneers should consider former Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker in the NFL Draft if he is available at pick #19, plus your mailbag questions about Kyle Trask,...

Rays Remain Undefeated With 9th Inning Rally & Buccaneers Sign S Ryan Neal from 2023-04-05T04:00:52

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays scoring 5 runs in the 9th to beat the Nationals and become the only undefeated team in Major League Baseball. Plus the Buccaneers sign safety Ryan Neal fr...

Rays Start Season With 4 Straight Wins Behind Dominate Starting Pitching & UConn Wins National Championship from 2023-04-04T04:53:10

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the red-hot Rays who have started the season 4-0 for the first time in franchise history as their starting pitching is dominating thus far. Plus UConn wins the Nat...

Rays Sweep, Lightning Clinch & Who Is USF's New Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim from 2023-04-03T04:00:30

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times writer Joey Knight to discuss tonight's College Basketball National Championship Game and USF's new Men's Basketball Head Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim. Plus the R...

Rays Shutout Tigers On Opening Day, Stu Sternberg Talk Stadium & Lightning Magic Number Down To 2 from 2023-03-31T05:19:25

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays Opening Day win behind 6 scoreless innings from Shane McClanahan, owner Stu Sternberg's comments on a new stadium and the Lightning beat the Capitals to m...

Marc Topkin On The Rays Season, MLB Rule Changes & Remembering Dave Wills from 2023-03-30T04:00:11

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to discuss the upcoming season including how good the pitching staff will be, how they will adjust to rule changes, what to exp...

Bucs Head Coach Todd Bowles Discusses The Team Without Brady & Your Mailbag Questions from 2023-03-29T04:00:24

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles said, and didn't say, at the NFL Owners Meetings when discussing the upcoming season without Tom Brady. Plus your mailbag qu...

Lamar Jackson Asked For A Trade & The Rise Of The Rays Documentary from 2023-03-28T04:00:55

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Lamar Jackson asking for a trade from the Ravens before free agency began plus we are joined by Paul Grove and Eric Davis from WEDU on a new documentary called 'Ri...

2 Florida Teams in Final Four, Frozen Four in Tampa is Set & Bolts Play Better But Still Lose To Boston from 2023-03-27T04:00:16

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on a crazy weekend of basketball as 2 Florida teams make the Final Four and none of the Top 3 seeds in any region make it. Plus the Frozen Four is set in Tampa, more ...

Buccaneers Release K Ryan Succop & Lightning Lose At Ottawa from 2023-03-24T04:25

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers cutting kicker Ryan Succop to save $3.5 million towards the salary cap, Lavonte David spoke about remaining in Tampa and what to make of the Lightni...

Gisele Speaks Out On Her Marriage To Tom Brady & Your Buccaneers Mailbag Questions from 2023-03-23T04:00:49

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Gisele Bündchen's first comments on why her marriage to Tom Brady ended in divorce plus your Buccaneers mailbag questions on Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask, Ryan Griff...

What a World Baseball Classic Final, Reaction To A Baker Mayfield Column & Mike Brey Not Offered USF Job from 2023-03-22T04:33:24

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the fantastic finish in the World Baseball Classic (despite the outcome) as Shohei Ohtani strikes out teammate Mike Trout to seal the win. Plus blowback to John Ro...

Baker Mayfield Eager To See What He Can Become With Buccaneers from 2023-03-21T04:00:28

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker Mayfield's introductory press conference with the Buccaneers where he sounded like a starting quarterback. Plus your Bucs mailbag questions on the NFL Draft,...

Bucs Sign 3 Players, Lose Mike Edwards & Lightning Hall Of Fame Induction from 2023-03-20T04:39:23

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers signing Pat O'Connor, Cam Gil and Greg Gaines to deals while Mike Edwards leaves for the Chiefs and Sean Murphy-Bunting is meeting with the Titans t...

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht Celebrates His Start of Free Agency & Lightning Win Again in New Jersey from 2023-03-17T04:00:07

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the victory lap that Buccaneers GM Jason Licht took on Thursday after signing Baker Mayfield and re-signing Jamel Dean, Lavonte David and Anthony Nelson despite th...

Buccaneers Sign QB Baker Mayfield and Lavonte David Returns For One More Year from 2023-03-16T04:00:23

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers getting their quarterback as Baker Mayfield signs with Tampa Bay to begin free agency. Plus Lavonte David returns to the Bucs after signing a 1-year...

Buccaneers Trade Shaq Mason, Re-Sign Aaron Stinnie & Still Pursuing a Quarterback from 2023-03-15T04:00:40

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers trading Shaq Mason to the Texans and re-signing Aaron Stinnie as they clear more cap space to pursue Baker Mayfield and Lavonte David. Also the NFC ...

Jamel Dean Staying With Buccaneers And They Are Strong Contender for Baker Mayfield from 2023-03-14T04:00:28

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers re-signing Jamel Dean to lock down one of the top free agent CBs this offseason, plus Tampa Bay is a strong landing spot for Baker Mayfield and it c...

Buccaneers Preparing To Lose Players To Free Agency, Rays Radio Tribute To Dave Wills & Lightning Split The Weekend from 2023-03-13T05:04:12

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers expecting to lose a lot of their free agents as the legal tampering period begins today. The restructured several contracts to save $44 million but ...

Lightning Lose To Vegas In Overtime & Lavonte David Set To Hit Free Agency from 2023-03-10T05:58:49

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-3 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights that saw them dominate the game but lose the special teams battle. Plus Lavonte David is going to hit...

The Case For Buccaneers To Pursue Lamar Jackson from 2023-03-09T05:00:29

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick lay out the case for the Buccaneers to pursue Lamar Jackson as their franchise quarterback after he received the non-exclusive Franchise Tag from the Ravens this week...

Bucs To Waive Donovan Smith, USF Stadium Update and College Football Spring Practices Begin from 2023-03-08T05:47:02

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers set to release Donovan Smith to save nearly $10M towards the salary cap and then Tampa Bay Times College Football writer Matt Baker joins to discuss his new newsletter...

Devin White's Cryptic Posts, Darek Carr and Geno Smith Sign & What Bucs Might Do To Become Cap Compliant from 2023-03-07T05:00:49

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers linebacker Devin White's cryptic social media posts from Monday morning, the first quarterback signing dominos fell in the NFL and how the Bucs are look...

RIP Dave Wills Who Passed Away At Age 58 from 2023-03-06T05:06:32

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the passing of Rays Radio Play by Play guy Dave Wills at the age of 58 and what he has meant to so many in Tampa Bay. Plus Anthony Richardson impresses at the Comb...

Bucs To Waive Cameron Brate, Poor Player Survey Results & Mailbag from 2023-03-03T05:52:34

Rick Stroud on the news that the Buccaneers will waive Cameron Brate, they don't score well on NFLPA survey and your Bucs mailbag questions answered 100% correct.

from 2023-03-02T05:00:37

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on Tom Brady's time with the Buccaneers, what happened the last year, covering a GOAT, Jamel Dean, Anthony Richardson and more.
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Buccaneers Set To Waive Leonard Fournette & They Talk Up Kyle Trask At NFL Combine from 2023-03-01T06:31:33

Rick Stroud is in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine where Bucs GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke about Kyle Trask's chances at starting this year. Plus Playoff Lenny is becoming Cut Le...

NFL Combine Starting, Julien BriseBois Explains Trade For Jeannot & Rays' Glasnow Hurts Oblique from 2023-02-28T05:15:30

Rick Stroud is in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine as Jason Licht and Todd Bowles will speak on Tuesday, more reaction to the Lightning trading for Tanner Jeannot as Julien BriseBois laid out his d...

Lightning Split Weekend Games Then Trade for Jeannot & NFL Combine Preview from 2023-02-27T05:00:46

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning trade for Tanner Jeannot from the Predators, a win and a loss on the back-to-back road games this weekend and looking ahead to the NFL Combine this w...

Will Kyle Trask Be The Buccaneers Starting Quarterback In Week 1 from 2023-02-24T06:19:48

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on if Kyle Trask will be the Buccaneers starting quarterback in Week 1, who else could be in the mix and where does Trask rank among NFC South QBs. Plus the Lightning...

New Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Dave Canales Introduced In Tampa Bay from 2023-02-23T05:00:01

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on new Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Dave Canales' introductory press conference, what he had to say about not calling plays outside High School JV games and what ...

Buccaneers Hire More Assistant Coaches & Would They Use Franchise Tag on Jamel Dean from 2023-02-22T05:59:43

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers hiring 3 assistant coaches, if they could use the Franchise Tag on Jamel Dean, Ronde Barber speaks about being selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and your mailb...

Should Assistant Coaches Make The Hall Of Fame And Your Mailbag Questions from 2023-02-21T05:00:25

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on if Monte Kiffin should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as assistant coaches aren't chosen. Plus your mailbag questions on the Bucs quarterback options, Rays an...

New Buccaneers OC Dave Canales' Background, Daytona 500 and Lightning's 4-Game Road Trip from 2023-02-20T05:00:06

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on getting to know Buccaneers new Offensive Coordinator Dave Canales and his background that led him to Tampa Bay. Plus Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., wins the Daytona 500 and...

MAILBAG: Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Search, Kyle Trask, Drafting a QB and More from 2023-02-17T05:00:12

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator search, Kyle Trask, drafting a QB, Cam Jordan's comments on the Bucs and more.

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Buccaneers Hire Dave Canales As Their Offensive Coordinator from 2023-02-16T05:22:38

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers hiring Dave Canales to be their Offensive Coordinator as it's Head Coach Todd Bowles' first hire for his staff. Plus the Lightning lose in a shootou...

College Football Recruiting Classes, Florida's New NIL Amendment and USF Stadium Plans from 2023-02-15T05:00:44

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss Florida's new NIL law, what happened with Jaden Rashada at Florida, USF's stadium plans, SEC adding Oklahoma a...

Buccaneers Interview More Offensive Coordinator Candidates & Your Mailbag Questions from 2023-02-14T05:00:49

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers interviewing more Offensive Coordinator candidates plus your mailbag questions on Tom Brady, Kyle Trask, drafting a quarterback and more.

Rick & Tom on Super Bowl LVII: The Holding Call, Video Replay, Patrick Mahomes & Rihanna from 2023-02-13T05:28:26

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the Chiefs 38-35 Super Bowl win over the Eagles that saw a controversial holding call late that overshadowed the fact that the Eagles couldn't stop Kansas City in the 2...

Ronde Barber Gets His Call To The Hall Of Fame, Super Bowl LVII Preview & Bolts Shutout Avs from 2023-02-10T06:56:30

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on former Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber finally getting his call to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a Super Bowl LVII preview and the Lightning shut out the Avala...

Why Haven't The Buccaneers Hired An OC Yet & Your Mailbag Questions from 2023-02-09T05:00:39

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on why the Buccaneers haven't hired an Offensive Coordinator yet and your mailbag questions on who will call the defense this season, trading Mike Evans, retiring the...

Rick and Tom On Tom Brady's Retirement Announcement, NFL Broadcasters & The Tampa Bay Lightning from 2023-02-08T05:42:56

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss Tom Brady's retirement announcement and if he might play again, NFL broadcasters and the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Is Tom Brady Really Done With Playing Football? from 2023-02-07T05:00:40

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady's latest comments on retirement that has us believing he might not be done yet as he won't start on FOX until 2024 and he didn't completely shut the door...

Buccaneers Still Haven't Hired An Offensive Coordinator & Ronde Barber's Case For Hall Of Fame from 2023-02-06T05:00:01

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers offensive Coordinator search, Ronde Barber's case for the Hall of Fame, the NFL Pro Bowl Games and NHL All-Star Game and more.

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Sean Payton To The Broncos and Your Bucs Mailbag Questions On Brady, Goedeke and More from 2023-02-01T05:00:20

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Broncos hiring Sean Payton as their head coach, DeMeco Ryans goes to the Texans. Plus the Buccaneers continue to search for an Offensive Coordinator and your m...

Which Bucs Could Be Salary Cap Casualties, Why 49ers Could Be Option For Tom Brady & Todd Monken Meeting With Todd Bowles from 2023-01-31T05:00:50

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with more on Brock Purdy's UCL injury that could impact if the 49ers pursue Tom Brady, which Buccaneers players could be cut to save money on the salary cap and Todd ...

How Brock Purdy's Injury Impacts Tom Brady, Bucs OC Search and Super Bowl is Set from 2023-01-30T05:00:24

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on how Brock Purdy injury impacts the possibility of Tom Brady returning to the Bucs, the latest on Todd Bowles' search for an Offensive Coordinator, the Super Bowl i...

Buccaneers Mailbag Questions & Panthers Hire Frank Reich from 2023-01-27T05:42:21

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Panthers hiring Frank Reich as their head coach and your Buccaneers mailbag questions on Tom Brady, Todd Bowles, the Offensive Coordinator search and more.
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Rays Sign Jeffrey Springs For 4 Years & Mailbag Questions On The Buccaneers and Lightning from 2023-01-26T05:16:21

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays signing Jeffrey Springs to a 4-year deal worth over $30 million and your mailbag questions on what the Lightning will do at the trade deadline and what sh...

Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Search & Why Rays Haven't Signed Any Bats This Offseason from 2023-01-25T05:41:14

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers search for an Offensive Coordinator and he's joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to discuss the Rays lack of signing hitters this offseason and the ...

Tom Brady Hasn't Decided On Next Season & Your Buccaneers Mailbag Questions from 2023-01-24T05:04:11

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady's comments on his podcast saying he doesn't know what he's going to do next year yet. Plus your mailbag questions about the Buccaneers Offensive Coordina...

How The Playoff Games Might Determine Where Tom Brady Plays Next Season from 2023-01-23T05:00:11

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the reports that Buccaneers players think Tom Brady is done in Tampa Bay that we have been saying for a week now. Plus a breakdown of the NFL Divisional Playoff ga...

Buccaneers Had The GOAT, Now They Have Their Scapegoat! from 2023-01-20T05:00:01

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers firing Offensive Coordinator Byron Leftwich and 5 other coaches while 3 more retire as part of an extensive housecleaning. Rick details why this isn...

Steven Stamkos' 500th Goal & Buccaneers Mailbag Questions On Bowles, Leftwich, Devin White & More from 2023-01-19T05:47:34

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Steven Stamkos getting his 500th goal in Vancouver, the consequences or reporting news that hasn't happened and your Buccaneers mailbag questions on Todd Bowles, B...

What Changes Could Be Coming To The Buccaneers Now That The Season Is Over from 2023-01-18T05:12:39

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers road ahead as the season is over and the evaluations of players, coaches and management begins with no decisions made yet on an changes.

Buccaneers Blown Out By Cowboys and Was This Tom Brady's Last Game In Tampa Bay from 2023-01-17T07:21:04

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick after the Buccaneers season ends with a 31-14 loss to the Cowboys that saw the offense struggle again and the defense unable to stop Dak Prescott. Did Tom Brady ...

Buccaneers-Cowboys Preview & Recapping Super Wild Card Weekend from 2023-01-16T06:13:42

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview tonight's Buccaneers-Cowboys playoff game as the Bucs are about as healthy as they've been all year and could Ryan Jensen be activated and start? Plus recappi...

What Drives The 'Fire Todd Bowles' Crowd, The Curious Case of Ryan Jensen & Stamkos Gets Goal #499 from 2023-01-13T06:31:36

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Todd Bowles future with the Buccaneers and why some fans want him fired but it's not that simple. Plus the curious case of Ryan Jensen availability for Monday nigh...

The Quiet Confidence Of The Buccaneers Heading Into Their Wild Card Matchup With Dallas from 2023-01-12T05:00:08

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the quiet confidence at One Buc Place as the Buccaneers prepare for their Monday night playoff matchup with the Cowboys. What does Tom Brady and Tampa Bay need to ...

MAILBAG: Todd Bowles, Kyle Trask, Lovie Smith, Lightning Needs & Rays Offseason from 2023-01-11T05:10:32

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about Todd Bowles future with the Buccaneers, Kyle Trask's development, future salary cap issues, Lovie Smith's firing in Houston, Light...

BUCS MAILBAG: Cowboys Game, Improvements This Season and Keys To Success On Monday Night from 2023-01-10T05:00:27

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions about if the first playoff game is a trap game, what has improved on the Bucs this season, which players who sat out will pla...

Buccaneers Finish 8-9 But Await The Cowboys On Wild Card Weekend from 2023-01-09T07:33:43

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers making the playoffs at 8-9 after losing to the Falcons on Sunday in which Tom Brady only played 5 series. They now turn their focus to the Dallas Co...

Bucs-Falcons Preview As Tampa Bay Plans On Playing Everyone For Final Regular Season Game from 2023-01-06T05:07:46

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Bucs-Falcons Week 18 matchup where Tampa Bay plans on playing their starters despite the game not impacting their playoff seeding. Plus the latest updates...

Florida State Reaches 10 Wins, College Football Playoff Semifinals & TCU's Blueprint from 2023-01-05T05:00:09

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football writer Matt Baker to discuss Florida State's bowl win over Oklahoma, the College Football Playoff Semifinals and the TCU blueprint to get t...

MAILBAG: Ryan Jensen's Injury, Tom Brady Playing This Weekend, Ryan Succop's Season & More from 2023-01-04T05:00:10

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about Bucs center Ryan Jensen, Tom Brady playing this weekend, Ryan Succop and Jake Camarda's seasons, Tom Moore's role, Bucs Ring of Ho...

Rick and Tom On Damar Hamlin's Injury On Monday Night Football And How It Was Handled from 2023-01-03T06:21:08

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss the the injury, reaction and how the NFL has handled Damar Hamlin being given CPR on an NFL field and postponing the Bills-Bengals game. Plus what are Tom Brady's ...

Buccaneers Win The NFC South For Second Straight Season As Tom Brady To Mike Evans Finally Clicks from 2023-01-02T06:29:15

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 30-24 win over the Panthers that clinched the NFC South for the 2nd straight year and a spot in the playoffs to host their 10th home playoff game in...

Bucs Seeking The Division Title Against Panthers & College Football Semifinals Preview from 2022-12-30T05:37:12

Rick Stroud and Joey Knight preview the Bucs-Panthers game as Tampa Bay is seeking their 8th division title in franchise history, plus a preview of the College Football Playoff semifinals on New Ye...

MAILBAG: Tom Brady's 4th Quarter Comebacks, Salary Cap Future & MLB Luxury Tax from 2022-12-29T06:12

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about Tom Brady's 4th quarter comebacks, Bucs salary cap, Todd Bowles future, offensive game planning and MLB's skyrocketing salaries am...

Ryan Jensen Begins 21-Day Practice Window With A Hope To Return & Your Bucs Mailbag Questions from 2022-12-28T06:08:10

Rick Stroud breaks the news that the Buccaneers have begun the 21-day practice window for Ryan Jensen as he attempts to return. Plus your Buccaneers mailbag questions about Tom Brady's future, the ...

Leonard Fournette's Playing Injured, What's Happened To Tom Brady & Could Gronk Return to Bucs from 2022-12-27T05:17:50

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Leonard Fournette's disclosure that he's playing with a lisfranc injury in his foot, what is going on with Tom Brady this year with the interceptions and could Rob...

Tom Brady Leads Buccaneers Comeback In Arizona 19-16 in OT from 2022-12-26T08:45:14

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers comeback victory over the Cardinals 19-16 in overtime on Christmas night as Tampa Bay can now clinch the NFC South with a win over Carolina on Sunda...

Kyle Brandt and Trent Cooper On New Film About Three Ukrainian Men From An American Football League Fighting A War Against Russia from 2022-12-23T05:00:34

Rick Stroud is joined by Kyle Brandt from Good Morning Football and Trent Cooper from NFL 360 to discuss their new film 'Who If Not Us' that profiles players from the Ukrainian League of American F...

Bruce Arians Thoughts On The Bucs Season Thus Far & Tristan Wirfs Is The Only Pro Bowl Selection from 2022-12-22T05:04:06

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on former Buccaneers Head Coach Bruce Arians thoughts on this season and how the Bucs are still in control to win their division for just the 7th time in franchise hi...

Buccaneers Woes When Facing Backup QBs & How They Can Still Finish With A Winning Record from 2022-12-21T05:51:15

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers woes against inexperienced and backup quarterbacks as they get set to potentially face Trace McSorley on Sunday in Arizona. Plus the Buccaneers fina...

MAILBAG: What Happened On Botched Fake Punt Plus Tom Brady, Todd Bowles and Bryon Leftwich's Future In Tampa from 2022-12-20T05:00:10

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions 100% correct about Tom Brady, Todd Bowles, Byron Leftwich, Ryan Jensen, Sunday's botched fake punt, rebuilding and the Bucs c...

Buccaneers Lose To Bengals 34-23 Despite Leading By 14 At Halftime from 2022-12-19T05:00:15

Rick Stroud and Joey Knight from Raymond James Stadium where the Buccaneers lost 34-23 to the Bengals which saw them give up 34 unanswered points after taking a 17-0 lead. The Bucs had 4 straight t...

Buccaneers-Bengals Preview As Tampa Bay Looks To Rebound From 49ers Loss from 2022-12-16T05:14:59

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers-Bengals game this Sunday that sees one of the hottest team come to Raymond James Stadium. 

from 2022-12-15T05:00:15

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss Mike Leach's legacy and how his death impacts the Reliaquest Bowl, how he voted for the Heisman Trophy this ye...

Rays Make Zach Eflin Signing Official & What Other Moves Might They Make This Offseason from 2022-12-14T05:34:53

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to discuss their signing of Zach Eflin to a 3-year $40 million contract, where they might look to improve the offense this year...

BUCS MAILBAG: Tom Brady, Todd Bowles, Byron Leftwich, Donovan Smith & More from 2022-12-13T05:10:32

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions after Tampa Bay got beat 35-7 in San Francisco. We discuss Tom Brady, Todd Bowles, Byron Leftwich, Donovan Smith, the Offensi...

Tom Brady's Homecoming Spoiled As 49ers Beat The Bucs 35-7 from 2022-12-12T06:20:28

Rick Stroud is in Santa Clara where the Buccaneers got beat down by the 49ers 35-7 behind rookie QB Brock Purdy who made his first career start throwing for 2 TDs and running for another. The Bucca...

Bucs-49ers Preview & Matt Baker on USF Hiring Alex Golesh from 2022-12-09T05:32:30

Rick Stroud previews Sunday's Bucs-49ers game as Tampa Bay has to go on the road to try to get above .500. Plus Rick is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss USF h...

MAILBAG: Buccaneers Offense, Todd Bowles, Tom Brady, Mike Evans and More from 2022-12-08T05:00:50

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correctly about the Buccaneers, Todd Bowles, Byron Leftwich, Tom Brady, Ryan Jensen, Mike Evans and the USF Coaching Search.
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More On Bucs Comeback Win Over Saints & They Cut Jaelon Darden from 2022-12-07T05:53:12

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with the key plays in the Buccaneers 17-16 win over New Orleans and how the Saints gave the game away. Plus the Bucs waived former 4th round pick Jaelon Darden, the T...

Tom Brady On MNF Win: "Just Like We Drew It Up" from 2022-12-06T07:00:24

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick after Tom Brady engineers his 44th 4th quarter comeback to lead the Bucs to a 17-16 win over the Saints on Monday Night Football. The Bucs offense struggled all night...

Bucs-Saints MNF Preview, USF Hires Alex Golesh & Fred McGriff To Hall Of Fame from 2022-12-05T05:00:56

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview tonight's Buccaneers-Saints game as Tampa Bay needs a win against their toughest division rival to get back to .500. Plus the College Football Playoff is set,...

Buccaneers Preparing For Saints, Rays Sign A Pitcher & Stamkos Reaches 1,000 Points from 2022-12-02T05:00:57

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs-Saints Monday Night Matchup as the Saints might be a bad team for Tampa Bay to face at this time. Plus Antonio Brown in trouble with the law again, the Ra...

USF Coaching Search, Florida-Florida State Recap & Championship Weekend from 2022-12-01T05:00:53

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to break down the latest in the USF Coaching search, recap Florida-Florida State and look ahead to Conference Championshi...

MAILBAG: Bucs Head Coach Todd Bowles, Byron Leftwich, Tom Brady, Leonard Fournette and More from 2022-11-30T05:00:03

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions 100% correct about Todd Bowles, Byron Leftwich, Tom Brady, Leonard Fournette and more.

from 2022-11-25T05:00:59

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers-Browns game as Tampa Bay is coming off their bye week against a team that likes to run the ball a lot. Plus some leftover mailbag questions abo...

Could USF Hire Deion Sanders, Florida-Florida State Preview & It's Rivalry Weekend from 2022-11-24T05:00:49

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss the possibility of Deion Sanders being the next coach at USF, a Florida-Florida State preview and looking a ri...

MAILBAG: Bucs Surprise Player, Rays Stadium & Thanksgiving Sides from 2022-11-23T05:00:58

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct including which player could surprise the Bucs in 2nd half, Rays stadium, USF Head Coach, Florida-Florida State comparison ...

Lightning Fall To Bruins, US Gets Draw In World Cup & Could Deion Sanders Come To USF from 2022-11-22T06:02:07

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 5-3 loss to the Bruins after they played a great 1st period. Plus the Bucs Luke Goedeke and Russell Gage returned to practice and should Rachaad Wh...

NFL Observations During The Bucs Bye Week & Crazy Games In College Football from 2022-11-21T05:00:42

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick look around the NFL on the Buccaneers bye week and they find a lot of bad ball. Plus a crazy weekend in College Football as many of the top teams struggled, the World...

MAILBAG: Tom Brady, Leonard Fournette, Cade Otton, Rays Stadium & USF Coaching Search from 2022-11-18T06:12:15

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions 100% correct about the Bucs' Leonard Fournette, Luke Goedeke, Cade Otton, Tom Brady, Rays Stadium, USF's coaching search and more.

from 2022-11-16T05:29:10

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones with more on the Buccaneers win over the Seahawks in Germany, what are the Rays doing this offseason, can the Lightning win it all this year and what will USF do with thei...

Rick and Tom On The Buccaneers Game in Germany from 2022-11-15T05:00:18

Rick Stroud is back from Germany and is joined by Tom Jones to discuss Tom Brady's reaction to playing in Germany, the Buccaneers finding their run game and why they hate airplane travel.

Buccaneers Find Their Running Game In Germany To Beat The Seahawks from 2022-11-14T05:50:19

Rick Stroud is in Munich, Germany, where the Buccaneers beat the Seahawks 21-16 to get back to .500 on the season as they found a runnin

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Differences Between Buccaneers and Seahawks, Plus Rays Say Goodbye To Kevin Kiermaier and Ji-Man Choi from 2022-11-11T05:00:25

Rick Stroud is in Germany where the Buccaneers are getting set to face the Seahawks and he previews the game and what the differences are between the 2 teams in practice. Plus the Rays say goodbye ...

What USF Is Looking For In Their Next Coach & Previewing Florida-S. Carolina and FSU-Syracuse from 2022-11-10T05:00:41

ick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss USF's decision to fire Head Coach Jeff Scott and where they go from here. Plus a look ahead to this week's game...

MAILBAG: Tom Brady, Shaq Barrett and Next USF Head Coach from 2022-11-09T05:44:08

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about Tom Brady, Bucs Pro Bowl choices, Shaq Barrett's future, the crazy Bucs season and who will be the next USF Head Coach.

Could Jon Gruden Be The Next USF Coach & Bucs Prepare For Germany from 2022-11-08T05:17:05

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on possible USF Head Coaching candidates including Jon Gruden and what he could bring to the Bulls. Plus the Bucs offense is still struggling even after a game-winnin...

Bucs Comeback To Beat Rams & USF Fires Head Coach Jeff Scott from 2022-11-07T05:00:41

Rick Stroud and Joey Knight break down the Buccaneers 16-13 comeback victory over the Rams to move Tampa Bay back into 1st place in the NFC South. Tom Brady threw a touchdown pass to Cade Otton wit...

Devin White Speaks, Byron Leftwich on Play Action & Bucs-Rams Preview from 2022-11-04T05:30:52

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Devin White's commenting on the play which saw him not hustling last week, Byron Leftwich's comments on play action calls and previewing the Bucs-Rams which has se...

Devin White Won't Answer Questions On His Play & Why Bucs Didn't Make A Trade from 2022-11-03T04:00:46

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Devin White's decision not to answer questions about his play and why the Buccaneers didn't make any moves at the trade deadline. Plus a wild Lightning win on Tues...

Florida State-Miami, Florida-Texas A&M and USF-Temple Preview from 2022-11-02T04:16:54

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss Florida at Texas A&M, Florida State-Miami and USF at Temple. Plus big games in the SEC including Tennessee...

Bucs Mailbag: Todd Bowles Future, Tom Brady's Body Language & The Team's Lack of Rhythm from 2022-11-01T04:00:26

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions about Todd Bowles, Tom Brady, new players on both offense and defense, the 53-man roster and more.

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Bucs Lose 3rd Straight As Offense Sputters & Defense Can't Stop The Run from 2022-10-28T05:51:37

Rick Stroud and Joey Knight from Raymond James Stadium where the Bucs lost to the Ravens 27-22 as the offense continues to sputter and the defense was gashed by Baltimore's rushing attack.
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Bucs-Ravens Preview As Secondary Will Be Without Several Starters from 2022-10-27T04:00:59

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers-Ravens Thursday Night Football game as Tampa Bay will be very short-handed in the secondary again with Antoine Winfield, Carlton Davis and Sean...

Florida-Georgia Preview, USF's Katravis Marsh Leading The Bulls & Can Florida State Win Out from 2022-10-26T04:00:45

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to preview this week's Florida-Georgia game, why USF's hope is in the hands of backup QB Katravis Marsh, Florida State's ...

Rick and Tom On Where The Hope Is For The Buccaneers from 2022-10-25T04:00:31

Rick Stroud is joined by his old radio partner, Mr. Doom and Gloom, Tom Jones to discuss the Bucs 3-4 start and how surprising it is but all is not lost yet.

from 2022-10-21T04:00:03

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady's explanation of urgency when yelling at his offensive line, Mike Evans' comments about missing Gronk, why Leonard Fournette is the focus of the Bucs off...

Where Florida, Florida State and USF Stand Heading Into Their Bye Weeks from 2022-10-20T04:00:44

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to look back at the losses for Florida, Florida State and USF over the weekend and where those programs stand heading int...

Lightning's Disappointing Home Opener & Bucs Mean Tweets from 2022-10-19T05:52:44

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's disappointing loss to the Flyers that saw them give up a 2-0 lead to lose in regulation. Plus your Bucs mean tweets with the team sitting at 3-3 af...

Buccaneers Looking At Everything To Improve from 2022-10-18T04:00:46

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers doing some real evaluation on their play, players and coaching as they sit at 3-3 and are struggling to find consistency on offense. Plus the Lightn...

Buccaneers Offense Struggles Again & Defense Can't Come Up With Key Stops In Loss To Pittsburgh from 2022-10-17T04:00:07

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 20-18 loss in Pittsburgh which might be the most dissappointing loss of the Tom Brady era in Tampa Bay as the offensive line struggled again and the...

Bucs-Steelers Preview & Your Mailbag Questions from 2022-10-14T04:00:29

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview this weekend's Bucs-Steelers game as both teams have injuries that are mounting. Plus your mailbag questions about the Bucs and baseball.

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Where Do The Rays Go From Here In Building The Roster For Next Season from 2022-10-12T04:11:02

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays disappointing finish to the season and where does the team go from here in shaping the roster for next season. Plus the Lightning drop the season opener i...

Lightning's Quest For A 4th Straight Stanley Cup Final Begins Tonight in New York from 2022-10-11T04:00:09

Rick Stroud is joined by Eduardo Encina as the Lightning open the season in New York looking to make the Stanley Cup Final for the 4th straight year. Plus after a controversial Roughing the Passer ...

Buccaneers Beat Falcons For 1st Place - Helped By Questionable Roughing The Passer Call from 2022-10-10T04:00

Rick Stroud and Joey Knight from Raymond James Stadium where the Buccaneers beat the Falcons 21-15 to gain sole possession of 1st place in the NFC South. The Bucs were aided with a questionable rou...

What's Wrong With The Buccaneers Offense & Rays Wild Card Series Begins from 2022-10-07T04:00:51

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers matchup vs. the Falcons as Tampa Bay is struggling to run the ball and get leads while Atlanta is very good at the run game. Plus the Rays playoffs ...

Rays-Guardians Wild Card Preview & Tom Brady Misses Bucs Practice While Cole Beasley Retires from 2022-10-06T04:00:11

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to preview the Rays Wild Card series in Cleveland this weekend as Tampa Bay has lost their last 5 games to end the season. Plus...

What is Jeff Scott's Future At USF & Florida State's Performance vs Wake Forest from 2022-10-05T04:00:40

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss USF Head Coach's Jeff Scott's future after a another double digit loss and a 4-22 record in 3 seasons. Plus Fl...

What Happened With Cameron Brate In Sunday Night's Loss To Chiefs from 2022-10-04T04:02:53

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what happened with Cameron Brate after he was allowed back in the game on Sunday night after possibly getting a concussion. Plus can Julio Jones get healthy again ...

Buccaneers Lose To Chiefs 41-31, Fall To 2-2 On Season from 2022-10-03T06:43:48

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 41-31 loss to the Chiefs which saw them fumble the opening kickoff letting Kansas City score 46-seconds into the game and never look back. Tom Brady...

NFL Keeps Bucs-Chiefs Game In Tampa On Sunday Night from 2022-09-30T04:00:23

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the NFL's decision to keep the Buccaneers game on Sunday night in Tampa after Hurricane Ian tore threw the state. Plus a preview of the Bucs-Chiefs and the Rays fa...

Can Florida and USF Bounce Back This Week & Florida State vs Wake Forest Preview from 2022-09-29T04:00:45

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to look back at Florida's loss at Tennessee, USF's defeat in Louisville and Miami being upset by Middle Tennessee State. ...

MAILBAG: Bucs-Chiefs Game, Donovan Smith, Ke'Shawn Vaughn & USF Head Coach Jeff Scott from 2022-09-28T04:00:38

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about the Bucs-Chiefs game this Sunday, Donovan Smith's importance, Ke'Shawn Vaughn's playing time, USF Head Coach Jeff Sco...

Buccaneers Heading To Miami For Practice As Hurricane Ian Approaches from 2022-09-27T04:00:18

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers heading to Miami to practice this week as Hurricane Ian heads towards Tampa Bay. Plus what happened on the missed 2-point conversion at the end of t...

Bucs Comeback Falls Short, Lose 14-12 to Green Bay from 2022-09-26T04:00:14

Rick Stroud and Joey Knight are at Raymond James Stadium where the Buccaneers comeback attempt fell short after a delay of game penalty on a 2-point conversion set them back 5 yards. The offen...

Bucs-Packers Preview & Bucs Mailbag Questions On Defense, Receivers & Tom Brady from 2022-09-23T04:06:06

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Bucs-Packers game in which Tampa Bay is looking to go 3-0 to start the season but they'll be without several wide receivers including Mike Evans who is su...

Mike Evans Suspension Upheld, Tom Brady Practices, Rays Clubhouse Getting Heated and College Football Preview from 2022-09-22T04:42:45

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans losing his appeal of his 1-game suspension, Cole Beasley's first practice, Tom Brady practicing on his day off and the Rays getting swept by Houston aft...

Bucs Sign Cole Beasley To Help With Receiving & Your Mailbag Questions from 2022-09-21T04:00:40

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs signing Cole Beasley to the practice squad as injuries continue to mount. Plus your mailbag questions about the Bucs defense, Devin White, Odell Beckham, ...

Bucs WR Mike Evans Suspended For Packers Game from 2022-09-20T04:00:26

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Mike Evans' 1-game suspension for the Bucs following his shove of Marshon Lattimore on Sunday leaving Tampa Bay even further depleted at wide receiver this wee...

Mike Evans Ejection Sparks Buccaneers to 20-10 Win In New Orleans from 2022-09-19T04:00:27

Rick Stroud and Joey Knight are in New Orleans where the Bucs defense led Tampa Bay to a win and a 2-0 start, snapping a 7-game regular season losing streak to the Saints. Mike Evans and Saints DB ...

Bucs-Saints Preview As WR Group Is Banged Up & Rays Make Lineup History In 11-0 Win Over Blue Jays from 2022-09-16T04:00:55

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs injury dilemma with many receivers missing practice, is the Bucs-Saints and rivalry and why the Bucs won't score as many points this season. Plus the Rays...

College Football Preview: USF-Florida, Florida State-Louisville & Miami-Texas A&M from 2022-09-15T04:00:31

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to preview Florida-USF, Miami-Texas A&M, Florida State-Louisville and more. Plus an update on Bucs injuries and Tom B...

Gisele Bündchen Says It's Her Time Now & Buccaneers Mailbag Questions from 2022-09-14T04:00:46

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Gisele Bündchen's comments that it's her time now in her marriage to Tom Brady. Plus your mailbag questions on the Buccaneers Game 1 win over Dallas, the Bucs seas...

Bucs Chris Godwin and Donovan Smith Injuries Not As Bad As Feared & Rays Lose 3rd Straight from 2022-09-13T04:00:58

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs Donovan Smith and Chris Godwin injury updates that aren't as bad as feared, Leonard Fournette in a social media battle over his block of Micah Parsons, a ...

Dominant Defense and Leonard Fournette Lead Bucs To 19-3 Win Over Cowboys from 2022-09-12T05:41:12

Rick Stroud and Joey Knight are in Dallas where the Buccaneers defense dominated and Leonard Fournette rushed for 127 yards to lead Tampa Bay to a 19-3 win over the Cowboys. Dallas sc...

Buccaneers Linebacker Lavonte David On His Career, Being a Dad & Winning A Super Bowl With Tom Brady from 2022-09-09T04:22:50

Rick Stroud sits down with Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David to discuss his journey to the NFL, the impact his parents have had on him, being a father for the first time and winning the Super Bow...

Exclusive Interview With Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles from 2022-09-08T04:45:07

Rick Stroud's exclusive interview with Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles on his opportunity with this team, what he learned in New York, his influences, how he started and coaching guys like Tom Br...

Chris Godwin Uncertain If He'll Play Week 1, Shaq Mason Restructures Contract & Todd Bowles Gets College Degree from 2022-09-07T04:00:39

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers Wide Receiver Chris Godwin's comments that it will most likely be his decision if he plays in Week 1, Head Coach Todd Bowles gets his college degree, Gu...

Godwin Sheds Brace, Vea Named Captain, College Football Opening Weekend Thrills and Rick Attends First Rowdies Game from 2022-09-06T04:00:12

Great news on the Bucs front, as we get set for the week of the Season opener. Rick and Darek Sharp, filling in for Steve Versnick, go over a phenomenal opening weekend in college football especial...

Buccaneers RB Leonard Fournette On Tom Brady, Preparing For The Season & His New Venture from 2022-09-05T04:00:28

Rick Stroud talks with Buccaneers Running Back Leonard Fournette about preparing for the season, playing with Tom Brady and his new exclusive club he's starting. Plus who would make the Buccaneers ...

MAILBAG: Bucs Receivers, Special Teams & Rays' Shane McClanahan and Tyler Glasnow from 2022-09-02T04:00:10

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Bucs wide receivers, special teams, Vita Vea, Mike Evans, Rays Shane McClanahan, Tyler Glasnow and more.

from 2022-09-01T04:00:52

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Shane McClanahan's shoulder impingement for the Rays with 1 month to play, former Buccaneer Steven White dies at age 48 and Jon Gruden comments on the emails that ...

Bucs Make Cuts To Get to 53-Man Roster & College Football Week 1 Preview from 2022-08-31T04:21:43

Rick Stroud breaks down the Buccaneers cuts to get down to their 53-man roster including Tyler Johnson and Logan Ryan. Plus Matt Baker joins us to look ahead to College Football Week 1 with big gam...

Top Brady Tops NFL 100 For The Fourth Time In His Career from 2022-08-30T04:00:24

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers' Tom Brady being named the Top player in the NFL 100 poll, voted on by players, for the 4th time in his career. Plus the Bucs make some cuts and Ser...

Tom Brady's Reflective Postgame Comments & Rays Re-Sign Tyler Glasnow For 2 Years from 2022-08-29T04:00:36

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady's reflective post-game comments after the Bucs 27-10 preseason game loss in Indianapolis which saw both Buccaneers centers get hurt. Plus the Rays bounce...

College Football Week 0 Preview As Florida State Hosts Duquesne from 2022-08-26T04:00:46

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss this weekends College Football games in Week 0 including Florida State hosting Duquesne, Florida's new practic...

Tom Brady's Day Off, Rays Win in Extra Innings & Your Mailbag Questions from 2022-08-25T05:33:51

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady taking a veteran day off, the Rays beat the Angels in extra innings and your mailbag questions about the Bucs offensive line, their next QB, punt coverag...

Bucs Practices Gearing Up For Season Opener, Ring of Honor & The Red Hot Rays from 2022-08-24T04:55:57

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady's 2nd day back at Bucs practice, which Buccaneers will make the Ring of Honor and the Rays beat the Angels 11-1 to go 12-games over .500 for the first ti...

Tom Brady Returns To Bucs Practice, Chris Godwin Could Play Week 1 & Who Will Be Starting Left Guard from 2022-08-23T05:23:58

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady's return to Buccaneers practices where he looked as sharp as he ever has, could Chris Godwin play at Dallas and who will be the starting Left Guard. Plus...

Tom Brady Expected To Return To Bucs Today, Kyle Trask Struggles in Nashville & Aaron Stinnie Lost For The Season from 2022-08-22T04:00:32

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the expected return of Tom Brady's to the Bucs today, a rough game in Tennessee which saw Kyle Trask struggle and Aaron Stinnie lost for the season with a knee inj...

When Will Tom Brady Return, Bucs-Titans Scrap & Your Mailbag Questions from 2022-08-19T04:00:06

Rick Stroud is in Nashville where the Bucs and Titans wrapped up their 2 days of joint practices with a scrap. Plus Tom Brady's return date to the Bucs is not certain and we answer your mailbag que...

Bucs-Titans Joint Practices & Your Football Mailbag Questions from 2022-08-18T05:06:08

Rick Stroud is in Nashville where the Bucs and Titans are holding joint practices this week plus we answer your mailbag questions about the Bucs and USF 100% correct.

from 2022-08-17T04:05:12

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss why Jeff Scott is going with quarterback Gerry Bohanon at USF, how Billy Napier is recruiting at Florida and a...

Rays Shutout Yankees, Bucs Bring Back Carl Nassib & Gerry Bohanon Named USF Starting QB from 2022-08-16T05:08:29

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 4-0 shutout of the Yankees to open their series. Plus the Bucs bring back Carl Nassib to help the pass rush and USF names Gerry Bohanon their starting QB ...

Kyle Trask Shows Well In Bucs Preseason Opener & Drew Rasmussen Takes Perfect Game Into 9th Inning from 2022-08-15T04:00:13

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs preseason opening loss to Miami as Kyle Trask showed well taking about 80% of the snaps. Plus Drew Rasmussen took a perfect game into the 9th inning for t...

Tom Brady To Take Extended Leave From Bucs Training Camp For Personal Reasons from 2022-08-12T04:00:49

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the news that Tom Brady is missing the next 10 days of Training Camp for personal reasons but no one in the organization seems worried. Plus your mailbag questions...

Bucs Practice With Dolphins and Your Training Camp Mailbag Questions from 2022-08-11T04:00:59

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs first day of joint practices with the Dolphins where they got some injury scares which turned out to just be cramps. Plus your Buccaneers mailbag question...

Buccaneers Storylines Before Joint Practices With The Dolphins from 2022-08-10T04:00:58

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs storylines heading into joint practices with the Miami Dolphins this week including Robert Hainsey at center, Kyle Trask's opportunities and Tua Tagovailo...

Sean Murphy-Bunting on This Bucs Season, Last Year's Injury and His Charity Event This Sunday from 2022-08-09T04:00:49

Rick Stroud talks with Buccaneers Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting about his mindset this season, his injury last year, Tom Brady's return and his charity event coming up this weekend. Plus the 1st C...

Tom Brady Returns To Bucs Practice, Kyle Trask's Struggles & Rays Walk To Series Win Over Tigers from 2022-08-08T04:00:18

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick discuss Tom Brady's return to Buccaneers practice after missing some time for personal reasons, Kyle Trask appears to be struggling and the Rays walk their way to a s...

MAILBAG: Rick and Darek Open the Mailbag and Answer Your Question about Bucs, Bolts and Much More! from 2022-08-05T04:00:49

Rick Stroud and Darek Sharp answer followers' questions as we do each Friday in our Mailbag segment.

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Marc Topkin Joins Rick for a Complete Rays Update - Trade Deadline, Wednesday Win, Wild Card Outlook and More from 2022-08-04T04:00:40

Tampa Bay Times longtime Rays beat reporter Marc Topkin joins Rick for today's show to give you a complete rundown on the current state of the squad.

from 2022-08-03T04:00:21

We had planned on moving the Mailbag segment up to today but Tuesday's events warranted a course reversal. Rick Stroud had plenty to say on the Miami Dolphins getting popped for tampering with Tom ...

Brady Speaks!! (Not so Glowingly About Center Situation), Farewell to Brett Phillips, DeShaun Watson Suspension Too Short? from 2022-08-02T04:00:44

Rick Stroud asked the first few questions of a, let's say not-thrilled Tom Brady after Day One of padded practice. The Rays make a couple of minor trades but lose a player with major popularity, an...

No Vet Pickup as Bucs Stick with Hainsey at Center, WR Group Excites, Rays add Vet OF While Going 1-2 on Weekend, Rowdies Roll Along from 2022-08-01T04:00:39

Rick Stroud goes through the top two events of the first weekend in Bucs camp, namely the team not (yet anyway) going the veteran pickup route for Ryan Jensen's replacement, and how well the wideou...

Bucs Stick with Hainsey at Center, Developments at WR, Rays Slide Into 3rd Wild Card Spot, Rowdies Win Again from 2022-08-01T04:00:18

Rick Stroud on why the Bucs have not gone the veteran route for a new center, running through a great-looking WR group, more offensive problems for the Rays as they slip in the standings (but pick ...

Bucs Center Ryan Jensen Goes Down With Serious Injury - Rick Says It Could've Been Prevented. Plus our Mailbag Segment from 2022-07-29T04:00:44

The last show of the week is usually reserved for your Mailbag questions, but the big injury to the Buccaneers center takes top billing, before Rick Stroud and Darek Sharp get into some of the topi...

Training Camp Day One Recap - Julio Jones, Kyle Rudolph on Joining Fold, and a Fournette Weight Check from 2022-07-28T04:00:04

Naturally the show is dominated by the first day of Buccaneers training camp. Rick Stroud tells you what Tom Brady's newest targets had to say, how impressive the offense looked and much more.
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Bucs Add WR Julio Jones, Rick and Joey Give Complete Preview of Top Storylines as Training Camp Starts Wednesday! from 2022-07-27T04:00:52

On the eve of Buccaneers training camp, a major wide receiver is added to the mix. Rick Stroud and Tampa Bay Times fellow Bucs reporter Joey Knight completely cover that move, as well as a lot of o...

Kiermaier Rays' Playing Days Likely Done with Hip Surgery, Bucs Training Camp Primer and Darek Talks with USF QBs from 2022-07-26T04:05:37

Perhaps the toughest injury news of a season filled with it for the Rays... both Kevin Kiermaier and Mike Zunino need season-ending surgery. Rick Stroud and Darek Sharp figure that will end both of...

Buccaneer Rookies Report, USF News & Rays Drop Out of Wild Card Lead from 2022-07-25T04:00:23

Rick Stroud and Darek Sharp (filling in for Steve Versnick the next two weeks) take you through reporting weekend for Buc rookies, a key addition to the USF football staff along with more Bulls not...

MAILBAG: Bucs Roster, Rays Trade Deadline Needs & College Football Realignment from 2022-07-22T04:36:31

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Bucs roster, could Carl Nassib return, Rays trade deadline targets, Tyler Glasnow, stadium location, college football realignm...

Bucs Sign TE Kyle Rudolph, Jimmy Garoppolo Seeks Trade Destination & College Football Realignment from 2022-07-21T04:00:50

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers signing tight end Kyle Rudolph to a 1-year contract. Plus just how good will the Saints be with Jameis Winston as QB, 49ers give permission for Jimm...

Shane McClanahan's All-Star Game Start & Rob Manfred Comments On Rays Stadium Location from 2022-07-20T04:00:35

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Rays' Shane McClanahan's start in the All-Star Game, Rob Manfred comments on Tampa as his perferred location for a new stadium and the worst day of the year in the...

Shane McClanahan Is AL Starting Pitcher & Gronk's Girlfriend Thinks He'll Play Again from 2022-07-19T04:16:45

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Rays Pitcher Shane McClanahan being named the American League starter and Juan Soto wins the Home Run Derby. Plus Rob Gronkowski's girlfriend doesn't think he's do...

Rays Enter All-Star Break 10 Games Above .500 from 2022-07-18T04:00:14

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Rays 1st half which sees them 10-games-over .500 at the All-Star Break despite all the injuries. Plus the Lightning made big moves last week inclu...

MAILBAG: Bucs RBs and OL, Bryon Leftwich, Kevin Cash & Wander Franco from 2022-07-15T04:00:25

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about the Bucs running backs and offensive line, which new addition will have bigger impact, why Byron Leftwich didn't get ...

Neil Solondz on Rays Season Including 16 Players Currently On IL and Shane McClanahan's Development from 2022-07-14T04:00:26

Rick Stroud is joined by Neil Solondz from the Tampa Bay Ray Radio Network to discuss the 16 players on the IL for the Rays, Shane McClanahan's development, Corey Kluber's impact and the defensive ...

Gronk Says He's "Done With Football" & More On The Future For Florida's Big 3 College Football Programs from 2022-07-13T04:00:38

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick discuss Rob Gronkowski's most firm denial that he will return to football. Plus Matt Baker joins us for part 2 of our conversation on the rise and fall of the Big 3 c...

How Florida, Florida State and Miami Became The Big 3 College Football Programs 30+ Years Ago from 2022-07-12T04:00:04

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker on his 3-part series documenting the rise and fall of the Big 3 football programs in the state of Florida. Matt gets into...

Rays Bad Weekend In Cincinnati & Refuting A Report The Bucs Want Jimmy Garoppolo from 2022-07-11T04:00:06

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays getting swept by the Reds as they failed to get key hits, made more base running errors and saw Wander Franco, Kevin Kiermaier and Jeffrey Springs placed ...

MAILBAG: Rays Baserunning, Bucs Training Camp and Lightning Roster Moves from 2022-07-08T04:00:58

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Rays baserunning, Bucs Training Camp, Tristan Wirfs, Jason Pierre-Paul, Lightning's Nick Paul, Ryan McDonagh trade and the fut...

Bucs NFC South Rival Panthers Trade For Baker Mayfield from 2022-07-07T04:00:30

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick examine the Carolina Panthers trading for Baker Mayfield and how that acquisition impacts the Buccaneers in the NFC South. Plus the Lightning's schedule is out for th...

Rick's Back From Vacation and Rays Bats Come Back To Life from 2022-07-06T04:00:46

Rick Stroud is back from vacation as he and Steve Versnick catch on everything Rick missed including the Lightning losing the Stanley Cup, the Rays bats going quiet then heating up and more.
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Rays Bats Go Cold Again & Lightning Trade Ryan McDonagh from 2022-07-05T04:22:38

Steve Versnick on the Rays recent offensive outburst to win the series over the Blue Jays and then the bats went silent in Boston as they get 2 hits in a 4-0 shutout. Plus the Lightning re-sign fre...

USC and UCLA To Join The Big Ten from 2022-07-01T04:00:13

Steve Versnick is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football writer Matt Baker to discuss the breaking news that USC and UCLA are leaving the Pac 12 to joing the Big 10. Plus a look around the stat...

Position Battles Heading Into Bucs Training Camp Under New Head Coach Todd Bowles from 2022-06-30T04:00:52

Steve Versnick is joined by Tampa Bay Times Bucs Beat Writer Joey Knight to look at the story lines going into Buccaneers Training Camp under new head coach Todd Bowles. Unlike last year, the Bucs ...

Marc Topkin on Rays Incredible Pitching, What's Happened To The Offense & Why The Bad Baserunning from 2022-06-29T04:00:39

Steve Versnick is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to talk about the incredible Rays pitching this year, the struggles at the plate, issues on the base paths and the shaky def...

Putting The Lightning's 8-Year Run In Perspective from 2022-06-28T04:00:33

Steve Versnick is joined by Tom Jones of the Poynter Institute for Media Studies to the discuss the Lightning's season and the 8-year run this group has been on.

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MAILBAG: Rays Hitting, Baseball Hall of Fame & Sensitivity of Fans from 2022-06-24T04:00:32

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about Rays hitting, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, the Baseball Hall of Fame and are Tampa Bay fans too sensitive?

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Rob Gronkowski Retires Again & Lightning Looking To Even Up Stanley Cup Final from 2022-06-22T04:07:49

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Rob Gronkowski's announcement that he is retiring once again from football leaving the Bucs with a hole at Tight End. Plus the Lightning prepare for Game 4 tonight...

Lightning Win Big In Game 3 & Rays Bats Still Cold from 2022-06-21T07:52:24

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 6-2 win over the Avalanche in Game 3 as they ran off Colorado goalie Darcy Kuemper and played a much better game. Plus the Rays' bats continue to s...

Lightning Blown Out As They Trail Colorado 2-0 In Stanley Cup Final from 2022-06-20T04:00:26

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's hole in the Stanley Cup Final series as they trail the Avalanche 2-0 with game 3 tonight at Amalie Arena. Plus the Rays end a 2-7 road trip as thei...

MAILBAG: Lightning's Legacy, Anthony Cirelli, Rays Offense & Bucs Sean Murphy-Bunting Position from 2022-06-17T04:00:17

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about if the Lightning are a dynasty, Steven Stamkos' legacy, how to honor the Bolts, Anthony Cirelli, Rays offense, Rays y...

Lightning Lose Game 1 in Overtime & Rays Defense Lets Them Down Again In New York from 2022-06-16T06:14:18

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-3 OT loss to the Avalanche in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup as Brayden Point returned to the lineup but it wasn't enough. Plus the Rays lose again in...

Stanley Cup Final Preview & Rays Lack of Defense Leads To Loss in New York from 2022-06-15T04:00:59

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Lightning Report Mari Faiello to preview the Stanley Cup Final between the Lightning and Avalanche. Plus the Rays defense lets them down in New York as they...

Neil Solondz on the Rays First 60 Games And Previewing The Yankee Series from 2022-06-14T04:00:58

Rick Stroud is joined by Neil Solondz from Rays Radio to discuss the current state of the Rays as they are 35-25 heading into a big series at Yankee Stadium where they look to keep pace with New Yo...

Lightning Defeat Rangers, Make 3rd Consecutive Stanley Cup Final from 2022-06-13T04:38:32

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning clinching their 3rd consecutive appearance in the Stanley Cup Final after beating the Rangers in 6 games and suffocating their star players. Plus the...

Tom Brady's Football Journey Isn't Over & Mailbag Questions On Bucs Roster, Rays Hitting and Nikita Kucherov from 2022-06-10T04:00:50

Rick Stroud on Tom Brady's comments after the Buccaneers mandatory minicamp about playing this year and more. Plus Rick and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Bucs roster, Rays ...

Mike Evans' Legacy & Rays Rout The Cardinals from 2022-06-09T05:52:34

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans legacy as he enters his 9th season in the NFL and the Rays rout the Cardinals 11-3 as the bats wake up.

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Tom Brady's Crazy Offseason Heading Into Minicamp & Lightning Look To Even Series With The Rangers from 2022-06-07T04:00:14

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick detail Tom Brady's crazy offseason as he is expected to be at Buccaneers Mandatory Minicamp this week under new Head Coach Todd Bowles. Also the Lightning host Game 4...

Lightning Beat Rangers With More Kucherov Magic, Rays Lose Series To White Sox & Bucs Prepare For Minicamp from 2022-06-06T04:00:52

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 3-2 win over the Rangers in Game 3 as Nikita Kucherov makes another brilliant pass to setup Ondrej Palat for the game winner with 42-seconds remain...

Ryan Fitzpatrick Retires & Mailbag Questions On Bucs Defensive Line, Tom Brady's Offseason and Rays Hitters from 2022-06-03T04:00:22

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Ryan Fitzpatrick's retirement from football after 17 seasons in the NFL. Plus your mailbag questions on Bucs Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, Akiem Hicks, Warren Sapp, free age...

Lightning Lose Game 1 To Rangers, Tom Brady Wins 'The Match' & Rays Win In Extra Innings from 2022-06-02T05:54:37

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 6-2 loss to the Rangers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final as they were outplayed and plagued by 28 giveaways. Plus Tom Brady win his first ...

Bucs Sign Akiem Hicks, Kyle Trask's Development, Lightning Ready For Rangers & Wander Franco on Injured List from 2022-06-01T04:20:09

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on if Kyle Trask is ready to play for the Buccaneers, signing Akiem Hicks instead of Ndamukong Suh, the Lightning set for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final tonig...

Lightning To Face Rangers In Eastern Conference Final & Rays Need More Hitting from 2022-05-31T04:00:14

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning facing the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference Final starting Wednesday as it's Igor Shesterkin vs. Andrei Vasilevskiy. Plus the Rays split th...

Will Gronk Play This Year And Your Mailbag Questions On Kyle Trask, Wander Franco and Lightning Playoff Run from 2022-05-27T04:00:48

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on if Rob Gronkowski is going to play this season after he was catching passes with Tom Brady earlier this week plus your mailbag questions about the Bucs backup QB s...

Covering Sports in Tampa Bay And The Life Of A Reporter from 2022-05-26T04:00:49

Rick Stroud is joined by Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 who is leaving the business to join Habitat for Humanity. They discuss covering Tampa Bay sports and the life of a reporter.
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The Lightning's Will To Win & How Good Is Andrei Vasilevskiy from 2022-05-25T04:00:56

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick are joined by Tampa Bay Times Lightning Beat Writer Ed Encina to discuss the Lightning's 4-game sweep of the Panthers, how good is Andrei Vasilevskiy and which matchu...

Lightning Shutout Panthers To Complete 4-Game Sweep from 2022-05-24T05:30:58

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning completing a 4-game sweep of the Panthers as Andrei Vasilevskiy stops all 49 Panthers shots and Bolts advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for th...

Lightning Take Commanding 3-0 Series Lead Over Panthers & Rays Rough Weekend In Baltimore from 2022-05-23T04:00:52

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 3-0 series lead against the Panthers as Nikita Kucherov is making unworldly plays and Andrei Vasilevskiy has been fantastic. Plus the Rays have a r...

MAILBAG: Brayden Point, Rob Gronkowski, Randy Arozarena and More from 2022-05-20T04:00:35

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correctly about the Lightning's chances vs. the Panthers, the President's Trophy curse, the Buccaneers offense under Todd Bowles, w...

Many Bucs Veterans In Attendance at First OTAs from 2022-05-19T04:00:45

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Bucs writer Joey Knight to discuss this week's first voluntary OTAs as many of the veterans were in attendance. Plus how USF Head Coach Jeff Scott got a tra...

Lightning Win Game 1 Over Panthers, Rays Beat Tigers & Tom Brady's New Netflix Series from 2022-05-18T05:18:27

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-1 win over the Panthers in Game 1 as Nikita Kucherov shows why he's one of the best players in the world. Plus the Rays break out the bats as the...

Buccaneers Rookie Minicamp Observations from 2022-05-17T04:00:06

Rick Stroud with his observations from the Buccaneers rookie minicamp this past weekend and who the Bucs are looking to get production from this season.

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Lightning Force Game 7 Against Maple Leafs & Bucs' Schedule is Released from 2022-05-13T06:15:06

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Lightning's 4-3 overtime win in Game 6 over the Maple Leafs to force a deciding Game 7 on Saturday night. Plus the Bucs learn there schedule and it's q...

NIL: What Are We Doing Here? from 2022-05-12T04:00:22

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss the latest on Name, Image and Likeness in college sports and if it's simply become pay for play.

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Lightning On Brink Of Elimination, Rays No-Hit In Anaheim & Tom Brady's Post-Playing Career Plans from 2022-05-11T05:22:33

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on a dark day in Tampa Bay sports as the Lightning blow a 3rd period lead and face elimination on Thursday night in Game 6, the Rays are no-hit by Reid Detmers who on...

Tom Brady's Back To Work & Lightning Preparing for Game 5 Tonight In Toronto from 2022-05-10T04:00:32

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady back to working out again as he posts a photo with a football while wearing a Bucs helmet and the Lightning prepare for tonight's pivotal Game 5 in Toron...

Lightning Even Series at 2-2, Rays Are Hot On West Coast & USF Gets A QB from 2022-05-09T05:43:52

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 7-3 win on Sunday to even their series with Toronto at 2-2. Plus the Rays are 6-1 on the West Coast and USF gets a new QB.

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Lightning Even Playoff Series With 5-3 Win & Bucs To Play Seahawks In Germany from 2022-05-05T05:09:26

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 5-3 win in Game 2 over Toronto to even the series as the stars stepped up including Victor Hedman and Nikita Kucherov. Plus the Buccaneers will pla...

Lightning Looking For Better Effort In Game 2 & Why Bucs Drafted A Punter from 2022-05-04T04:00:49

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning looking for a better game tonight in Toronto for Game 2 of their series. Plus why the Bucs drafted a punter in the 4th round and how Devin White coul...

Lightning Lose 5-0 To Open Stanley Cup Playoffs & Bucs Adding Small Wide Receivers from 2022-05-03T04:57:56

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Lightning's 5-0 loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Bolts struggled with mistakes and penalties. Plus the Bucs maybe changing some...

Breaking Down The Bucs NFL Draft & Lightning-Maple Leafs Playoff Preview from 2022-05-02T05:14:18

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Buccaneers NFL Draft picks and how it impacts the team this year, preview the Lightning's 1st round matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs vs Toronto and ...

Bucs Trade Out Of First Round In NFL Draft from 2022-04-29T05:49:22

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs trading back in the NFL Draft from pick #27 to #33 so they don't select a player in Day 1. What does this mean and could they trade back again before they...

MAILBAG: What Will Bucs Look To Do In NFL Draft & Lightning's Chances At Winning A 3 Straight Stanley Cup from 2022-04-28T04:00:15

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers picking up the 5th year option on Devin White, Steven Stamkos with another milestone and your mailbag questions answered 100% correct on the Bucs pr...

Tom Brady's Retirement Gift To Bruce Arians & Chris Simms' Report On Dolphins Trying To Trade For Him from 2022-04-27T04:00:09

Rick Stroud on the latest from the Buccaneers at the Bruce Arians Family Foundation Golf Outing including the watch Tom Brady is giving Bruce Arians and the latest on Chris Simms' report that the D...

Lightning Score 22 Goals in 3 Games & Rays Playing Better After Red Sox Series Win from 2022-04-26T04:00:27

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 3-game winning streak which has seen them score 22 goals as the playoffs begin in less than 1 week and the Rays won their series over the Red Sox w...

Tom Brady's Return Is Impacting The Bucs Preparation For This Week's NFL Draft from 2022-04-25T04:00:51

Rick Stroud on the upcoming NFL Draft for the Buccaneers and some players and positions they could target as Tom Brady returns to quarterback the team which impacts their selections.

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MAILBAG: Bucs Draft, Tom Brady, Jason Light, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Kevin Kiermaier and More from 2022-04-22T04:00:12

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about the Bucs Draft, Tom Brady's off-sesaon plans, Kyle Trask, Jason Licht, Lightning's season, Mikhail Sergachev, Andrei ...

Why Raheem Morris Should Get Another NFL Head Coaching Job from 2022-04-21T04:06:28

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick discuss Rams Head Coach Sean McVay's comments about why Raheem Morris isn't a Head Coach in the NFL again as Rick goes back down Misery Lane to remember the state of ...

Tom Brady Says Bucs Need To Make A Lot of Corrections from 2022-04-20T05:02:52

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady's interview with ESPN where he said the Bucs have to make a lot of "corrections". Plus the Lightning lose to Detroit and the Rays beat the Cubs.
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Tom Brady's Announcements, Bucs Assistant Promoted & Inside Breaking News Stories from 2022-04-19T04:00:10

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady's announcements on the final episode of 'Man In The Arena' and 'The Match' golf tournament coming this June. Plus a Buccaneers Assistant Coach gets a pro...

Lightning With 2 Wild Wins & Rays Struggling Defensively from 2022-04-18T04:00:52

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's wins over the Ducks and Jets that saw Andrei Vasilevskiy pulled, Alex Killorn with 2 goals overturned and the Bolts score the final 5 goals on Satu...

MAILBAG: Lightning's Reign, Rays Pitching Injuries & Position Players Pitching from 2022-04-15T04:33:56

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your questions about the Rays and Lightning including if we are seeing the Bolts dominant reign ending, Brian Elliott's performance, should the Rays have kept ...

Buccaneers Mailbag & USFL Kicks Off This Weekend from 2022-04-14T04:00:51

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions about Tom Brady, Shaq Mason, Keanu Neal, and free agency. Plus the USFL kicks off this weekend and Derek Carr gets a big cont...

Brett Phillips Homers For 8-Year-Old & Tristan Wirfs Finally Has Tom Brady's Phone Number from 2022-04-13T05:27:54

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on a touching moment at the Rays game as Brett Phillips hits a homerun for an 8-year-old girl who's battling cancer, Rays Pitching is struggling, Bucs Tackle Tristan ...

Why Tom Brady Is Comfortable With Todd Bowles As Head Coach from 2022-04-12T04:00:32

Rick Stroud details why Tom Brady may be more comfortable playing under Todd Bowles than Bruce Arians as he comes from the Bill Parcells coaching tree like Bill Belichick.

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Rays Trade Austin Meadows & Auston Matthews Lights Up The Bolts from 2022-04-05T05:38:52

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays trading Austin Meadows to Detroit for an infielder and a draft pick clearing the way for Josh Lowe to play. Plus Auston Matthews get a hat trick as the Ma...

Debunking Bruce Arians Retirement Conspiracy Theories from 2022-04-04T04:00:02

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the conspiracy theories surrounding Bruce Arians' retirement as the Buccaneers Head Coach and why he made the decision. Plus the Lightning's weekend as they went 1...

Todd Bowles Introductory Press Conference & Lightning Enter Final Month Of Regular Season from 2022-04-01T04:00:03

Steve Versnick is joined by Tampa Bay Times writer Joey Knight to discuss Bruce Arians' retirement and Todd Bowles introductory press conference. They Lightning Beat Writer Eduardo Encina joins us ...

Bruce Arians Retires And Todd Bowles Named Buccaneers Head Coach from 2022-03-31T04:00:35

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers news that Bruce Arians is retiring from coaching to move to the front office and Todd Bowles has been given a 5-year contract to coach the Bucs. Wha...

Neil Solondz on What To Expect From The Rays This Season from 2022-03-30T10:44:35

Steve Versnick is joined by Rays Radio's Neil Solondz to discuss the Tampa Bay Rays as Opening Day is now 9 days away.

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Tom Jones On Bucs Chances With Brady, Bolts Chances For 3 In A Row and Rays Chances This Season from 2022-03-29T04:00:40

Steve Versnick is joined by former Tampa Bay Times writer Tom Jones to discuss the Buccaneers chances this year with Tom Brady returning, the Lightning's chances of 3 in a row as they are slumping ...

Lightning Start Winning Again, Bucs Sign More Players & Rays Trade for Right-Handed Outfielder from 2022-03-28T04:05:18

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 2 wins over the weekend where they finally started playing their game, the Bucs sign some more players, the Final Four is set and the Rays trade fo...

MAILBAG: Tom Brady, Chris Godwin, Leonard Fournette, Rays Offseason & Andrei Vasilevskiy from 2022-03-25T04:00:56

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions 100% correct about Tom Brady, Ndamukong Suh, Jason Pierre-Paul, Logan Ryan, Alex Cappa, Jordan Whitehead, Leonard Fournette, Chris Godwin, NFL Draft, Rays...

Bucs GM Jason Licht Hopes Tom Brady Plays Here More Than 3 Years from 2022-03-24T04:30:14

Rick Stroud on Buccaneers GM Jason Licht's comments that he hope Tom Brady plays in Tampa for many more years. Plus Tyreek Hill traded to the Dolphins and fallout from the Browns trading for Deshau...

Playoff Lenny Becomes "Paid Off" Lenny from 2022-03-23T05:26:58

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers re-signing Leonard Fournette to a 3-year deal and William Gholston to a 1-year deal. Plus Cam Brate shares a photo of Bucs players at his wedding and the Lightning los...

NFC South Quarterback Shuffle from 2022-03-22T04:17

Rick Stroud details the QB Carousel in the NFC South that's gone from the Bucs having the biggest question mark to having the only playoff tested QB. Plus the Lightning make more deals and Shane Ba...

Did Tom Brady Return To The Bucs Because His Retirement Plans Fell Through? from 2022-03-21T04:11:02

Rick Stroud details how the returning to the Buccaneers might have been Plan B for Tom Brady after he announced his retirement in February. Plus the Bucs are now requiring a 2-year commitment for n...

Chris Godwin Signs Long Term Deal With Bucs & Best Time Of Year In Tampa Bay from 2022-03-18T04:00:16

Rick Stroud on Chris Godwin's new contract with the Buccaneers, Mike Evans restructures his deal and Cameron Brate takes a pay cut. Plus it's the best time of the year in Tampa Bay as the Valspar C...

NFL's New Year Is Here and More Mailbag Questions On Tom Brady, Deshaun Watson, Rays and Lightning from 2022-03-17T04:00:15

Rick Stroud with the latest on the Buccaneers as the NFL's new year begins and the Bucs have restructured some contracts to get under the salary cap. Plus more of your mailbag questions on Tom Brad...

BUCS MAILBAG: Tom Brady's Return, Russell Gage Added, Jordan Whitehead and Alex Cappa Depart from 2022-03-16T04:00:50

Rick Stroud answers your Buccaneers mailbag questions 100% correct including why Tom Brady came back, how the addition of Russell Gage helps the Bucs, is Tyler Johnson and Ronald Jones busts, did t...

Bucs Bring Back CB Carlton Davis As Tom Brady's Return Continues To Impact Free Agency from 2022-03-15T04:00:14

Rick Stroud has the latest on Bucs free agency as Carlton Davis signs a 3-year deal to return as Tom Brady's impact continues to be felt in re-signing guys.

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Bucs Continue To Try To Sign Chris Godwin To Long Term Deal & Carson Wentz to Commanders from 2022-03-11T05:00:26

Rick Stroud with the latest on the Bucs attempts to sign Chris Godwin to a long-term deal before free agency begins and the Commanders trade for Carson Wentz.

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Bucs Prepared To Use Franchise Tag On Chris Godwin Again If Deal Isn't Reached from 2022-03-08T05:00:04

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers preparing to use the Franchise Tag on Chris Godwin if they can't come to a long-term deal before 4pm today. Plus Calvin Ridley suspended by the NFL for 1-year for gamb...

Andrei Vasilevskiy's Incredible Night & The Case For Kyle Trask To Be Bucs QB from 2022-03-07T05:14:43

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick discuss Andrei Vasilevskiy's unreal performance on Sunday as the Lightning shook off a bad 1st period to beat the Blackhawks 6-3. Plus the case for Kyle Trask to be t...

Tom Brady Still Doesn't Have 'Clear Vision' Of What His Future Holds from 2022-03-04T05:39:20

Rick Stroud on Tom Brady's latest statements about retirement and what he'll do next. Plus your mailbag questions on Major League Baseball's lockout and more.

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Bucs Leaving Light On For Tom Brady But Don't Expect Him To Play This Season from 2022-03-02T06:26:42

Rick Stroud is in Indianapolis at the NFL Combine where Bucs GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Bruce Arians addressed the media to temper expectations of what the Bucs options are at QB and how they ar...

Bucs To Play In Germany This Year & Creamsicle Throwback Uniforms To Wait Until 2023 from 2022-03-01T05:02:55

Rick Stroud has the latest on the Buccaneers as it was announced they will play a home game in Germany this season and the creamsicle throwback uniforms will have to wait until 2023 due to supply c...

Ali Marpet Announces Retirement & Lightning Win Stadium Series Game from 2022-02-28T05:00:40

Rick Stroud on the surprising announcement from Bucs OL Ali Marpet that he is retiring after 7 seasons at the age of 28. Why is he calling it quits and what does this mean for the Bucs in free agen...

Why Blaine Gabbert Could Be The Bucs Starter This Year from 2022-02-25T05:00:51

Rick Stroud goes into more detail about the Bucs quarterback situation and why it could be Blaine Gabbert starting this season behind center, plus Rick wins 2 majors awards from his peers, Tom Brad...

MAILBAG: Could Kyle Trask Start, Why Tom Brady Retired & Bruce Arians Future from 2022-02-24T05:51:35

Rick Stroud answers your Buccaneers mailbag questions 100% correct including if drafting Kyle Trask was a wasted pick, if Tom Brady will stay retired, if Brady is upset at the Bucs, could Bruce Ari...

Matt Baker on Daytona 500, Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Kyle Trask and the College Football Playoff from 2022-02-23T05:00:02

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football and Racing Writer Matt Baker to breakdown last week's Daytona 500, look ahead to the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding a...

Did The Bruce Arians-Tom Brady Relationship Really Sour? from 2022-02-22T05:00:58

Rick Stroud details his conversation with Bucs Head Coach Bruce Arians who refutes reports that his relationship with Tom Brady had soured causing him to retire. Plus Antonio Brown melts down on so...

Rick and Tom on Canadiens Hiring Marty St. Louis, Lightning's Stanley Cup Chances & MLB's Lockout from 2022-02-21T05:00:11

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss the Marty St. Louis hiring in Montreal, the Tampa Bay Lightning's season and the ongoing lockout in Major League Baseball.

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Rick Stroud is joined once again by longtime Tampa Bay Times Columnist and Rick's former radio co-host Tom Jones to discuss what the Bucs will do at Quarterback, is Tom Brady really retired and can...

Tom Jones Joins Rick Stroud To Discuss Bucs, Brady and the NFL from 2022-02-17T05:00:29

Rick Stroud is joined once again by his former co-host Tom Jones to discuss Tom Brady's retirement, the Bucs season and the power of the NFL.

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MAILBAG: Could Bucs Trade for Deshaun Watson, Bucs Starting Running Back & Baseball's Lockout from 2022-02-16T05:00:34

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick discuss the possibility of the Bucs trading for Deshaun Watson and answer your mailbag questions about Bucs QB options, who will start at running back this season, wi...

Why Ronde Barber Didn't Make the Hall of Fame This Year from 2022-02-15T05:00:52

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on why Ronde Barber didn't make the Hall of Fame this year and what are his chances moving forward. Plus is Matthew Stafford a Hall of Famer and will Sean McVay quit ...

Rams Follow Buccaneers Blueprint To Win Super Bowl LVI from 2022-02-14T05:34:01

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick recap Super Bowl LVI which saw the Rams follow the Buccaneers blueprint to win it all.

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Super Bowl LVI Preview from 2022-02-11T05:00:40

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview Super Bowl LVI between the Rams and Bengals with 2 great quarterback stories in Matthew Stafford and Joe Burrow.

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MAILBAG: Bucs QB Options, Free Agent Priorities & When Tom Brady Goes Into Ring of Honor from 2022-02-09T05:00:54

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions 100% correct about if the Bucs will promote within to replace Mike Caldwell, when will Tom Brady go into Bucs Ring of Honor, will Ronde Barber make the Ha...

Tom Brady Says 'Never Say Never' To Playing Again But Would It Be With The Buccaneers? from 2022-02-08T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick play NFL Conspiracy Theories after Tom Brady says 'never say never' to playing again on his Let's Go Podcast. If Brady were to return next season would it be with the...

Pro Bowl, NHL All-Star Game, Rays Stadium & Lovie Smith Is Leading Candidate To Coach Texans from 2022-02-07T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Pro Bowl, NHL All-Star Game, Rays Stadium news and Lovie Smith emerging as the leading candidate for the Houston Texans head coaching job.

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Tom Brady Makes Retirement Official from 2022-02-02T06:30:54

Rick Stroud on Tom Brady officially announcing his retirement from the Buccaneers and the NFL. Plus Brian Flores sues 3 teams and the NFL for discrimination in hiring and the Lightning beat the Sha...

Tom Brady Says He Is "Still Going Through The Process" About His Future from 2022-02-01T05:00

Rick Stroud has the latest on Tom Brady's future as he says he is 'still going through the process.' So is Tom Brady retiring or could he play a 3rd season in Tampa Bay?

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Bucs Coordinators Not Hired Away Yet In NFL Coaching Carousel & Championship Weekend Preview from 2022-01-28T06:10:17

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with the latest on the NFL coaching carousel including Byron Leftwich who hasn't been hired by Jacksonville yet and now New Orleans wants to talk to him, while Todd B...

Could The Bucs Lose 4-5 Coaches This Offseason Plus Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens Fail To Make The Hall of Fame from 2022-01-27T05:23:40

Rick Stroud with the latest on Bucs coaches interviewing with other teams including the feeling inside the Bucs that Byron Leftwich will get the Jacksonville job. Plus Marc Topkin joins us to discu...

MAILBAG: Bucs Defense On Sunday, Todd Bowles, Special Teams Problems, Kyle Trask & Free Agents from 2022-01-26T05:00

Rick Stroud answers all of your mailbag questions 100% correct about who's to blame for the Bucs loss on Sunday, Todd Bowles' head coaching job chances, Bucs special teams problems, Leonard Fournet...

Will Tom Brady Return To The Bucs Next Season? from 2022-01-25T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the decision ahead for Tom Brady of playing another season or will he retire to spend more time with his family. If he retires, what might the Bucs do, plus Bruce ...

Buccaneers Lose 30-27 To Rams To End Season. What is the Future For Bruce Arians and Tom Brady? from 2022-01-24T05:00

Rick Stroud and Joey Knight at Raymond James Stadium after the Buccaneers 30-27 loss to the Rams in the NFL Divisional Playoff round which saw the Bucs fall behind 27-3 and comeback to tie it with ...

Bucs-Rams Playoff Preview & Major League Baseball Ends The Rays Split-City Plan from 2022-01-21T05:00

Rick Stroud previews Sunday's Bucs-Rams Divisional Playoff game plus Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin joins us to discuss Stu Sternberg's announcement that MLB has shutdown their split-...

Sam Farmer On Rams Confidence Heading Into Divisional Playoff Game With Bucs from 2022-01-20T05:00

Rick Stroud is joined by longtime LA Times writer Sam Farmer to preview the Bucs-Rams Divisional Playoff game from the LA perspective on Matt Stafford, OBJ, Von Miller, Cam Akers and more.
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MAILBAG: Bucs Coaching Decisions, Coordinators, Defensive Play, Training Staff and Running Back Decisions from 2022-01-19T05:00

Rick Stroud answers your Buccaneers mailbag questions 100% correctly including questions about the Bucs training staff dealing with injuries, who would replace the Coordinators if they get head coa...

Buccaneers Injury Updates Ahead of This Sunday's Divisional Playoff Game vs. Rams from 2022-01-18T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with Buccaneers injury updates ahead of this weekend's Divisional Playoff game vs. the Rams including Tristan Wirfs in a walking boot but he could play on Sunday. Plu...

Buccaneers Beats Eagles In Resounding Fashion To Advance In NFL Playoffs from 2022-01-17T05:00:33

Rick Stroud and Joey Knight breakdown the Buccaneers 31-15 playoff win over the Eagles that saw Tampa Bay take a 31-0 lead before conceding 2 touchdowns late in the game. The Bucs do have some inju...

Bucs-Eagles Playoff Preview from 2022-01-14T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview this weekend's Bucs-Eagles playoff game as the Bucs are getting some players back but will have to contain a Philadelphia running game that is a lot different...

MAILBAG: Bucs Hurry Up Offense, Eagles Strengths, Head Coaching Jobs & Players Returning This Week from 2022-01-13T05:00

Rick Stroud answers your Bucs mailbag questions 100% correct including if the Bucs will use more hurry-up offense, could returning players get off to a slow start, will the playbook change with dif...

Georgia Knocks Off Alabama, Wins First National Championship in 41 Years from 2022-01-12T05:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker who was in Indianapolis where Georgia won their first National Championship in 41 years behind a tremendous defense and S...

Buccaneers Get Some Good News On Injured Players & Black Monday Across the NFL from 2022-01-11T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the latest with the Buccaneers injuries before this weekend's playoff game vs. Philadelphia as Shaq Barrett, JPP and Leonard Fournette should be back but not so ce...

Bucs Win Franchise Best 13th Game & Earn The Number 2 Seed In NFC from 2022-01-10T05:00

Rick Stroud and Joey Knight after the Buccaneers beat the Panthers 41-17 to finish the season with 13 wins and with help they clinched the #2 seed in the NFC to face the Eagles on Sunday afternoon....

Buccaneers Finally Release Antonio Brown & Nikita Kucherov Dazzles In Return To Lightning from 2022-01-07T06:17:59

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick have the latest on the Buccaneers finally releasing Antonio Brown 4 days after he walked off the field in the middle of the game. Bruce Arians said Brown was upset ov...

Antonio Brown Accuses Bucs Of Promoting False Narrative & Pressuring Him To Play With Bone Fragments In His Ankle from 2022-01-06T05:47:39

Rick Stroud on Antonio Brown's statement that including accusing the Bucs of pressuring him to play with bone fragments in his ankle and promoting a false narrative that he quit the team. Plus Tamp...

MAILBAG: Antonio Brown, Tom Brady's Future, Bucs Offense & Cyril Grayson, Jr. from 2022-01-05T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about Antonio Brown. Bucs win in New York, Tom Brady's future, the Bucs offense, Cyril Grayson, Jr., playoff seeding, sched...

Bruce Arians Comments On Antonio Brown's Departure from 2022-01-04T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Bruce Arians comments, or lack thereof, on Antonio Brown leaving the sidelines during the Bucs game on Sunday. 

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Bucs Coach Bruce Arians Test Positive for COVID, Brayden Point Dazzles In Return & College Football Playoff Preview from 2021-12-30T05:04:59

Rick Stroud on the newest Buccaneers to test positive for COVID including Head Coach Bruce Arians, Brayden Point returns for the Lightning and Matt Baker joins us to preview Friday's College Footba...

MAILBAG: Quarantine Protocols, Playoff Seeding & Bucs Injuries from 2021-12-29T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about if the NFL will follow new CDC guidelines on quarantines for asymptomatic cases, how the Panthers new positive tests ...

Bucs Lose Shaq Barrett For Regular Season and COVID Impacting All Sports from 2021-12-28T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers losing Shaq Barrett for the rest of the regular season, how COVID is impacting all of sports, young Bucs stepping up with the injuries and the Light...

Buccaneers Clinch NFC South For The First Time Since 2007 With 32-6 Win In Carolina from 2021-12-27T05:00

Rick Stroud and Joey Knight are in Charlotte where the Buccaneers beat the Panthers 32-6 to clinch the NFC South for the first time since 2007 and guarantee at least 1 playoff game will be played a...

Bucs-Panthers Preview, 5 Buccaneers Make Pro Bowl and Le'Veon Bell Is Signed from 2021-12-24T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with a Buccaneers-Panthers preview in which a win would clinch the NFC South for the Bucs. They signed Le'Veon Bell this week to help at the running back position and...

Florida-UCF Preview, Will Miami Play in Sun Bowl and Could Urban Meyer Return To College Coaching from 2021-12-23T05:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times college football writer Matt Baker to discuss tonight's Gasparilla Bowl between Florida and UCF, will Miami actually play in the Sun Bowl as they deal with ...

Buccaneers Injuries Piling Up As Leonard Fournette and Lavonte David To Miss Rest of Regular Season from 2021-12-22T05:00

Rick Stroud details how the Buccaneers injuries from Sunday keep mounting as Leonard Fournette and Lavonte David are out for the rest of the regular season, plus Mike Evans may miss some games too....

Bucs Chris Godwin Out For Season, Antonio Brown Returns From Suspension & Tom Brady Makes 15th Pro Bowl from 2021-12-21T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the news that Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is out for the season with a torn ACL, if the hit was dirty, how Antonio Brown's return impacts their postseaso...

Bucs Shutout By Saints 9-0 - That's 7 Straight Regular Season Losses To New Orleans from 2021-12-20T07:35:43

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick after the Buccaneers get shutout by the Saints 9-0 on Sunday night football to make it 7 straight losses to New Orleans in the regular season. The Bucs fail to clinch...

Urban's Ouster In Jacksonville, Bucs-Saints Preview, Vincent Jackson Had CTE & Lightning Have Best Record in NHL from 2021-12-17T05:58:48

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Urban Meyer's dismissal in Jacksonville after Rick's story about Josh Lambo who accused Meyer of kicking him. Plus a Bucs-Saints preview on Sunday night as the Buc...

Urban Meyer Accused Of Kicking A Player, Emory Jones To Transfer From Florida & A Wild College Football Signing Day from 2021-12-16T05:00:46

Rick Stroud on his breaking news that former Jags kick Josh Lambo accuses Urban Meyer of kicking him during a practice, NFL and other sports going to increased COVID protocols and Tampa Bay Times C...

MAILBAG: Will Bucs Rest Players Down The Stretch, Why Do They Struggle With Leads & Would Salary Floor Hurt The Rays from 2021-12-15T05:36:12

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct including if Bucs will rest players down the stretch, will a Tom Brady statue be put up in Tampa, why obsess about visiting...

What Will The Bucs Decide On Antonio Brown Next Week, Home Field Advantage At Ray Jay and Brayden Point At Lightning Practice from 2021-12-14T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the upcoming decision for the Buccaneers on what to do with Antonio Brown when his suspension ends next week, plus the Bucs problems at safety, Carlton Davis' impa...

Buccaneers Beat Bills In Overtime After Giving Up 21 Point Lead In 2nd Half from 2021-12-13T05:00

Rick Stroud and Joey Knight dissect the Buccaneers 33-27 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills that saw the Bucs build a 24-3 halftime lead only to give it up in the 2nd half before Tom Brady found B...

How Will Tom Brady and Buccaneers Attack The Bills Defense This Week? from 2021-12-10T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview Sunday's Bucs-Bills game which features the only opponent left on Tampa Bay's schedule with a record over .500. How will Tom Brady and Byron Leftwich attack t...

Billy Napier's Introduction at Florida, Mario Cristobal Hired At The U & The College Football Playoff from 2021-12-09T05:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss new Gators Head Coach Billy Napier's press conference, Mario Cristobal being hired at Miami, recruiting impact...

Tom Brady Is Sports Person Of The Year & Your Buccaneers Mailbag Questions from 2021-12-08T05:07:35

Rick Stroud on Tom Brady winning the Sports Illustrated Sports Person of the Year for the 2nd time in his career. Plus we answer your mailbag questions about Antonio Brown's status on the Buccaneer...

Bucs Injuries Mounting Including Bruce Arians & How The Offense Has Been Taken Over By Tom Brady from 2021-12-07T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with the latest on the Buccaneers injuries including Head Coach Bruce Arians, why Richard Sherman might play some safety, how the Bucs Offense is now completely Tom B...

Buccaneers Defeat Falcons Behind Their Passing Attack from 2021-12-06T05:00

Rick Stroud and Joey Knight are in Atlanta where the Buccaneers beat the Falcons 30-17 in a game that saw Tom Brady throw the ball over 50 times with 15 of them to Chris Godwin.

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Billy Napier Hired At Florida, Crazy Coaching Carousel & It's Conference Championship Weekend from 2021-12-02T05:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football writer Matt Baker to discuss the Gators hiring Billy Napier to replace Dan Mullen, the crazy coaching carousel in College Football this sea...

MAILBAG: Buccaneers Defensive Scheme, Will They Sign Fournette, Wander Franco's Deal & USF-UCF Rivalry from 2021-12-01T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct or your money back including criticism's of the Bucs defensive play-calling, the future D-Line, paying Leonard Fournette, T...

A Wild Week Of College Football Coaching Changes & Baseball Signings from 2021-11-30T05:02:01

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with an update on the Buccaneers injuries from Sunday's win in Indianapolis, plus a wild week so far in the College Football coaching carousel as Lincoln Riley is at ...

Leonard Fournette and the Bucs Defense Leads To 38-31 Win Over Colts from 2021-11-29T05:15:08

Rick Stroud is in Indianapolis where the Buccaneers defeated the Colts 38-31 as the Bucs defense forces 5 turnovers and Leonard Fournette scored 4 TDs in the win. Plus Michigan dominates Ohio State...

Bucs-Colts Preview & Signing Wander Franco Long Term from 2021-11-26T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview this Sunday's Bucs-Colts game as they try to slow down MVP candidate Jonathan Taylor while playing better on the road. Plus a look at the Rays trying to lock ...

Why The Gators Dismissed Dan Mullen Before The End of the Season from 2021-11-25T05:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss what happened to lead the Florida Gators to dismuss Dan Mullen before the Florida State game this week. Plus w...

MAILBAG: Is Jason Pierre-Paul a Hall of Famer, Buccaneers Penalties, Gators Next Head Coach & Missing Brayden Point from 2021-11-24T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about Shaq Barrett, Jason Pierre-Paul's Hall of Fame credentials, Bucs penalties, Kyle Trask, NFL upsets, Gators next coach and how Ligh...

Buccaneers Snap Losing Streak By Beating Giants 30-10 on Monday Night Football from 2021-11-23T07:37:40

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 30-10 win over the Giants on Monday Night Football as they snap their 2-game losing streak. Mike Evans became the Bucs all-time touchdown leader in ...

Bucs-Giants MNF Preview, Dan Mullen Out At Florida & Brayden Point Out Indefinitely For Bolts from 2021-11-22T06:24:57

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview tonight's Bucs-Giants Monday Night Football matchup as the Buccaneers look to stop their 2-game losing streak and make up ground as most of the best NFC teams...

Bucs WR Antonio Brown Accused of Obtaining Fake Vaccine Card from 2021-11-19T05:58:33

Rick Stroud details his report that Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown obtained a fake COVID-19 vaccination card to avoid NFL protocols according to his ex-chef who alleges is owed money by Bro...

Dan Mullen's Future at Florida, Florida State's Win Over Miami and USF's Improvements This Season from 2021-11-18T05:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss Dan Mullen's future at Florida and their upcoming game in Missouri, Florida State's win over Miami, Manny Diaz...

MAILBAG: Bucs 4th Quarter Defensive Issues, Is Vita Vea Injury Prone, Why Tampa 2 Confuses QBs and Is Ke'Shawn Vaughn a Wasted Draft Pick from 2021-11-17T05:22:56

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about the Bucs defensive issues in the 4th quarter and their injuries this season, is Vita Vea injury prone, why does the T...

Why Tom Brady Checked Down A Lot On Sunday, Lightning Beat The Islanders & Randy Arozarena is Rookie of the Year from 2021-11-16T06:27:46

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on why Tom Brady and the Buccaneers didn't throw the ball downfield much on Sunday as the protection wasn't good, Bruce Arians explains what happened on the intercept...

Bucs Lose Again On The Road, This Time To A 2-6 Washington Football Team from 2021-11-15T05:00

Rick Stroud is in the Nation's Capital where the Bucs lost to the Washington Football Team 29-19 in a performance that leaves you wondering if the Bucs are satisfied after winning 1 Super Bowl. Tom...

Who Will Catch Passes For The Buccaneers This Weekend? from 2021-11-12T05:46:20

Rick Stroud previews the Bucs-Washington game as we have no idea who might catch passes for Tampa Bay as Chris Godwin has missed 2 straight practices and Antonio Brown and Rob Gronkowski are out to...

Dan Mullen's Job Security, USF's Chances vs Cincinnati & Florida State-Miami This Weekend from 2021-11-11T05:00

Rick Stroud and Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker discuss just how hot Dan Mullen's seat is at Florida, this week's Florida State-Miami game and its implications, USF's chances vs ...

MAILBAG: Bucs 2nd Half Projections, Bad Officiating, Dan Mullen's Job Security & Changing Baseball from 2021-11-10T05:18:08

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Bucs 2nd half of the season, bad officiating, how fans view the Glazers, how hot is Dan Mullen's seat, how many games will Bri...

Tom Brady: "Far be it for me to tell anyone what to put in their body" from 2021-11-09T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady's comments about not telling people what to put in their bodies while touting TB12, Sean Murphy-Bunting and Scotty Miller returned to practice while Anto...

Bucs Win Without Playing This Weekend, Bolts Win & Rays Pickup Mike Zunino's Option from 2021-11-08T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gaining in the standings without playing as the Saints, Cowboys, Packers and Ram all lose, should the Bucs look to sign Odell Beckham, Jr....

Marc Topkin On Braves World Series Win, Changes Upcoming To Rays Roster & Baseball's CBA Negotiations from 2021-11-05T04:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to discuss the Braves winning the World Series, whether the Rays have any remorse letting Charlie Morton go, what the Rays migh...

Why Won't Gators Head Coach Dan Mullen Talk About Recruiting? from 2021-11-04T04:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss the struggles at Florida after losing to Georgia, why Dan Mullen won't talk about recruiting, Florida State's ...

MAILBAG: Bucs Loss In New Orleans, OJ Howard, Kyle Trask and Dan Mullen's Coaching For Gators from 2021-11-03T04:00:28

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Bucs loss in New Orleans on Sunday, facing a backup QB, Bucs position at the bye week, OJ Howard, Kyle Trask, Byron Kennedy an...

Bruce Arians Assessment Of What Happened vs. Saints, Jameis Winston Out For The Season & Bolts Beat Caps from 2021-11-02T05:06:21

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Jameis Winston's season-ending injury and it's impact on the NFC South race, what went wrong on Sunday for the Bucs and the Lightning beat the Capitals 3-2 for the...

Bucs Put On An "Embarrassing Display of Football" in loss at New Orleans from 2021-11-01T05:02:28

Rick Stroud is in New Orleans where the Bucs put on an 'embarrassing display of football' according to Head Coach Bruce Arians and anyone who watched the game. Tom Brady throws for 4 TDs but has 3 ...

Bucs-Saints Preview On Halloween Night in New Orleans from 2021-10-29T05:30:36

Rick Stroud and Joey Knight break down the NFC South clash on Sunday between the Bucs and Saints as Jameis Winston starts against his old team in a sold out Superdome on Halloween. The Bucs need a ...

It's Florida-Georgia Week, Can USF Make It 2 In A Row and Florida State Has A Chance At Clemson from 2021-10-28T04:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to talk about this week's Florida-Georgia game and what it means to Dan Mullen's future in Gainesville, can USF make it t...

MAILBAG: Covering Tom Brady, Bucs Hot Start, Can Rays Win World Series & What's Going On With Lightning from 2021-10-27T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Bucs hot start with so many injuries, who are the best coaches to play for in Tampa Bay history, what's it like covering Tom B...

Tom Brady Bringing The Jokes To Peyton And Eli, Lightning Lose To Sabres & Brandon Lowe Snubbed from 2021-10-26T04:20:42

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Saints win over the Seahawks on Monday Night Football before the Bucs head to New Orleans this week. Plus Tom Brady was on the Peyton and Eli show on ESPN, the...

Bucs Handle The Bears 38-3, USF Gets a FBS Win & Lightning Salvage A Point Vs Avalanche from 2021-10-25T04:32:16

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Buccaneers 38-3 victory over the Chicago Bears as Tom Brady throws 4 touchdowns including his 600th career TD. Mike Evans had 3 TDs and the defense got...

Bucs-Bears Preview & Lightning Get Their 2nd Stanley Cup Rings from 2021-10-22T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview this weekend's Bucs-Bears game as Tampa Bay has a lot of injured players but they are still favored. Plus Tom Brady starts against a QB from Ohio State for th...

The State Of Florida's College Football Coaches from 2021-10-21T04:00:29

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss Dan Mullen's job status at Florida, Jeff Scott at USF and Manny Diaz at Miami, plus a look ahead to this weeke...

Lightning Struggle On Power Play Without Kucherov & Bucs Return To Practice After Weekend Off from 2021-10-20T04:53:30

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-1 loss to the Panthers as the Power Play goes 0-for-6 in their first game without Nikita Kucherov. Meanwhile the Buccaneers were back in the buil...

Nikita Kucherov Is Out For A While, Richard Sherman Not Going On IR and Your Mailbag Questions from 2021-10-19T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Nikita Kucherov's injury which will keep him out for a while, Bucs Richard Sherman is not going on IR, Tom Brady says he won't play until he's 50 but he could and ...

Which Teams Will The Bucs Have to Go Through To Make The Super Bowl & The Gators Lose at LSU from 2021-10-18T04:29:11

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick size up the competition for the Bucs in the NFC as Tampa Bay enjoyed a mini-bye week on Sunday. Plus another wild weekend of college football as Florida loses to LSU ...

Bucs Improve To 5-1 After A 28-22 Win Over Eagles & Lightning Win Wild One In Detroit from 2021-10-15T07:02:14

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 28-22 win in Philadelphia on Thursday night as they improve to 5-1 and now have 10 days until their next game. Leonard Fournette ran hard while Anto...

Bucs-Eagles Preview, Jon Gruden Out of Buccaneers Ring Of Honor & Your Mailbag Questions On The Rays from 2021-10-14T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview tonight's Bucs-Eagles game as the Bucs are dealing with some injuries as they play their 3rd game in 11 days. Plus Jon Gruden is removed from the Buccaneers R...

Has There Been A Better Weekend Of College Football That What We Saw Last Weekend? from 2021-10-13T05:07:22

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football writer Matt Baker to review the wild weekend that was in college football as Alabama went down, Texas blew a big lead to Oklahoma and Ole M...

Rays Season Ends In ALDS As Boston Walks Off Again & Lightning To Raise Stanley Cup Banner Tonight at Opener from 2021-10-12T04:14:49

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays disappointing loss in the ALDS to Boston in 4 games as the bats continued to be silent for most of the order but they still came back from 5 runs down to ...

Rays On The Brink Of Elimination & Bucs Rout Dolphins As Tom Brady Throws 5 TDs from 2021-10-11T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the horrible rule in the Rays-Red Sox series that cost them at least a run in the 13th inning which has now left the Rays on the brink of elimination in to...

Bucs-Dolphins Preview, Urban Meyer's Latest Controversy & Rays Shutout Red Sox from 2021-10-08T04:30:30

Rick Stroud has a Bucs-Dolphins preview as Miami might just be what Tampa Bay needs to get back on track offensively and to see if the patchwork defensive secondary can make some plays. Plus can Ur...

Is The Bullpen The Biggest Concern For The Rays Heading Into The Postseason? from 2021-10-07T04:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin as the Rays are set to host the Red Sox in the American League Division Series starting tonight. Tampa Bay will go with essenti...

What Happened To The Gators at Kentucky, FSU Gets 1st Win & Is Jeff Scott On Hot Seat At USF? from 2021-10-06T04:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to look back at last week's Gators loss at Kentucky, USF's loss at SMU and FSU's first win. Plus a look ahead to Gators-V...

Bucs Secondary Injuries Piling Up And Do You Want Rays To Play - Yankees or Red Sox? from 2021-10-05T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the mounting injuries in the Buccaneers secondary where it looks like 1 starter will be available on Sunday vs. the Dolphins. Plus where the Bucs stand after 4 gam...

Bucs Beat The Patriots 19-17 In Tom Brady's Return to New England from 2021-10-04T08:06:35

Rick Stroud is in Foxboro where the Buccaneers defeated the Patriots 19-17 in Tom Brady's first game at Gillette Stadium since leaving the team. It was a sloppy performance in a very wet game that ...

Tom Brady's Return To New England This Weekend from 2021-10-01T04:25:28

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview Sunday night's Bucs-Patriots matchup as Tom Brady returns to New England for the first time after having played 20 seasons there and won 6 Super Bowls. Plus B...

Richard Sherman Signs With Bucs & College Football Preview from 2021-09-30T05:07:50

Rick Stroud has the latest on the Buccaneers signing Richard Sherman to help their secondary as Tom Brady continues to be a great recruiter. Plus Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker ...

Will The Bucs Sign Richard Sherman, Rays Owner Stu Sternberg's Sign Gate & Your Mailbag Questions from 2021-09-29T04:55:14

Rick Stroud has the latest on Richard Sherman's visit to Tampa Bay to check out the Buccaneers, a spirited discussion on Rays Owner Stu Sternberg's plan to promote his 2-city proposal and your mail...

Bucs Injury Updates and A Preview Of Tonight's 'Wild Horses' Feature About Devin White On NFL 360 Tonight from 2021-09-28T04:00

Rick Stroud is joined by NFL 360 producer Trent Cooper about the piece that airs tonight called 'Wild Horses' about Devin White's inspirational story of the influence of his older brother and his l...

Bucs Suffer First Loss In Los Angeles As Defense Couldn't Slow Rams Down And They Suffer More Injuries from 2021-09-27T04:00

Rick Stroud is in Los Angeles where the Buccaneers lost to the Rams 34-24 but the game wasn't that close as the Bucs injuries mounted in the secondary and they couldn't slow down Matthew Stafford's...

Bucs-Rams Preview, It's Been 20 Years Since Tom Brady Replaced Drew Bledsoe & Rays Clinch A Postseason Berth from 2021-09-24T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview Sunday's matchup between the Bucs-Rams as a possible preview of the NFC Championship Game, it's been 20 years since Tom Brady replaced Drew Bledsoe and never ...

Why Florida-Tennessee Matters, Is Florida State Becoming Tennessee and Is Timmy McClain Now USF's Starting QB from 2021-09-23T04:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to talk college football including last week's Florida-Alabama game, Florida State's 0-3 start, has USF settled on Timmy ...

MAILBAG: Rob Gronkowski, Ronald Jones, Giovanni Bernard, Richard Sherman, Kevin Kiermaier, Florida State and More from 2021-09-22T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on the Rob Gronkowski, Ronald Jones, Leonard Fournette, Giovani Bernard, the Bucs secondary and defense, Richard Sherman, the NFL's taun...

Has Leonard Fournette Passed Ronald Jones On Bucs Running Back Depth Chart & Shane Baz Making Major League Debut from 2021-09-21T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the running back situation for the Buccaneers as Leonard Fournette seems poised to become RB1 and where is Giovani Bernard in the rotation. Plus the Bucs d...

Tom Brady Throws 5 TDs while Mike Edwards Has 2 Pick-6s As Buccaneers Start The Season 2-0 from 2021-09-20T04:00

Rick Stroud and Tampa Bay Times Writer Joey Knight break down the Bucs 48-25 win over the Falcons as the offense scores 30 points for the 9th straight game, an NFL record, and Mike Edwards has two ...

Bucs-Falcons Preview And Rays Lower Their Magic Number To Win The AL East to 8 from 2021-09-17T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview Sunday's Buccaneers-Falcons game in which the Bucs are the heavy favorite but it is a divisional game and Tampa Bay must clean up the turnovers and penalties....

Why Isn't Anthony Richardson the Starting QB for Florida and What's Next For Florida State from 2021-09-16T04:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to preview Florida-Alabama, why isn't Anthony Richardson starting at QB for the Gators, what happened at Florida State la...

Bucs Return To Practice After 4 Days Off & Neil Solondz on Rays Pitching Staff, Wander Franco and Nelson Cruz from 2021-09-15T04:04:11

Rick Stroud on the Bucs as they returned to practice on Tuesday ahead of Sunday's game vs. the Falcons. He has updates on Ronald Jones, Sean Murphy-Bunting and more. Then Rays Radio Host Neil Solon...

MAILBAG: Do Bucs Have Issues at Running Back and Secondary, OJ Howard's Playing Time, Jameis Winston, Urban Meyer and Rays Pitching Struggles from 2021-09-14T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Bucs 31-29 win over the Cowboys, should there be concern over the running backs and secondary, why OJ Howard didn't play in th...

Why Bucs Ronald Jones Didn't Play After Fumble In Opener, Florida State Upset By FCS School & Rays Bullpen Struggling Against Lefties from 2021-09-13T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Bruce Arians comments after their Opening Night win including why Ronald Jones didn't return after his fumble saying he couldn't come back mentally from it plus it...

It Wasn't Easy But Buccaneers Win NFL Opener Over Cowboys 31-29 from 2021-09-10T06:03:46

Rick Stroud and Tampa Bay Times Writer Joey Knight break down the Bucs 31-29 win in the NFL Kickoff Game as Tom Brady leads them down the field as time expired for the game-winning field goal. ...

EXCLUSIVE: Tom Brady and Devin White On Tonight's Opener Plus A Preview Of Bucs-Cowboys from 2021-09-09T04:38:55

Rick Stroud previews tonight's NFL Season Opener at Raymond James Stadium as you'll hear from Bucs QB Tom Brady and LB Devin White on tonight's game and the season ahead.

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Rays Win Wild Game In Boston After Trailing By 6 & McKenzie Milton's Return For Florida State from 2021-09-07T04:03:23

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on a crazy Rays-Red Sox game that saw Tampa Bay win after trailing 7-1 and collecting 19 hits including a little league inside the park Grand Slam for Nelson Cruz. Pl...

EXCLUSIVE: Bucs OC Byron Leftwich on Super Bowl, Tom Brady, Bucs Offense & More from 2021-09-06T04:00

Rick Stroud sits down with Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Bryon Leftwich to discuss winning the Super Bowl last year, his relationship with Tom Brady, how the offense evolved last year, not getti...

Former Buccaneers Linebacker Keith McCants Dead At 53 & USF Juggling Quarterbacks In Loss At NC State from 2021-09-03T04:00

Rick Stroud and Tampa Bay Times Bucs Writer Joey Knight on the death of former Buccaneers 1st Round Draft Pick Keith McCants at the age of 53 by an apparent drug overdose. Plus USF started their se...

College Football Is Back As Week 1 Kicks Off Tonight from 2021-09-02T04:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Wrtier Matt Baker to preview College Football Week 1 including Florida-FAU, USF-NC State, Florida State-Notre Dame, Clemson-Georgia and so ...

Marc Topkin on Rays Impressive Offense And Playoff Chase Plus Bucs Make More Cuts While Patriots Cut Cam Newton from 2021-09-01T04:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Writer Marc Topkin to discuss the Rays potent offense which has led them to a record that is 35-games over .500, how the pitching staff might playout i...

MAILBAG: Bucs Special Teams, Is Joe Tryon-Shoyinka a Starter & Are Rays World Series Or Bust This Year from 2021-08-31T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about Bucs cuts, is Joe Tryon-Shoyinka a starter, are special teams still weak, who is best postseason matchup for Rays, are Rays World ...

Bucs Offense Is Ready While Rays Have The Best Offense In Baseball from 2021-08-30T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs impressive performance by the offense in Saturday's final preseason game, Bruce Arians is worried about COVID testing and the Rays continue to pound the O...

Bucs Starters To Play Saturday In Final Preseason Game & Wander Franco Is As Good As Advertised from 2021-08-27T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs final preseason game in Houston with the starters expected to play the first half. Plus Wander Franco is as good as advertised and your reaction to our di...

Are The Rays Bad For Baseball and Greatest Athlete From St. Pete from 2021-08-26T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Verducci's SI piece on if what the Rays do with their pitching staff is bad for baseball and who is the greatest athlete from St. Pete.

from 2021-08-25T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Ryan Succop's positive COVID test and what it means for the Bucs game this Saturday in Houston plus NFL not allowing reporters in the locker room, Nelson Cruz play...

MAILBAG: Bucs Preseason Performance, Which QBs Will They Keep & Who's Better 2020 or 2021 Rays from 2021-08-24T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Bucs lack of preseason performance, could Ryan Griffin make the roster, will the Bucs keep both Darden and Hudson, how are uni...

Bucs Drop Preseason Game To Titans & Rays Take 2 of 3 From White Sox But Chris Archer Leaves Early from 2021-08-23T04:25:49

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick the Bucs 34-3 loss to the Titans in the 2nd preseason games in which dropped passes ruined the day again. Plus the Rays take 2 of 3 from the White Sox as they continu...

Bucs Drop The Gloves With The Titans In Practice & Rays Dominate Orioles In 4-Game Sweep from 2021-08-20T04:00

Rick Stroud and Tampa Bay Times Bucs Writer Joey Knight preview the Bucs-Titans preseason game on Saturday as their joint practices were very heated on Thursday. Plus the Rays sweep the Orioles, ou...

Buccaneers-Titans First Joint Practice & Rays Beat The Orioles Again from 2021-08-19T05:09:04

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers-Titans first day of joint practices in which the Titans were better and Tom Brady's son Jack was present. Plus the Rays win again to go 27-games ove...

MAILBAG: Bucs Offense, Kyle Trask, Cameron Brate, Rays Stadium, Brett Phillips, Josh Fleming & More from 2021-08-18T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your questions about #Bucs Training Camp including Kyle Trask, Cameron Brate, Ryan Succop, Tom Brady and Bryon Leftwich, plus the Rays stadium situation, Josh ...

Brett Phillips Continues To Entertain Us & Bucs Back To Practice from 2021-08-17T04:46:39

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the growing legend of Brett Phillips who's added an inside-the-park home run to his 3 grand slams in the last few weeks, plus the Bucs have their first practice si...

Some Bucs Standout In First Preseason Game, Rays Go 6-3 On Road Trip & Alex Killorn Trolls Canadiens from 2021-08-16T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick after the Bucs 19-14 loss to the Bengals in their first preseason game but some guys did stand out like Joe Tryon, Ke'Shawn Vaughn and Kyle Trask. Plus the Rays drop ...

Buccaneers-Bengals Preseason Game #1 Preview from 2021-08-13T04:00

Rick Stroud and Tampa Bay Times Bucs Writer Joey Knight preview this weekend's first Buccaneers preseason game vs. the Bengals.

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Bobby Bowden's Legacy, College Football Camps Underway & Conference Realignment from 2021-08-12T04:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to talk about Bobby Bowden's legacy, the upcoming seasons for Florida, Florida State and USF plus conference realignment....

Simeon Rice At Buccaneers Training Camp and Your Bucs and Rays Mailbag Questions from 2021-08-11T04:00

Rick Stroud on Simeon Rice’s appearance at Buccaneers Training Camp on Tuesday as Joe Tryon called him the “OG” as he continues to impress. Plus Rick and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag question...

Bucs Offense Struggles in Practice, Antonio Brown Grateful & Rays Offense Underrated from 2021-08-10T04:09:15

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers offensive struggles at practice on Monday, Cameron Brate is off the PUP list, Rays offense is underrated and Lightning re-sign Ross Colton while Jon...

John Lynch Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame, Rays Have 4-Game Divisional Lead & Bobby Bowden Passes at 91 from 2021-08-09T04:23:23

Rick Stroud is in Canton where John Lynch, Peyton Manning and others were just inducted into the Hall of Fame with Tom Brady in attendance. Plus the Rays are rolling with a 4-game lead in the AL Ea...

Special Show: Rick with John Lynch Ahead of his Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, Plus Mailbag Questions on Bucs/Rays/Sandwiches from 2021-08-06T04:00

If you're a Bucs fan you simpy cannot miss this conversation with Rick and John Lynch ahead of the former Bucs' safety being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In addiion Rick and Darek a...

Mixed Feelings About the Olympics, Simone Biles Deserves Praise, Agreement a Gold Medal Should Not Be Shared, Glasnow Injury Reveals Rays' Main Issue from 2021-08-05T04:00

Rick and Tom go in depth on this year's Olympic games, which have been hit and miss.... and a key injury to the Rays' starting pitching yields concern over how long the team can stay atop the AL Ea...

Tom Brady vs. Jameis Winston - What Else Do You Need? from 2021-08-04T04:00

Rick and Tom devote pretty much the whole show to the quarterback position - the Saints think they have a winner. Enjoy.

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Happy Birthday, Mr. Brady! Plus a Buccaneer's Sister Advances in the Olympics, Badminton, Artistic Swimming, SEC Realignment Benefit and Rays' Catcher Quirk from 2021-08-03T04:00

Rick and Darek discuss another day in Bucs camp that had a special moment far from the practice field... Oympics sports that are intriguing, USF camp set to start plus more college football and, in...

SWEEP! Rays Take Three Straight from Red Sox for 1.5 Game Lead in AL East, Plus Rick Recaps First Bucs' Weekend in Full Pads from 2021-08-02T04:00

Rick Stroud gives you all the insights from the first really active weekend of Bucs camp, and the Rays take all three from the Red Sox at a fired-up Trop for the AL East lead, despite pitching inju...

MAILBAG: Rick Stroud and Darek Field Questions on Buccaneers' Motivation, SEC's Ultimate Plan, Best/Worst Interviews and More from 2021-07-30T04:00

Rick and Darek field listeners' questions on a variety of topics, ranging from the Buccaneers to the SEC/expansion, USF and a lot more.

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Aaron Rodgers Drama, COVID-19 Misunderstanding at One Buc, Brady Video (Real or Fake?) and Tyler Johnson dealt to Blackhawks from 2021-07-29T04:00

Rick and Tom on the end of a lot of offseason drama in Green Bay, where the Packers fit into the NFC picture compared to the Bucs, Tom was fooled by Tom Brady's CGI, national media was scolded by B...

Rick, Tom and Darek Reunite, then Rick & Tom get into Simone Biles' Withdrawing from Olympics for Mental Health Reasons from 2021-07-28T04:00

The former morning show team at WDAE is back on the air for the first time together - they have a little fun there then get into a more serious topic. Rick and Tom also discuss how COVID protocols ...

Rays Set to Host Yankees, Red Sox in Big Week, OU/Texas to SEC Implications & USF Football Camp Approaching from 2021-07-27T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick set up a key homestand for the Rays then Darek Sharp joins in to discuss the major college football shakeup, and give an update on USF football entering Jeff Scott's ...

Buccaneers Open Training Camp As Defending Champs & Rays Making Deals Ahead of Trade Deadline from 2021-07-26T04:00

Rick Stroud, Steve Versnick and special guest Darek Sharp on the Buccaneers opening Training Camp in front of 2,000 season ticket members and as defending Super Bowl Champions. Plus the Rays making...

Bucs Get Their Rings, Rays Get Nelson Cruz & Lightning Get Their Schedule from 2021-07-23T05:14:34

The Buccaneers get their Super Bowl rings, the Rays trade for Nelson Cruz and score another come from behind victory, the Lightning schedule is out, and Rick Stroud and Tom Jones talk Buccaneers Tr...

Rick and Tom On Yanni Gourde's Selection In Expansion Draft and Buccaneers Get Their Rings Tonight from 2021-07-22T04:00

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the Seattle Kraken's selection of Yanni Gourde from the Lightning as another member of the Energy Line is gone, the Bucs get their Super Bowl rings tonight as Training ...

Buccaneers Honored At White House As Tom Brady Steals The Show from 2021-07-21T04:07:34

Rick Stroud is back from the White House where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were honored as Super Bowl Championship by President Joe Biden, the first Tampa Bay team to be so honored. Plus the Rays beat...

MAILBAG: Bucs Training Camp Questions, Rays Starting Pitching Needs & Stamkos' Injury from 2021-07-20T04:31:56

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about Bucs Training Camp, the storylines to watch and the spots open on the roster, how narrative would be different if Tom Brady's 3 IN...

Bucs Heading To White House, Lightning Protect 4 Defenseman For Expansion Draft & Rays Take Series In Atlanta from 2021-07-19T04:28:32

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers upcoming trip to the White House this week, the Lightning leaving a lot of forward available in the Kraken Expansion Draft and the Rays take 2 of 3 ...

Tom Brady Won A Super Bowl With A Torn MCL & Where Jon Cooper Ranks Among Tampa Bay Coaches from 2021-07-16T04:01:33

Rick Stroud details his breaking news that Tom Brady played the entire 2020 Super Bowl winning season with an MCL tear in his first year with the Buccaneers. Plus Tom Jones joins us again to discus...

Rick and Tom On Monte Kiffin Going Into Bucs Ring Of Honor & Rays Show Well In All-Star Game from 2021-07-15T04:00

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones reminisce about Monte Kiffin who will be inducted into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor this September as an Assistant Coach and who should be next added next. Plus the Rays s...

MAILBAG: Stanley Cup Injury, Lightning Roster, Will Rays Trade For A Pitcher & Which Bucs Will Improve This Year from 2021-07-14T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correctly about the Lightning dropping the Stanley Cup, what changes might occur on the Bolts roster, is Jon Cooper the greatest Ta...

Maybe We Can't Have Nice Things As Stanley Cup Is Damaged In The Celebration from 2021-07-13T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tampa Bay's 3rd Boat Parade in 10 months that ended in the Stanley Cup being damaged after the celebration portion was cancelled due to storms. Plus the Rays get a...

It's Just Our 3rd Boat Parade in Less Than A Year! from 2021-07-12T04:18:19

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on enjoying today's Lightning victory boat parade and Championship celebration as the Bolts have been thoroughly enjoying their back-to-back Stanley Cups. Plus the Ra...

MAILBAG: Lightning Back-To-Back Stanley Cup Championship Questions from 2021-07-09T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correctly about the Lightning's place in Tampa Bay sports history, which Bolts are future Hall of Famers, how much fun is celebrato...

Rick and Tom On The Lightning Winning Back-To-Back Stanley Cup Championships from 2021-07-08T05:32:43

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones after the Lightning defeat the Canadiens 1-0 in Game 5 to win their 2nd straight Stanley Cup in dominating fashion.

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The Match Wasn't Exciting, Lightning Prepare For Game 5 & Matt Baker on NIL and a Proposed 12-Team College Football Playoff from 2021-07-07T04:05:03

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down 'The Match' as Tom Brady is now 0-for-2 in this annual event, Cameron Kinley gets an exemption from the Navy to pursue his NFL dream with the Buccaneers, a...

Lightning Lose In Overtime As Jane Castor Celebrates & Rays Win In A Walk-Off from 2021-07-06T06:02:26

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick after the Lightning lose 3-2 in Overtime to the Canadiens in Game 4 so they'll have to wait until Wednesday for another chance at the Stanley Cup. Plus the Rays win i...

Tom Jones on Lightning-Canadiens, Rays 1st Half & Your Mailbag Questions from 2021-07-02T04:00

Tom Jones and Steve Versnick preview tonight's Lightning-Canadiens Game 3 and look at the Rays 1st half of the season. Plus Tom answers your mailbag questions 110% correct.

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Who Would Play Bruce Arians In A Movie? from 2021-06-30T04:37:25

Rick Stroud chats with LA Times writer Sam Farmer about spending the day after the Super Bowl with Bruce Arians, who would play Bruce in a movie, thoughts on Tom Brady and more.

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Lightning Set To Defend Cup In Game 1 Tonight & Rays Win 2 of 3 from Angels from 2021-06-28T05:20:03

Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 1-0 win over the Islanders in the semifinals to reach the Stanley Cup Final again to face the Canadiens starting tonight at Amalie Arena. Plus the Rays win 2 of 3 ...

Lightning Have Rare Game 7 Tonight & Rays Win On Walk-Off Wild Pitch from 2021-06-25T05:00:36

Steve Versnick is joined by Tampa Bay Times Lightning Beat Writer Eduardo Encina to preview tonight's Lightning-Islanders Game 7 with a trip to the Stanley Cup Final on the line. Plus the Rays are ...

Lightning Lose Game 6 in Overtime As Nikita Kucherov Plays Only 1 Shift from 2021-06-24T06:51:12

Steve Versnick and Tom Jones on the Lightning's 3-2 Overtime loss to the Islanders in Game 6 that means the Bolts will play a Game 7 for the first time in 3 years. We don't know if they will h...

Rays Spoil Wander Franco's Debut With Their 7th Straight Loss, Lightning Looks To Close Out Islanders & Bucs Sign Their 1st Round Draft Pick from 2021-06-23T06:12:17

Steve Versnick on Wander Franco's magical debut for the Rays who come up short again in Extra Innings as they lose their 7th straight game and fall 1.5 games behind the Red Sox in the AL East. Plus...

Lightning Rout The Islanders In Game 5 & Wander Franco's Debut For Rays Is Tonight from 2021-06-22T06:08

Steve Versnick breaks down the Lightning's rout of the Islanders in Game 5 and Rick Stroud joins in to discuss Wander Franco's debut for the Rays tonight.

from 2021-06-21T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 3-2 loss in Game 4 to even the Stanley Cup Playoffs Semifinal series at 2-games each, the Rays have lost 6 straight games, 4 via walk-off, since le...

Rick and Tom On Tyler Glasnow's Injury and Baseball's Thinking In Changing Enforcement Mid-Season from 2021-06-18T04:59:39

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss Tyler Glasnow's injury, Spidertack and how Major League Baseball is handling this change in rules enforcement mid-season.

from 2021-06-17T04:00

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the Lightning-Islanders series after 2 games and preview what to expect tonight in Game 3 in Long Island. Plus College Football is looking to expand the playoff...

Lightning Even Series Behind Kucherov's 3 Assists & Rays Lose Tyler Glasnow from 2021-06-16T05:51:06

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-2 win over the Islanders to even the series at 1-1 as Nikita Kucherov took over the game with 3 primary assists. Plus the Rays lose to the White ...

MAILBAG: Rays All-Stars, Sunday Night Baseball, Lightning's Game 1 Performance & Bucs Challengers This Season from 2021-06-15T04:00:37

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about the Rays on Sunday Night Baseball, which Rays will be All-Stars, Brandon Lowe’s production, the use of Spidertack, what the Lightning did poorly in ...

Lightning's Mental Game Cost Them In Game 1 & Rays Keep Rolling At 18-Games Over .500 from 2021-06-14T04:01:53

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 2-1 Game 1 loss to the Islanders in the Stanley Cup Playoff Semifinal Round as the Bolts mental mistakes cost them. Plus the Rays have won 5 in a r...

Rick and Tom on Lightning-Islanders Series and Cheating In Baseball from 2021-06-11T04:00

Rick and Tom preview the Lightning-Islanders Stanley Cup Playoffs Semifinal Round rematch, Randy Arozarena, and MLB's problem with doctored baseballs as they begin t...

Rick and Tom on Comedians, Locker Rooms and if OTAs and Mini-Camps Are Necessary In The NFL from 2021-06-10T05:00:44

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones reminisce about interviewing comedians during their radio days, will Locker Rooms ever be open to reporters again and are OTA and mini-camps necessary in the NFL.
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Lightning In Semifinals For 5th Time in 7 Seasons, Rays Continue To Roll & Tom Brady At Bucs Mini-Camp from 2021-06-09T04:40:57

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 2-0 Game 5 series clinching win to advance to the Semifinals for the 5th time in 7 seasons as Andrei Vasilevskiy gets another shutout in a series c...

Bruce Arians and Jason Licht Get Paid, Cameron Kinley's NFL Dream Is Over and Your Mailbag Questions from 2021-06-08T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick detail the pay raises that Bucs Head Coach Bruce Arians and General Manager Jason Licht are getting after winning the Super Bow and why Cameron Kinley won't be on the...

Lightning Win Wild Game 4 & Rays Take 2 of 3 From Rangers from 2021-06-07T06:31:15

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's wild Game 4 win over the Hurricanes when 8 goals were scored in the 2nd period, the Rays keep rolling after going 4-3 on the road trip and they con...

MAILBAG: Ji-Man Choi's Importance, Rays Stadium, David Savard's Health and Buccaneers Super Bowl Rings from 2021-06-04T05:21:38

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Buccaneers getting their rings, Ji-Man Choi's importance to the Rays, the latest on the Rays stadium, can the Lightning's defe...

Rick and Tom: Are Press Conferences Necessary In Sports? from 2021-06-03T04:32:42

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open and whether press conferences are necessary for athletes and those who cover sports.

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Rays Beat The Yankees Again & Lightning Prepare For Game 2 In Carolina from 2021-06-01T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 3-1 win over the Yankees to extend their streak to 16 wins in their last 17 games and they've won 9 of their last 10 in Yankee Stadium. Plus the Lightning...

Lightning Win Game 1 In Carolina, Rays Sweep Phillies To Remain Hot & Tom Brady Works Out at Bucs Facility from 2021-05-31T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick after the Lightning's Game 1 win over the Hurricanes where Andrei Vasilevskiy was outstanding and Barclay Goodrow scored the game winner in the 3rd period. Plus the R...

MAILBAG: Bucs, Rays and Bolts Championship Windows, Sternberg Lawsuit, USF Football and More from 2021-05-28T05:05:30

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about which Tampa Bay team has the best window to win more championships, how good are the Bucs if Tom Brady misses time, how important ...

Lightning Shutout Panthers To Advance, Rays Win Behind Tyler Glasnow & Tom Brady's Golfing Again from 2021-05-27T05:36:52

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick discuss the Lightning's 4-0 shutout win to clinch their first round playoff series vs. the Panthers. Andrei Vasilevskiy was fantastic and Barclay Goodrow returned to ...

Should Lightning Fans Be Worried Tonight For Game 6 & Which Is Greater Accomplishment - Phil Mickelson or Tom Brady? from 2021-05-26T05:37:26

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones preview tonight's Lightning-Panthers Game 6 tonight at Amalie Arena as the Bolts try to end the series and figure out how to score on 20-year-old goalie Spencer Knight.&nb...

Lightning Lose To Panthers in Game 5, Rays Have Won 11 Straight & Tom Brady Working Out Near The Buccaneers Facilities from 2021-05-25T05:40:07

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-1 loss to the Panthers to force Game 6 on Wednesday as rookie goaltender Spencer Knight was fantastic and the Lightning failed to generate much o...

Red Hot Rays Trade Willy Adames, Lightning On Verge Of Eliminating Panthers and Phil Mickelson Wins The PGA Championship from 2021-05-24T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Willy Adames trade to the Brewers as Taylor Walls makes his Major League debut as the Rays have now won 10 straight games and have the best record in t...

Lightning Lose In Overtime After Leading In 3rd Period & Rays Are Rolling With 7 Straight Wins from 2021-05-21T04:29:55

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 6-5 overtime loss to the Panthers in which they lost for the first time all season when leading after 2 periods. Plus the Rays bats remain red-hot ...

Rick and Tom - Is Lightning-Panthers Series Already Over, Why Sportswriters Should Be In The Locker Room & Greatest Performances They've Covered from 2021-05-20T04:00

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the Lightning's 2-0 series lead over the Panthers and if the series is already over, reaction to Tom's column about if sportswriters will ever be allowed back in the lo...

Lightning Take 2-0 Series Lead & Rays Bats Remain Hot With 5 Homeruns from 2021-05-19T05:31:01

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Lightning's 3-1 win over the Panthers to take a 2-0 series lead as the series shifts to Amalie Arena. The Lightning defended well and did a better job ...

MAILBAG: Kucherov's Return, Randy Arozarena, Yoshi Tsutsugo, Bucs Free Agents & College Compensation from 2021-05-18T04:00

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions 100% correctly including ones about Nikita's Kucherov's return to the Lightning lineup, if the Rays hitting has finally come around, was it a mistake to t...

Kucherov Returns As Bolts Win Game 1 vs. Panthers, Bucs Hold Rookie Minicamp and Rays Sweep The Mets from 2021-05-17T05:13:46

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 5-4 Game 1 win over the Panthers as Nikita Kucherov returns with 2 goals and Brayden Point scores another 2 including the game-winner. Plus the Buc...

MAILBAG: Bucs Bye Week, Pro Bowlers, Drafting, Rays Hitters & Lightning Stanley Cup Chances from 2021-05-14T04:37:23

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct including how many Pro Bowlers the Buccaneers will get next year, if the Bucs will be more competitive this year in primeti...

Win... Win... Win... The Buccaneers Schedule Is Out And We Break It Down from 2021-05-13T05:08:07

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Buccaneers 2021 schedule as the defending Super Bowl Champs will open at home against the Cowboys and will be featured in primetime 5 times this season...

Lightning's Stanley Cup Defense Starts With The Panthers But Who Will Be Healthy Enough To Play from 2021-05-12T04:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Lightning Beat Writer Eduardo Encina to discuss the Lightning-Panthers series, what carryover the last 2 games might mean for the series, what to expect fro...

Neil Solondz On The Rays Start, How The Pitching Has Performed & When Some Kids In Durham Could Be Called Up from 2021-05-11T04:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Rays Radio Host Neil Solondz to talk about the Rays 5-2 west coast road trip, the upcoming games vs the Yankees and Mets, how Mike Zunino has been consistent, the Rays focu...

Tom Brady Calls Kyle Trask, Rays Lose Kiermaier to Injury & Lightning Playing Shorthanded from 2021-05-10T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady calling Kyle Trask to throw together, Brady's speaking up in a Union call urging players to stick together against mandatory off-season workouts, the Ray...

How The Buccaneers 'Mr. Irrelevant' Pick Is Anything But That from 2021-05-07T04:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Bucs writer Joey Knight about his incredible story on Buccaneers 7th round draft pick Grant Stuard on his childhood and rise to team captain at the Universi...

Is Kyle Trask The Next Bucs QB or A Wasted Pick, Plus Which Ex-Ray Has Been Most Successful After Leaving from 2021-05-06T04:35:21

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on if Kyle Trask is a wasted pick for the Buccaneers or is he the heir-apparent at quarterback. Plus as the Rays just faced off against Alex Cobb on Tuesday, which ex-Ray ...

Rick and Tom on Kucherov and Stamkos' Return to Practice, Tom Wilson Not Suspended & Thoughts On Bucs Draft Picks from 2021-05-05T07:02:46

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the impact Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos could have on the Lightning's playoffs as they both returned to the ice at Tuesday's practice, did the NHL do the right th...

MAILBAG: Why Draft Kyle Trask in 2nd Round, Did Rays Sign Lowe Too Soon & Can Kucherov and Stamkos Help Lightning Offense from 2021-05-04T04:36:27

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about the Buccaneers expectations this season, why they drafted Kyle Track in the 2nd round of the NFL Draft, did the Rays sign Brandon Lowe too soon, how...

Bucs Take Florida QB Kyle Trask, Rays Lose 2 of 3 To Astros & Lightning Get 3 Points In Detroit Without Vasilevskiy Playing from 2021-05-03T04:00

Rick Stroud on how the Bucs did in the NFL Draft, why they selected Florida QB Kyle Trask, and what sleepers there could be. Plus they Rays bats are still quiet as they lose 2 of 3 to the Astros an...

Bucs Draft Edge Rusher Joe Tryon, Rays Split Series With A's & Lightning Shutout Stars from 2021-04-30T06:33:52

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick after Round 1 of the NFL Draft that saw 5 quarterbacks taken in the first 15 picks, 7 straight offensive players to start the draft and Bucs waiting until midnight to...

Best and Worst Draft Picks In Buccaneers History from 2021-04-29T04:00

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss the best and worst draft picks in Buccaneers history, plus the best and worst draft picks in Jason Licht's tenure as GM.

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MAILBAG: Jason Licht's Best/Worst Draft Picks, How Many QBs Go In First 8 Picks and Is Joey Wendle the Next Zobrist from 2021-04-27T04:00

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions 100% correct about if the Bucs would still draft a running back this year, what has been Jason Licht's best and worst draft picks, how many quarterbacks w...

Rays Shutout Sunday To Lose Series, Lightning Beat Blue Jackets In OT & Bucs Prepare for NFL Draft from 2021-04-26T05:15:52

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays losing 2 of 3 to the Blue Jays as the bats go silent on Sunday, the Lightning get their Stanley Cup rings and they beat the Blue Jackets as Victor Hedm...

Should Bucs Draft A QB, How Many Wins Next Season & What's Wrong With The Lightning from 2021-04-23T04:15:57

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss if the Bucs should take a quarterback at pick #32 in next week's NFL Draft, how many games will the Bucs win next year as the over/under is 11.5, what is going on ...

Will Antonio Brown Sign With The Bucs, Rays Are Pretty Good & Mixing Sports and Politics from 2021-04-22T04:06:42

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on Antonio Brown settling his civil suit with his personal trainer so will he soon sign with the Buccaneers, did we go into the panic room on the Rays too soon, plus Raide...

Tom Brady Lighting Up Social Media, Rays Beating Up The Royals & Lightning Lose To Carolina from 2021-04-21T05:23:30

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady's burn of Salvador Perez, Patrick Mahomes and the Royals, the Rays bats break out in Kansas City as they win 14-7 to make it 5 straight road wins, the Li...

MAILBAG: Bucs Draft Options, Jason Licht's Draft Success, Deadened Baseballs & Tyler Johnson's Status from 2021-04-20T05:00:17

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about the Bucs options in the NFL Draft, do the Bucs have a coach in waiting on staff, could the Bucs play in London this year, where does Jason Licht ran...

Tom Brady on His Knee, Byron Leftwich Happy, Rays Sweep Yankees & Lightning Lose To Panthers from 2021-04-19T05:46:47

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady's appearance at Innisbrook for the Bruce Arian Golf Outing as he talked about his knee rehab, Byron Leftwich is happy being the Bucs Offensive Coordinato...

How Will Bucs Running Back Room Shake Out, What's Wrong With Rays Offense and Lightning Defense from 2021-04-16T06:16:09

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what is behind the Bucs skipping voluntary workouts next week, how big is the Giovanni Bernard signing, what is going on with the Rays offense and what's happened ...

Rick and Tom on Why You Should Be Concerned By Rays and Lightning Struggles from 2021-04-15T04:00

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the recent slumps the Rays and Lightning are in and if maybe we can't have nice things after all here in Tampa Bay and why Julien Edelman is not an Hall of Fame player....

Buccaneers Are Boycotting Voluntary Workout Programs Next Week & NFL Wants All Personnel Vaccinated from 2021-04-14T04:00:27

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss the Buccaneers boycotting the voluntary workout program set for Monday and the NFL wants all personnel vaccinated but will they all participate.

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MAILBAG: Bucs Backup QB, Antonio Brown Update, Rays Pitching, Wander Franco, Ross Colton and More from 2021-04-13T04:00:45

Rick Stroud is answering your mailbag questions 100% correct about the Bucs backup quarterback situation, what the latest on Antonio Brown, will a Rays pitcher every throw another no-hitter, is the...

Rays Win Series Over Yankees, Lightning Shutout Preds and Trade For David Savard from 2021-04-12T04:00:34

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick recap the Rays weekend series win over the Yankees where the pitching was strong overall but the defense was shaky at times. Brent Honeywell, Jr. made his debut and R...

Tom Brady's Brand & Does Baseball Need New Paint from 2021-04-09T04:00

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss is there is a more marketable player than Tom Brady in sports and does baseball need a fresh coat of paint as Nike is rolling out new uniforms to connect the team ...

Rays Unimpressive Start, Tom Brady's Motivation & Bob Harig On The Masters from 2021-04-08T04:00:12

Rick Stroud is joined by Bob Harig from ESPN in Augusta, Georgia, to preview the Masters which begins today without Tiger Woods who is still recovering from his car accident earlier this year. Plus...

Who Fans Should Be More Worried: Lightning or Rays? from 2021-04-07T04:00

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones debate who's fans should worry more, the Lightning who've lost 5 of 7, or the Rays who have injuries and some wobbly pitching in the first week of the season. Plus what sh...

Ndamukong Suh Signs & Mailbag Questions Bucs Draft, Schedule, Carlton Davis, Kevin Kiermaier and More from 2021-04-06T04:00

Rick Stroud on the Bucs officially signing Ndamukong Suh to return all 22 Super Bowl starters next year, plus your mailbag questions about what position the Bucs may take at pick 32 in the NFL Draf...

Rays Start Season Winning 2 of 3, Lightning Split Weekend Series & Gonzaga's OT Win from 2021-04-05T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays taking 2 of 3 from the Marlins to open the series as Tyler Glasnow and Ryan Yarborough pitched well, the Lightning split a weekend series with the Red Win...

Rays Win On Opening Day, Lightning Snap Losing Streak & Bucs Won't Draft A Kicker from 2021-04-02T04:54:59

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on they Rays shutting out the Marlins on Opening Day as Tyler Glasnow dazzles and the offense was just good enough to win 1-0. Plus the Lightning snap their 3-game lo...

Is This The Best Rays Offense Ever & How Will Pitching Staff Shake Out from 2021-04-01T04:00

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin on Opening Day as the Tampa Bay Rays are looking to defend their American League Championship in a full 162 game schedule. How ...

Bruce Arians to Have A Physical Camp, NFL Expands Season, Lightning Lose Again and Remembering Tedd Webb from 2021-03-31T05:15:05

Rick Stroud on Bruce Arians saying he's gonna run a 'very, very physical preseason camp' to make sure the Bucs are complacent, the NFL expands it season to 17 games, the Lightning lose 3 in a row b...

MAILBAG: Bucs Expectations, Free Agency and NFL Draft Needs, Rays Pitching Depth & Lightning's Recent Losses from 2021-03-30T04:00

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about the expectations for the Buccaneers in 2021, will the Bucs pursue anyone else in free agency, what positions could they look to add in the NFL Draft...

Bucs Return All 22 Super Bowl Starters, Rays Cut Down Roster & Lightning Lose 2 In A Row from 2021-03-29T04:45:43

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers returning all 22 starters from the Super Bowl as Leonard Fournette signs, the Rays cut their roster for Opening Day including Josh Fleming who doesn...

Rick and Tom On The Best And Worst Sporting Events To Cover from 2021-03-26T04:00

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on how covering sports is great but is without it's headaches and frustrations. It's the best and worst events to cover in sports.

from 2021-03-24T05:22:50

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss Jameis Winston's emotional comments about Drew Brees who retired this year and if his second act in New Orleans can be successful.

from 2021-03-23T04:00

Rick Stroud on Rob Gronkowski signing his new contract with the Buccaneers and what that means for the team, DeSean Jackson goes to the Rams in a good pickup plus Darek Sharp joins us from San Anto...

March Madness Doesn't Disappoint & Lightning Win 2 Behind Great Goaltending from 2021-03-22T04:00:34

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the craziness that is March Madness as Oral Roberts is in the Sweet 16 as a 15 seed, plus the Lightning win both games over the weekend thanks to great goaltending...

Who Are The Greatest Announcers Of All Time? from 2021-03-19T04:14:19

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones are talking who the best broadcasters of all time and who are the up-and-coming announcers.

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Bucs Continue Signing Their Free Agents, Austin Meadows Looking Good & Victor Hedman With 500 Points from 2021-03-18T04:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs continuing to sign their free agents as Ryan Succop and Aaron Stinnie are returning. Plus Austin Meadows continues to look good for the Rays in Spring Tra...

Bucs Keeping Drunken Promises & Lightning Continue To Play Well from 2021-03-17T06:09:29

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the Buccaneers who are keeping their drunken promises from the Boat Parade as they are bringing the band back for another run at the Super Bowl with Lavonte David, Chri...

The Bucs Are Putting The Band Back Together from 2021-03-16T04:00

Rick Stroud on the Bucs putting the band back together as Shaq Barrett and Rob Gronkowski sign deals an avoid becoming a free agent and who the Bucs might sign next. Plus the Lightning lose to Nash...

Can The Buccaneers Keep Shaq Barrett As Free Agency Is Set To Begin & How Good Is Brayden Point from 2021-03-15T04:00

Rick Stroud has the latest on Buccaneers free agency as the legal tampering period begins today at 12pm and Shaq Barrett isn't signed yet, how Tom Brady's restructured contract helps and the detail...

The Most Overrated Sports Franchises from 2021-03-12T05:00

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss Dak Prescott's deal with Cowboys and if but is there a more overrated franchise in sports.

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Lightning To Raise Stanley Cup Banner On Saturday While They're Off To Best Start In Franchise History from 2021-03-11T05:00

Rick Stroud on the the NFL setting their salary cap at $182.5 million for this season meaning the Buccaneers will most likely have to restructure some contracts to get under that number. Plus Eduar...

Why The Bucs Gave The Franchise Tag To Chris Godwin, How Lavonte David's Deal Happened & Can They Sign Shaq Barrett from 2021-03-10T05:49:26

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss the Buccaneers decision to franchise tag Chris Godwin and allow Shaquil Barrett to become a free agent if he doesn't sign a long-term deal in the next few days. Pl...

MAILBAG: Who Will Bucs Franchise, Could OBJ Come To Tampa, Will They Draft a QB & OJ Howard's Rehab from 2021-03-09T05:00

Rick Stroud answer your mailbag questions about the NFL Salary Cap, who the Bucs might use the Franchise Tag on, how is OJ Howard's rehab going and will he be a Buccaneer this year, could the Bucca...

Buccaneers and Tom Brady Working To Restructure Contract & Lightning Off To Best Start In Franchise History from 2021-03-08T05:00

Rick Stroud with the latest on Tom Brady and the Buccaneers attempting to restructure his contract to give them more salary cap flexibility as free agency approaches...

Have The Gators Fixed Their Defense, Is FSU On The Way Back & What Giselle Told Tom Brady After The Super Bowl from 2021-03-05T05:50:58

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss if the Gators have figured out how to fix their defense, is Florida State on the way back up and how big is US...

Would You Stay At A Hotel In Space & Why It's So Hard To Repeat As Champions from 2021-03-04T05:00

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones why it's so hard for teams to repeat as Champions, is Randy Arozarena set to become a superstar this year and would you go to the Space Hotel?

from 2021-03-03T06:42:50

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on which of the 4 'Champa Bay' Championships means the most to you, if this is the best sports market to live in which one is the worst and if Drew Brees doesn't retire ho...

When Tom Brady Began Preparing For Next Season & Your Mailbag Questions About Free Agency, Schedule, Randy Arozarena and More from 2021-03-02T05:00

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions 100% correct on if the Bucs should franchise Lavonte David, which free agents will they lose this offseason, should they have kept Josh Rosen, will the Bu...

Why It's Tough To Repeat As Champions, Rays Open Grapefruit League Action & Lightning in 1st Again from 2021-03-01T05:06:06

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on why it's hard to repeat as Super Bowl Champions as the Buccaneers have free agents they will lose from this team. Plus the Rays begin Spring Training and the Light...

Tyler Glasnow's New Pitch, Randy Arozarena's Encore & Brandon Lowe's Motivation from 2021-02-26T05:09:58

Rick Stroud has the latest on Vincent Jackson's death including the private funeral that was held on Wednesday for family. Then we are joined by Rays Radio Pre/Post Game Host Neil Solondz to talk a...

Which Tampa Bay Coach Would You Want To Manage A Must-Win Game from 2021-02-25T05:00

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on which manager/coach would you want to manage a winner-take-all must-win game, which free agent should the Bucs franchise and which Rays new pitchers will have the ...

Rick and Tom on Tigers Wood's One-Car Accident from 2021-02-24T05:00:04

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on Tiger Woods' one-car accident that has resulted in two broken legs and a fractured ankle as he's lucky it wasn't much worse. We discuss his part-fairy tale, part-tragic...

MAILBAG: Which Bucs Free Agents Will Stay, Could JJ Watt Come & What To Make of Rick Kriseman's Comments On The Rays from 2021-02-23T05:23:20

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about Tom Brady's contract, will Bucs free agents take less to stay, will they Franchise Tag Shaq Barrett, could JJ Watt join Tampa Bay, how will Rays sta...

Tom Brady Is Changing The NFL & Should Deaths Like Vincent Jackson's Come As A Surprise from 2021-02-22T05:50:54

Rick Stroud on if we should be surprised if Vincent Jackson's death should be a shock with what we know about the NFL as John Romano wrote about in the Tampa Bay Times. Plus Tom Brady is changing t...

When Did Vincent Jackson Die & How Will The Rays Setup Their Pitching Staff This Season from 2021-02-19T05:00

Rick Stroud has the latest on the Vincent Jackson investigation as a preliminary report was released that Jackson may have been dead for 2-3 days before he was found. Plus Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat...

Sheriff Says Vincent Jackson Suffered From Chronic Alcoholism and Maybe CTE from 2021-02-18T05:34:23

Rick Stroud on the latest in the Vincent Jackson investigation including Sheriff Chad Chronister speaking about a possible cause of death before the autopsy has been completed. Plus the Rays make a...

Remembering Vincent Jackson from 2021-02-17T12:07:09

Rick Stroud on former Buccaneers receiver Vincent Jackson who died on Monday at the age of 38. He had a fantastic 12-year career but he'll be remembered more for what he did off the field in the co...

MAILBAG: Can Bucs Sign All Their Free Agents, Keys To Their Recent Draft Success & Number Of Wins Next Season from 2021-02-16T05:00

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about Buccaneers free agency, what changed for the Bucs to have better drafts the last 4 years, who had a bigger impact as a rookie - Tristan Wirfs or Ant...

When Bruce Arians Realized He's A Super Bowl Champion, Tom Brady's Offseason Surgery & How Playoff Lenny Almost Didn't Happen from 2021-02-15T06:16:51

Rick Stroud on his conversation with Bruce Arians which includes when it struck Bruce Arians that is now a Super Bowl Champion Coach, what he said to Tom Brady right after winning the game, how clo...

Can The Buccaneers and Lightning Repeat as Champions? from 2021-02-12T05:00:33

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on if the Buccaneers can repeat as Super Bowl Champions next year. Plus is this Tom Brady's greatest accomplishment and just how good are the Lightning this season.
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The GOAT On A Boat from 2021-02-11T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers Championship Boat Parade in downtown Tampa on Wednesday where Tom Brady threw the Lombardi Trophy from his boat to Cameron Brate, Bruce Arians said ...

Is This Super Bowl Victory Tom Brady's Greatest Accomplishment? from 2021-02-10T07:03:41

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on if Tom Brady winning the Super Bowl with the Buccaneers is his greatest accomplishment and where does it rank in sports history. Plus can the Buccaneers run it back nex...

Tom Brady's Guarantee To Win The Super Bowl & The Fiery Speech He Gave To Teammates from 2021-02-09T07:19:03

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady's guarantee to his teammates that they would win the Super Bowl and his fiery speech he gave in a players only meeting. Plus Bruce Arians talking about t...

Tom Brady and The Buccaneers Are Super Bowl Champions from 2021-02-08T08:21:25

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers winning their 2nd Super Bowl as the defense bullied Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs by holding them to just 3 field goals. Tom Brady collected his 7t...

Super Bowl LV Preview - A Podcast 18 Years In The Making For Bucs Fans from 2021-02-05T05:49:15

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview Super Bowl LV in Tampa between the Chiefs and the Buccaneers as the Bucs see Antonio Brown return to practice at full speed but Cam Brate is now dealing wi...

Bucs Injury News Is Good So Far For The Super Bowl And Chris Archer Returns To The Rays from 2021-02-04T05:00

Rick Stroud on how Wednesday's Bucs practice was just like a regular Wednesday during the season with the exception of practicing a long halftime which occurs during the Super Bowl. The Bucs h...

How Does Super Bowl 55 Coverage Differ From Years Past from 2021-02-03T05:24:33

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on Super Bowl memories of past games as Super Bowl 55 is just days away at Raymond James Stadium and for just the 2nd time in franchise history the Buccaneers are in the g...

Wait... How Long Does Tom Brady Want To Continue To Play Football? from 2021-02-02T05:53:09

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Super Bowl (Virtual) Media Day as the Bucs and Chiefs took questions from the media over Zoom including how long Tom Brady wants to play, Rob Gronkowski faked ...

It's Super Bowl Week In Tampa Bay For The City And The Buccaneers from 2021-02-01T05:00:55

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick as Super Bowl LV week is upon us as the Buccaneers continue their preparations for Sunday's game that's 18 years in the making for Bucs fans. Has Tom Brady turned fro...

MAILBAG: X-Factor for Bucs in Super Bowl, How Long Will Tom Brady Play & Is JPP a Hall of Famer from 2021-01-29T05:08:45

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about who the X-factor might be for the Bucs in the Super Bowl, how long will Tom Brady play, should he go into the Bucs Ring of Honor after just 1 season...

No One Is Worthy Of Joining The Baseball Hall of Fame This Year? from 2021-01-28T05:10:04

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss the Baseball Writers decision to elect exactly no one to the Hall of Fame this year. Does Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling belong in the Hall or shoul...

Is Tom Brady Leading Bucs To Super Bowl The Greatest Sports Story In Tampa Bay History? from 2021-01-27T05:14:30

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on if Tom Brady leading the Buccaneers to the Super Bowl at the age of 43 is the greatest sports story in Tampa Bay history. Plus Tom Brady has ended the debate of the 'Gr...

How Impressive Is Tom Brady's 10 Conference Championship and His Parents Had COVID At The Start Of The Season from 2021-01-26T05:00

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on just how big Tom Brady's accomplishment of 10 Super Bowl appearances is and how he isn't appreciated enough for what he has done. Plus Tom Brady's parent had COVID...

The Buccaneers Beat The Packers To Return Home For Super Bowl 55 In Tampa! from 2021-01-25T05:09:19

Rick Stroud is in Green Bay where the Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26 in the NFC Championship to earn a trip back home to Tampa for Super Bowl 55 on February 7th. Rick and Joey Knight break d...

Buccaneers-Packers On Sunday For A Spot In Super Bowl LV from 2021-01-22T05:57:21

Rick Stroud and Joey Knight preview the NFC Championship between the Bucs and Packers. How do Brady and Brees stack up, what does Vita Vea's return mean, how impressive is Devin White in leading th...

Rick and Tom On Brady-Rodgers NFC Championship Matchup And Where Rodgers Ranks Among All-Time QBs from 2021-01-21T05:00

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the Tom Brady-Aaron Rodgers quarterback matchup this weekend in the NFC Championship Game but can Rodgers be in the GOAT conversation with only 1 Super Bowl win. Plus w...

Rick and Tom on How Big Bucs Win In New Orleans Was & Should Drew Brees Have Been Pulled from 2021-01-20T05:27:57

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on Tom Brady's legacy in Tampa Bay after he's led the Buccaneers to the NFC Championship by beating Drew Brees and the Saints. Plus should Sean Payton have switched to Jam...

Will Vita Vea Return To Bucs Defensive Line This Sunday In The NFC Championship from 2021-01-19T05:51:14

Rick Stroud on the news he broke on Monday about Vita Vea's possible return to the Buccaneers defensive line this Sunday in Green Bay for the NFC Championship after he broke his leg back on October...

Buccaneers Beat Saints To Advance To NFC Championship Vs. Packers from 2021-01-18T07:05:10

The Buccaneers beat the Saints 30-20 to advance to the NFC Championship on Sunday in Green Bay for the first time since 2003. The Bucs defense led the way forcing 4 turnovers including 3 picks of D...

Tom Brady Vs. Drew Brees With A Trip To NFC Championship On The Line from 2021-01-15T05:00

Rick Stroud and Joey Knight breakdown Tom Brady vs Drew Brees Take 3 on Sunday in the playoffs as the winner moves onto the NFC Championship Game. The Saints have won 5 in a row over the Buccaneers...

Are The Saints In The Bucs Heads Going Into Sunday's Playoff Game from 2021-01-14T05:56:15

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on if the Saints are in the Buccaneers heads leading into their Divisional Playoff Matchup this weekend as New Orleans has won 5 straight in the series. Plus with Aaron Ro...

Lightning Open Their Stanley Cup Title Defense Tonight vs. Blackhawks from 2021-01-13T05:32:02

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the Tampa Bay Lightning opening their Stanley Cup defense tonight vs. the Blackhawks at Amalie Arena without fans in the building. How will they deal with the loss of N...