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Marc Topkin on 2024 Rays Outlook, How They'll Overcome Injuries & The Rays Way

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Todd Bowles and Jason Glazer's comments at the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando as Todd Bowles says they aren't trying to win the offseason and he likes his chess pieces while the Glazer family isn't satisfied with just 2 Super Bowls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 202447 min

Todd Bowles' Chess Pieces & Glazer's Want More Super Bowls

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Todd Bowles and Jason Glazer's comments at the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando as Todd Bowles says they aren't trying to win the offseason and he likes his chess pieces while the Glazer family isn't satisfied with just 2 Super Bowls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 202432 min

NFL Owners Meetings, Ohtani's Denial & Bucs Mailbag Questions

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando, Shohei Ohtani denies making bets and paying debts of his interpreter plus your mailbag questions on Bucs pass rush, center position and Hall of Famers on the 2020 team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 202436 min

Bruce Arians' Gala, Lavonte David's Press Conference, USF's Season Ends & Lightning Stay Hot

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bruce Arians' Gala this weekend, Lavonte David's press conference after re-signing with the Bucs, USF's season is over after losing to VCU in the NIT and the Lightning get 9-of-10 points on their road trip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 202441 min

What To Expect From Baker Mayfield In Liam Coen's Offense & Your Mailbag Questions

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the what to expect from Baker Mayfield in Liam Coen's offense as he'll be giving more control, the Rays lose Jonathan Aranda for 4-6 weeks and your mailbag questions on the Rays and Lightning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 202449 min

MAILBAG: Baker Mayfield, Bucs DBs and Pass Rush, Draft Needs, Blake Snell & More

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct on Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers secondary and pass rush, NFL Draft, Blake Snell and JD Martinez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 202442 min

USF Wins 'War on I-4', Rays Name Eflin Opening Day Starter & Lightning Beat Vegas

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on USF's 83-77 win over UCF to advance in the NIT Tournament, the Rays name Zach Eflin the Opening Day starter, the Lightning beat the Golden Knights as Nikita Kucherov regains the scoring lead and a couple of Buccaneers mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 202442 min

War on I-4 Resumes Tonight & Buccaneers Sign A CB

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times writer Joey Knight to preview tonight's War on I-4 as USF faces UCF in the NIT Tournament and look back at just how successful Amir Abdur-Rahim has been in his first season with the Bulls. Plus the Buccaneers sign cornerback Tavierre Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 202432 min

Lightning Beat Panthers, USF Misses NCAA Tournament & Bucs Sign 2 Offensive Linemen

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 5-3 win over the Panthers that saw them get an early lead and then hold on to win their 3rd straight game. Plus USF misses the NCAA tournament as they lose in the conference semi-finals to UAB and the Buccaneers sign a couple of offensive lineman and re-sign QB John Wolford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 202449 min

Lightning Win Behind Brayden Point's 6 Points & Why Jordan Whitehead Is a Good Fit For Bucs

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 6-3 win over the Rangers that felt like a playoff game and saw the Bolts overcome a bad first period to having Brayden Point tie the franchise record with 6 points. Plus Jordan Whitehead, Chase McLaughlin and Chase Edmunds all spoke after signing their free agent deals with the Buccaneers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 202452 min

Baker Mayfield Finally At Home In Tampa Bay & Jordan Whitehead Is A Buccaneer Again

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker Mayfield press conference after signing his new contract with the Buccaneers as the negotiations were perhaps more complicated than we thought. Plus Jordan Whitehead returns to Tampa Bay as a free agent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 202435 min

Lavonte David Could Be The Next 'Buc For Life'

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers re-signing Lavonte David for a 13th year with the team as Jason Licht is checking all the boxes of bringing their guys back. Plus Taj Bradley pulled from his start for pectoral tightness and USF's Amir Abdur-Rahim wins AAC Coach of the Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 202433 min

Bucs Trade Carlton Davis & Re-Sign McLaughlin & Edmonds

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers trading CB Carlton Davis to Detroit for a 3rd round pick and why it makes sense for Tampa Bay. Plus the running back carousel is crazy in the NFL this offseason and it's been 4 years since the sports world shutdown for the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 202436 min

Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield Agree on 3-Year, $100 Million Contract

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker Mayfield signing a new 3-year, $100 million dollar contract with the Buccaneers with $50 million in guaranteed money over the next 2 season. Plus the Lightning run John Tortorella and the Flyers out of the building as the new guys flash, USF loses their regular season finale, Josef Newgarden wins the Grand Prix and the Rays play in the Dominican Republic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 202450 min

Waiting On Baker Mayfield To Sign & Lightning Lose to Flames But Add A Forward

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker watch as the free agent quarterback took swings at Yankees Spring Training on Thursday, the Lighting lose to Calgary but trade for Anthony DuClair and we answer your mailbag questions on Baker Mayfield, Jordan Whitehead, Kevin Cash, the Rays and how to fix the Lightning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 202455 min

Baker Mayfield's Contract Negotiations & What If The Bucs Can't Re-Sign Him?

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what is real with reporting on Baker Mayfield's contract negotiations with the Buccaneers. Plus what is the Bucs Plan B if they can't re-sign Mayfield and we answer some mailbag questions on the Offensive Line, the Rays season and Lightning's trade deadline plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 202440 min

Buccaneers Place Franchise Tag On Antoine Winfield, Jr. & The Real Cost of Mike Evans' Contract

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers using the franchise tag on Antoine Winfield, Jr. which buys them time to agree to a long-term deal. Now Jason Licht can turn his attention to Baker Mayfield before free agency begins. Plus the real cost of Mike Evans' contract, your Buccaneers mailbag questions and USF wins again in front of a 3rd straight sellout crowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 202439 min

Mike Evans Wants To Be A 'Buc For Life' and Re-Signs With Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans passing on free agency and re-signing with the Buccaneers. What does this mean for Baker Mayfield and Antoine Winfield, Jr., as it is Franchise Tag day in the NFL. Plus Jon Cooper raises money for pediatric cancer research, the anniversary of Dave Wills' passing, USF to play a home basketball game while ranked and Gibbs High School wins the state title in Basketball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 5, 202438 min

Mike Evans To Test Free Agency

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the news that Mike Evans will test free agency next week which doesn't rule out a return to Tampa Bay. How does this impact Baker Mayfield's decision and will the Bucs put the franchise tag on Antoine Winfield, Jr. Plus Rick remembers Martin Fennelly and Chris Mortensen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 202447 min

MAILBAG: Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Devin White, Rays Pitching & Lightning Trade Targets

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct on Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Devin White, Raymond James Stadium, Rays pitching and catching plus Lightning trade targets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 202446 min

Millionaires Complaining About Billionaires

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the NFLPA's annual survey of owners and teams where the Buccaneers rank 24th out of 32 teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 29, 202439 min

Bucs Release Shaq Barrett and are Optimistic To Sign Baker Mayfield & Mike Evans

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the latest from Jason Licht and Todd Bowles at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis where the Bucs have a quiet confidence that they'll get deals done with Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans. Plus the Bucs will release Shaq Barrett and power goes out literally in Philadelphia as the Lightning lose 6-2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 202434 min

USF Basketball Ranked For 1st Time & Hate Mail For Baker Mayfield

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the USF Men's Basketball team being ranked for the first time in school history. Plus Rick is at the scouting combine in Indianapolis where talks will continue to re-sign Baker Mayfield for the Buccaneers despite an email we received from Scott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 202428 min

NFL Scouting Combine, Lightning Win 2, Rays Spring Training Games & USF Clinches Share of AAC Title

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Feb 26, 202446 min

MAILBAG: Rays Catching, Josh Lowe, Randy Arozarena, Nikita Kucherov, Russell Gage & More

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct on Rays catching, Josh Lowe, Randy Arozarena, Nikita Kucherov, Russell Gage, Jordan Whitehead and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 202435 min

Mike Evans' Future In Tampa Bay & Why Don't Glazers Get More Credit For Bucs Success

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the latest news on Mike Evans and the chances he returns to the Buccaneers, what will the Falcons do at quarterback and why don't the Glazers get more credit for the Bucs success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 202434 min

Rays Sign Rosario, Bucs Franchise Tag Update & Mailbag on Salary Cap, Free Agency & More

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays signing infielder Amed Rosario, why, despite was some in the 'media' say, the Bucs will likely franchise tag Antoine Winfield, Jr., if they use the tag at all and we answer your mailbag questions 100% correct on the Bucs salary cap, free agency, clock management and defensive coordinator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 202437 min

Antoine Winfield Jr., Likely Candidate for Franchise Tag, Lightning Lose Again & USF Moving Up Rankings

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 2nd straight lackluster game at home which saw them unable to execute cleanly, the Buccaneers will likely franchise tag Antoine Winfield, Jr., if they can't reach a long term deal, the rumors that started about Baker Mayfield's future and USF basketball is close to being ranked for the first time ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 202446 min

USF Beats FAU at Sold Out Yuengling Center, Bucs Salary Cap Situation & Lightning Blown Out By Panthers

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on USF's big win over FAU to keep them in 1st place in the AAC, the Buccaneers can save cap money if they can re-sign Baker Mayfield or Mike Evans today but it won't happen, and the Lightning get blown out at home by the Panthers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 202446 min

MAILBAG: Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Logan Hall, Josh Lowe, Stadiums and Sports On TV

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Logan Hall, the salary cap, Bucs stadium, Rays season, Josh Lowe, Rays stadium, Dave Wills, and sports on TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 202443 min

USF Wins 10th Straight & Sells Out Sunday's Game vs FAU & Coaching Fallout From The Super Bowl

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the fallout from the Super Bowl as the 49ers fire Steve Wilkes, we hear audio of the 49ers not knowing the overtime rules, South Florida Men's Basketball wins their 10th straight game and have sold out Sunday's matchup vs FAU and we look at where Tampa Bay is at as a sports market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 202441 min

Rays Open Camp, Lightning Beat Bruins & Buccaneers Mailbag

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick discuss the opening of Rays Spring Training today, the Girls Flag Football being played at the Buccaneers, the Lightning beat the Bruins in a shootout and your mailbag questions on Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield, Tom Brady and Taylor Swift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 202439 min

The State of Quarterbacking In The NFL As Patrick Mahomes Proves His The Best Current QB

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the state of quarterbacking today in the NFL as Patrick Mahomes proves he's the best QB on the planet currently. Plus how much credit do the Buccaneers get for beating the Chiefs in their current Super Bowl run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 202443 min

Patrick Mahomes Leads Chiefs To 3rd Super Bowl Win In 5 Years

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Kansas City Chiefs 25-22 Overtime win in Super Bowl LVIII to win their 3rd title in 5 years as Patrick Mahomes wins his 3rd Super Bowl MVP.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 202435 min

Super Bowl LVIII Preview, Sergachev Has Surgery, Lightning Lose To Islanders & Rays Re-Sign Neander and Cash

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview Super Bowl LVIII as the Chiefs are looking for their 3rd Super Bowl win under Andy Reid and the 49ers are looking for their first in 29 years. Plus Mikhail Sergachev has surgery as the Bolts lose to the Islanders and the Rays re-sign Erik Neander and Kevin Cash to long-term deals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 202438 min

Buccaneers Hire A Special Teams Coordinator & Mikhail Sergachev Hurt Again

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers hiring a Special Teams Coordinator, Mikhail Sergachev injured again in his first game back and it looks bad for the Lightning, plus more of your mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 202436 min

Bucs' Liam Coen's First Comments Since Getting The Job & USF Men's Basketball Wins 8th Straight

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers new Offensive Coordinator's first press conference where he said he's here to coach Baker Mayfield, plus they've hired an Offensive Line Coach and USF Men's Basketball wins their 8th straight to after leading for less than 30 seconds of the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 202435 min

MAILBAG: Former Bucs Coordinators, Byron Leftwich, Ryan Jensen, Senior Bowl & More

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about former Buccaneers coordinators, new NFC South coaches, Byron Leftwich, Ryan Jensen, coaches work schedules and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 202443 min

Baker Mayfield's Weekend At The Pro Bowl Games & Buccaneers New OC Liam Coen

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker Mayfield's big weekend at the Pro Bowl Games in Orlando, Buccaneers hire Liam Coen from Kentucky as their new Offensive Coordinator, Ryan Jensen announces his retirement and Nikita Kucherov turns heel at the NHL All-Star Game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 202448 min

Buccaneers OC Update & More With Andy Freed On The Rays

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with updates on the Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator search and Baker Mayfield shining at the Pro Bowl Games plus part 2 with Rays Radio's Andy Freed on the pitching staff and more this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 2, 202438 min

Andy Freed On The Rays Changes For 2024, Young Players Being Given An Opportunity and 20 Years of Calling Rays Games

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Rays Radio Play By Play man Andy Freed to discuss the changes on the Rays this season, some of the young players they will be counting on and 20 years of calling Rays games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 202428 min

Should Patrick Mahomes Be In GOAT Conversation Yet & Dan Campbell's Choice In Lions Loss

Rick Stroud is joined once again by Tom Jones to discuss if Patrick Mahomes can be considered the Greatest of All Time yet and what to make of Dan Campbell's coaching decisions in the Lions loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 202432 min

Rick and Tom on Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift and Martin Fennelly

Rick Stroud is joined by Tom Jones to discuss the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift impact on the NFL and TV ratings, plus they remember Martin Fennelly and Rick has a Buccaneers OC search update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 202441 min

Super Bowl Is Set After KC Dominates & Detroit Blows A Lead & A Buccaneers OC Update

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Conference Championship Games which saw Kansas City's Defense dominate Baltimore and the Lions blow a 17-point 2nd half lead. Plus the latest on the Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator search and the Lightning are red-hot entering their bye week. Plus Rick remembers Martin Fennelly who passed away on Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 202445 min

Dave Canales Leaves Bucs To Coach The Panthers, Raheem Morris To Atlanta & Your Mailbag Questions

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Carolina Panthers hiring former Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Dave Canales to be their head coach, Raheem Morris hired in Atlanta to coach the Falcons and Bill Belichick may not be coaching anywhere next season. Plus we answer your mailbag questions about Todd Bowles' time management, will the Bucs re-sign Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans, Offensive Line needs, free agent targets, Ryan Jensen, which Lightning numbers will be retired and a resurgence of USF athletics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 202452 min

Could Dave Canales Be The Panthers Next Head Coach & Jim Harbaugh Returns To The NFL

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the chances that Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Dave Canales gets the Carolina Panthers job and what Todd Bowles' options would be to fill that job. Plus Jim Harbaugh is leaving Michigan for the Chargers so what does that mean for the Wolverines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 202438 min

Nikita Kucherov Leading NHL in Scoring & Todd Bowles Screwed Up The End Of The Lions Game

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 6-3 win over the Flyers as Nikita Kucherov has a hat trick and 4 points to lead the way. Plus did Todd Bowles screw up the end of the Divisional Playoff game vs. Detroit by not calling timeout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 202432 min

What To Expect From The Buccaneers This Offseason

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what to expect this offseason from the Buccaneers as Devin White and Shaq Barrett are probably gone, will they re-sign Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans, plus what other changes to expect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 202446 min

Buccaneers Season Ends In Divisional Round With 31-23 Loss To Detroit

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers season coming to an end after a 31-23 loss to the Lions in the NFC Divisional playoffs. While the season is over, Bucs fans should want more of this roller coaster of a team that never lost belief and fought to the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 202435 min

Buccaneers Battle The Lions For A Berth In the NFC Championship Game

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview this weekend's Buccaneers-Lions Divisional Playoff game as the winner advances to the NFC Championship game. Plus they answer your mailbag questions about the Bucs and backup quarterbacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 202432 min