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Tom Brady's Return Is Impacting The Bucs Preparation For This Week's NFL Draft

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 202244 min

MAILBAG: Bucs Draft, Tom Brady, Jason Light, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Kevin Kiermaier and More

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 Vasilevskiy, Mike Zunino, Kevin Kiermaier and Ji-Man Choi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 202247 min

Why Raheem Morris Should Get Another NFL Head Coaching Job

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 the Bucs 13 years ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 202240 min

Tom Brady Says Bucs Need To Make A Lot of Corrections

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 202241 min

Tom Brady's Announcements, Bucs Assistant Promoted & Inside Breaking News Stories

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 promotion, the USFL cuts a guy over pizza and a mailbag questions about Adam Schefter and Adrian Wojnarowski. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 202252 min

Lightning With 2 Wild Wins & Rays Struggling Defensively

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 Saturday. Plus the Rays are off to a rough start in the field as they are piecing together the pitching through injuries and the Bandits first game in the USFL was postponed until tonight with severe weather in Birmingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 202246 min

MAILBAG: Lightning's Reign, Rays Pitching Injuries & Position Players Pitching

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 Joey Wendle, what's up with the pitching injuries, and if Rays don't win an championship soon will it be a lost decade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 202246 min

Buccaneers Mailbag & USFL Kicks Off This Weekend

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 contract from the Raiders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 202246 min

Brett Phillips Homers For 8-Year-Old & Tristan Wirfs Finally Has Tom Brady's Phone Number

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 Wirfs finally has Tom Brady's phone number and Lightning lose in Dallas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 202230 min

Why Tom Brady Is Comfortable With Todd Bowles As Head Coach

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 202234 min

Rays Sweep Orioles To Start 3-0 & Lightning Shutout Sabres

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays season opening sweep of the Orioles that saw Wander Franco get off to a hot start and Corey Kluber make his Rays debut. Plus the Lightning lose in OT to the Bruins then shutout the Sabres to lower their magic number to 2 to make the playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 202249 min

Rays Expectations As Opening Day Is Here

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin as the Rays get set to host the Orioles today for Opening Day and the Rays looking to win the AL East for the 3rd straight season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8, 202234 min

Bucs Re-Sign Blaine Gabbert Plus Mailbag Questions About Kyle Trask, Tom Brady and Brandon Lowe

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions 100% correct about Kyle Trask, Bucs draft needs, defensive depth, Tom Brady ownership possibilities, Saints trading for a 1st round pick, Rays pitching and Brandon Lowe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 7, 202244 min

Gronk Not Willing To Commit Right Now, Will Bucs Re-Sign Blaine Gabbert & Manuel Margot Gets A New Contract

Rick Stroud on Rob Gronkowski's comments that he isn't willing to commit to playing football yet, why the Bucs haven't re-signed Blaine Gabbert and Manuel Margot gets a big contract from the Rays. Plus your mailbag questions on the Rays chances this season and the Bucs succession plan for Offensive Coordinator if Byron Leftwich gets a head coaching job next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 6, 202241 min

Rays Trade Austin Meadows & Auston Matthews Lights Up The Bolts

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 Maple Leafs bury the Lightning 6-2, Kansas wins the National Championship in basketball and why Blaine Gabbert hasn't been re-signed by the Bucs yet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 5, 202233 min

Debunking Bruce Arians Retirement Conspiracy Theories

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 1-1, Tiger Woods might play at the Masters and tonight's National Championship Game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 202247 min

Todd Bowles Introductory Press Conference & Lightning Enter Final Month Of Regular Season

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 to discuss the Lightning's final month of the regular season and what to expect in the playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 202255 min

Bruce Arians Retires And Todd Bowles Named Buccaneers Head Coach

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. What does this mean moving forward and what is Arians' legacy in Tampa Bay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 202228 min

Neil Solondz on What To Expect From The Rays This Season

Steve Versnick is joined by Rays Radio's Neil Solondz to discuss the Tampa Bay Rays as Opening Day is now 9 days away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 202230 min

Tom Jones On Bucs Chances With Brady, Bolts Chances For 3 In A Row and Rays Chances This Season

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 and the Rays chances heading into a new season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 202241 min

Lightning Start Winning Again, Bucs Sign More Players & Rays Trade for Right-Handed Outfielder

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 for a right-handed outfielder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 202241 min

MAILBAG: Tom Brady, Chris Godwin, Leonard Fournette, Rays Offseason & Andrei Vasilevskiy

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 offseason moves, the shift and Andrei Vasilevskiy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 202245 min

Bucs GM Jason Licht Hopes Tom Brady Plays Here More Than 3 Years

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 Deshaun Watson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 202240 min

Playoff Lenny Becomes "Paid Off" Lenny

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 lose a close one to Carolina as penalties cost them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 202238 min

NFC South Quarterback Shuffle

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 Baz has minor elbow surgery for the Rays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 202243 min

Did Tom Brady Return To The Bucs Because His Retirement Plans Fell Through?

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 new season ticket holders and the Lightning make big moves in trading Mathieu Joseph, Taylor Raddysh and Boris Katchouk as they prepare for another playoff run.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 202252 min

Chris Godwin Signs Long Term Deal With Bucs & Best Time Of Year In Tampa Bay

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 Championship is underway, March Madness is in full swing and Spring Training Baseball games are beginning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 202236 min

NFL's New Year Is Here and More Mailbag Questions On Tom Brady, Deshaun Watson, Rays and Lightning

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 Brady's return, Deshaun Watson, Bucs throwback uniforms, the Rays and Lightning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 20221h 5m

BUCS MAILBAG: Tom Brady's Return, Russell Gage Added, Jordan Whitehead and Alex Cappa Depart

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 the Bengals tamper with Alex Cappa, will Ryan Jensen go into the Bucs Ring of Honor and how many primetime games will Bucs get this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 202244 min

Bucs Bring Back CB Carlton Davis As Tom Brady's Return Continues To Impact Free Agency

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 202255 min

Tom Brady Is Returning To The Buccaneers

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick have the latest on Tom Brady returning to the Buccaneers after announcing his retirement 40 days ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 202249 min

Bucs Continue To Try To Sign Chris Godwin To Long Term Deal & Carson Wentz to Commanders

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 202247 min

MAILBAG: Bucs Draft Needs, Franchise Tag, Rob Gronkowski, Carlton Davis & Where Will Deshaun Watson End Up

Rick Stroud answers your Buccaneers mailbag questions 100% correct including the Bucs draft needs, will Rob Gronkowski retire, is Cyril Grayson back, why franchise tagged players only have until July 15 to sign long-term deal and what Bucs plans are if they can't re-sign Carlton Davis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 202234 min

Bucs Tag Chris Godwin, Aaron Rodgers Stays In Green Bay & Seahawks Trade Russell Wilson

Rick Stroud on the Bucs using the Franchise Tag on Chris Godwin as they couldn't come to a longer term deal, Aaron Rodgers staying in Green Bay and Russell Wilson being dealt to the Broncos. Plus the Lightning get off to a slow start again as they lose to Winnipeg and Baseball is still negotiating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 9, 202239 min

Bucs Prepared To Use Franchise Tag On Chris Godwin Again If Deal Isn't Reached

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 gambling, MLB preparing to cancel another week of games as the lockout drags on and the Lightning continue their road trip in Winnipeg tonight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 202245 min

Andrei Vasilevskiy's Incredible Night & The Case For Kyle Trask To Be Bucs QB

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 the Buccaneers starting quarterback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 202238 min

Tom Brady Still Doesn't Have 'Clear Vision' Of What His Future Holds

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 202242 min

MAILBAG: Bucs QB, Offensive Line, Running Game, Bruce Arians & More

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions 100% correct about the Bucs QB options, should the Bucs run the ball more next year, how Ali Marpet's retirement changes the offseason, how good of a coach is Bruce Arians and who would win - the Bucs 2020 offense vs. the Bucs 2002 Defense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 202237 min

Bucs Leaving Light On For Tom Brady But Don't Expect Him To Play This Season

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 are leaving the light on for Tom Brady if he decides to play again. Plus the Lightning score 5 straight goals to beat Ottawa and MLB cancels the first week of games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 2, 202236 min

Bucs To Play In Germany This Year & Creamsicle Throwback Uniforms To Wait Until 2023

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 chain issues. Plus baseball owners and players are still negotiating to avoid the cancellation of Opening Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 202240 min

Ali Marpet Announces Retirement & Lightning Win Stadium Series Game

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 agency and the draft. Plus the Lightning win in the Stadium Series game in Nashville as Bolts Nation was out in full force and a very successful Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 202245 min

Why Blaine Gabbert Could Be The Bucs Starter This Year

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 Brady gets into acting, has OJ Howard played his last down for the Bucs and what if baseball doesn't play this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 202252 min

MAILBAG: Could Kyle Trask Start, Why Tom Brady Retired & Bruce Arians Future

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 Arians retire, how Bucs special teams played and will more teams do what the Rams did an give up lots of picks to win now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 202244 min

Matt Baker on Daytona 500, Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Kyle Trask and the College Football Playoff

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 and talk if Kyle Trask could be like Mac Jones in the NFL and how the conference commissioners rejected a College Football Playoff expansion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 202239 min

Did The Bruce Arians-Tom Brady Relationship Really Sour?

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 social media about his injury blaming the Bucs and Tom Brady and Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard suspended for throwing hands with another coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 202238 min

Rick and Tom on Canadiens Hiring Marty St. Louis, Lightning's Stanley Cup Chances & MLB's Lockout

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 202229 min

Rick and Tom On Tom Brady's Retirement and The Bucs Options at QB

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 the Bucs still win it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 202240 min

Tom Jones Joins Rick Stroud To Discuss Bucs, Brady and the NFL

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 202236 min

MAILBAG: Could Bucs Trade for Deshaun Watson, Bucs Starting Running Back & Baseball's Lockout

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, will the Bucs go after other free agents, will USFL work and is baseball hurting itself with the current lockout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 20221h 9m

Why Ronde Barber Didn't Make the Hall of Fame This Year

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 coaching soon to go to broadcasting? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 202244 min