Sports Day Tampa Bay

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick recap Super Bowl LVI which saw the Rams follow the Buccaneers blueprint to win it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Rick Stroud discuss the Bucs confidence that if Tom Brady plays again it will be for the Buccaneers. Plus Roger Goddell's annual Super Bowl week press conference and Marty St. Louis is named interim Head Coach of the Montreal Canadiens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hall of Fame, which Bucs free agents are most important to sign, how does Aaron Donald compare to Warren Sapp and should Mike Evans win the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for all the big moment footballs he's given away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Bucs or could it be another team? Plus Lovie Smith is hired by the Texans so what does that mean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Rick Stroud details his report that Byron Leftwich withdrew his name from consideration for the Jacksonville Head Coaching job and as we were taping the podcast the Jaguars hire former Eagles coach Doug Pederson. Plus the Bucs and Lightning are well represented at the NHL All-Star Game and Pro Bowl in Las Vegas this weekend and the NFL begins responding to the allegations from former Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores in his lawsuit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about Tom Brady's retirement, who will be the Bucs quarterback next season, is Matthew Stafford a hall of famer, should we celebrate the Rays split-city plan falling apart and Jim Harbaugh stays at Michigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Sharks in overtime with a game-winner from Victor Hedman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Rick Stroud gives the latest on Tom Brady and if the reports over the weekend might be correct saying he will retire, how reports like this come out and what's next from here. Plus it's the Rams-Bengals for Super Bowl 56. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Bowles interviewed in Vegas but it sounds like they may go a different direction. Plus we preview the NFL Championship Weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 discuss the Baseball Hall of Fame vote that saw Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens fail to make it in their last year and how the voting process compares to football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Fournette's score on 4th and 1, Kyle Trask's development and Bucs free agent priorities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Arians will probably call plays if Byron Leftwich gets a head coaching job, why the Bucs last 2 defensive plays will haunt them and get well wishes for Dick Vitale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 46-seconds remaining. But Matthew Stafford hit Cooper Kupp for a big pass to setup the game winning field goal by Matt Gay. The Bucs season ends and could it mean the end for Bruce Arians and Tom Brady in Tampa Bay? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-city plan leaving the Rays to look to Tampa Bay, or another city, to be a full-season home beginning in the 2028 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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 coaching jobs, who's out when Fournette returns, Bruce Arian's in-game coaching, the Bucs defensive play and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Plus a look around the NFL and the Lightning start their California trip tonight in Los Angeles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 injury concerns as Tristan Wirfs hurt his ankle and missed his snaps for the first time in his career. The Bucs will now face the winner of tonight's Rams-Cardinals game at Raymond James Stadium this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 then when they faced each other in October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 different receivers, could Bucs lose either coordinator to a head coaching job, any Bucs front office personnel being targeted by other teams and could Jason Licht leave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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 certain on Lavonte David or Cyril Grayson. Plus Black Monday creates GM and coaching openings around the League and the crazy ending to the Raiders-Chargers game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Mike Evans hit 1000 yards for the 8th straight season and Tom Brady set the Bucs all-time season passing yards mark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 over the number of targets he got in the first half, Jason Licht added the Brown wanted guarantees of incentive bonuses prior to the game and an OnlyFans model claims Brown snuck her in the team hotel the night before the game breaking COVID protocols. Plus Nikita Kucherov made his return for the Lightning and it looked like he never left. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.