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Rick and Tom On Rays Stadium Saga & Watching Baseball Outdoors

Rick Stroud is joined by Tom Jones from the Poynter Institute discuss the Rays stadium situation now that they've announced they aren't proceeding with their agreement in St. Pete. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 202537 min

MAILBAG: Bucs GM Jason Licht, Christian Izien, Sports on TV Plus Bucs and Rays Scheduling Conflicts

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on Bucs GM Jason Licht, Christian Izien, ball-hawking cornerbacks, sports TV broadcasts in the future and scheduling conflicts now that the Rays and Bucs will play across the street this September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 202546 min

The Rays Decide To NOT Move Forward With The St. Pete Stadium Deal

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays decision to not move forward on the stadium deal in St. Pete. So what's next for the team, ownership and where will a future stadium be built. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 202534 min

Kyle Trask Returns To The Buccaneers & USF Women's Basketball Are Going Dancing

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers re-signing Kyle Trask to compete for the backup QB spot. Plus they are bringing back Greg Gaines while Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and Tavierre Thomas sign elsewhere. Congrats to the USF Women's Basketball team who won the AAC Tournament and are in the NCAA Tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 202534 min

Bucs' Chris Godwin Returns For Family, Bucs Add a Punter & Lightning Lose in Carolina

RIck Stroud and Steve Versnick on Chris Godwin's comments after re-signing with the Buccaneers and why it wasn't all about the money. Plus the Bucs re-sign Anthony Nelson and add punter Riley Dixon, Lightning lose in Carolina as Nikita Kucherov doesn't play in the 3rd period and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 202533 min

Bucs Bring Back Godwin and Bredeson, Add Haason Reddick As Free Agency Begins

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers re-signing wide receiver Chris Godwin and guard Ben Bredeson as well as adding free agent Haason Reddick to help with the pass rush. Plus looking at some signings around the league and another group comes forward looking to purchase the Rays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 202546 min

Tampa Group Wants To Keep Rays in St. Pete & Lavonte David Re-Signs With Buccaneers

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa group that wants to keep the Rays in St. Pete with the current stadium deal, Lavonte David re-signs with the Buccaneers for his 14th season and the latest on Chris Godwin's pending free agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 202543 min

MAILBAG: Bucs Draft, Rays Stadium and ESPN Cancels 'Around The Horn'

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Buccaneers Draft needs, Rays stadium funding and predictions on the season, plus ESPN cancels 'Around The Horn' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 202535 min

Yanni Gourde Returns To Lightning & Bucs Options If They Don't Re-Sign Chris Godwin

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning trading for Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand as Julien BriseBois makes his move ahead of Friday's Trade Deadline. Plus the Buccaneers have options if they don't re-sign Chris Godwin as several receivers have been released and DK Metcalf has requested a trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 202540 min

Lightning Score Quick and Often in Win & Bucs' Jason Licht Prefers To Draft Over Free Agency

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 6-2 win over the Blue Jackets as the NHL trade deadline approaches and we expect Julien BriseBois to make some moves. Plus Jason Licht isn't a big free agent guy anymore and prefers to develop talent within. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 5, 202536 min

Is Chris Godwin The #1 Free Agent WR, Lightning 8-Game Win Streak Snapped & Jimmie Johnson Retires

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 8-game losing streak coming to an end in a 2-1 loss at Florida, Chris Godwin might be the #1 free agent receiver now that Tee Higgins is franchise tagged by Cincinnati, Jimmy Johnson retires from the Fox NFL Pregame show and former Buccaneers guard Alex Cappa was cut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 202532 min

Jon Gruden Reinstated To Bucs Ring Of Honor, Have Interest in Khalil Mack & Lightning Keep Winning

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Jon Gruden to be reinstated into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor, the Bucs interest in Khalil Mack, the Lightning have won 8 straight games and Junior Caminero keeps hitting home runs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 202544 min

NFLPA Survey and Mailbag Questions About Todd Bowles, Jason Licht, Steven Stamkos, Rays Stadium and More

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the NFLPA's survey of how players feel about ownership throughout the league, plus we answer your mailbag questions about Todd Bowles, Jason Licht, the Rays Stadium, Steven Stamkos and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 202544 min

Bucs To Release Jordan Whitehead & What Todd Bowles Wants To Add To His Team

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers decision to release safety Jordan Whitehead, what Todd Bowles is looking to add to the team this season, Rachaad White's lawyer make a statement about an extortion attempt and Taylor Walls not ready to give up the Rays shortstop position. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 202535 min

Buccaneers Want To Bring Back Chris Godwin

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers desire to re-sign wide receiver Chris Godwin who's coming off another injury, why Tampa Bay will probably not bring back safety Jordan Whitehead and how the coaching staff is looking. Plus the Lightning put on a defensive clinic in their 4-1 win over Edmonton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 202550 min

Bucs' Todd Bowles and Jason Licht To Speak Today at NFL Combine

Rick Stroud is in Indianapolis where the NFL Combine is being held as we'll hear from Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles and General Manager Jason Licht today on how they view the draft and free agency. Plus a rule proposal to eliminate the 'Tush Push', Rays Junior Caminero crushed a homer on Sunday and Chandler Simpson is fast, and the Lightning won their 5th straight game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 202533 min

Bucs Focus Turns To The Scouting Combine and Free Agency

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the NFL Combine this week in Indianapolis as the Buccaneers turn their focus on the upcoming NFL Draft and free agency that begins in less than a month. Plus we answer a mailbag question on the Rays and Buccaneers stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 202530 min

Early Practices, Thefts From Player's Homes & What Does Success For Bucs Look Like 2025

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Spring Training games starting up today for the Rays, the thefts of items from athlete's houses as they are playing games, why teams have early practices and your mailbag questions about the upcoming Bucs season and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 202542 min

MAILBAG: Bucs Free Agency Plans, Todd Bowles Play-Calling & Rays Stadium Saga

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on the the Rays stadium drama, their offense this season, Buccaneers free agency, Kyle Trask, Todd Bowles defensive play-calling, developing quarterbacks and Lightning's lineup with Moser's return Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 202532 min

Will The Bucs Re-Sign Chris Godwin & Could Rays Postseason Games Be Moved

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on whether the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will re-sign Chris Godwin this offseason as he comes off another injury, plus if the Rays make the postseason where would they play postseason games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 202535 min

Could Todd Bowles Be Like Andy Reid, Jonathan Martin Says He Wasn't Bullied and MJ Turned 62

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Jonathan Martin's admission that he was never bullied by Richie Incognito, Michael Jordan is 62-years-old, USA-Canada rematch in 4 Nations Final and could Todd Bowles become like Andy Reid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 202545 min

Rays Confident in Pitching Staff and They Walk Back Some Stadium Comments & US Beats Canada in Hockey

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays management walking back some of their comments from last week about the stadium deal, their confidence in their pitching staff, the USA clinches a spot in the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship, Lionel Messi plays in Tampa and the Daytona 500. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 202539 min

How Will Rays Fare On The Field Plus New Comments From Rays Management On Stadium Deal

Rick Stroud is joined once again by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to talk about the team on the field this season including the additions of Danny Jansen and Ha-Seong Kim plus the return of Shane McClanahan. Also Rays Presidents Brian Auld and Matt Silverman's comments about the St. Pete stadium deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 202540 min

The Latest On The Rays St. Pete Stadium Deal and Playing In Tampa This Season

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to discuss the latest on the Rays Stadium situation including playing at Steinbrenner Field this season, what happens if the Rays don't accept the St. Pete stadium deal and what the options are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 202538 min

Rays Pitchers & Catchers Report But How Much Better Improvement Can We Expect From Their Offense

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays pitchers and catchers reporting to Port Charlotte and their management believes the offense will be better this season despite not making a lot of changes personnel wise. Plus a response to an email about Todd Bowles as the Buccaneers Head Coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 202544 min

Are The Buccaneers Super Bowl Contenders in 2025?

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on if the Buccaneers are a Super Bowl contender in 2025. Some of the betting sites have them around the 12th best odds. Plus the Rays pitchers and catchers report today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 202540 min

Philly's Super Bowl Rout & Lightning Win 4 Straight Division Games Before The Break

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Philadelphia Eagles rout of the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, more on the Buccaneers offense with Josh Grizzard at the helm and the Lightning win their 4th straight heading into the 4 Nations break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 202539 min

Josh Grizzard Introduced as Bucs OC & It's Super Bowl Weekend

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers new OC Josh Grizzard's introduction and what to expect from the Bucs offense this year. Plus a couple of assistant coaches get promotions, a Super Bowl preview and the Lightning beat the Senators again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 202544 min

Bucs Hire Charlie Strong As New Defensive Line Coach

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers hiring former USF Head Coach Charlie Strong as their new defensive line coach. Plus what would it take to trade for Myles Garrett and would the Bucs consider it and the Lightning have another divisional game vs. the Senators tonight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 202542 min

Bucs Asst. GM Mike Greenberg Withdraws From Jaguars GM Search & Mailbag Questions

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers Assistant GM Mike Greenberg withdrawing his name from the Jaguars GM search and we answer your mailbag questions on Liam Coen's departure, Bucs blocking coaches interviews, Baker Mayfield, coaches on the hot seat and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 202533 min

Buccaneers Promote Josh Grizzard To OC

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers promoting Josh Grizzard as their new Offensive Coordinator as the players are excited. Plus Liam Coen was denied permission to speak to assistant coaches for lateral moves to Jacksonville, the Bucs player at the Pro Bowl and the Lightning get a point on Saturday night vs. the Islanders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3, 202548 min

Jaguars To Interview Bucs Asst. GM Mike Greenberg & New OC Josh Grizzard Hires Passing Game Coordinator

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Jaguars asking permission to talk to Buccaneers Assistant GM Mike Greenberg about their GM position, new OC Josh Grizzard hires a passing game coordinator he's familiar with, could the Bucs trade for Myles Garrett and the Rays trade for local kid Alex Faedo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3, 202546 min

MAILBAG: Lavonte David, Jordan Whitehead, Outside Linebackers, The Chiefs and More

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct or your money back. They discuss Jordan Whitehead, Lavonte David, outside linebackers, if the Bucs need a defensive coordinator, the Chiefs and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 202539 min

Bucs Interview Josh Grizzard for OC, Deny Carberry Permission To Speak To Jags & Rays Sign Ha-Seong Kim

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Liam Coen being denied permission to talk with Buccaneers Offensive Line Coach Kevin Carberry, Todd Bowles interviews Josh Grizzard for the OC opening and the Rays sign Ha-Seong Kim to a 2-year deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 202534 min

Bucs Continue OC Search, More Liam Coen Fallout & Lightning Lose To Blackhawks

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on more fallout from Liam Coen's Jaguars press conference, Bucs continue to interview Offensive Coordinator candidates, the Lightning lose at home to Chicago and Baker Mayfield is a Pro Bowler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 202544 min

Bucs OC Search Continues, Liam Coen Introduced as Jags Head Coach & Julien BriseBois Thoughts on Lightning Season

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Jaguars introductory press conference for former Buccaneers OC Liam Coen as Rick was there. Plus Todd Bowles continues interviews for his next Offensive Coordinator and Lightning GM Julien BriseBois on how he thinks the team has performed this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 202542 min

Bucs Begin New OC Search & Liam Coen Set To Be Introduced as Jags Coach

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers beginning the search for their next Offensive Coordinator while Liam Coen is set to be introduced as the Jaguars Head Coach on Monday afternoon. Plus it's the Chiefs and Eagles in the Super Bowl and the Lightning lost 3-of-4 on their road trip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 202533 min

Liam Coen Spurns Bucs to Become Jaguars Head Coach

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Liam Coen's stunning decision to become the Head Coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, just 24 hours after telling the Buccaneers he was staying as Offensive Coordinator and agreeing to a new contract. Plus the Bucs lose Coach Kacey Rodgers to Detroit and Larry Foote is interviewing there as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 202555 min

Liam Coen Expected to Remain As Buccaneers OC, John Spytek Hired As Raiders GM

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Liam Coen's decision to remove himself from consideration for the Jacksonville Head Coach position and remain the Offensive Coordinator of Tampa Bay with a new contract that makes him one of the highest paid coordinators. Plus the Raiders hire John Spytek to be their General Manager, the Jags fire GM Trent Baalke and the Rays re-sign Taylor Walls to avoid arbitration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 202549 min

Bucs’ Liam Coen Emerging As Strongest Candidate for Jaguars Head Coaching Job

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen scheduled to interview in Jacksonville today for their head coaching position as reports are he is the leading candidate to get the job. Plus the Lightning lose in Montreal despite controlling much of the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 202537 min

Bucs OC Liam Coen To Get 2nd Interview For Jacksonville's Head Coaching Job

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen getting a 2nd interview this week in Jacksonville for their Head Coaching position and the hate spewed online over it. Plus the Lightning lose in Toronto and Ohio State wins the National Title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 202542 min

NFL Championship Weekend Is Set, Why Isn't Byron Leftwich Getting More Looks & Lightning Winning

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on how turnovers are deciding NFL playoff games and an area the Buccaneers need to improve on next season. Plus why isn't Byron Leftwich getting more looks in the NFL, the Lightning beat the Red Wings and the National Championship is tonight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 202540 min

MAILBAG: Bucs' Bowles, Coen, Clock Management, Free Agency, Draft Needs & More

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions 100% correctly on Todd Bowles, Liam Coen, clock management, next season outlook, free agent and draft needs, Chris Braswell and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 202539 min

Liam Coen Interviews in Jacksonville As Bucs Wait To See If He'll Return Next Season

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Liam Coen interviewing in Jacksonville for their head coaching position and how that could impact the Buccaneers. Plus John Romano's column on the risks of hiring an up-and-coming Offensive Coordinator as a Head Coach, it isn't always a slam dunk. Plus Brayden Point misses a game after missing a team meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 202552 min

Bucs Mailbag: Todd Bowles, Liam Coen, the Defense and More

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions after their 23-20 loss to the Washington Commanders. The questions include thoughts on Todd Bowles, Liam Coen, the defense and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 202537 min

Were The Buccaneers Too Conservative In Their Playoff Loss?

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers comments the day after the season ended in a playoff loss to Washington. Plus did Todd Bowles' conservative decisions cost them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 202535 min

Buccaneers Lose 23-20 To Washington On Last Second Field Goal

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick after the Buccaneers 23-20 loss to the Washington Commanders in the playoffs to end the season. The Bucs only ran 46 plays and Baker Mayfield had a costly fumble that gave Washington life. Plus the Lightning get 3 points from their weekend back-to-back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 202530 min

Buccaneers-Commanders Playoff Preview & Mailbag Questions on Bowles, Browning and Godwin

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers-Commanders playoff game this weekend and answer your mailbag questions on punting, Todd Bowles and Chris Godwin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 202536 min

Lightning Get Outdoor Game, Winfield Should Be Back for Bucs & College Football Semifinals Preview

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's Outdoor Stadium Series Game scheduled for February 2026 at Raymond James Stadium, Buccaneers get good news as Antoine Winfield, Jr., should be back this weekend and we're joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football writer Joey Knight to talk about the College Football Playoff Semifinals that begin tonight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 9, 202541 min

Bucs OC Liam Coen Gaining Interest from Teams & Lightning Win In Dramatic Fashion

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen drawing interest from teams for their head coaching openings, details on Jordan Whitehead's crash that will keep him out of the playoffs, Rays extend Drew Rasmussen and Lightning win in dramatic fashion to end their losing streak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 8, 202549 min