Sports Day Tampa Bay

The Bucs are 2-4 and now are facing a conference foe in Carolina so does a loss mean the season's hopes are finished? Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down what this game means for the Bucs, what is wrong with the defense and their predictions for Sunday. Plus the guys preview the big college matchups this weekend including Florida-Georgia which might decide Jim McElwain's fate in Gainesville.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simeon Rice wants to come back to help the Bucs struggling pass rush this year after being out of football for 10 years. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones talk about what he could bring to the team and why it will never happen as the Bucs won't sign him. The guys also talk about what the Bucs can do on defense to improve, Cam Newton's latest antics with the media, and Jim McElwain backtracking some on allegations of death threats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hillsborough County has announced their preferred location for a new Rays stadium in Ybor City as the county has an agreement to gain control of the site. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down what this means moving forward including a statement from the Rays that wasn't too celebratory about the development. The guys also talk about Florida leaving Jim McElwain on an island in regards to comments he made about death threats, the Lightning win again making it 17 points out of a possible 20 to start the season, plus Clayton Kershaw came up big in Game 1 of the World Series.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Buccaneers have lost 3 in a row to drop to 2-4 on the season and some free agents who signed here this year are starting to speak out about decisions on playing time. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break it all down including what Head Coach Dirk Koetter had to say about it. The guys also talk about Gators Head Coach Jim McElwain's comments regarding death threats his family have received and they give their World Series predictions.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Buccaneers lose another game they should have won because in less than a minute they went from everything is back on track, a 3-3 record, Carolina is coming to town, the NFC South division is within reach to blowing it. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the disturbing pattern the Bucs have of starting slowly on offense and giving up enormous plays on defense, especially in the passing game. The locker room may be starting to fracture as guys are sounding off about playing time. The guys also talk about Florida State's struggles as they may not make a Bowl Game this year and the Lightning are off to a tremendous start at 7-1-1.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who will the Bucs QB be this Sunday became clear as mud as Jameis Winston hasn't thrown all week but will take all the practice reps on Friday. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the latest on the Bucs QB plus give their predictions of the game vs. the Bills. The guys also give their predictions on college football this week.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where does Bucs QB Jameis Winston rank among current NFL QBs this year, the result might shock you. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones of the Tampa Bay Times breaks down a new poll by Sports Illustrated plus they spoke with Dirk Koetter, Mike Smith, Vernon Hargreaves, Gerald McCoy and Ryan Fitzpatrick today about Sunday's game vs. the Bills and the play of Hargreaves this season. The guys also talk some about the Yankees as they are 1 game from the World Series.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are 5-1-1 to start the season but giving up a lot of goals each game, so just how good is this team? Rick Stroud and Tom Jones of the Tampa Bay Times breaks it down with an offense that is exciting and seemingly can score at will but has trouble holding opponents down. The guys also discuss the horrible injury to Gordon Heyward of the Celtics and the fact that you can't kill off the Yankees in the MLB Playoffs.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Buccaneers get good news on Jameis Winston's throwing shoulder as x-rays were negative and he is listed as day-to-day with a chance to play this weekend in Buffalo. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones of the Tampa Bay Times breaks down what happens next for the Bucs at Quarterback this week as Ryan Fitzpatrick will take most of the reps in practice. Plus the guys get into what has happened to Vernon Hargreaves III as he has regressed this season in the secondary. Rick and Tom also talk about the Lightning and their hot start at 5-1, and some news and notes around the NFL.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Buccaneers lay a stinker in Arizona and Jameis Winston leaves the game with an injury to his throwing shoulder. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down what happened to the defense in the desert as the Bucs fell behind 31-0 before coming back late to lose 38-33. The Bucs season might be hanging in the balance at 2-3, last place in the NFC South and the possibility of Jameis Winston missing games. The guys also talk some college football as Florida loses to Texas A&M, USF rolls and Florida State squeeks by, plus the Lightning are off to a great start at 4-1 with a 3-game road trip this week.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones differ in their predictions for the Buccaneers-Cardinals game on Sunday as the Bucs look to rebound from their Thursday night loss to the Patriots and extract some revenge for the loss last year in Arizona. Rick and Tom tell you the keys to the game and predict who might be available to play on defense. They also make predictions on some big NFL games and look at the full slate of college football including Florida-Texas A&M, FSU-Duke and USF-Cincinnati which should be a blowout at Raymond James Stadium.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Will the Bucs be getting some reinforcements this weekend in Arizona on defense as 4 starters who've missed games were in practice Wednesday, albeit limited participation. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break it down, plus how good is Jameis Winston and would you take him over other NFL QBs, the Bucs best acquisition the last 2 seasons, and more on Patrick Murray and his fortune teller. Also the guys talk about Stephen Strasburg manning up for the Nationals, John Farrell out for the Red Sox, and should the Rays consider him or others as their manager.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Buccaneers have a new kicker who speaks regularly with a medium to help him with his kicking. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down Patrick Murray's arrival at One Buc Place as the Bucs hope he can stabilize the position that has been cursed since Matt Bryant. Plus the guys talk about Adrian Peterson going to the Cardinals in a trade, the embarrassment of US Soccer failing to qualify for the World Cup in 2018, Stephen Strasburg not pitching in Game 4 for the Nationals and Jerry Jones' stance on players who kneel for the National Anthem won't play for him.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Buccaneers have signed a new kicker, Patrick Murray, who's their old kicker from 2014 when he went 20-of-24 with a long of 55 yards. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones aren't sure he'll be better but he isn't Roberto Aguayo or Nick Folk so they've got that going for them. Also Rick and Tom discuss the Lightning comeback victory vs. the Capitals where they played their best game of the season and have tapped Nikita Kucherov as the best player on the team. The guys also talk some MLB postseason where the Red Sox have been eliminated and the Yankees might move on.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Every team that comes to the play Florida in The Swamp believes they can win and that never use to happen. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down Florida's problems, Florida State's problems as they are now 1-3, and are USF and UCF the best 2 teams in the state of Florida. Rick and Tom also talk about why Nick Folk is still the Buccaneers kicker heading into the week and is it too soon to start worrying about the Lightning as they have given up 84 shots on goal in just 2 games.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nick Folk misses 3 kicks again and the Offense struggles for 3 quarters as the Buccaneers come up short vs. the Patriots on Thursday Night at home. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones of the Tampa Bay Times breaks down the game including how well the defense played, how bad the offense looked until the 4th quarter and the kicking problems continue as Nick Folk has probably attempted his last kick as a Buccaneer. Also Tom talks with Joe Smith about the upcoming Lightning season which starts tonight vs. the Panthers at Amalie Arena.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Buccaneers prepare for primetime football as the Patriots come to town in one of the most anticipated regular season games in Tampa Bay history. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the matchup including how Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson will do against New England's defense. The guys also discuss who is most responsible for the Patriots success, Tom Brady or Bill Belichick.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jim Hickey is out as Rays Pitching Coach so what does it means for the team going forward. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones of the Tampa Bay Times break it down as Kyle Snyder is promoted from Triple A Durham. Plus is this the week that Desean Jackson breaks out for the Buccaneers against the Patriots secondary who can't seem to cover anyone.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Doug Martin is back with the Buccaneers after serving a 4-game suspension. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down what this means for the Bucs running game as they get set to face the Patriots on Thursday night. Plus some changes for the Rays as Tom Foley will no longer be the bench coach, Evan Longoria says he expects to be here next year and will the Rays install safety netting to the dugouts? Rick and Tom also talk about Tom Petty who died at age 66.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nick Folk is the hero after leaving 7 points on the field earlier, Jameis Winston comes through twice in the clutch as the Buccaneers beat the Giants to go 2-1 on the season with the Patriots coming to town on Thursday night. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the game as well as discuss the weekend in college football with the Gators losing their quarterback, FSU struggling and USF rolling, and the Rays season is now finished with a record of 80-82.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.