Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud and Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 on Bay News 9 discuss The Last Dance documentary on ESPN about Michael Jordan on the Bulls which details just how driven he was to win and how he pushed his teammates to better. So could Tom Brady be that for the Buccaneers this year, plus what is the latest on sports returning including Major League Baseball's discussions with players and the NBA polling players about returning.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 on Bay News 9 discuss who is the toughest opponent on the Buccaneers schedule this season and just how good will the Bucs be with Tom Brady as quarterback. Plus remembering Jerry Stiller who played Frank Costanza on Seinfeld and doing fitness in your front yard.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud breaks down the news that broke on Sunday that Major League Baseball players aren't willing to take pay cuts if there aren't fans in the stands when play resumes and that it could cost baseball the season. Plus Booger McFarland and Joe Tessitore are out on Monday Night Football so who replaces them and Mike Evans penned a heart-felt note for Mother's Day and gives his thoughts on Tom Brady signing with the Bucs.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud breaks down the Buccaneers 2020 schedule which includes 5 prime time games thanks to the addition of Tom Brady. While this year's schedule doesn't have them on the road for 7 straight weeks it won't be easy either as they didn't do the Bucs any favor with 3 straight prime time games but they won't play any cold-weather games so that's a plus.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones are back as they discuss ESPN's documentary 'Last Dance' about Michael Jordan and the Bulls dynasty and they got to discussing if Tom Brady on the Bucs is his 'Last Dance' and if we'll see a documentary about this in the future. Plus why isn't Tom Brady as big as Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods globally. Plus are you watching live Korean baseball on ESPN in the middle of the night?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones are reminiscing about the coaches they've covered in their careers, which ones they enjoyed covering and the ones who were tougher than others. They're talking about John Tortorella, Jon Gruden, Jacques Demers, Tony Dungy, Jacques Lemaire, Greg Schiano, Dirk Koetter, Lovie Smith, Joe Maddon and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times beat writers Marc Topkin and Diana Nearhos for a roundtable discussing how our professional sports might return, what leagues are doing currently to prepare and how sports will be covered upon their return. Plus Rick remembers Don Shula who died at the age of 90 on Monday.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on Bucs undrafted free agent quarterback Reid Sinnett and his chances of making this year's team to learn under Tom Brady, Andy Dalton signs as a backup in Dallas for $3 million behind Dak Prescott and the NFL schedule is due out later this week as the NFL is still planning on a full season with fans in the stands at this point.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions including who benefits most from the trade for Rob Gronkowski, seeing Bruce Arians couldn't fix Jameis Winston does that change your evaluation of Dirk Koetter as a head coach, what is Rick favorite Jameis Winston moment, will Ronald Jones take another step forward this year, what position group for the Bucs can least afford a major injury, and can counties and cities renegotiate their deals with teams since revenue will be down without fans in the stands.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on Rob Gronkowski's joking comments about having the Bucs playbook weeks ago gets the NFL media in a tizzy about cheating while Jameis Winston signs with the Saints for just $1.1 million and throws serious shade at the Bucs while doing it. Jameis says he can now read signs and see license plates after Lasik and the Bucs pick up the 5th year option on Tight End OJ Howard.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on Jameis Winston's signing in New Orleans and his reasoning behind it including humility and learning from Drew Brees, Sean Payton and more. Plus Tom Brady is cleared of wrong-doing by the NFL for picking up a playbook at Byron Leftwich's house and Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 on the NFL Draft and how the Bucs did.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 to discuss whether Jameis Winston will get a chance to play in New Orleans behind Drew Brees and it's Tom Brady's world here in Tompa Bay and we're just living in it as he has made himself at home in our community.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on the Saints signing Jameis Winston later today to backup Drew Brees in New Orleans as he goes to a division rival. Plus the Bucs draft appears to be a success as they acquired guys in positions of need with everyone having a shot to make the roster this fall.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on Tom Brady's latest news making venture as he walks into the wrong house when trying to meet Offensive Coordinator Byron Leftwich which could violate NFL rules. Plus the Bucs get their Offensive Tackle in Tristan Wirfs from Iowa as they trade up 1 spot to ensure they got a good one, and what did you think of the first virtual NFL draft without fans.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on Rob Gronkowski's introduction to the Tampa Bay media as we learned a simple game of catch with Tom Brady ignited the fire for him to return to the NFL, the NHL has a plan to resume play in July in empty arenas and Eduardo Encina on tonight's virtual NFL Draft and what the Bucs are looking to gain in this year's draft.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers acquisition of former Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski as they are putting Tom Brady's band back together again. What does this mean for OJ Howard, Cameron Brate and the narrative that Brady doesn't fit in Bruce Arians' offense. Plus your mailbag questions about the Bucs draft plans, how COVID-19 affects the Rays stadium plans and when is the latest the NHL can resume and still crown a Stanley Cup this year.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud details how Tom Brady was spotted working out in a downtown Tampa park and was asked to leave for social distancing, plus what kind of team has Brady inherited and how important is this NFL draft for the Buccaneers. Plus part 2 of our chat with Tom Jones Rick and Tom discuss how unlucky Tampa is with the coronavirus suspsension of sports.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones to discuss if ESPN really needs 10 episodes to talk about one season about Michael Jordan but both are definitely all in, plus what will sports be like without fans and can colleges come back this fall and a goodbye to Gaither baseball coach Frank Permuy and the 'Pillow Lady' Jackie Riles.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud is joined once again by Trevor Sikkema of the Draft Network to break down the 2020 NFL Draft next week including who the Buccaneers are targeting with the 14th pick, which of the big 4 offensive tackles would be best suited for Bruce Arians' offense, what running backs would work best with Tom Brady and could there be a surprise pick for the Buccaneers at 14.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Trevor Sikkema of the Draft Network to discuss how Tom Brady will fare in the Bruce Arians offense and are the Buccaneers as good as Brady thinks they are. Plus is there a starting job still out there for Jameis Winston in the NFL.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.