Sports Day Tampa Bay

Maybe we can have nice things as Rick Stroud discusses the news that Tom Brady is expected to sign with the Buccaneers after the NFL's new year starts later today at 4pm. Tuesday started with a social media post from Brady saying goodbye to the Patriots and it was down to the Chargers and Buccaneers. By the end of the day we learn Tom Brady will become a Buccaneer after all and Bucs fans were lining up online for tickets into the night. Head Coach Bruce Arians has his quarterback as Jameis Winston's time in Tampa Bay has come to a close.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on the Bucs hard pitch to Tom Brady as it appears there are 3 teams bidding for his services, the Chargers, Patriots and Bucs. Could Tom Brady actually come to Tampa Bay, it probably all rides on Head Coach Bruce Arians. Plus the Bucs franchise tag Shaq Barrett and re-sign Jason Pierre Paul to a 2-year deal to help bring back the defensive line that helped the defense turn the season around.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers are prepared to use the franchise tag on Shaq Barrett before today's deadline at 12pm when free agent can start talking with teams about a new contract. This news means QB Jameis Winston will become a free agent and can begin negotiations later today with other teams. This doesn't mean it won't sign with the Bucs but they will be talking with Tom Brady, Teddy Bridgewater and maybe others before that happens. Plus the NFL's new collective bargaining agreement was ratified by the players meaning there could be 14 playoff teams this season and a 17-game schedule in 2021.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on how the entire sports world has come to a halt in just 24 hours since Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus and now the NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, PGA and more have suspended or delayed their seasons. Plus Rick answers your mailbag questions about how the Bucs will use to entice Tom Brady to become a Buccaneer, will the Bucs draft an offensive tackle or running back in the draft, and why the Rays won't announce their postseason plan if they get the dual-city plan up and running.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on the coronavirus' impact on sports as the NBA suspends it season, the NCAA is playing games in empty arenas and the NHL needs more time to decide. Rick is joined by Tampa Bay Times USF Beat Writer to discuss this impact on the NCAA Tournament coming to Tampa next week and how USF Spring Football practice started under new head coach Jeff Scott. Then Rick breaks down how the Bucs are all-in in their pursuit of free agent quarterback Tom Brady when the new league year starts next week. Today's show is presented by Tampa Bay Downs, the premier multi-entertainment destination on Florida’s gulf coast with live horse racing on Wednesdays, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss what impact closing locker rooms to sports media will have on covering sports and if it could become the norm, the Lightning have more fight in them but is it a good thing, and who is the best quarterback for the Buccaneers not named Jameis Winston.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are some big changes in IndyCar racing as Roger Penske takes over as owner while still being an car owner as some complications come with it, new technology for the series with a new aeroscreen, what the race is doing in the wake of the coronavirus, plus Tampa Bay Times writer Matt Baker sat down with Graham Rahal to discuss the Grand Prix and all the changes in IndyCar.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Which NFL players will make it to free agency as franchise and transition tag announcement are due this week ahead of any vote on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement by the players which is due 8 hours later, Rick Stroud thinks Jameis Winston will hit free agency and will not receive a tag from the Buccaneers, plus the Lightning came for a hockey game and fights broke out as they beat Boston 5-3 plus a couple of line brawls.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions including if Bruce Arians has already made up his mind about Jameis Winston, does Winston's home record affect the Bucs decision on his future, is Matt Gay to blame for some of the quarterback issues with the Bucs, should they take a running back with their first round pick this year and does Rick have a Tom Brady to the Bucs story already written should he decide to sign in Tampa Bay?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud has the best landing spots for quarterback Jameis Winston if he leaves the Lightning once free agency starts in 2 weeks, plus Diana Nearhos on how the Lightning will cope without Steven Stamkos for 6-8 weeks, how the coronavirus is affecting the Lightning and looking back at 10 years of Jeffrey Vinik owning the Lightning and how the franchise has transformed. Today's show is presented by Tampa Bay Downs, the premier multi-entertainment destination on Florida’s gulf coast with live horse racing on Wednesdays, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 to discuss if Jameis Winston is the biggest wild card in the quarterback carousel that is occurring in the NFL right now, could Jameis Winston play for the Dallas Cowboys, are the Bucs really in the running to get the services of Tom Brady, and what does Steven Stamkos' latest injury mean for the Lightning's playoff hopes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on some reports that say the Buccaneers are hot on Saints backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to lead them next season, plus could Jameis Winston be a backup to Drew Brees next season in New Orleans? Plus hear from Jason Licht at the NFL Combine last week as he talked about Jameis Winston's season, OJ Howard's role moving forward and how good the defense was last season.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on what using the franchise tag on Shaq Barrett means for Jameis Winston's future with the Bucs, the Lightning snapped a 4-game losing streak but learn that Steven Stamkos is out for 6-8 weeks with surgery on a core muscle injury, Blake Snell is getting a cortisone shot and might miss the start of the season since we can't have nice things and the Vipers snap their 3-game losing streak with a shutout on Sunday night as Quinton Flowers was not with the team.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions including whether he is tired of talking about the Bucs quarterback position, how would Tom Brady do in Bruce Arians' offense, if the Bucs sign a free agent quarterback why should Bucs fans be excited since another team just said they weren't good enough, should the Bucs add a veteran to the secondary, where will Jason Pierre-Paul play this season, will the Buccaneers be asking for a new stadium soon, had the Rays built a stadium at Al Lang a decade ago what would we think of that now and why does Gaylord Perry get a pass for cheating while the steroid era guys don't.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on the Boston writer who says Tom Brady could be coming to Tampa Bay this season in free agency, Bucs Head Coach Bruce Arians has seen sketches of the new uniforms and it's more like the Super Bowl unis than the creamsickle, Quinton Flowers wasn't at Vipers practice on Wednesday and Steven Stamkos may miss tonight's game vs. Chicago as the Lightning look to stop a 3-game losing streak. Today's show is presented by Tampa Bay Downs, the premier multi-entertainment destination on Florida’s gulf coast with live horse racing on Wednesdays, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bruce Arians calls Jameis Winston an 'unknown quantity' after a December that was not what he was looking for but notes he can win with Winston at quarterback. Arians also says he wants to see what else is out there, plus why signing Shaq Barrett is a higher priority for the Bucs and which free agents could return.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on the Bucs confirming that they will be unveiling new uniforms this April and Bucs Twitter is on fire. Plus Eduardo Encina joins us to discuss baseball's reaction to the Astros cheating scandal, how will the Rays look different with new additions and will the Vipers find ways to play Quinton Flowers more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who should the Buccaneers use the franchise tag on, Jameis Winston or Shaq Barrett, and how the NFL's Collective Bargaining Agreement affects that decision, Bucs adding assistant coach Monte Kiffin to Ring of Honor, Gerald McCoy would like to play the last game this year in Tampa, Lightning have lost 2 in a row as they come back home and they've signed a defenseman, the Vipers are now 0-3 and the Rays have started Spring Training games.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on the NFL owner's vote approving a plan to expand the season to 17 games and the playoffs to 14 teams. It's now in the players hands to see if it moves forward. Plus Rays Radio host Neil Solondz on the 2020 Rays including how the new faces will fit in, how the bullpen might be used and will we see Wander Franco in the big leagues this year?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick and Tom are together again as they are here to calm everyone down on MLB's future after the Astros and Red Sox sign stealing controversies, are we going a little to far when one analyst thinks the Bucs should move on from Jameis Winston because he has too many delay of game penalties, the problems the XFL is having with quarterback and getting meat sweats. Today's show is presented by Tampa Bay Downs, the premier multi-entertainment destination on Florida’s gulf coast with live horse racing on Wednesdays, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.