Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers not making any moves at the Trade Deadline as they are set to finish the season with the players they currently have on the roster and what is causing the run of hamstring injuries for Tampa Bay.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 30-24 OT loss at Kansas City which saw Tampa Bay not go for 2 to win it and instead play for overtime. The running game averaged 5-yards a carry while Baker Mayfield didn't turn the ball over. Tampa Bay is now 4-5, 2 games behind Atlanta in the division.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview tonight's Buccaneers game in Kansas City vs. the undefeated Chiefs. How can the Tampa Bay defense stop Patrick Mahomes and what will the offense do against the Chiefs defense. Plus the Florida Gators give Georgia all they can handle, USF's Alex Golesh's postgame reaction after beating FAU, the Rays re-sign Brandon Lowe and the Rowdies win their first playoff game.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions about Todd Bowles and the front office, plus a preview of college football this weekend including Florida-Georgia.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what has gone wrong with the Buccaneers defense this season after they've lost 3 games where their offense scored 26 or more points. Players mistakes, the lack of depth and commitment from the front office and owners are all contributing factors.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions about Todd Bowles, the defense and Jason Licht. Plus we remember former USF Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim who passed away last week at the age of 43.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Steven Stamkos' return to Amalie Arena as the Lightning beat the Predators 3-2 in overtime but Stamkos did have 2 assists in the game. Plus Todd Bowles will still call the defensive plays despite the poor performances.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 31-26 loss to the Atlanta Falcons that essentially puts them 2 games back in the division. The defense once again gave up more than 30 points while the offense scored a lot but go away from what was working most of the game. Plus Steven Stamkos return to Amalie Arena tonight, the World Series and a bonehead play by a Bears DB.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview Sunday's Buccaneers-Falcons game that will see the Buccaneers offense without Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Plus can the defense hold Atlanta to less yards and points than they did a few weeks ago. Also we answer your mailbag questions on what the Bucs will do at wide receiver going forward and what's wrong with the defense.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on why the Buccaneers are unlikely to trade for a wide receiver now that Chris Godwin in on Injured Reserve and Mike Evans will miss at least the next 3 games. Plus the Lightning waive Conor Sheary and an inside look at Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with updates on Mike Evans and Chris Godwin's injuries as the Buccaneers need help at the wide receiver position. Plus what can Tampa Bay do defensively after giving up 500+ yards in 2 of the last 3 games. Plus the Lightning beat the Devils 8-5 as Brandon Hagel gets a natural hat trick

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 41-31 loss to the Ravens on Monday night that saw both star receivers, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, leave with injuries. Godwin looks to be done for the season while Evans could miss at least a few weeks. Baker Mayfield has now thrown 5 interceptions in the last 2 games but who will he throw to going forward. Plus the Lightning lose in Toronto as Andrei Vasilevskiy was pulled halfway through the game.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview tonight's Buccaneers-Ravens Monday Night Football game including what the running back rotation might look like after the week that Sean Tucker and Bucky Irving had last week. Plus some observations around the NFL, Florida's win over Kentucky and the Lightning's first loss of the season.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correctly about if Liam Coen could leave the Bucs after this season, Jake Camarda's future, Bucs running backs, could they trade for a pass rusher, Devin White's season and more.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Sean Tucker winning NFC Offensive Player of the Week, so should he be the starting running back on Monday night vs. Baltimore. Plus does Tom Brady's broadcasting restrictions from being an NFL owner hurt his chances of succeeding in the booth.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the emotional Lightning season opener as Tampa Bay continues the recovery from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Bolts win again by a 4-1 score to start 2-0, Antoine Winfield, Jr. details his injury and who should be the Buccaneers RB1 heading into the Ravens game on Monday night.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers running back situation after a big day by Sean Tucker and Bucky Irving in New Orleans. Plus your mailbag questions about Baker Mayfield, the Buccaneers defense, The Trop and the Lightning season.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 51-27 win in New Orleans that saw them get out to fast start, lose the lead in a bad 2nd quarter and then shut out the Saints in the 2nd half. The Buccaneers ran the ball with Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker as Rachaad White was out and the defense welcomed back Antoine Winfield, Jr. Plus the Lightning won their season opener and the Gators almost pulled off the upset at Tennessee.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Hurricane Milton's landfall near Sarasota and the impact it will have on the entire west coast of Florida. Plus how the Buccaneers and Lightning are preparing for games this weekend while their thoughts are back here in Tampa Bay.

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Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to discuss what went wrong for the Rays in 2024, how they are looking to improve the offense in 2025 and which pitchers could be traded.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with the latest on Hurricane Milton and how it's impacting the Bucs and Lightning. Plus we answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about the Bucs playing on Thursday night, who's to blame for the Falcons loss and the hard part about playing rookies.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the how Hurricane Milton is impacting the Buccaneers and Lightning this week, some more thoughts on the Bucs loss in Atlanta on Thursday and a wild weekend in College Football.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 36-30 overtime loss to the Atlanta Falcons that saw Tampa Bay fail to end the game and giving up 509 yards passing to Kirk Cousins.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers-Falcons game tonight in Atlanta. The Bucs will still be missing key pieces to injury so can they be as effective as they were against Philly. Plus we answer your mailbag questions.

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Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss UCF-Florida, Miami-Cal and Florida State-Clemson this weekend. Plus looking back at Colorado-UCF and USF's loss at Tulane.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers prep for the Falcons this week on a short week, Brady's response to Baker Mayfield, an incredible Tom Moore story and the 'Hit King' Pete Rose dies.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 33-16 win over the Eagles that saw Mike Evans become the franchise scoring leader, Lavonte David passed 1500 tackles and Baker Mayfield had another good game. Plus Tom Brady fired back at Mayfield and broke some news where he almost played in 2020. Also the Rays season is over at 80-82.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers-Eagles game this weekend and why Baker Mayfield has to make better decisions and the Offensive Line has to do better. Plus Tom Brady returns to Raymond James Stadium with Fox, the Rays are eliminated from playoff contention and the Lightning's wild game in Orlando.

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Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss the craziness of NIL as UNLV's QB leaves over a dispute, recapping USF's loss to Miami and Florida and Florida State's wins, plus a preview of this weekend's games.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct on Jon Gruden, Buccaneers injuries, offensive line, Cam Brate and more.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers starting to realize Bucky Irving should get more carries, the lack of protection for Baker Mayfield and where is the pass rush. Plus the Rays still have a shot at the playoffs as they open a series in Detroit, the Lightning have their 1st preseason game tonight and USF turns down an invite to the Pac-12.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 26-7 loss to the Denver Broncos as Sean Payton continues to have Todd Bowles' number and Baker Mayfield was under pressure all day. The schedule doesn't get easier with the Philadelphia Eagles coming to town next. Plus USF hangs with Miami for a half, Florida and Florida State win and the Rays have won 4 straight to get back to .500

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Bucs-Broncos game this weekend as Tampa Bay enters the game with injuries mounting. How will they handle the game and can OC Liam Coen make adjustments in the blocking scheme to protect Baker Mayfield. Plus Shohei Ohtani is MLB's first 50-50 man, Zach Littell has thrown 20 consecutive innings without giving up a run and Victor Hedman is named Lightning Captain.

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Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss the latest on Billy Napier's tenure at Florida, what's wrong at Florida State and previewing the USF-Miami game at Raymond James Stadium Saturday night.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Carolina Panthers benching former 1st overall pick Bryce Young just 2 games into Dave Canales' tenure as Head Coach. Plus the Rays win as Shane Baz looks great again and the Lightning have media day this morning.

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Darek Sharp sits in for Steve Versnick and, as Darek works for 24/7 digital channel USF Bulls Unlimited, we talk plenty on the importance of the Bulls' match-up with Miami this weekend along with more commentary on the Buc defense's role in the win over Detroit.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 20-16 win at Detroit in a game that felt bigger than Week 2 with the defense playing lots of young guys due to injury. Plus the Bucs offense made big plays but only completed 12 passes.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers game at Detroit as they look to avenge their loss in the NFC Divisional round last season. Plus who is the greatest Buccaneer of all time?

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correctly about the Buccaneers game vs. the Lions this weekend, Baker Mayfield's performance in Week 1, YaYa Diaby, Rachaad White, Tom Brady, Rays starting pitching and more.

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Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss who the Florida Gators will play at Quarterback moving forward, Florida State's upcoming game vs Memphis and how USF hung with Alabama for 3.5 quarters.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers injuries that are mounting in the defensive backfield as Antoine Winfield, Jr., is out at least a couple of weeks. Plus their prep for the Lions as they go on the road and need the offense to put up points, Rays tie it in the 9th but are walked off by the Phillies and James Earl Jones dies.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 37-20 win over the Commanders as Baker Mayfield throw 4 TDs but injuries in the defensive backfield will be a concern this coming week. Plus the Rays take 2-of-3 from Baltimore and USF hangs with Alabama for 3 quarters before the Tide blow it open.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers season opening game vs. Washington this weekend at Raymond James Stadium. How will the Bucs defense play against rookie QB Jayden Daniels and how will Liam Coen's play calling fare. 

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Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to dissect what happened to the Gators and Seminoles in Week 1 of the College Football Season and where do they go next.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on why Baker Mayfield will be better in Year 2 in Tampa Bay, why he was the perfect guy to follow Tom Brady and the most memorable Buccaneers opening games.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Florida State's 0-2 start after losing at home to Boston College by 15 and Florida's blowout loss at home to Miami. Plus the Bucs were back at practice preparing for their opener this weekend and the Rays drop the first game to the Twins.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on Gene Deckerhoff as the voice of the Buccaneers, Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan's time as Bucs assistants and 'hot take' sports radio.

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Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss what happened to Florida State vs Georgia Tech and how they rebound, what to expect from Miami-Florida in the Swamp and the expectations for USF this season. Plus the Buccaneers sign a quarterback to the practice squad and the Rays lose to the Mariners as Randy Arozarena homers again.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with more on the Buccaneers roster composition after reducing their roster to 53 players. Plus more on Randy Arozarena's HR against the Rays and whether trading him was the right decision.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers reducing their roster to 53 while 22 of their 24 starters were drafted by the Bucs. Plus Randy Arozarena faces the Rays for the first time and he goes yard off Ryan Pepiot.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers starters performance in their final preseason game as you couldn't have scripted it better, cuts have begun to get the roster down to 53 guys, Florida State loses to Georgia Tech in Ireland to kick off the College Football Season and the Rays are back to .500 yet again but Junior Caminero is showing why is a big time prospect.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs final preseason game tonight vs the Dolphins as the starters will play and some backup positional battles will be determined before cuts start. Plus the Rays score 6 runs in Oakland and still manage to win 2 games despite a dustup between Yandy Diaz and Jose Caballero and we answer some mailbag questions.

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Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers joint practice with the Dolphins as Head Coach Todd Bowles announces his starters will play some on Friday night. Then Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker joins us to preview Week 0 which features Florida State playing Georgia Tech in Ireland.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles naming Graham Barton their starting Center as they approach the final preseason game this Friday. Plus why coaching matters to players and the Rays long playoff odds.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers preparing for their final preseason game this week vs. the Dolphins, why Kameron Johnson from Division II Barton College could make the team at wide receiver and the Rays are on the West Coast as Pete Fairbanks is on the IL and Yandy Diaz is playing after being hit by a pitch on Sunday.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 2nd preseason game in Jacksonville where the offensive line looked good and maybe they've found a pass rusher. Plus the Rays sweep the Diamondbacks despite losing the lead twice in the 9th inning in 3 games and the Tampa Bay Sun earn a point in their first ever game.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview this weekend's Bucs-Jaguars preseason game and discuss the 2 days of joint practices, plus the Rays host the Diamondbacks as Ryan Pepiot returns and why saying players don't care is a lazy sports take.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers first joint practice with the Jaguars that saw Jacksonville dominate on both sides of the ball. Plus the Rays give up 2 hits and lose as their bats were silent too and Junior Caminero making gold glove plays in the field.

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Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss how Billy Napier and Mario Cristobal will do at Florida and Miami in their 3rd seasons, why Byrum Brown could be the most important player in USF history, Florida State's expectations and the Top 25 poll.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays finally calling up Junior Caminero after their 6-1 loss to the Astros that saw a lineup with 5 batters hitting .201 or less. Plus Sean Taylor is looking to make an impact for the Buccaneers and why they signed a punter on Monday.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 17-14 win over Cincinnati in their first preseason game as Kyle Trask looked good and some other players stood out. Plus the Rays salvage the final game in their series with the Orioles as Curtis Mead drives in the winning run.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers preseason game in Cincinnati where no starters will play, except for rookies who aren't named starters yet. Plus is Kyle Trask the right backup quarterback for a team with Super Bowl hopes and the Rays salvage the final game in St. Louis.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers practices leading up to this weekend's first preseason game in Cincinnati, Devin White's comments about his time in Tampa Bay and the Rays lose again as they go 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position.

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Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht to discuss how the roster came together this year, free agent signing, the expectations and how they built and maintained the culture.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about past Buccaneers ownership as Rick reminisces and how cool would it be if Kevin Kiermaier wins a World Series as he is retiring after this season.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays series win in Houston, the Buccaneers preparing for their 1st preseason game this weekend, the Olympics and we hope everyone is safe dealing with Hurricane Debbie.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tristan Wirfs signing the biggest contract in Buccaneers history and for an offensive lineman, YaYa Diaby gets hurt but the prognosis is not as bad as it looked and we answer your Buccaneers and Rays mailbag questions 100% correct.

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Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss the upcoming season, the Florida State lawsuits to try an leave the ACC, the outlook for Billy Napier at Florida and how Alex Golesh continues to build at USF.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays Stadium proposal getting through the Pinellas County Commission and shovels will be in the ground early next year. Plus the Rays trade a few more players but beat the Marlins to move 3-games above .500 and the Buccaneers have a night practice as Sua Opeta leaves with an injury.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tristan Wirfs limited his practice time in the 1st padded practice at Buccaneers Training Camp and they continue to work on a new long-term deal with him. Plus how different is Liam Coen's offense from Dave Canales, the Rays trade Amed Rosario, who else may go and Olympic heroes.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays trading Randy Arozarena, Zach Eflin, Jason Adam and Isaac Parades for a bunch of prospects as more trades are still expected before Tuesday's trade deadline, Randy Arozarena visit 'Randyland' before departing town and the Bucs will have their first padded practice today as they continue to negotiate a new deal with Tristan Wirfs.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers Training Camp Day 2 where Jalen McMillan continues to impress, the Rays beat the Jays 13-0 as Taj Bradley has pitched 3 straight games without giving up a run and your Rays mailbag questions.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers confidence as they began Training Camp practices as so far it's drama free, Kevin Kiermaier will retire after this season and the Rays offense is quiet again as they fall back to .500 for the 24th time this season.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers Training Camp opening as the first practice is today. Tristan Wirfs did report and Randy Gregory did not. Plus the Rays win in Toronto to move 1-game above .500.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick discuss the Buccaneers reporting to Training Camp today as we'll see if Randy Gregory and Tristan Wirfs are among the attendees. Plus the Rays get thumped in New York to split with the Yankees and return to .500 for the 23rd time this season.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick are back from vacation as the Rays vote passed in the St. Pete City Council as a new stadium is close to reality, Randy Arozarena is hot as is Taj Bradley, and the Buccaneers report to Training Camp this week.

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Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Lightning announcer Dave Mishkin to discuss the changes Julien BriseBois has made to the Bolts including signing Jake Guentzel, trading Mikhail Sergachev and saying goodbye to Steven Stamkos.

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Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Announcer Dave Mishkin to discuss his novel titled 'Blind Squirrel' that came out earlier this year. It's a story about a minor league hockey player that overcomes some mental health issues stemming from tragedy in his life.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the 2024 Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense as Liam Coen takes over the play-calling and Baker Mayfield is in his 2nd year in Tampa Bay. The offense line should be improved and Chris Godwin is moving back outside but can the offense improve the running game.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the 2024 Buccaneers defense as Devin White and Carlton Davis are gone, Jordan Whitehead is back and the defensive line looks to improve. Plus we look at the job Todd Bowles has done since taking over for Bruce Arians.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on the draft process for each league, Alex Jackson, Lightning's power play, Calijah Kancey and Yaya Diaby's ceilings and how we filled time on the podcast during COVID.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on former Buccaneers Defensive Coordinator Monte Kiffin's death at the age of 84 and the impact he had on Tampa Bay and the NFL. Plus the Rays beat the Yankees 5-4 as they take the series from a team they are chasing in the standings.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 2-1 loss to the Yankees that saw them strand 12 runners on base while only hitting singles. Plus Wander Franco has an additional charge added that could carry 20 years in jail and he's no longer being paid.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Wander Franco being charged in the Dominican Republic for sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. Plus the Rays beat the Yankees 5-3 as Isaac Parades hit a 3-run bomb and Tampa Bay traded reliever Phil Maton to the Mets.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays-Yankees series that starts tonight as New York is struggling, plus the Tampa Bay players that got away as we build off John Romano's column.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays series-winning streak being stopped at 5 as they are swept in Texas, Isaac Parades is their lone All-Star representative and the Lightning's Development Camp standouts.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about the Lightning roster moving forward, their next captain, Steven Stamkos, Trevor Bauer and more.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Independence Day discussing the Rays trading Aaron Civale to the Brewers for a minor league shortstop and how this doesn't signal the Rays are giving up on the season. Plus a mailbag question from Tom Jones on which Tampa Bay team will return to their league's semifinals first.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on how the Lightning are moving on without Steven Stamkos as Victor Hedman signs a 4-year deal and the Bolts sign a couple of forwards to fill out the 3rd and 4th lines.

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Steve Versnick is joined by Tom Jones to discuss Steven Stamkos signing a 4-year deal in Nashville and the Lightning signing Jake Guentzel to a 7-year deal. Why this is the right move for the Lightning and why it's ok to be upset that Stamkos isn't a Bolt anymore.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Steven Stamkos' looming decision as free agency opens today, the moves Julien BriseBois made over the weekend including trading Mikhail Sergachev and adding Jake Guentzel. Plus the Rays win their 4th straight series and get back to .500.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about Lavonte David's HOF chances, Calijah Kancey and YaYa Diaby's growth, Rays playoff chances, Steven Stamkos' future and how do you like your chicken wings.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 5-2 loss to the Mariners as they finish the first half of the season at 40-41. Plus an apology from the new Texas baseball coach.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays getting 3 home runs, Siri taking 3 walks and Taylor Walls knocking in 3 runs to beat Seattle and get back to .500. Plus the new Texas baseball coach is 'selfish' and why the Bucs are high on KJ Britt.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Panthers winning their first Stanley Cup as the state of Florida has hoisted the trophy 3 of the last 5 seasons. Plus will Steven Stamkos return to the Bolts, the Rays rally past the Mariners and Tennessee wins the College World Series.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick are back from vacation as the Rays went 5-4 on their road trip but they need to keep winning as they are still below .500. Plus tonight is Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final as history could be made as the Oilers are looking to overcome a 3-0 series deficit.

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Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the Rays struggles this season and the unreasonable expectations of fans and Charles Barkley announces he will retire after next season but is it the end?

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Rick Stroud is joined by his old radio partner, Tom Jones, to discuss Steven Stamkos' contract situation and how it relates to others in Tampa Bay history, who Rick would like to write a book with next.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer more of your mailbag questions about Rick's college baseball career and his dad's career in the minors and coaching, plus what should the Rays do as the trade deadline approaches next month.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correctly on Buccaneers storylines this season, Ring of Honor, Rays struggles, holding runners on and more.

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