Locked On Bucs

Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Miami Dolphins this week, so which players need to have a standout performance to give themselves a chance to make the team? What is Evan watching for as the starters take the field against the Dolphins on Friday? Who's in and who's out? Evan breaks down the bubble players he believes make the initial 53-man roster  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers are moving on from edge rusher Randy Gregory after he still had not reported to training camp and missed the first two preseason games Bucky Irving, Sean Tucker, and Graham Barton were some of the bright spots for the Bucs in their loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars Among some of the issues from Saturday's game was the Bucs' new found problems with the kicking game as Jake Camarda and Chase McLaughlin continue to struggle  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield as well as most of the other starters will not be playing against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday. Is this a good idea or will it have lasting effects into September? Keeping a close eye on the interior offensive line as well as the edge rush this Saturday to see if things look even better than they did against the Bengals Chris Braswell and Markees Watts headline the players we're keeping an eye on this weekend as the Bucs look to build on the joint practices with the Jags  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers have plenty of good fantasy options, but who should you target and who should you pass on? Baker Mayfield finished in the top ten of fantasy quarterbacks last year but you shouldn't draft him this year Rachaad White's consistency makes him a must draft player - and that production should improve this year behind a better offensive line Mike Evans was a league winning receiver last year - but you shouldn't draft him this year at his current cost. Instead, target Chris Godwin for his bargain basement price  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to take advantage of the botched situation by the New York Jets and try to trade for Haason Reddick to upgrade the pass rush Bucs and Jags are having joint practices in Jacksonville this week which comes with its own set of pros and cons The Bucs need to have their starters on the field this Saturday in the preseason game - or the effects could carry over to the regular season  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running backs Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker led the way for the Bucs, both rushing for over 4.5 yards per carry and with Irving getting the first half touchdown Bucs edge rushers weren't impressive, but they weren't discouraging either. Here's what I saw from them and why they're going to be more effective than you may think A few Bucs didn't help themselves against the Bengals, having some bad performances. Also, we drop a rookie report on the 2024 Bucs Draft Class' first action in the NFL  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp is two weeks in, so how does this team look compared to other recent teams in the past at this stage Against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Bucs will see some of their young talent get tested against another team and while the Bengals are playing some of their starters, the Bucs look to ramp up a few position battles. Who stands to gain - or lose - the most based on Saturday's game?  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator Liam Coen is set to debut his offense is among the top things to watch for this weekend vs the Cincinnati Bengals. With the starters sitting out, all eyes are on rookies like Jalen McMillan, Tykee Smith, and Graham Barton Devin White was on The Pivot and pointed fingers at the Bucs for his departure from the team, showing a major lack of self-awareness  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers released their initial depth chart and it seems to favor the veterans rather than the rookies, forcing them to earn their spot rather than anoint them immediately With a game this weekend against the Cincinnati Bengals, what is Evan keeping a close eye on during the game? Which players are going to be important ones to watch? Running backs Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker headline the list  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White talked about the upgrades along the offensive line and the impact rookie Bucky Irving and Chase Edmonds can have this year A lot of talk about the Bucs' playmakers on offense, but is Cade Otton the forgotten man? Breaking down what his role will be this season Tykee Smith is the front-runner in a fierce competition for the starting nickel cornerback job   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers edge rusher YaYa Diaby suffered a high ankle sprain on Thursday. We have an update on his status and talk about who can step up in his absence Last year, the Bucs' MVP was Antoine Winfield Jr. Who has the opportunity to be the MVP for the team this season? While Lavonte David is continuously the most underrated player in the NFL, who is the most overrated?  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs is now the highest paid lineman in NFL history and the highest paid player in Buccaneers history after signing a five year, $140.63 million dollar deal on Thursday Bucs edge rusher YaYa Diaby was carted off the field during practice Thursday and the Bucs dodge a bullet after tests show the injury isn't serious Who are Evan Closky's top three training camp performers so far?  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp is about a week in and there have been some impressive players. While rookies Jalen McMillan and Bucky Irving are carving out their roles, Kalen DeLoach and Rashad Wisdom are fighting for a roster spot Tykee Smith is an impressive athlete, but his most impressive trait may be his brain Graham Barton is having to deal with a 'Welcome To The NFL' moment every single day when taking on Vita Vea   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle Tristan Wirfs is still in the midst of contract negotiations and there were some conflicting reports regarding the status of those talks with one insider saying the two sides are "miles apart" while other Bucs media members say it's much closer than that Rookie running back Bucky Irving is excited about what the run game can be while talking about the help he's receiving from Rachaad White Madden 25 released their wide receiver and safety ratings, with Mike Evans landing in the top ten while Antoine Winfield Jr inexplicably gets beat out for the top spot   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Jalen McMillan is turning heads early on at camp and he may be in the driver's seat for the wide receiver three position Zyon McCollum's work ethic is incredible. With his sights set on six interceptions this season, his wife has helped him all off-season to achieve that Calijah Kancey says there's no ceiling for what he and Vita Vea can accomplish together   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles is done talking about Randy Gregory. Could this be a sign he's on his way out? Tristan Wirfs is not sitting out at Bucs training camp. Mike Evans excited to keep team success going while chasing history. Antoine Winfield Jr talks Tykee Smith and Jordan Whitehead Nick Wright has a bogus cop out to throw shade at the Bucs   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp has begun as the rookies and veterans have reported. So what are the top three storylines for the Bucs during camp? Edge rush depth went from thin to thinner as Randy Gregory still hasn't shown up and was placed on the Did Not Report list Liam Coen is going to throw a lot at these players and has some interesting battles to oversee How is this versatile Bucs secondary going to be utilized when they have six players that should be on the field at any given time?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers star left tackle Tristan Wirfs still has not gotten his contract extension. Is it time for Bucs fans to start worrying about when it will get done? Todd Bowles called new starting corner Zyon McCollum an "unbelievable football player" and there's a lot of pressure on him to live up to that Graham Barton was the Bucs' first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft but Liam Coen said he is in a battle with Robert Hainsey for the starting job   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp kicks off soon, so we're giving our pre-camp 53-man roster prediction. With 26 players on offense and 24 on defense, who made the cut and who got left out? Could Randy Gregory find himself off the roster following the drama of mini-camp? Where do Jose Ramirez and Markees Watts wind up? And which rookies are in danger of missing out or winding up on the practice squad? Bucs former star Shaquil Barrett announced his retirement on Saturday. Where does he rank among the Bucs' greatest free agent signings of all time?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin becomes a free agent after the season, so one listener wants to know if they Bucs should trade him to the San Francisco 49ers for Brandon Aiyuk Todd Bowles named K.J. Britt the starting linebacker, but said SirVocea Dennis will see plenty of snaps. With that battle already decided, what are the other key position battles left? Bleacher Report named their top bust candidate for every NFL team and Bucs' left guard Ben Bredeson was the pick. How impactful will that job be?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…