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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tristan Wirfs Predicts Big Season | Biggest Camp Battle | Bucs Throwback JerseyTampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs was on a Vikings podcast and was asked point blank what the Bucs' win-loss record would be and Wirfs swung for the fences by saying 12-5. Why should Bucs fans be as confident?The Bucs quarterback battle between Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask is the biggest of training camp, but looking beyond that battle we discuss the most important position battle the Buccaneers will have and which battle will be the toughest to win.The creamsicle throwback jersey is back in Tampa Bay but it's a "reimagining" so what changes might Buccaneers fans see when the jersey is unveiled on Wednesday?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Training Camp position preview on the offensive line and defensive line.Tristan Wirfs moves to left tackle for the Buccaneers while veteran Matt Feiler steps in at left guard. At right guard, rookie Cody Mauch gets his crack, and right tackle Luke Goedeke gets a second chance. All while center Ryan Jensen returns to form after injuring his knee last training camp.Meanwhile, defensive tackle Vita Vea has a whole new cast around him with Greg Gaines coming over from the Los Angeles Rams and Calijah Kancey joining the squad via the first round of the NFL Draft.In our burning questions, we ask if the Bucs are taking too big a risk with Wirfs and whether or not second-year defensive end Logan Hall is a bust.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Mike Evans Looks To Break Record | Mike Evans Place Among Wide Receivers All TimeTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has his sights on Jerry Rice's record for consecutive seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards, but is that streak all that Mike Evans is? We look at his place all-time among receivers and talk about where he could end up.Evans is one of the greatest Bucs of all time, but where do we rank him among the greats? And what are Evans' chances of getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after retiring?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Previewing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver and tight end groups ahead of Training Camp including how important the preseason will be for Mike Evans and quarterback Baker Mayfield, and how good Cade Otton could be in year two.With Training Camp right around the corner, we dive into the receiver and tight end depth charts with projections and regular season predictions.We also take a look at some burning questions involving the groups and take a look at national and fantasy football rankings.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running backs Rachaad White and Chase Edmonds battle out for starting supremacy while Ke'Shawn Vaughn looks to cement himself as the team's third option this training camp and preseason.Starting our Bucs position group previews ahead of training camp we zero in on the running back position and check out where they're each coming from, how they're expected to perform, and where their fantasy value currently stands.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Overrated & Underrated For 2023 | Antonio Brown Bashes Tom Brady, Bruce AriansTampa Bay Buccaneers fans have heard a lot of the same storylines this off-season, but what are some being talked about nationally that aren't necessarily relevant or true? On the flip side, which storylines aren't being talked about enough leading up to training camp?Antonio Brown appeared on Tyreek Hill's podcast and he goes off about his exit from the Buccaneers, the fall out with Tom Brady, his problems with Bruce Arians, and "being treated like a dog" by the Bucs organization, coaches, and teammatesFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka leads off our look at the future with the team's decision on his fifth-year option looming next offseason. Then we look at the 2024 free agent situation and salary cap to see who will be, could be, and won't be retained.Tryon-Shoyinka would be in line to have the eighth-highest average annual value in his contract with a fifth-year option exercised, but has he earned it? If not, what has he earned?Then, the Bucs have several expiring contracts this season, and we go through some of the biggest to predict whether or not they'll be around in 2024.Vita Vea, Jamel Dean, Russell Gage, Antoine Winfield Jr., Devin White, Lavonte David, and Ke'Shawn Vaughn headline our look at Tampa Bay's future salary cap situation and retention plan.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2023 Projections | Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask Split Starts? | Defensive StarsTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask may see their competition spill over into the regular season according to ESPN's Mike Clay as he released his 2023 projections for every NFL team. For the Bucs, he sees Mayfield and Trask with almost a 50/50 split of regular season starts.Mike Evans has 1,000 yards in every NFL season he's played but does that streak end now?Who is projected to take a leap on the defensive side of the ball in 2023?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Face Tough Division In New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, & Carolina PanthersTampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht has tried to build a team in the post Tom Brady era that can win the NFC South for a third consecutive season - but that may be easier said than done.How do the Bucs stack up against the new look Atlanta Falcons, the Carolina Panthers with rookie Bryce Young, and the always formidable New Orleans Saints and their new quarterback Derek Carr? Where do we see the Bucs finishing in this way too early NFC South preview?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask battle out for starting supremacy while John Wolford looks to cement himself as the team's third quarterback this training camp and preseason.Starting our Bucs position group previews ahead of training camp we zero in on the quarterback position and check out where they're each coming from, how they're expected to perform, and where their fantasy value currently stands.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Bucs Lavonte David And Leonard Fournette Talk Devin White | Cam Jordan Defends Mike EvansTampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David and former Bucs running back Leonard Fournette spoke about the off-season drama with Devin White and where he stands now - as well as where he should stand when it comes to his new contract.The Bucs signed rookies Calijah Kancey and YaYa Diaby to their rookie deals - which leaves a lot of work to be done to get under the cap for the seasonNew Orleans Saints Cam Jordan defends Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans when a tweet goes viral knocking Evans and his skillsFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Devin White 'Reports' To Mini-Camp | Bucs Offense Coming Together | Kicker BattleTampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White was present for mandatory mini-camp but didn't participate in practice. Todd Bowles said the Bucs want to evaluate where he is physically, but this seems to be more of a team protected "hold in" for the disgruntled linebacker.Dave Canales has the offense getting things worked out but while the Bucs' defense won the day, Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask, and Chris Godwin are all excited about the direction the offense is going.Kicker Rodrigo Blankenship was brought in to compete for the starting kicker positionFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Devin White headlines players to watch at this week's mandatory minicamp.How White responds to media and plays on the practice field - and how much - will determine the next chapter of his saga with the Bucs, and he leads off our players who need to pick up the pace during mandatory minicamp.But he's not alone as receiver Mike Evans is also on the list because of what he can bring to the offense and its new quarterback Baker Mayfield or Kyle Trask.Finally, we discuss two players who need to keep doing what they've already been doing through the OTA period as Mayfield and defensive tackle Vita Vea look to continue carving their leadership roles out on the team.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Should Pursue Dalvin Cook | Bruce Arians Makes Bold Claim In Quarterback BattleTampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht needs to do whatever is in his power to sign soon-to-be former Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook. The 4-time Pro Bowler is about to hit the market and would do wonders for the Bucs' offense regardless of the quarterback.Bruce Arians recently said he thinks Baker Mayfield has a clear advantage over Kyle Trask in the quarterback battle, pointing out Mayfield's history, charisma, and fire.Bucs sign five members of 2023 Draft Class to contracts on ThursdayFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tristan Wirfs Talks About Switch To Left Tackle | Joe Tryon-Shoyinka's AwarenessTampa Bay Bucs offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs spoke about the challenges of switching from right tackle to left tackle and how he's been preparing for the move since the day after the season ended.Joe Tryon-Shoyinka knows he needs to improve and finish plays - and says right now it's all mental. How can he get over the hurdle in his third season?Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask finished on a high note at OTAs, but can the Buccaneers quarterback battle be won before training camp?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask says his mobility fits what offensive coordinator Dave Canales needs for his scheme, and Antoine Winfield Jr. backs him up.While Trask isn't exactly what we'd call a mobile quarterback, neither is Baker Mayfield, and that fact could make the Bucs' competition closer than most of us are acknowledging.Then, receiver Chris Godwin doesn't view this OTA period as voluntary for him as he tries to capitalize on his second season back from an ACL injury, learn a new offense, and expand his leadership role on the team.Finally, while Tampa Bay was mostly dormant during the offseason, it was relatively aggressive on the defensive line in hopes of boosting its pass rush.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers OTA recap of the quarterback battle between Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask, a message from J.J. Watt about OTA Observations, and the players pick the wrong NBA Finals winner between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback battle analysis from Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus leans toward one guy in the fight between Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask.In this episode, Sikkema weighs in on the quarterback battle but also gives his insights into the team's NFL Draft class in general manager Jason Licht's latest group of rookies.Then, he shares his thoughts on the contract situation with linebacker Devin White and about what the future of Bucs football looks like from his view.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Antoine Winfield Jr Making A Change | Kyle Trask Loves The Bucs Quarterback RoomAntoine Winfield Jr. was on an All-Pro pace last season before injuries struck. Now, he's making a switch to free safety which could result in a return to defensive dominance for the Buccaneers - and lead to a lot of takeawaysKyle Trask loves what the Buccaneers did with their quarterback room, but how are the quarterbacks performing in OTAs. Why overreaction to social media posts are painting the Bucs' quarterback competition in a negative light for no real reason.With Tom Brady gone, who is a player in Tampa Bay that not enough people are talking about that is poised to step up and be a cornerstone leader for the franchise?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Devin White could learn from Le'Veon Bell | DeAndre Hopkins impact on BucsTampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White should look at the cautionary tale of former Pittsburgh Steeler running back Le'Veon Bell who opted to try and get more money elsewhere and ended up costing himself millions. White's contract dispute could land him the same fate.Meanwhile, the Bucs aren't likely to sign wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins but that doesn't mean his decision won't have an affect on the Bucs in 2023 and beyond. We give you the best and worst case scenarios for Hopkins' free agencyFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…