Locked On Bucs

Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-sign Jamel Dean, trade Shaq Mason, and could pursue Lamar Jackson as their quarterback.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday made a big splash in the open negotiating window ahead of NFL Free Agency by bringing back one of their own, signing cornerback Jamel Dean to a four year, $52-million dollar deal. This locks up their other starting cornerback opposite Carlton Davis and gives them a little more draft flexibility.On Tuesday, the Bucs traded guard Shaq Mason to the Houston Texans for a swap of late round picks in the upcoming NFL Draft and all signs now point to Robert Hainsey moving to guard in the upcoming season.Don't put it past Jason Licht and the Buccaneers Brass to go after Lamar Jackson when NFL Free Agency officially begins on Wednesday. With the quarterback market thinning out quickly, the Bucs may be one of very few suitors outside the Baltimore Ravens that could find a way to put together an offer for the former NFL MVP and secure their quarterback position for the foreseea

Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to pursue quarterback Baker Mayfield, are trading or releasing Shaq Mason, and have re-signed Jamel Dean.The Bucs need a new starting quarterback and could be eyeing former Los Angeles Rams' Baker Mayfield to come in and compete with Kyle Trask to try and replace Tom Brady.Tampa Bay is also reportedly trying to trade offensive lineman Shaq Mason, and shortly after this episode was recorded it was announced the Buccaneers are re-signing cornerback Jamel Dean.All of that on today's episode, and more on Dean's re-signing coming on the next episode of Locked On Bucs!Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers mock NFL Draft evaluates how recent trades will impact their board in a three-round projection.With trades happening between the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers and Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams, the Bucs' draft classes may have been impacted moving forward.Instead of drafting names like Clemson's Bryan Bresee and Washington State Daiyan Henley, it now looks like Tampa Bay could land alternative players like Alabama's Brian Branch and Kansas State's Felix Anudike-Uzomah.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Alabama QB Bryce Young might be the first pick in this year’s NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers after their big trade up, but other stars like linebacker Will Anderson, running back Jahmyr Gibbs and Texas Tech edge rusher Tyree Wilson will help to make the NFC conference even more competitive throughout the 2023 NFL season. Even the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles could look at add offensive fire power alongside Jalen Hurts, Devonta Smith and A.J. Brown. While the Los Angeles Rams will be looking for defensive help to make up for the Jalen Ramsey trade. Our Locked On NFL Draft experts get you ready for the annual selection process.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Draft With Damian Parson of The Draft Network, top gainers, Bucs targets, and Donovan Smith replacement options.Damian Parson of The Draft Network joins David to discuss the NFL Draft evaluation process up to this point through Reese's Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine as Pro Days get underway across the country. He tells us who has made money for themselves, like Oregon Ducks cornerback Christian Gonzalez, and tells us whether or not Maryland Terrapins defensive back Deonte Banks deserves to be in the first-round conversation.Then, we dive deeper into the tight end group with top targets like Utah Utes prospect Dalton Kincaid appearing to be very attractive despite the promise shown by Cade Otton in his own rookie season last year.Finally, if Tampa Bay had to replace Donovan Smith in the NFL Draft today, who would be available?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers release of Donovan Smith doesn't force an early NFL Draft pick if free agents like Kelvin Beachum are targeted by the Bucs this off-season.Just because the Bucs have released their left tackle doesn't force their hand in the draft if they make proper precautions. Beachum and Kansas City Chiefs right tackle Andrew Wylie could be part of those.Then, David dives into his take on why Tampa Bay should not be interested in free agent quarterback Baker Mayfield but might consider Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery in the right scenario, and even Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith.On defense, Green Bay Packers safety Andrew Amos is an affordable option to fill a need, while New Orleans Saints defensive lineman David Oyemata is more expensive, but desirable for what he brings to the team.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle Donovan Smith was released on Tuesday while Lamar Jackson could be available.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved on from long time left tackle Donovan Smith on Tuesday, freeing up $10 million in cap space for a team looking to become cap compliant by next week's deadline. Smith was reliable being on the field, but had issues in protection - so the question is, where do the Bucs turn to fill that spot?A fan submitted mock draft sees the Bucs trade down to gain more picks while another listener wants to know if the Buccaneers could pursue Baltimore Ravens' quarterback Lamar Jackson after he was hit with the non-exclusive franchise tagFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers may not have heard the last of Tom Brady, Devin White shook social media Monday and NFL Scouting Combine winners!Tom Brady may not be finished with the NFL after all, but if he comes back it won't be to Tampa, but to the Miami Dolphins according to rumors heard by Rich Eisen at the Scouting Combine.Then, Bucs linebacker Devin White posted a series of photos on his Instagram story that got social media all stirred up, but it turns out it may not have been perceived the way it was intended.Finally, we round out combine week with our winners from the league's premier scouting event.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate will be released by the Bucs, a fan mock NFL Draft, and Luke Goedeke's role in the future of the right and left tackle positions.While the Bucs are doing the right thing by releasing Cam Brate, it doesn't mean it doesn't hurt. It does mean the team will be on the lookout for another tight end in the NFL Draft, with Penn State's Brenton Strange and Georgia's Darnell Washington being two names to look out for in April.Speaking of the draft, one Buccaneers fan has a vision for the team in mock draft form, starting with Clemson defensive end Myles Murphy in the first round. But he doesn't stop there landing Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker, Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh, and UCLA offensive lineman Atonio Mafi, among others.Then we hear from a Tampa Bay fan who wants to know if Luke Goedeke's potential move to right tackle could spark some growth, and how it may impact the left tackle position and players Donovan Smith and Tristan Wirfs.All of that, in this epi

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Devin White, Joe Tryon-Shoykina, and Kyle Trask are facing big seasons for their futures, and two of them are starting from behind where they should be.White got some not-so-promising comments from Bucs head coach Todd Bowles at the NFL Scouting Combine, especially entering a contract year.Also, young outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka is entering a critical year for his development as well, and his lack of climb has opened the door for Tampa Bay to potentially target another edge defender in the NFL Draft.Finally, Kyle Trask is going to get his shot, but will he make the most of it?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Leonard Fournette will be an NFL free agent at the start of the new league year.Fournette says he asked the Bucs for his release, and we say it doesn't matter since the team was likely releasing him anyway.Now that his time is done in Tampa, the Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks, and Cincinnati Bengals lead the list of teams who could come calling once he's officially free.And NFL Draft prospects like Zach Charbonnet (UCLA), Tank Bigsby (Auburn), and Chase Brown (Illinois) could be targets to replace Fournette. But so could pending free agents Jamaal Williams (Lions), Samaje Perine (Bengals), and James Robinson (Jets).Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

A Tampa Bay Buccaneers mock NFL Draft has Notre Dame's Michael Mayer heading to the Bucs while fans target Bryce Young and Joey Porter Jr.First, we look at a mock draft from CBS Sports that pegs tight end Mayer to the Buccaneers in the first round citing a post-Tom Brady rebuild as evidence of why the pick is a smart one.Then, in our first fan-submitted mock draft, one Bucs fan takes the patient and need-oriented route nabbing two of the top cornerbacks in the class in Penn State's Porter Jr. and Georgia's Kelee Ringo.Our second fan-submitted mock draft sees Tampa Bay go all in on the Alabama quarterback, and it may not be that crazy of an idea.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running backs Rachaad White and Leonard Fournette figure to be drastically impacted by new coach Skip Peete while Kyle Trask continues to be underrated by the national media, and some Bucs fans.Given the history of Todd Gurley with the Los Angeles Rams and Tony Pollard with the Dallas Cowboys, it seems likely the hiring of Peete will elevate White while diminishing Fournette.Then, with quarterback rankings begin to come out for the 2023 NFL Season, the Bucs' No. 1 man is getting no love from some national outlets.Finally, one Bucs fan weighs in on his concerns as Tampa Bay appears set to roll forward with the third-year quarterback.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Kyle Trask is expected to start for the Bucs while Todd Bowles takes control of his coaching staff and Jason Licht's 2022 NFL Draft class comes in near the bottom of the league.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers new OC Dave Canales spoke about Kyle Trask's fit and Rachaad White being "special"When new Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales met with the media, he was viably excited and energetic talking about what he hopes to do with this team. Emphasizing his "system" and what that means, he spoke about how the Buccaneers' second round pick in 2021 Kyle Trask will fit in what he wants to do - and how the quarterback can't be hung out to dry in the offense.Canales also got really amped when running back Rachaad White was brought up, recalling the game White had against the Seattle Seahawks and how White can be really special - especially now with the addition of Skip Peete as running backs coach.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Donovan Smith is a cap casualty while Baker Mayfield joins the Bucs in this offseason battle plan exercise.James and David also dive into further cuts that could be made this offseason, while adding a first-round NFL Draft choice to each of our plans.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Mock NFL Draft Monday features names like Devon Witherspoon and Hendon Hooker attached to Bucs picks!James and David create two unique two-round mocks where the hosts take turns picking rounds, and then examine two drafts from Locked On experts from the Locked On NFL Draft and Peacock and Williamson shows.Finally, one Bucs fan's submission lands the franchise a new quarterback and two new cornerbacks for the 2023 NFL season!Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales might be a homerun hire for the Bucs.In this episode we James and David dive into the hire, and hear from Locked On Seahawks host Corbin Smith to get even more insight into the coach.Then, we identify the winners and losers from this week's news.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator search should end with Los Angeles Rams' assistant head coach Thomas Brown. Brown, who is having his second interview with the team, has been successful at every stop and could be the next standout coach to come from the Sean McVay tree.Baker Mayfield was successful in Cleveland before his injury and last season with the Rams, he showed he can still get the job done. The Buccaneers had interest in him a year ago and that shouldn't change now. Why Mayfield is the low risk, high reward choice the Bucs need to make at quarterback. - especially if they hire Thomas Brown as OC.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have a new rival quarterback in Derek Carr soon, but it wouldn't be the best position for the quarterback to put himself in if you ask us.Then, with one candidate pulling out of the Bucs' offensive coordinator race, the team has added three new names to the pool, and we re-rank the available coaches.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…