Locked On Bucs

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans was among the ten best wide receivers in the NFL according to a poll of executives, coaches, and scouts while Chris Godwin was overlooked. Lavonte David doesn't make the top ten linebackers, which is nothing new The Bucs announce the return of the creamsicles in a throwback game against the Atlanta Falcons while also announcing their first ever "Red Out" against the Las Vegas Raiders Baker Mayfield is having fun again and compares his road to Tampa as being thrown around like "some dirty laundry"   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers stars Antoine Winfield Jr and Tristan Wirfs were both listed in ESPN's top ten lists where they surveyed NFL executives, coaches, and scouts to compile the top ten at each position group. While Vita Vea and Baker Mayfield got some attention, Rachaad White was glaringly missing Baker Mayfield has been overlooked and criticized plenty, so what does he have to do to change the narrative around him? What position are the Bucs historically the worst at drafting?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was named one of the top five quarterbacks in the NFL by star receiver Tyreek Hill - but is he really? Rachaad White joined the Rich Eisen Show to talk about his personal and team goals for the Bucs this season Longtime Buccaneers defensive coordinator and NFL legend Monte Kiffin passed away at the age of 84   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers face a tougher road through the NFC South than many give them credit for - but how do they stack up against each divisional opponent? Carolina Panthers expect better play out of their young quarterback with Dave Canales in the mix. New Orleans Saints still pose some matchup problems for the Bucs, especially with as solid as their defense is Atlanta Falcons have a new coach, a new quarterback, and a lot of talent that matches up well when stacked against the Bucs   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' history of defensive prowess is on display as we round out the top five with four of the five players coming from the defensive side of the ball An active player makes the list, but is it too soon for him to rank this high? You might be surprised how special he truly is   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans know there's been a lot of bad over the years, but we're looking at the greatest players in franchise history counting down from number ten to number six. Is Mike Alstott ranked too low? Can Tom Brady really be a top ten Bucs player of all time after just three years? And which Hall Of Fame player misses the cut for the top five?  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers second year lineman Calijah Kancey has been tabbed the Bucs' 2024 Player To Watch as he enters his second season Kancey oined Jim Rome to talk about the jump from year one to year two and discuss what it's like playing with Baker Mayfield Speaking of Baker, one analyst marks Baker's contract as the Bucs' "biggest gamble" of the 2024 off-season   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring Of Honor has been a hot topic lately and a mailbag question rolls in asking if Tom Brady is the obvious choice for the next player to be inducted or if there are others that should go in first. Going through the last 40 years of Bucs football, I give you three other names that could be - and should be - considered first   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster was ranked in the bottom third of the league according to ESPN Can the defense improve on its points per game allowed from last season? Which Buccaneers should you take in your fantasy drafts? The top choice isn't Mike Evans   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers have key players like Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, and Antoine Winfield Jr., but who are the most important players for the Bucs this season if they are going to improve on 2023? Can YaYa Diaby anchor the edge rush the way Shaq Barrett did for so long? And is Zyon McCollum ready to show that he's "that guy" that the Bucs believe he is?  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers haven't gotten much love from the national media until Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk put them in the top ten of his pre-training camp power rankings Xavien Howard is still a free agent and one AFC Scouting Director thinks the Bucs are the perfect landing spot The Buccaneers announce which training camp dates are open to the fans  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers have seen success - but there are two players on each side of the ball that have to elevate their game to get the Bucs to the next level. Third year cornerback Zyon McCollum has to continue to grow while K.J. Britt has improvements that either get made or he goes to the bench Jalen McMillan has a lot of pressure on him as a rookie to elevate the passing game Rachaad White has the opportunity to join some of the top backs in the league with minor tweaks in his game  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield knows what needs to be done and has hurdles he's trying to get over in order to build off of last season as he enters year two with the Bucs Can the Bucs increase their points per game for a second straight season with another new offensive coordinator? Ben Bredeson has apparently taken the lead over Sua Opeta in the battle for the starting left guard job. Here's why that's crucial ahead of training camp   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield made it into the Locked On Network top 20 quarterbacks, but is he too low? Rookie running back Bucky Irving has been doing everything he can to improve his craft as he looks to become the Bucs' number two running back Lavonte David talks about his decision to return. Just how close to retirement was he? And what makes him happy about Jordan Whitehead's return?    Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one of the teams being slept on by analysts and media according to CBS Sports' Pete Prisco, who was in Tampa for mini-camp Tristan Wirfs is among the best tackles in the league - but so is Luke Goedeke as the Bucs have one of the best tackle tandems in the NFL Graham Barton signed his rookie deal, meaning the Bucs have signed their entire draft class. He spoke with the media about adjusting to the NFL   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers new edge rusher Randy Gregory had an unexcused absence for the first day of mandatory mini-camp and Todd Bowles said the team will "handle it" Sterling Shepard joins the team after signing last week, and the offense is going to be a difficult one to learn Mina Kimes of ESPN listed Todd Bowles as one of her five "hot seat" candidates this season. Is Bowles really on the hot seat or is it a matter of circumstance?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers new wide receiver Sterling Shepard feels rejuvenated after landing in Tampa, thanks in part to his friend Baker Mayfield Which Bucs rookie not named Graham Barton will have the biggest impact this season? Could the Bucs replicate what the Kansas City Chiefs are doing with the new kickoff rules? An interesting hypothetical pits Devin White up against Antoine Winfield Jr    Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't the darling of the NFL or sports media, but where do they rank in this way too early power rankings? The Bucs signed former New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard, reuniting him with Oklahoma Sooners teammate Baker Mayfield Deven Thompkins had some allegations thrown his way on Wednesday. How did that play into his release from the team?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers are apparently stuck in purgatory thanks to Baker Mayfield, or at least that's what one CBS Sports writer claims. I'll tell you why that's misguided and wrong Baker Mayfield had the chance to speak with the media about his focus thus far being on improving his footwork heading into the 2024 NFL season Mayfield also talked about rookies Graham Barton, Jalen McMillan, and Bucky Irving  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived wide receiver Deven Thompkins, creating another position battle as they look to replace their kick return specialist Baker Mayfield and Liam Coen are more than impressed with rookie Graham Barton according to Sarah Walsh of NFL Network Is Baker Mayfield ever going to win a super bowl? That's what comes up in today's mailbag   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…