Locked On Bucs

Last week James Yarcho of BucsNation.com held down the fort as David Harrison was away handling some personal business. During his absence Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians, quarterback Tom Brady, and new running back LeSean McCoy all held press conferences, and one Locked On Bucs Podcast listener sent in a particularly interesting voicemail! Well, he's back today, and catching up with all of the Buccaneers headlines, on today's episode of the Locked On Bucs Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Brady briefly met with the media on Thursday. He talks about his adjustment from New England to now being the Buccaneers' quarterback.Brady also speaks about the adjustments for the off-season and the work that needs to be put in while playing "catch up" due to all the lost time in the facility.Finally, we receive a voicemail to dive into Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made some interesting roster moves on Thursday, resulting in the release of former second-round pick M.J. Stewart.Bruce Arians spoke with the media on Wednesday about their plans for COVID-19, whether or not the team would be in a bubble, Tom Brady's adjustment to the team, and what we should expect from a running backs room that now includes LeSean McCoy.Finally, we received possibly my favorite voicemail ever that asks a really interesting question - and I have just the answer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colin Cowherd was on his daily radio show and sent a warning to all the Tampa Bay Buccaneers doubters out there about how dangerous - and how good - this team can be.LeSean McCoy officially signed his deal and met with the media following his first practice. He talks about his desire to still play, how exciting this team is, the young talent on the roster, and taking on that "mentor" role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' LB Shaq Barrett met with the media via zoom call to discuss COVID-19 protocols, whether or not he considered opting out, Lavonte David's NFL Top 100 ranking, and facing off against the New Orleans Saints in week one.Speaking of the Saints, Cam Jordan decided to use his time on NFL Network's Good Morning Football to declare that Tom Brady isn't as good as Tom Brady and that the Bucs are "fighting for second place." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added two more running backs to their Reserve/COVID-19 list, making the LeSean McCoy signing even smarter.Some of our listeners called in regarding that very signing, so James answers the calls and discusses some (potential) underlying motivation for Shady's arrival in Tampa Bay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have brought in running back LeSean McCoy to bolster the running back room - and possibly give Tom Brady one of the most reliable third down backs in the last decade.How will the signing of Shady impact the roster? How will it impact the offense? We discuss that on this episode.Finally, we take a few voicemails from our listeners who want to hear about how the lack of preseason will affect the new look Bucs and whether or not players should be forced to play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' left tackle Donovan Smith is expected to report to camp and play this year according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN - but also his head coach, Bruce Arians.Arians spoke to the media via conference call on Tuesday to discuss Smith as well as his thoughts regarding the COVID-19 protocols in place - and how the Miami Marlins' recent outbreak could affect the NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed third round draft pick Ke'Shawn Vaughn on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. What does that mean and what are the ramifications?Mike Evans and Los Angeles Chargers receiver Keenan Allen got into a bit a of a Twitter spat when Allen was upset about his NFL's Top 100 placement. Who really is the better receiver? Also, Lavonte David got some love on the same list, but Bucs fans still aren't happy about it. Do they have reason not to be?Finally, the MLB's Miami Marlins have 14 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among their players and staff. The NFL needs to use this as a learning experience - unless they got the NBA and NHL route and convince their players to live in a bubble for the entire season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a Friday edition of the show, we discuss Tom Brady reporting to Tampa Bay Buccaneers' camp being a wild media storm unlike we've ever seen in team history.The Bucs have now agreed to terms with their entire 2020 rookie class, including big money for Tristan Wirfs.Finally, we discuss some 2020 Buccaneers superlatives from Bucs Nation - and some submissions from readers and listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James and David discuss the NFL's removal of preseason games and what impact that may have on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well as other franchises.O.J. Howard appeared on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" to talk about the off-season, the acquisitions of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, and makes a bold claim about the Buccaneers' offense that might be reason to slow down the hype train.Finally, there was a voicemail responding to our discussion about Madden 21. Is EA Sports' monopoly on NFL games the real reason we can't get a quality NFL video game these days? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL has their guidelines for Covid-19 testing as teams prepare to begin training camp this week. The NFLPA appears to be close to being on board, but we dive into the protocols laid out by the NFL.The Madden 21 ratings trickled out last week and, well, they're bad. The disrespect of Mike Evan and Chris Godwin is inexcusable. Then again, did they give Rob Gronkowski too much respect? Also, James is not happy with a certain member of the "99 Club".Finally, the guys discuss a few of the Buccaneers' rookies agreeing to contract deals and whether or not there will be fans in Raymond James Stadium this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our own David Harrison as well as the rest of the Locked On NFC South crew wrap things up on the ultimate divisional crossover series discussing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, and Atlanta Falcons.This 2020 season is filled with mystery as far as how things will look or if a season will even be played, but the NFC South crew did a deep dive all week long to figure out just how each of their respective teams will do and what the opposing hosts think.Be sure to check out every episode in the series as they are all filled with absolutely outstanding content from some of the best podcasters in the game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some believe they're the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' biggest rival and now it's time to find out what the fellow division hosts - Ross Jackson (Locked on Saints), Aaron Freeman (Locked On Falcons), and our own David Harrison think of the Carolina Panthers.Locked on Panthers host Bill Riccette runs the show as the guys discuss the departure of Cam Newton, the arrival of Teddy Bridgewater, the human joystick that is Christian McCaffrey, and the change in leadership with following the firing of Ron Rivera.All this and more in this fourth installment of the Ultimate Divisional Crossover series - NFC South edition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've talked New Orleans Saints. We've talked Atlanta Falcons. Now it's time to see what Ross Jackson (Locked on Saints), Aaron Freeman (Locked on Falcons) and Bill Riccette (Locked on Panthers) think of this new look Tampa Bay Buccaneers team led by Tom Brady.What kind of impact will Brady have? Will the Buccaneers be the contender many fans believe they will? What do the rival hosts make of Shaquil Barrett's 2019 season and his grievance filed regarding the franchise tag?All this and more on today's Buccaneers episode of the Ultimate Divsional Crossover Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The roundtable discussion between the NFC South hosts continues as we focus on the Atlanta Falcons in this episode. Head coach Dan Quinn could be on the hot seat as this season has "championship or bust" written all over it. But how do the Falcons stack up against the New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Carolina Panthers?Check out our own David Harrison as well as Ross Jackson (Locked on Saints), Aaron Freeman (Locked on Falcons), and Bill Riccette (Locked on Panthers) break it all down in this episode. Be sure to check back tomorrow as we see what the other hosts think about this new look Buccaneers team led by Tom Brady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Harrison is joined by Ross Jackson of Locked on Saints, Aaron Freeman of Locked on Falcons, and Bill Riccette of Locked on Panthers as we kick off the ultimate divisional crossover week starting with the New Orleans Saints and how the rival hosts feel about their off-season as well as their chances in 2020.Oh, and of course they made sure to talk about former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston jumping ship and heading for New Orleans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Yarcho and David Harrison dive into the NFL asking to withhold 35% of player salaries in escrow to off-set 2020 expenditures with little-to-no fan revenue while the NFLPA laughs in their face.Then, the Fantasy Footballers have some interesting tier-based draft rankings for your 2020 fantasy seasons but Tampa Bay Buccaneers receivers Chris Godwin and Mike Evans are in some questionable spots.Finally, we have a voicemail regarding Cam Newton's claim that he's tired of "being humble" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Courtesy of the SnapBack Sports Podcast, David Harrison of BucsNation.com shares some clips of a recent interview with Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back, Dare Ogunbowale. David reacts and responds to Ogunbowale's thoughts on Tom Brady, private workouts, and the state of football in 2020. Be sure to check out the full episode of the SnapBack Sports Podcast with Dare Ogunbowale as Jack and Abe get about 45 minutes with the Bucs running back to discuss everything going on surrounding sports, and American society today.Thanks for checking out the Locked On Bucs Podcast! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsor! Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Yarcho of Bucs Nation flies solo in this one to talk about the NFL and NFLPA discussing a player "opt-out" protocol, following suit with the MLB, NHL, and NBA.On top of that, the NFL has had the benefit of time but there are still major decisions to be made. I talk about the comments from Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy regarding the luxury of time that the NFL has had, but is rapidly running out of.Speaking of the Packers, there's talk that former Packers linebacker Clay Matthews is interested in joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Is this a good fit, should it come to fruition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices