Sports Day Tampa Bay

It's a trade deadline mailbag on the show today as we answer questions about Vita Vea's injury for the Bucs, what rookies are standing out at training camp, is Jameis Winston guaranteed the starting job in week 4, has the magic run out for the Rays, which Rays players will be traded today, are the Lightning still looking for a right-handed defenseman, and is Tiger Woods back? Our show Partner this month is Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you can get a FREE Cruise with a minimum purchase of $2,000.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the best football weekend of the year as we realize why 4 teams were on a bye last week because they are the best 4 teams and the playoff intensity is ratcheted up. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down each of the 4 divisional playoff games as the NFC South teams are playing really well, plus they look at the Bucs OJ Howard who was scored the worst 1st round draft pick this year by Pro Football Focus.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Bucs report to Training Camp today and we'll hear from Head Coach Dirk Koetter on his thoughts heading into camp, Jameis Winston ranked 20th best QB by ESPN, Bucs secondary ranked 31st by Pro Football Focus, the Rays are shutout by Tanaka and the Yankees as their bats go silent, and what is going on with Kevin Kiermaier's swing?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss Tuesday's news from the Baseball Winter Meetings that the Rays Ybor City Stadium plan is now dead as the Rays will begin the process of looking for a new site, potentially out of the market in the future. Plus will Dirk Koetter get another year as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they are 5-8 with 3 games to go but still have a shot at the playoffs. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-571-1888!See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud sits down with Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht for an exclusive interview where they discuss the Jason Pierre-Paul trade and how it went down, the inside story on the Bucs free agent signings this year and specifically what they were looking for in players they signed.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on the Saints signing Jameis Winston later today to backup Drew Brees in New Orleans as he goes to a division rival. Plus the Bucs draft appears to be a success as they acquired guys in positions of need with everyone having a shot to make the roster this fall.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about the Bucs signing Tom Brady including if Bruce Arians will take over play calling, did Brady demand any personnel changes, can Brady workout with his receivers on his own, are more free agents willing to come to Tampa Bay now, will the heat affect his play, and what now happens to Jameis Winston who isn't signed yet.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss what the Bucs should do with the Franchise tag this offseason as they have to choose between Jameis Winston and Shaq Barrett, Eli Manning will announce his retirement today but is he a hall of fame quarterback and what will Rays pitcher Charlie Morton say in Spring Training about the Astros sign stealing. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http://mayelectricsolar.com. Call them at 727-819-2862 to start saving 90-95% on your electric bill.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Bucs trade back in the NFL Draft and still get their man, 347-pound DT Vita Vea from Washington. Vea was 4th on the Bucs board and they are really happy with the pick. Plus the Rays bats remain hot in beating the Orioles and the Lightning are set to take on the Bruins in Game 1 on Saturday.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about Phillip Rivers chances of landing in Tampa Bay, how John Lynch built a Super Bowl team in 3 seasons while the Bucs haven’t made the playoffs in 12 years, is Jason Licht feeling heat, which free agents should the Bucs re-sign and why should a baseball fan believe baseball after another scandal that affected the outcomes of games.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Rays have been eliminated from playoff contention for the 4th straight season and Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down what went wrong, who their best player was, and what this team might look like in 2018. Plus the Bucs say no to fans coming to One Buc Place to chat with Gerald McCoy and the college basketball world was rocked by the FBI announcement of the arrests of some assistant coaches and sneaker representative in a bribery conspiracy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss how Tom Brady came to the Buccaneers, are they now the team to beat in the NFC, how much credit should Jason Licht get for signing Tom Brady, and who is under more pressure to win this year, Tom Brady or Bill Belichick?See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers video that hints at new uniforms are on the way this year and Jameis Winston did indeed have laser eye surgery. Plus Diana Nearhos on the red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning, Yanni Gourde's long goalless streak is over and injuries are starting to mount. And some new rules approved by MLB to start this season including a 3-batter minimum for pitchers within an inning. Today's show is presented by Tampa Bay Downs, the premier multi-entertainment destination on Florida’s gulf coast with live horse racing on Wednesdays, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on Rob Gronkowski's introduction to the Tampa Bay media as we learned a simple game of catch with Tom Brady ignited the fire for him to return to the NFL, the NHL has a plan to resume play in July in empty arenas and Eduardo Encina on tonight's virtual NFL Draft and what the Bucs are looking to gain in this year's draft.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on why Tom Brady hasn't signed with the Buccaneers yet and why you shouldn't be worried, if Brady a good fit for Bruce Arians offense, is there a market for Jameis Winston as either a starter or backup and quarterback movement around the NFL.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did Coach John Cooper's line changes in Game 3 lead the Lightning to victory over Washington or did the team just play better? Rick Stroud breaks it down as Game 4 is tonight, plus Bucs Defensive Coordinator talks about how their defensive line has to be better and their defense will evolve this year with new additions, D-line coach Brentson Buckner has told Gerald McCoy he doesn't need to be Superman, he needs Super Friends, and the Rays sweep the Royals for the first time in Kansas City since 2009.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud previews the NFL Divisional Playoffs this weekend as we're ready to determine who will play in the conference championship games, plus Carson Palmer's comments on how Jameis Winston could do in year 2 in Bruce Arians offense. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http://mayelectricsolar.com. Call them at 727-819-2862 to start saving 90-95% on your electric bill.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New Buccaneers Head Coach Bruce Arians has a plan to fix Jameis Winston's turnover problem as you'll hear in Rick Stroud's exclusive conversation with Arians. Plus the AAF started and exceeded expectations in it's first week as football is still king, the Lightning defeat the Penguins and Panthers as Andrei Vasilevskiy is amazing and Louis Domingue sets the franchise record for consecutive victories, the fans were excited at Rays Fan Fest as pitchers and catchers will report this week and USF Basketball has a five game conference winning streak for the first time since 1992.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Bucs have hired former Cardinals coach Bruce Arians to be their next head coach and he's bringing a lot of the staff from Arizona with him. The 66-year-old coach who was retired was convinced by the Bucs and former Rays Manager Joe Madden to take the job. Arians will be expected to improve Jameis Winston as he's in the final year of his contract while former Jets Head Coach Todd Bowles will be the new Defensive Coordinator. Plus the Lightning get back to winning by shutting out the Blue Jackets 4-0. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-571-1888!See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on Chris Godwin's new number 14 with the Buccaneers as he gifts 12 to Tom Brady. Plus Godwin's defense of Jameis Winston saying half of his interceptions were the result of a bad read by someone else and those who defend him. And your mailbag questions including what athletes are doing to stay active, is the NFL considering playing games without fans or in neutral sites and what Bucs games from the last 20 years would you want to watch again?See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.