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Locked On Bucs podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the National Football League. Hosted by football analyst James Yarcho, the Locked On Bucs podcast provides your daily Buccaneers fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Bucs franchise. The Locked On Bucs podcast takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from withi ...
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Vita Vea practiced on Friday in a limited capacity and appears to be a game time decision for the Bucs against the Denver Broncos The Bucs' running game with Rachaad White and Bucky Irving has to get going this week against one of the league's worst run defenses - but at the very least they need to be involved…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers welcome a familiar foe in the form of Denver Broncos' head coach Sean Payton on Sunday as they look to go 3-0 and avoid giving the Broncos their first win of the season. If the Bucs are going to win, they have to be able to run the football against a team that's allowed almost 300 rushing yards through the first two weeks What …
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers are out to prove they are legitimate contenders after their big win in Detroit while being short handed - but is it too early to put them in that upper tier of teams? Sean Payton and the Broncos are coming to town. How do the Bucs not fall into the trap of looking ahead to the Eagles and Falcons while looking behind at their ac…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers pull off the huge upset over the Detroit Lions on the road, 20-16, moving them to 2-0 on the season The Bucs' depleted defense was the story of the day, stepping up and holding he Lions to just 16 points while winning the red zone battle Baker Mayfield's late heroics and Zyon McCollum's coming out party lead the way for the Buc…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers injury issues continue to pile up as Calijah Kancey, Luke Goedeke, Josh Hayes, and Antoine Winfield Jr will all miss Sunday's game. Meanwhile, the Lions face some injury concerns of their own. Chris Godwin's involvement this week could be the difference between 2-0 or 1-1. Defensively, the pass rush has to finish plays against …
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions are set to meet for the third time in less than a calendar year and the second straight time at Ford Field. Baker Mayfield may be the FedEx Air Player of the Week, but the defense for the Bucs is in rough shape against one of the best offenses in the league While Carlton Davis is busy with Mike Evans, Chris Go…
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The Buccaneers' recent win over the Washington Commanders showcased a strong offensive performance, but defensive injuries pose a challenge. The episode breaks down the mixed performance of the offensive line, highlighting rookie Graham Barton's play at center. It also discusses potential defensive strategies against the Lions, suggesting a "bend b…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr was injured late in Sunday's win against the Commanders and will now miss the next few weeks according to multiple reports - so what do the Bucs do now? Stash it and trash it is back as we talk about Baker Mayfield's best course of action as well as some already unnecessary narratives Jim Harbaugh tal…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield had a massive start to the NFL season, going off for nearly 300 yards and our touchdowns as the Bucs debut Liam Coen's offense in a win against the Washington Commanders Mike Evans and Chris Godwin led the way for the offense while the defense saw three different corners go down with injury during the…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers already have injury problems ahead of week one as they will be without two of their defensive linemen - Logan Hall and Earnest Brown. Who, if anyone, will get the call to play Sunday? If the Bucs want to beat the Commanders, they have to air it out on offense while turning Brian Robinson Jr and Austin Ekeler into non-factors on…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Washington Commanders Sunday to kick off the NFL season and while Washington is debuting their rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and new coach Dan Quinn, the Bucs have some debuts of their own Liam Coen's offense with Baker Mayfield can take advantage against a weak secondary with Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Jalen Mc…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers face a few disadvantages against the Commanders, but where are they most vulnerable in week one? Containing Jayden Daniels is going to be a challenge, but Todd Bowles is the right guy to figure it out this week Chris Godwin is poised to start the season off right as he looks to rack up the targets in a favorable matchup Follow …
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers have some deep position groups on their roster - none more so than the receiving group on offense and the safeties on defense However, the Bucs could face some problems if injuries hit the running backs and defensive line as those are the most top heavy positions on the roster The Bucs are loaded with talent, but which players …
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers' former edge rusher Shaquil Barrett was on 'Up And Adams' and told Kay Adams that the Bucs are the only team he would come out of retirement for Jason Licht talked about a 'gleam' in Baker Mayfield's eye. The crew on Good Morning Football discuss it and voice their concerns for Baker this season A fun annual series breaking dow…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said to the media this week that it's great that the Falcons are being picked to win the division and that people should be picking them Licht has seen this team transform from one of the oldest to one of the youngest in the league, thanks to he and his scouts doing an excellent job in the NFL Draft …
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were the 2023 winners of the NFC South, will the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, or Carolina Panthers get in their way of a repeat? The 2024 NFC South preview covers predictions, win total over/unders, potential MVP candidates, top to bottom division rankings, and everything you need to know about the NFC South heading…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers initial 53-man roster is locked in - but what were the biggest surprises? Keeping things thin at running back and wide receiver left players like Cody Thompson and Sterling Shepard on the outside looking in Todd Bowles kept eleven defensive backs on the roster, saying he likes the versatility those guys bring both defensively a…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White looked fantastic running behind the revamped interior of the offensive line while Jalen McMillan show why he's going to be such a big part of the offense Todd Bowles is not happy with punter Jake Camarda - and the Bucs may look for a new option Many roster cuts were made over the weekend, but which on…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan appears to have won the wide receiver three job. Meanwhile, Albert Breer points to Yaya Diaby as a double-digit sack guy The starters are in vs Miami, so what are the biggest things to keep an eye on in the final preseason game? With many Bucs players likely to miss the game with injury, who stands …
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers position battle for starting left guard is over as Ben Bredeson is named the starter, solidifying the entire starting offensive line for the Bucs this season Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, and Chris Godwin had good days against the Dolphins in joint practice, but they weren't the only ones Zyon McCollum continues to answer the cal…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Miami Dolphins this week, so which players need to have a standout performance to give themselves a chance to make the team? What is Evan watching for as the starters take the field against the Dolphins on Friday? Who's in and who's out? Evan breaks down the bubble players he believes make the initial 53-man roster …
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers are moving on from edge rusher Randy Gregory after he still had not reported to training camp and missed the first two preseason games Bucky Irving, Sean Tucker, and Graham Barton were some of the bright spots for the Bucs in their loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars Among some of the issues from Saturday's game was the Bucs' new …
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield as well as most of the other starters will not be playing against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday. Is this a good idea or will it have lasting effects into September? Keeping a close eye on the interior offensive line as well as the edge rush this Saturday to see if things look even better than t…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers have plenty of good fantasy options, but who should you target and who should you pass on? Baker Mayfield finished in the top ten of fantasy quarterbacks last year but you shouldn't draft him this year Rachaad White's consistency makes him a must draft player - and that production should improve this year behind a better offens…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to take advantage of the botched situation by the New York Jets and try to trade for Haason Reddick to upgrade the pass rush Bucs and Jags are having joint practices in Jacksonville this week which comes with its own set of pros and cons The Bucs need to have their starters on the field this Saturday in the preseason game …
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running backs Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker led the way for the Bucs, both rushing for over 4.5 yards per carry and with Irving getting the first half touchdown Bucs edge rushers weren't impressive, but they weren't discouraging either. Here's what I saw from them and why they're going to be more effective than you may think A f…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp is two weeks in, so how does this team look compared to other recent teams in the past at this stage Against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Bucs will see some of their young talent get tested against another team and while the Bengals are playing some of their starters, the Bucs look to ramp up a few position battles…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator Liam Coen is set to debut his offense is among the top things to watch for this weekend vs the Cincinnati Bengals. With the starters sitting out, all eyes are on rookies like Jalen McMillan, Tykee Smith, and Graham Barton Devin White was on The Pivot and pointed fingers at the Bucs for his departure from …
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers released their initial depth chart and it seems to favor the veterans rather than the rookies, forcing them to earn their spot rather than anoint them immediately With a game this weekend against the Cincinnati Bengals, what is Evan keeping a close eye on during the game? Which players are going to be important ones to watch? R…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White talked about the upgrades along the offensive line and the impact rookie Bucky Irving and Chase Edmonds can have this year A lot of talk about the Bucs' playmakers on offense, but is Cade Otton the forgotten man? Breaking down what his role will be this season Tykee Smith is the front-runner in a fier…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers edge rusher YaYa Diaby suffered a high ankle sprain on Thursday. We have an update on his status and talk about who can step up in his absence Last year, the Bucs' MVP was Antoine Winfield Jr. Who has the opportunity to be the MVP for the team this season? While Lavonte David is continuously the most underrated player in the NF…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs is now the highest paid lineman in NFL history and the highest paid player in Buccaneers history after signing a five year, $140.63 million dollar deal on Thursday Bucs edge rusher YaYa Diaby was carted off the field during practice Thursday and the Bucs dodge a bullet after tests show the injury isn't…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp is about a week in and there have been some impressive players. While rookies Jalen McMillan and Bucky Irving are carving out their roles, Kalen DeLoach and Rashad Wisdom are fighting for a roster spot Tykee Smith is an impressive athlete, but his most impressive trait may be his brain Graham Barton is having to d…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle Tristan Wirfs is still in the midst of contract negotiations and there were some conflicting reports regarding the status of those talks with one insider saying the two sides are "miles apart" while other Bucs media members say it's much closer than that Rookie running back Bucky Irving is excited about what the run game…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Jalen McMillan is turning heads early on at camp and he may be in the driver's seat for the wide receiver three position Zyon McCollum's work ethic is incredible. With his sights set on six interceptions this season, his wife has helped him all off-season to achieve that Calijah Kancey says there's no ceili…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles is done talking about Randy Gregory. Could this be a sign he's on his way out? Tristan Wirfs is not sitting out at Bucs training camp. Mike Evans excited to keep team success going while chasing history. Antoine Winfield Jr talks Tykee Smith and Jordan Whitehead Nick Wright has a bogus cop out to throw sh…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp has begun as the rookies and veterans have reported. So what are the top three storylines for the Bucs during camp? Edge rush depth went from thin to thinner as Randy Gregory still hasn't shown up and was placed on the Did Not Report list Liam Coen is going to throw a lot at these players and has some interesting …
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers star left tackle Tristan Wirfs still has not gotten his contract extension. Is it time for Bucs fans to start worrying about when it will get done? Todd Bowles called new starting corner Zyon McCollum an "unbelievable football player" and there's a lot of pressure on him to live up to that Graham Barton was the Bucs' first pick…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp kicks off soon, so we're giving our pre-camp 53-man roster prediction. With 26 players on offense and 24 on defense, who made the cut and who got left out? Could Randy Gregory find himself off the roster following the drama of mini-camp? Where do Jose Ramirez and Markees Watts wind up? And which rookies are in dan…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin becomes a free agent after the season, so one listener wants to know if they Bucs should trade him to the San Francisco 49ers for Brandon Aiyuk Todd Bowles named K.J. Britt the starting linebacker, but said SirVocea Dennis will see plenty of snaps. With that battle already decided, what are the other …
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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 w…
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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 p…
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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 ag…
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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 the…
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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… 🎧 https://li…
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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 to…
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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…
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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 Fo…
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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… 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnBucs Locked On NFL Leagu…
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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…
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