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On this episode, we dive into more NFL Draft content as I'm joined again by Kyle Crabbs (@NDTScouting) from NDTScouting.com as we discuss the launch of his 2016 NFL Draft Prospectus.  We talk about the top players in this draft and who may fit the needs of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  We also discuss - Myles Jack as an NFL player - Position strength of this 2016 NFL Draft class - Shaq Lawson and why he may not get the hype he may deserve - DeForest Buckner and Sheldon Rankins strength/weaknesses - This 2016 safety class/depth and special teams help - Specifics on linebackers and where they may fit for teams - Bucs need at DT and possible fits of Javan Hargrave and Vernon Butler - How many QBs will go before the Bucs pick at 9? Make sure you go purchase Kyle's 2016 NFL Draft Prospectus Thank you so much for the support! Follow us on Twitter @BucsBrief Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BucsBriefPodcast Check out everything at bucsbrief.com

Mark Cook of PewterReport.com (@PewterReport) joined to discuss what the Buccaneers have done in free agency and we preview the NFL Draft.  In this episode, we also get to deliver some great news to a young Buccaneers fans. We also discuss - The addition of JR Sweezy and what it means to the offensive line - The signing of Robert Ayers and if he is automatically the team's best DE - How the secondary is being addressed by signing Brent Grimes and Josh Robinson - The Bucs retaining Doug Martin - Bringing back the safeties - Chris Conte, Keith Tandy, Bradley McDougald - How contracts are being structured and how Jason Licht is building this franchise - Mike Glennon's future in Tampa Bay - Key positions of need to address in the NFL Draft Follow us on Twitter @BucsBrief Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BucsBriefPodcast Check out everything at bucsbrief.com

  Pre-Free Agency Frenzy - I break down the Doug Martin situation and my opinions on why the Bucs should make it their top priority to re-sign him based on actual data.  In this episode you'll also hear - Bucs salary cap space and what it means - Logan Mankins retirement - Most Bucs free agent signings haven't worked out - Players who may be let go to free up more cap space - Bucs biggest position needs - Free Agents who may be able to add something to the team that doesn't already exist - What will the team do at RB if Doug Martin leaves? - Drafting players and keeping the productive ones - Offensive line situation with Mankins' retirement Follow us on Twitter @BucsBrief Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BucsBriefPodcast Check out everything at bucsbrief.com

Mark Cook of PewterReport.com (@PewterReport) joined to discuss the Doug Martin situation and his confidence level on if we'll see Doug Martin back in a Buccaneers uniform in 2016.  We also discuss - Position versus player need in free agency - Doug Martin wants to be a Buccaneer in 2016 and the team wants him back - The Bucs friendly cap situation - How the Bucs can free up even more cap money - Players who may have been out the door if Lovie Smith was retained who may now return - How this new Bucs coaching staff came together - John Spytek's role as the new Director of Player Personnel - Players who may play a bigger role for the team in 2016 - NFL Scouting Combine and what fans should take away from the event - Bucs sitting at nine and what to not rule out when it comes to this NFL Draft Follow us on Twitter @BucsBrief Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BucsBriefPodcast Check out everything at bucsbrief.com

On this episode, we continue with our NFL Draft content as I'm joined by Joe Marino (@TheJoeMarino) from NDTScouting.com and DraftBreakdown.com as we break down cornerbacks Vernon Hargreaves and Mackenzie Alexander, plus offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil and Ronnie Stanley.  We also discuss - Why going OL at number 9 wouldn't be a crazy scenario for the Bucs - Joe's favorites from the Senior Bowl - Top edge rushers in a traditional 4-3 defense - Noah Spence, Jon Bullard, Shaq Lawson, and Kevin Dodd specifics - Joe's draft crushes from this 2016 class - How Joe thinks the top 5 in this NFL Draft is going to play out - Guys who could potentially slide to the Bucs at 9 and how they could combo with the second round pick Thank you so much for the support! Follow us on Twitter @BucsBrief Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BucsBriefPodcast Check out everything at bucsbrief.com  

On this episode, we dive into NFL Draft content as I'm joined by Kyle Crabbs (@NDTScouting) from NDTScouting.com as we discuss the Senior Bowl, preview his 2016 NFL Draft Prospectus, and go into specifics on players who may fit needs for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  We also discuss - How you can win a copy of the NDT Scouting 2016 NFL Draft Prospectus - Senior Bowl summary - who stood out? - Significance of the Senior Bowl and its impact on a player's stock - Specifics on DEs Joey Bosa, Shaq Lawson, Noah Spence, Emmanuel Ogbah - Depth of the DE, Safety, and CB position in this draft - Jalen Ramsey, Vernon Hargreaves, Mackenzie Alexander, William Jackson III - WRs who would add a different element for the Bucs - Kyle's 2016 draft crushes Make sure you go purchase Kyle's 2016 NFL Draft Prospectus Thank you so much for the support! Follow us on Twitter @BucsBrief Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BucsBriefPodcast Check out everything at bucsbrief.com

On this episode, we're joined by Steven Chea (@CHEAH_SAY) as we discuss some Bucs player performances in 2015 based on the All-22 Coaches film.  On this episode, we discuss - Our #BeyondTheBoxScore segment coming in 2016 - Why Sterling Moore needs to be re-signed - The play of the Bucs cornerbacks in 2015 - Will Gholston and the DL - Potential FAs that would be a good fit with the Bucs - Gerald McCoy's season - Doug Martin and Charles Sims duo Thank you so much for the support! Follow us on Twitter @BucsBrief Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BucsBriefPodcast Check out everything at bucsbrief.com

Scott Reynolds of PewterReport.com (@PewterReport) joined to talk about Dirk Koetter being hired as the new coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and all of Scott's recent articles on Pewter Report. SR's Fab Five - January 15 SR's Fab Five - January 8 McCoy Isn't Jealous of Winston  We also discussed - The Glazers responsibilities for the franchise not winning football games - Expectations for Dirk Koetter's first season - Jason Licht having control of the roster - Mike Smith as the new defensive coordinator and staff changes - Higher point totals expected in 2016 - Mike Glennon's future in Tampa Bay - Gerald McCoy and Jameis Winston relationship - Has the fanbase turned on Gerald McCoy? - Jon Bon Jovi knows his football - Pewter Report's coverage of the East/West Shrine game and the Senior Bowl Follow us on Twitter @BucsBrief Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BucsBriefPodcast Check out everything at bucsbrief.com

Mark Cook of PewterReport.com (@PewterReport) joined to talk about Dirk Koetter being hired as the new coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  Follow Mark at @MarkCook1970.   Follow us on Twitter @BucsBrief Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BucsBriefPodcast Check out everything at bucsbrief.com

WARNING - Explicit Content - I was joined by former Buccaneers defensive lineman Steve White (@sgw94) where we discussed the Bucs firing of head coach Lovie Smith.  Steve gives his honest and uncensored reaction to the firing.  We also go into detail on Dirk Koetter and the performance of the offense.  We talk defensive personnel, where this team needs to improve, and what the expectations will be for the next head coach.  We close with Steve's opinions on Jameis Winston's post-game press conference following the Carolina Panthers game.

It's our annual Bucs fan listener awards as we have four fans call in and give specific awards for the 2015 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  I also give my full list of awards for the season, along with taking your questions on Twitter via #AskBucsBrief.  Thanks for all of the support in 2015 and look for even bigger things coming in 2016.  We'll have lots of new content and interviews coming soon.  Go Bucs!

Scott Reynolds of PewterReport.com (@PewterReport) joined to talk about his latest articles, including his most recent titled It's Time For Bucs To Move On From Smith.  On this episode, we also discuss - Bucs have dropped three straight - It's not just on the defense - Dirk Koetter's offense hasn't been scoring points at home lately - Are we allowed to critique Winston for his poor performances? - Verner penalty didn't cost the Bucs the game -- the 3rd quarter turnovers did - What I didn't like from the Bears game - What I did like from the Bears game - Bucs can't take the ball away - Preview of the Panthers game - Beating Carolina would change EVERYTHING - Preview of our season awards - It's time for #BucsBingo Thank you so much for the support! Follow us on Twitter @BucsBrief Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BucsBriefPodcast Check out everything at bucsbrief.com

Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda - Mark Cook (@MarkCook1970) of PewterReport.com (@PewterReport) joined to talk about the Bucs loss at the Rams and discuss the current state of the football team.  We also dove into the next couple weeks of the season, team needs, plus injuries, and live breaking news regarding the Pro Bowl.  On this episode we also discuss - Did you expect this team to be playing meaningful football in December? - Games we'll look back at and say this team shoulda, woulda, coulda won - Bucs are not playing their best ball at the time it's needed - Recap of the Rams included things I liked and things I didn't - Bucs are "officially" eliminated from the playoffs - What players will we see be evaluated in these last two games - Cap situation of players for 2016 and moving forward - Just pay Vincent Jackson whatever he wants for 2016 - Doug Martin deserved this Pro Bowl after a fantastic year - Bears preview including an x-factor for this week that you probably wouldn't expect - Adam Gase will be a head coach in 2016 - Bears and Bucs are very even "on paper"

Missed opportunity - the Buccaneers missed an opportunity to go above .500 and pick up a division win this weekend against the Saints.  We break down the Bucs/Saints and preview the game against the St. Louis Rams. Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) of BleacherReport.com joined the show to recap the win.  On this episode we discuss - Missed opportunity and the Bucs no longer control their destiny - Inconsistency and youth, but still not a reason to panic - Hope for the future and why - Key injuries and the impact - Saints film was awful - The questionable offensive gameplan against the Saints - Why not feed Doug? - Defensive line and Gerald McCoy - Mike Evans without Vincent Jackson - Bucs OL face their biggest test of the season in Aaron Donald - The Gerald McCoy/Joe Cullen argument - Preview of the St. Louis Rams game

The Buccaneers picked up a big division win and a season sweep against the division rival Atlanta Falcons.  We're watching meaningful football in December! Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) of BleacherReport.com and DraftBreakdown.com joined the show to recap the win.  On this episode we discuss - This team stood up to adversity and is now showing a "will to win" - Welcome back Ali Marpet - Stopping the run was also helped by Kyle Shanahan playcalling - Don't be a sheep.  This team is better with Gerald McCoy - Johnthan Banks got some snaps on defense - Bend don't break defense - Kwon Alexander suspension and who steps up? - Doug Martin and Charles Sims are weapons - Improvement from last week's offensive line performance - Doug Martin touches analysis - Preview of the New Orleans Saints #RugFartin Thank you so much for the support! Follow us on Twitter @BucsBrief Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BucsBriefPodcast Check out everything at bucsbrief.com

The Tale of Two Halves - Mark Cook (@MarkCook1970) of PewterReport.com (@PewterReport) joined to talk about the Bucs loss at the Colts and look forward to the big division matchup against the hated Atlanta Falcons.  On this episode we also discuss - Positive takeaways from the Bucs/Colts game - The NFL is weird this year - Moving away from Doug Martin in the 2nd half - Sterling Moore and Jude Adjei-Barima in run support - Emergence of Cameron Brate - Crucial Mike Evans drop - Offensive line played their worst game of the season - Matt Hasselbeck targeted and undrafted rookie free agent cornerback - Don't blame officiating cause it's awful across the league - Falcons are a mess right now - Bucs will win a big game at home this week Thank you so much for the support! Follow us on Twitter @BucsBrief Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BucsBriefPodcast Check out everything at bucsbrief.com

It's an extra special Buccaneers win for me as most of my family are Philadelphia Eagles' fans.  We celebrate a big 45-17 win for the Bucs as the team moves to .500 in November.  We're watching meaningful football in November! Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) of BleacherReport.com and DraftBreakdown.com joined the show to recap the win.  On this episode we discuss - Bucs being a .500 football team - Upcoming winnable games - We're going streaking - Key components of this win against the Eagles - Doug Martin is playing his best football ever - This offensive line plays with VIOLENCE - How many good things can we say about Jameis Winston? - Vincent Jackson returning - Lavonte David being the Lavonte we remember - Possible suspension for Kwon Alexander and who replaces him - Preview against the Colts, who I feel very good about beating Thank you so much for the support! Follow us on Twitter @BucsBrief Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BucsBriefPodcast Check out everything at bucsbrief.com

Another win for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a way that this team has traditionally lost games.  It's good to get a win against the Dallas Cowboys.  Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) of BleacherReport.com and DraftBreakdown.com joined the show to recap the win and talk about the improvement on defense, Jameis Winston, and preview the upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles.  On this episode you'll hear - 4-5 in November is not too shabby - A win is a win is a win - My apologies to Lavonte David cause he balled this weekend - Tackling was the best it's been all season - Secondary was much improved - "Dumb" penalties still need to be cleaned up - While the offense wasn't spectacular, it's a work in progress - Jameis Winston gives this team a chance to win games - A comprehensive preview of the upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles Thank you so much for the support! Follow us on Twitter @BucsBrief Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BucsBriefPodcast Check out everything at bucsbrief.com

As promised, your preview of this upcoming week's game against the Dallas Cowboys, plus I discuss injuries and a possible communication disconnect.  Enjoy the game this weekend, where I've predicted a home win for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  Go Bucs! Thank you so much for the support! Follow us on Twitter @BucsBrief Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BucsBriefPodcast Check out everything at bucsbrief.com