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In this episode Jonathan previews the upcoming game between the Bucs and Dolphins. He starts off by going over the Dolphins lineup. What players can give the Bucs the most trouble? He talks about how dynamic the Dolphins run game is and how the Bucs number 1 key should be to stop the run. He then talks about the Dolphins defense and how athletic that group is. He then gives an update on the NFC pl...

In this Episode Jonathan breaks down the Bucs 23-20 loss to the Panthers. He opens up the episode talking about why he thinks the franchise needs a mini re-set. He then breaks down why the offensive game plan was not good enough for the Bucs on offense. He then gets into how the Bucs continue to disappoint on multiple fronts this year. He then talks about the game and why two moments specifically...

In this Episode Jonathan breaks down the big time matchup between the Bucs and Panthers. He breaks down how the Bucs and Panthers both got here and how each team can win the division. He talks about how the Panthers loss last week to the Saints changes the dynamic of the NFC south playoff picture. He then talks about the Panthers roster and who stands out to him and why. Then he breaks down why he...

In this episode Jonathan reacts to the 29-28 Bucs loss to the Atlanta Falcons. He breaks down why this was one of the worse losses in recent memory for the Bucs. He then talks about what changes need to be made or else could fall back to where they were in the pre Tom Brady era. He talks about the final drive and how the Falcons converted on a 3rd and 28 and a 4th and 14 to win the game. He breaks...

In this Episode Jonathan previews the Bucs matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. He talks about what the Bucs need to do to get back in the win column. He breaks down the Bucs injuries and why he thinks the Bucs could be getting healthier on the offensive side of the ball. He then talks about the Keys for the Bucs to pick up a win. Why Baker Mayfield having a big game is key for the Bucs to get back o...

Jonathan reacts to the 24-20 Bucs loss to the New Orleans Saints. He starts by talking about what the ceiling is for the Bucs team. Is it a team that can win a Super Bowl? He then breaks down the game and where the Bucs went wrong. He talks about the decision making and the lack of creativity on play calls both on offense and defense. He then looks ahead to what the Bucs have to do to make the pla...

In this episode, Jonathan breaks down the Bucs–Saints matchup from every angle. He opens with an injury update, highlighting why this might be the healthiest Tampa Bay has been in quite some time. From there, he looks ahead to the upcoming game, revisiting the previous meeting between these teams and outlining the keys the Bucs must replicate to find success again. Jonathan explains why getting Bu...

In this episode, Jonathan breaks down the Bucs’ 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals, a hard-fought victory the team desperately needed. He opens by highlighting what Tampa Bay did well and how those strengths ultimately secured the win. Jonathan then dives into how Arizona managed to keep the game far more competitive than expected, pointing out the missed opportunities where the Bucs failed to f...

In this episode, Jonathan previews the upcoming Bucs vs. Cardinals matchup. He opens with an in-depth look at Tampa Bay’s injury report and explains why this is the healthiest the Bucs have been in weeks. Jonathan then shifts to Arizona, breaking down the Cardinals’ evolving quarterback situation and how it has reshaped their offense this season. He examines the Cardinals’ run game—how injuries ha...

In this episode, Jonathan reacts to the Bucs’ 34–7 loss to the LA Rams. He opens by breaking down how Tampa Bay consistently got in its own way and struggled to execute in all phases. Jonathan then tackles the big question: Is Todd Bowles the right coach to lead the Bucs to a Super Bowl? He moves on to outline what the Bucs must adjust to bounce back, focusing on both immediate fixes and long-term...

In this episode, Jonathan delivers his full preview and prediction for the Bucs’ matchup against the Rams. He opens with an overview of the Rams’ personnel, highlighting Matthew Stafford’s outstanding season and the explosiveness of Los Angeles’ offensive weapons. Jonathan then shifts to the defensive side of the ball, breaking down how the Rams have consistently generated pressure and how they ov...

In this episode, Jonathan breaks down the Bucs’ 44–32 loss to the Bills, examining exactly what went wrong and whether the issues are fixable. He discusses how, for the second straight week, Tampa Bay missed a key opportunity to secure a signature win that would have strengthened their postseason positioning. Jonathan also highlights the positives — including a productive day on the ground and how...

In this episode, Jonathan previews the Bucs vs. Bills matchup and lays out his three keys to a Tampa Bay victory. He explains why the Bucs must take advantage of Buffalo’s struggling run defense and how the return of Bucky Irving could be a major boost to the offense. Jonathan then turns to the Bills’ explosive offense, breaking down how Josh Allen’s dual-threat ability can change a game and why l...

In this episode, Jonathan breaks down the Bucs’ 28-23 loss to the New England Patriots. He dives into what went wrong for Tampa Bay and how those mistakes shaped the outcome of the game. Jonathan discusses the offense’s struggles for most of the night and how explosive plays from New England proved costly for the defense. He then examines what this loss means for the Bucs moving forward — how it i...

In this episode, Jonathan breaks down how the Bucs can take down the Patriots. He starts by examining New England’s soft schedule and how they’ve managed to climb to 7-2. Jonathan highlights where the Patriots have improved from last season and how rookie quarterback Drake Maye has elevated their offense. Then, he dives into the keys for a Bucs victory — can they win the turnover battle, protect B...

In this episode, Evan Closky joins Jonathan to talk all things Bucs at the bye week . They kick things off by naming their unsung heroes of the season so far and breaking down just how impressive the secondary has been — even comparing this group to the 2020 Super Bowl defense. Then, they shift to the offensive side of the ball , discussing how the Bucs have managed to keep producing despite a wav...

In this episode, Jonathan is joined by Bucs beat writer River Wells to break down everything from the first half of the Bucs’ season. They dive into Baker Mayfield’s performance — how well he’s played so far and whether the Bucs can truly compete for a championship with him leading the offense. The duo also takes a hard look at the running game , discussing what needs to improve to help balance th...

In this episode, Jonathan breaks down the Bucs’ dominant 23-3 win over the Saints. He dives into how the defense delivered its best performance of the season, led by standout edge rusher Anthony Nelson. While the offense struggled to find its rhythm for the second straight week, the Bucs still found a way to control the game and secure a key divisional win. Jonathan explains why heading into the b...

In this episode, Jonathan previews the Bucs’ divisional showdown against the Saints. He opens with an in-depth injury update on a banged-up Bucs roster before diving into his keys to the game — can Tampa Bay finally get the run game rolling, and can the defense force key turnovers to swing momentum? Jonathan breaks down the Saints’ top playmakers on both sides of the ball and explains what challen...

In this episode, Jonathan reacts to the Bucs’ 24-9 loss to the Detroit Lions. He breaks down exactly what went wrong for Tampa Bay and whether fans should hit the panic button — or stay confident after a strong 5-2 start. Jonathan dives into why the offense struggled to find rhythm and how the defense still showed flashes of dominance under Todd Bowles’ leadership. He wraps up the episode by previ...

In this episode, Jonathan previews and predicts the outcome of the Bucs vs. Lions showdown. He starts with a full injury update, breaking down how key players returning — including Mike Evans — could reshape the Bucs’ game plan. Jonathan highlights how this is the healthiest the defense has been since the start of the season and what that means for their chances. He then lays out the keys to victo...

In this episode, Jonathan reacts to the Bucs’ huge 30-19 win over the 49ers. He breaks down the game drive by drive, analyzing how the defense struggled early but came alive in the second half to shut down San Francisco’s offense. Jonathan dives into the Bucs’ growing injury concerns and how they’re impacting the team’s depth and consistency. He highlights Baker Mayfield’s stellar performance — ex...

In this episode Jonathan gives his preview and prediction for the Bucs game vs the 49ers. He starts out by talking about the injury report for both sides. He expects both teams to be without key players in this key matchup. He then breaks down the keys to the game. He starts with the Bucs saying that they need to slow down the 49ers Pro Bowl running back Christian McCaffrey. Then he talks about ho...

In this episode, Jonathan breaks down the Bucs’ thrilling 38-35 win over the Seahawks. He dives into how Baker Mayfield and the offense completely dominated, with rookie wideout Emeka Egbuka continuing to shine in his breakout season. Jonathan discusses how the Bucs once again found a way to rally late and pull off another clutch comeback. On the flip side, he examines the defensive struggles — fr...

Jonathan dives into the highly anticipated Bucs vs. Seahawks matchup with a full breakdown and game prediction. He opens by detailing the Bucs’ growing list of injuries and how those absences could impact both this game and the season ahead. From there, he highlights the Seahawks’ biggest strengths—an explosive passing attack, a balanced ground game, and a defense that has been one of the league’s...