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James Hill from Bucs Nation joins Jonathan to talk all things Bucs. They start by breaking down the Baker Mayfield contract negotiations and what they would be comfortable giving him. They then break down each position group for the Bucs defense. Did the Bucs do enough in the front 7 to give you confidence in them? They break down the Bucs corner back room and why adding a veteran piece may help t...

In this episode Jonathan breaks down what happened in Mandatory Mini Camp. He also breaks down the Update in Baker Mayfields contract, he also ranks the Bucs best position groups. He starts the episode to give an update at Bucs Mini camp. He talks about why the Bucs corners are a big X factor for this team and why Chris Godwin is in for a breakout year. He then talks about the update on Bakers con...

Jonathan is joined by Bucky Brooks to talk all things Bucs. They start the episode by talking about the Bucs drafting Rueben Bain and how that pick is going to change their defense. They break down whether it was surprising or not to see Bain fall to the Bucs at 15. After that, they broke down the rest of the Bucs draft picks and how they will contribute. They talk about what other NFL front offic...

In this Episode Jonathan breaks down if the Bucs should resign Baker Mayfield or not. He talks about what number would be an overpay for Baker and what he would be comfortable giving him. He breaks down how Baker taking less money gives the roster more flexibility to resign their core players and keep this group in tact. He then talks about the Bucs offseason workouts. He breaks down how OTAs are...

In this episode Jonathan breaks predicts the Bucs 2026 schedule. He talks about where the Bucs could thrive and struggle in their schedule. He talks about why he thinks the Bucs could get out to a fast start and why it could benefit them more this year. He talks about where the toughest spot in their schedule is. He then goes into the Bucs offseason schedule and what he will look to see. Hosted by...

In this episode Jonathan reacts to the Bucs new 2026 schedule. He starts off by hitting the big points from the Bucs schedule. How many prime time games do they have? What is their home schedule like? He then breaks down why he thinks the Bucs got a very fortunate draw in terms of how their Schedule broke out for them. He then talks about the amount of prime time games all the teams in the league...

In this episode Jonathan is joined by Evan Closky to break down the Bucs offseason. They start by talking about the Bucs rookies and how they performed in Bucs mini camp. They then transition into the draft and Evan breaks down how the Bucs performed there. They then move into free agency. They break down how the Bucs got better and who they expect to produce in a big way. They then discuss the Bu...

Bucky Brooks is joined by his good friend Erin Summers today in order to talk about the Saints and where they sit amongst the fierce teams of the NFC South. She makes the case for Tyler Shough being the best QB in the NFC South and maybe shaping up to be one of the best in the league?! Do you agree or not?! And listen in to hear all the latest around the league from top insiders ONLY right here on...

In this episode Jonathan reacts and grades the Bucs 2026 draft. He talks about the Bucs first two picks and how if the Bucs want to contenders this year they need to produce right away. Jonathan goes through every single one of the Bucs draft picks and gives his reason why the Bucs drafted them and how he thinks they will impact the team in the 2026 season. He then gives his overall take and his g...

In this episode Jonathan gives his instant reaction to the Bucs selecting Rueben Bain. He breaks down how Bain fell to the Bucs and how the Bucs will use him in their defense. He talks about how this completes the Bucs defensive front and how lethal that group could be in 2026. He then talks about the surprises in the draft and how those surprises shaped the Bucs draft board. He ends the episode t...

In this episode Jonathan gives his preview and his predictions for the 2026 NFL draft. He starts by talking about what the thinks the Bucs biggest needs are. He explains why going with a Tight End in the first round is a mistake and the guys that he would look at to take. He breaks down some NFL mock drafts from different sites. He says what he agrees with and disagrees with from the Mocks. Then h...

In this episode Jonathan sits down with Tony Pauline who is a NFL Draft Analyst at Essentially Sports. They break down the Bucs biggest needs and who the Bucs should target in the draft. They talk about the Bucs first 2 draft picks and who they should prioritize there. They then talk about the 2026 draft as a whole. Where will the surprises be? Who will make the big trades? Jonathan and Tony break...

In this episode Jonathan grades the Bucs free agency and how it will benefit the Bucs for this upcoming year. He breaks down the Bucs newest signings and how they will help the Bucs this year. He talks about why he really like that the Bucs added some size in the trenches and a really good impact edge rusher. He then explains why Mike Evans leaving is a bad thing for some different reasons. Does M...

Jonathan reacts too franchise legend Mike Evans leaving the Bucs as well as the rest of the Bucs free agency. He explains that Mike Evans leaving says more about the Bucs than it does about Mike Evans. He talks about why he thinks Mike Evans left and what it means for the Bucs going forward. He breaks down the other Bucs free agency signings. How Alex Anzalone is a big get for the Bucs moving forw...

In this episode Jonathan talks about the possibility of the Bucs signing all pro edge Trey Hendrickson. He breaks down why the Bucs need to make this move and how it would make the Bucs contenders going forward. He talks about how the Bucs have only had 1 double digit sack guy since 2020 and how getting Hendrickson would change that right away. He then looks at some mock drafts and gives his predi...

In this Episode Jonathan breaks down the top 50 free agents and who the Bucs should target. He explains why the Bucs should look at adding either an edge rusher or an off ball linebacker before the draft. He breaks down the top choices for each position and who would be his favorite signing. He then heads over to the mock drafts. He goes over who they have the Bucs drafting and what he would do if...

In this Episode Jonathan talks about why the Bucs should trade for Maxx Crosby and he looks ahead at the 2026 season for the Bucs. He starts by saying why the Bucs should trade for Maxx Crosby and why it would make the Bucs immediate contenders in 2026. He then looks at some way to early 2026 power rankings to see where the Bucs fall at. He explains why the Bucs should still be favorites to win th...

In this Episode Jonathan breaks down who he thought were the best players from the Bucs this year. He talks about why the young secondary for the Bucs really impressed him this year. He also breaks down why Emeka Egbuka had such a strong start to the year and why he is going to be a special player going forward. He then talks about what some of the best moments of the season were for the Bucs. Fro...

In this episode Jonathan breaks down the hire of Zac Robinson and who the Bucs should draft with their first round pick. He talks about why the Zac Robinson hire is not an A+ hire but is a good hire. He talks about Robinsons relationship with Baker Mayfield and how that was the key to him getting the job. He breaks down what the Bucs offense might look like with Robinson and why it needs to improv...

In this episode Jonathan breaks down the Bucs defensive performance this year. He starts the episode by talking about the Bucs new special teams coordinator hire. He talks about how he might improve the Bucs special teams and where they need to improve the most. He then gives an update on the Bucs OC search and why he is not optimistic about it. He then starts the player grades for the defense. Wh...

In this episode Jonathan gives an update on the Bucs search for a new offensive Coordinator as well as grading the offenses performances this year. He starts the episode by giving an update on the Bucs offensive coordinator search. He gives who his top candidates are and who he does not want with the job. He then goes into grading the Bucs offense this year. He starts with Baker Mayfield and why i...

In this Episode Jonathan talks about the Bucs retaining Todd Bowles for the 2026 season and the Bucs firing OC Josh Grizzard. Jonathan talks about why the Bucs kept Todd Bowles for 2026 and if he thinks it is a good or bad thing. He breaks down what he thinks Todd Bowles will have to do to be successful in 2026. He then talks about Josh Grizzard being fired. He breaks down how the offense regresse...

In this episode Jonathan reacts to the Bucs season being over. He talks about the Bucs game vs the Panthers and how the Bucs barley squeezed out a win. Then he talks about how disappointing of a season it was for the Bucs. From starting 5-1 to finishing 8-9 and all the missed opportunities that the Bucs had. He then breaks down what the Bucs need to do this offseason and how getting a game changin...

In this episode Jonathan previews the season finale between the Bucs and Panthers. Jonathan starts the episode by saying what the Bucs need to do to make the playoffs. He then starts to breakdown the Panthers. He recaps the frustrating loss to the Panthers just two weeks ago and what the Bucs need to do differently in this matchup. He talks about how the Bucs collapse has cost the Bucs the right t...

In this episode Jonathan breaks down the Bucs 20-17 loss to the Dolphins. Jonathan starts the episode by talking about why the Bucs need to make major changes regardless of how this season ends up. He then talks about how the drop off since the bye week has been staggering and how rare it is. He then talks about what he thought was the turning point in the game. He explains the playoff scenarios a...