Locked On Bucs – Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Bucs are full steam ahead with their interviews for offensive coordinator with a concentrated effort on experienced play callers.   While Mike McDaniel is still the top choice for many fans, Todd Monken could bring an electric offense to Tampa Bay.   Todd Bowles is making changes to his defensive staff, but will it be enough to spark significant change on the field?     Follow & Subscribe on a...

The crew discusses what that says about Tampa Bay’s direction and how the front office may be approaching this coaching cycle. They also evaluate recent coaching moves made by the Bucs, take a hard look at how open Tampa Bay’s competitive window really is, and wrap up the episode by recapping the biggest storylines and results from NFL Wild Card Weekend.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! ...

Josh Grizzard headlines the coaches that Todd Bowles and the Bucs fired on Thursday   Mike McDaniel is the obvious top choice for offensive coordinator, but who are some other names to keep an eye on?   One candidate has already been announced as the Bucs completed an interview with Brian Callahan       Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnBucs Locked On NFL L...

Should the Bucs move on, or does Bowles deserve another year? And if a change is made, who should Tampa Bay target as the next head coach, including a potential splash name like John Harbaugh? The crew also dives into the Bucs’ upcoming free agents, breaking down which players should be brought back and who the team may need to move on from. They discuss Tampa Bay’s biggest offseason needs before...

Todd Bowles is going to remain the Bucs' head coach for the 2026 season.   Changes are coming to the coaching staff, but are the Bucs going to be able to attract the level of coaches they need to be successful?   The Glazers have made a decision that puts the Bucs in an "All or Nothing" conundrum for next season - so what will that look like?     Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 ht...

Looking back at a disappointing and frustrating 2025 season   With John Harbaugh available, what does that mean for Todd Bowles' job security?   If Bowles is retained, we could be looking at a complete coaching staff overhaul     Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnBucs Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More  🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedO...

The crew hands out final grades for the offense and defense, breaking down what each unit did well, where things fell short, and how it all added up over the course of the season. They also name an MVP on offense and defense, highlighting the players who stood out the most in an up-and-down year, before closing the show by looking around the NFL and reacting to key games from the week. Let us know...

Despite missing the playoffs for the first time since 2019, the Buccaneers appear to be content retaining head coach Todd Bowles   Even if Bowles is safe, there will be changes coming to the coaching staff with two coordinators in danger of losing their jobs   The Bucs' 2026 draft spot and opponents are set     Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnBucs Locked...

The crew analyzes key performances, adjustments, and what stood out most in a must-have victory for Tampa Bay. Now, all eyes turn to the rest of the NFL. The guys preview the crucial Saints–Falcons matchup, a game that will decide whether the Bucs win the NFC South and punch their ticket to the playoffs, along with other major national games. They wrap up the episode by naming their Player of the...

The Buccaneers are getting Calijah Kancey back from injured reserve after losing him in week two to a torn pec.   Josh Grizzard needs to finally show something on the offensive side because running the ball 30+ times and having all Baker's targets within five yards of the line didn't get the job done last time     Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnBucs Lock...

The Bucs and Panthers face off with the division on the line. Panthers win and they're in, Bucs have to win to give themselves a chance.   Josh Grizzard had a lot of errors the first time around, so he needs to have his best game this week   Bucs have shot themselves in the foot repeatedly the last few months. They can't afford stupid mistakes this week     Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platfo...

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler added more to the Todd Bowles' talk, implying the Glazers may keep him because of the expensive buyout of his new extension   Tristan Wirfs and Benjamin Morrison returned to practice while Calijah Kancey has a chance to make his return this week   Gene Deckerhoff, the voice of the Buccaneers, is retiring after 37 years     Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https...

While a Panthers win would clinch the division for Carolina, the Bucs can still take the South if they beat the Panthers and get help with a Falcons loss to the Saints. The crew breaks down the key matchups against Carolina, delivers a full injury report, and looks around the NFL — including the critical Falcons–Saints matchup — to lay out exactly what needs to happen for Tampa Bay to win the divi...

Todd Bowles deserves a lot of blame for this season - but so does Baker Mayfield, whether or not there are outlying issues   The Panthers just beat the Bucs, so why will this time be different?     Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnBucs Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More  🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL   Join us on Subtext for in...

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said that Todd Bowles' job is safe - but that seems to be wrong when listening to what he actually said   How did the Bucs go from 6-2 to 7-9, fighting for a playoff spot in week 18? It starts with Baker Mayfield   The Bucs are kind of in the playoffs, needing a win over the Panthers in the final game     Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://linktr.e...

The crew examines missed opportunities, key moments that swung the game, and what Tampa Bay could have done differently. They also go around the NFL to discuss major results from the weekend — including a huge game involving the Carolina Panthers that further impacts the NFC South race — before wrapping up the show by naming their Player of the Game. Share your thoughts on the loss in the comments...

Tristan Wirfs and Anthony Nelson are both out on Sunday which is a bad sign for an offensive line that has trouble blocking and a pass rush that has trouble getting to the quarterback   Josh Grizzard had a golden opportunity last week to open up the passing game and he didn't. Making the same mistake this week will cost them the game     Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://lin...

The Buccaneers face a do or die situation on Sunday against the Dolphins as they now trail the Panthers in the NFC South   Can Todd Bowles figure out how to stop a rookie quarterback making just his second start?   De'Von Achane can singlehandedly lead the Dolphins to a win     Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnBucs Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fa...

Ryan Lavoie, James Yarcho, and former NFL player Marcus Ray preview a massive matchup against the Miami Dolphins in what could be a do-or-die game for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With the season hanging in the balance, the crew breaks down why this game is so critical and what Tampa Bay must do to stay alive.  They also provide a full injury report heading into the weekend, look around the NFL at ke...

With the defeat, the Panthers move into the division lead, putting even more pressure on Tampa Bay down the stretch. The crew breaks down what went wrong on offense and defense in a high-stakes divisional matchup, looks around the NFL at results that impact the Bucs’ playoff outlook, and wraps up the show by naming their Player of the Game. Share your reactions to the loss and the late turnover in...

The Buccaneers once again can't figure out a way to finish a game, causing them to lose 23-20 to the Panthers and put themselves in a situation where they must win their final two games to have a chance at making the playoffs   Josh Grizzard's game plan and play calling might have been the worst it's been all season     Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnBuc...

The winner of this game will have the inside track to winning the NFC South and going to the postseason - so which Bucs team will show up?   If Todd Bowles is smart, he's going to bring as much pressure against Bryce Young on Sunday as he did against Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl 55. Otherwise, the Bucs may be on the brink of elimination     Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https:/...

The Bucs and Panthers face off for the first time this season with the winner of the game getting a huge leg up in the race for the division crown   Bucky Irving being the workhorse in this one not only controls the tempo but also keeps a struggling Bucs defense on the sideline   Run the ball, stop the run, and win the turnover battle to give yourself a chance at a win     Follow & Subscribe on al...

After a rollercoaster stretch, the crew breaks down why this matchup could define Tampa Bay’s season and what the Bucs must do to come out on top. They also provide a full injury report heading into the game, look around the NFL at other matchups and results that could impact the division race, and close out the episode with their official score predictions for Bucs vs. Panthers. Let us know your...

Todd Bowles had an uncharacteristic explosion speaking with the media. Was that out of sheer frustration or is he losing the locker room and sees the writing on the wall?   The Bucs have to win a road game against the Panthers this week to take a stranglehold on the NFC South     Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnBucs Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team,...