Sports Day Tampa Bay

The Dolphins are getting set to cut Ndamukong Suh which has some Bucs fans dreaming of a defensive line pairing with Gerald McCoy in Tampa Bay. Rick Stroud tells you why that's not likely but the Bucs did sign Cameron Brate, Brent Grimes and Adarius Glanton, plus placed a 2nd round tender on Adam Humphries. We also get into just how dominant the TV ratings were for the Valspar Championship with Tiger Woods in the hunt and the USF women were seeded a lot lower than expected in the NCAA Tournament.

As Rick Stroud correctly predicted, Tiger Woods wouldn't win another golf tournament. Although today he is questioning that take as Tiger finishes 2nd at the Valspar Championship as Tampa Bay and the sports world was consumed with Tiger Woods regaining his form. Plus the Bucs make Mike Evans the 2nd highest paid wide receiver in football, the Lightning win again, a repeat winner at the Firestone Grand Prix in St. Pete and USF women await their NCAA tournament fate.

Tiger Woods shot 1-under par at the Valspar Championship's first round and the crowd were large and amazing. Rick Stroud was there as Tiger Mania has taken over Tampa Bay. Plus the Bucs re-sign QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to be the backup to Jameis Winston ahead of free agency next week, the Lightning win again but this time in regulation and USF's basketball season is over.

The Tampa Bay Rays announced their going old school in using 4-man pitching rotation this season with a bullpen day when needed to give starters a rest. Rick Stroud breaks down what this could mean, plus the Rays lose a 2nd starting pitcher to Tommy John surgery in Jose de Leon, Bucs fans are upset that 2 defensive lineman have been traded but not too the Bucs and Rick sits down with ESPN senior golf writer Bob Harig to talk about the Valspar Championship and Tiger Woods.

The Lightning play their 6th straight overtime game and this one is won again by Braydon Point on an absolutely unbelievable move, Tiger Woods mania is in full effect as he is playing Innisbrook for the first time since 1998, and we hear from Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick who is a possible selection for the Buccaneers with the 7th pick.

Rick Stroud examines if the Bucs are missing out on players via trades or does it really take 2 to tango, plus we hear from Notre Dame Guard Quenton Nelson who the Buccaneers could draft with the #7 overall pick, Tiger Woods mania has begun in Tampa Bay, USF won their final 2 regular season games heading into the AAC tournament and the Lightning face the Panthers tonight which could be a potential first-round playoff matchup.

The NFL Scouting Combine is winding down as Rick Stroud has been in Indianapolis all last week and today we hear his conversation with the Bucs new Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken. Rick and Todd talk about his role as the new OC, his history and what he sees for Jameis Winston moving forward. Plus the Lightning win a crazy game over the Flyers on Saturday.

What are the Bucs options for backup quarterback this year as Jameis Winston was hurt last year and he's currently under investigation by the NFL. Rick Stroud is in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine where he spoke to Bucs GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Dirk Koetter about QBs, Doug Martin, Brent Grimes, Vernon Hargreaves III, and the firing of DL Coach Jay Hayes. Plus Lightning rookie Anthony Cirelli dazzles in his NHL Debut.

Did Jon Gruden ever have any interest in coaching the Bucs again even as the Bucs Ring of Honor Ceremony cemented his desire to coach again. Rick Stroud has the latest from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis as Jason Licht and Dirk Koetter talked about what went wrong this year as the Bucs finished 5-11, plus the Lightning lose in overtime to the Sabres in a very boring game.

The NFL Combine is set to get underway in Indianapolis and Rick Stroud is there to cover it including the Bucs Dirk Koetter, Jason Licht and the Raiders Jon Gruden who will all speak on Wednesday. Plus the Rays have a grievance filed against them by the Players Association for not spending money from revenue sharing and owner Stuart Sternberg rejects that notion and says the Rays are going to be better this year than anyone is predicting.

The Lightning pull off a trade and acquire Defenseman Ryan McDonagh and Center JT Miller from the Rangers for Vlad Namestikov, 2 prospects and 2 picks. Rick Stroud looks at how this trade helps the Lightning chances at the Stanley Cup without mortgaging the future too. Plus the Lightning win a big game over Toronto in a shootout, the Rays new TV deal will be large at over $80 million a year for 15 years and the Bucs are not keeping Center Joe Hawley freeing up more cap space.

Rays Owner Stuart Sternberg says the Rays were the Original Tankers in 2006-07 but that isn't what they are doing this year as they are rebuilding and restocking their roster. Rick Stroud breaks down whether the Rays are tanking this year and how do they fill the role that Brent Honeywell would have played this year. The Bucs are looking for a backup QB so who might be available and the Lightning win again and Steven Stamkos has his teammates backs as the trade deadline is today.

Rays top pitching prospect Brent Honeywell leaves practice on Thursday after throwing a handful of pitches and the fear is he might need Tommy John surgery which would end his season before it begins. Rick Stroud has the latest on the Rays including the players they get from Pittsburgh in trading Corey Dickerson so the DFA strategy worked. Plus Jameis Winston rear-ended someone on the Veterans Expressway but no one was hurt, the police have ended the investigation into who wrecked DeSean Jackson's vehicle at International Plaza, and the Lightning win in Ottawa.

The Rays signed veteran outfielder Carlos Gomez to a one-year contract on Wednesday after trading Steven Souza Jr to Arizona on Tuesday. Rick Stroud has the latest player reaction to the trades and super fan Dick Vitale sounding off on the team. Plus the Bucs introduced defensive line coach Brentson Buckner and he told stories of facing the Bucs both as a player and coach but also attending a playoff game in Tampa in 2002 as motivation for he and his teammates.

The fire sale is on for the Tampa Bay Rays as they trade Steven Souza, Jr., to Arizona on Tuesday to trim more payroll for this season. Rick Stroud feels bad for Rays fans as many of their favorite players have left the team including Evan Longoria, Corey Dickerson, Jake Odorizzi and more. Plus Rick looks into the complicated history of Doug Martin with the Bucs now that he has been released as expected, and the Lightning win a big game in Washington to start their 3-game road trip.