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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with the latest on the Buccaneers Training Camp including ownerships feelings about Baker Mayfield's contract comments last week, Vita Vea's hold-in and standout players so far. Plus the Rays goes 6-3 on the home stand despite scoring less than 3 runs a game. Plus they added a starting pitcher as they trade for Freddy Peralta from the Mets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker Mayfield's comments regarding his lack of contract extension with the Buccaneers. He said he felt 'disrespected' and 'undervalued' while being dissappointed team wouldn't give him more than a 2-year deal for a franchise quarterback. Plus the Rays beat the Rangers as Cedric Mullins hits the game-winning home run and Tampa Bay is now 3.5 games ahead of the Yankees with the Trade Deadline approaching on Monday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rich and the guys react to Raiders Head Coach Klint Kubiak naming veteran QB Kirk Cousins Las Vegas' starting quarterback over #1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza, and previews the Bengals ‘season with the top 4 questions facing Joe Burrow, head coach Zac Taylor and Cincinnati heading into NFL training camps. Buccaneers Insider Rick Stroud and Rich discuss the unsettled contract extensions for Tampa Bay QB Baker Mayfield and DT Vita Vea, and why perennial All-Pro WR Mike Evans bolted for the San Francisco 49ers. ‘No-Contest Wrestling' podcast host O'Shea Jackson Jr. drops by the studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers first day of Training Camp as Tristan Wirfs and Vita Vea didn't participate after 'tweaking' something on Tuesday. How does Vita Vea's trade request and Baker Mayfield's contract status impact the team this year. Plus the Rays beat the Rangers 3-0 despite only getting 3 hits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield reporting to Training Camp without a new contract. He will play this season under his old deal and then become a free agent in March. Add that with Vita Vea's trade request and is there trouble for the Bucs this season. The Rays lose 4-1 to the Texas Rangers, their lead in the AL East is now 1.5 games with 5 games to go before the trade deadline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat every team in the NFL officially reporting for training camp today as we Go Campin' with beat writers from several teams including Rick Stroud with the Bucs, Nate Taylor with the Chiefs, Mark Kaboly with the Steelers, David Lombardi with the 49ers, Matt Schneidman with the Packers, and Jane Slater with the Cowboys. Later, 12 year NFL veteran at QB, and ESPN NFL analyst, Dan Orlovsky joins the progrum to give some of his biggest takeaway's from the offseason and as teams report for training camp. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Vita Vea's request that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers trade him as he enters the final year of a 4-year contract that will pay him more than $17 million this year. How will this impact the defense, the team and Baker Mayfield contract negotiations. Plus more details on Kyle Shannahan's accident and the reporting on it and the terrible tragedy of Eric Bienemy's son shooting his mother multiple times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Debuting our new time slot of 11:00am ET, Chris & Connor first hit Kyle Shanahan’s accident and how it affects the 49ers. The Giants have some good news on Malik Nabers…is he the most important non-QB in the NFC East? Plus we welcome Buccaneers beat writer Rick Stroud to give us the latest on Baker Mayfield’s contract negotiations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick are back from vacation as the Tampa Bay Rays have won 6-of-7 including 2 straight shutouts of the Guardians. Plus the Buccaneers rookies report today for Training Camp and the veterans report tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on how new Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson will use his tight ends this season, Baker Mayfield health at quarterback, the Rays new stadium plan, will there be a baseball season next year and should the Lightning bring back Steve Yzerman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud is joined by Tom Jones to reminisce about old Press Box stories of the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud is joined by Tom Jones to tell some old stories and discuss the news that Jon Gruden is going to be the play-by-play announcer for a Bucs game this preseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TKras is joined by Tampa Bay Times Buccaneers insider Rick Stroud for a comprehensive preview of Buccaneers training camp. They break down the biggest storylines to watch, including key position battles, players poised for breakout seasons, veterans under the most pressure, and what to expect from Baker Mayfield as he leads the offense into 2026. The conversation also covers the defense, roster competitions that could shape the 53-man squad, and the biggest questions Todd Bowles and the coaching staff must answer before Week 1. From camp battles to season expectations, TKras and Rick Stroud provide the insight and analysis every Bucs fan needs as training camp gets underway.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive players that need to break out this season for the Bucs to regain their crown as the NFC South champions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike and Charlie listened to audio from SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel, Kentucky head coach Will Stein, Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz, and Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer at the first session of SEC Media Days. The guys discussed the questions regarding future CFP expansion and the SEC's new nine-game conference schedule. Mike interviewed Michael Arata, the director of the Fear the Wave Collective, and Rick Stroud, a Buccaneers reporter for The Tampa Bay Times. Steve and Charlie shared their thoughts on the 2026 World Cup Final, the Pelicans' boring offseason, the Saints' offseason questions, and the start of SEC Media Days.
Mike interviewed Michael Arata, the director of the Fear the Wave Collective, and Rick Stroud, a Buccaneers reporter for The Tampa Bay Times. Arata remembered the origin of Tulane's NIL collective, previewed the Green Wave's upcoming 2026 campaign, and celebrated the return of the LSU-Tulane football game. Stroud reported on the offseason contract discussions with three premier Buccaneers players.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive players that need to break out this season for the Bucs to regain their crown as the NFC South champions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud, a Buccaneers reporter for The Tampa Bay Times, joined Sports Talk. Stroud reported on the offseason contract discussions with three premier Buccaneers players. He also remembered the Buccaneers' collapse in the 2025 season and WR Mike Evans' departure in the offseason.
Rick Stroud is joined once again by Matt Baker from The Athletic to discuss this season of College Football. Who will be good, how will first year coaches at USF and Florida do, can Miami make it back to the playoff and how will Florida State do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud is joined by Matt Baker from The Athletic to discuss everything College Football including NIL, realignment, a possible salary cap, Brendan Sorsby and more. Plus Junior Caminero get lucky after being hit in the hand in Tuesday night's All-Star Game, but x-rays were negative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Junior Caminero being the first Tampa Bay Ray to start multiple All-Star Games and should Baker Mayfield have played every game last season after seeing how beat up he was. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Junior Caminero's loss in the Home Run Derby in the 2nd round, 5 Tampa Bays set to play in tonight's All-Star Game and a preview of Baker Mayfield on Netflix's Quarterback show that debuts today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays honoring Evan Longoria over the weekend as it brought out 10-years of memories. Plus Junior Caminero in the Home Run Derby tonight, the Rays are 3 games up in the AL East at the break and the World Cup semifinals features the top 4 teams in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays honoring Evan Longoria this weekend as his number is retired and he enters the Rays Hall of Fame. Plus the Rays lose 12-4 to the Yankees to split their 4-game series as the lead is 4 games in the division. Plus a mailbag question about putting Martin Gramatica into the Bucs Ring of Honor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 3-0 win over the Yankees as Tampa Bay is now 5 games ahead and will be in first place at next week's All-Star break. The Rays are now 6-2 vs. the Yankees this season with a day game this afternoon and Drew Rasmussen on the hill. Plus who should the Buccaneers induct into the Ring of Honor this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 6-4 win over the Yankees as New York strikes out 17 times for the 2nd straight night. Ian Seymour pitched well except for 1 pitch and Yandy Diaz went yard. Plus Argentina-Egypt was another spectacular World Cup game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the USA's 4-1 loss to Belgium to end their World Cup run in the Round of 16. Plus the Rays lose to the Yankees 5-1 as Jose Caballero hits 2 home runs against his former team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 9-game win streak coming to an end in Houston as Junior Caminero hit 11 home runs in 11 games through Saturday. Caminero, Yandy Diaz, Drew Rasmussen and Bryan Baker were all named to the All-Star Game, the US plays Belgium tonight in the World Cup as they look to make it to the Quarterfinals plus Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot at MSG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays 8-game win streak that has their lead up to 4 games over the Yankees. Junior Caminero's home run streak ends at 6 games but the bottom of the order carried them and Ian Seymour gave up just 1 run in 6 innings. Plus new Lightning defenseman John Carlson on why he wanted to come to Tampa Bay and a mailbag question on sports superstitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the USA's 2-nothing win over Bosnia in the World Cup despite Folarin Balogun getting a red card which makes him ineligible for the next game on Monday vs. Belgium. Plus Junior Caminero is the youngest player in MLB's modern history to hit a home run in 6 straight games while the Rays have won 7 in a row, and the Lightning trade Nick Paul to Toronto while signing 3 free agents including defenseman John Carlson from the Anaheim Ducks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Junior Caminero's 5th straight game with a home run and his 8th in 7 games. The Rays win their 6th straight game and are now 2.5 games ahead of the Yankees in the AL East. Plus the US plays Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup's Knockout Stage tonight plus NHL Free Agency starts today but will the Lightning sign anyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays' Junior Caminero being named the AL Player of the Week after he hit 7 home runs in 6 games and the Rays now lead the AL East by 1.5 games over the Yankees. Plus Terion Arnold is released by the Lions after his arrest in Tampa, Germany is upset in the World Cup and former NFL player Chris Johnson has ALS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Junior Caminero's host streak that has moved the Rays back into first place in the AL East as the Yankees were swept by the Red Sox. Plus Baker Mayfield's tone shifted when talking about a new contract with the Bucs as he sounded more hopeful of getting a deal done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 13-2 win over the Royals that saw them carry a no-hitter into the 9th inning and Junior Caminero hit 3 home runs. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on World Cup fans and sports announcers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle break down the blockbuster LaMelo Ball trade and debate whether the Timberwolves mortgaged their future while the Hornets set themselves up for success. The duo also reacts to live USMNT World Cup action and tournament surprises, dives into the Mets' continued collapse, Sandy Alcantara's awkward milestone moment with the Marlins, the latest MLB CBA proposal, and another edition of MLB Let's Go Streaking. Plus, they welcome Rick Stroud to preview the Buccaneers' season and tackle Hot or Cold with Brandon Combs on the WNBA's handling of Caitlin Clark.
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle welcome Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times to discuss the latest on Baker Mayfield's contract talks, Bucky Irving's health, the Buccaneers' breakout candidates, and whether Tampa has what it takes to reclaim the NFC South in 2026.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 5-3 win over the Royals that saw Griffin Jax pitch well again, Taylor Walls and Chandler Simpson make back-to-back errors and Yandy Diaz gets 4 hits. Plus Dianna Russini used NFL coaches to get out of tickets and your mailbag questions on the Rays small ball and Trevor Bauer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announcement that Tony Castricone will be their new radio play-by-play announcer, replacing Gene Deckerhoff who retired after last season. Plus the Rays lose to the Royals again and are now only 10-games above .500 for the first time since May 4th. We also answer your mailbag questions about who the Rays could trade at the deadline if they keep losing and just how good can this Buccaneers offense be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 loss to the Royals to start their 4-game series as the bats are cold once again. Plus your mailbag questions on Bucs' Reuben Bain Jr. plus Baker Mayfield and Vita Vea's contracts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wrapping up minicamp last week, plus thoughts on Rick's interviews with GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowles. Also the Rays take 2-of-3 from the Nationals as Johnny Deluca returns but Junior Caminero has another mental mistake that costs them, the US has already advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup and the Lightning trade Darren Raddysh to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jason Licht to discuss the upcoming season, thoughts on last year, drafting Reuben Bain Jr., losing Mike Evans and Lavonte David and the key to this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles to discuss the team this season, the new players, new coaches and new attitude. Plus how they can replace Mike Evans and Lavonte David, Baker Mayfield's contract status and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers first day of minicamp as Vita Vea is attending but not partipating, Baker Mayfield discussed last season and his contract status and Todd Bowles discussed Baker's health. Plus the Rays continue their series with the Dodgers and Lionel Messi gets his first career World Cup hat trick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting their mandatory minicamp today before the team departs later in the week until Training Camp. Plus the Rays' Junior Caminero leads AL 3rd baseman in All-Star voting as the team is in LA to face the Dodgers this week. Also Brendan Sorsby elects to go in the NFL Supplemental Draft instead of returning to Texas Tech ending the court cases due to his gambling addiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what to expect with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield with his contract negotiations after Rick talked with GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowles. Plus the Rays lose 2-or-3 to the Angels with the Dodgers up next as Junior Caminero's first home run in 10 games salvages the final game in the series. The US looked impressive in their first World Cup game while the Knicks and Hurricanes are champions in basketball and hockey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs losing a day of OTAs due to having too many guys on the ground during workouts, a badge of honor for the team. Plus Nikita Kucherov wins the Hart Trophy for MVP, the Rays ready to begin a series in Anaheim, the World Cup begins and what a collapse by the Spurs on Wednesday night in the NBA Finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 7-5 win over the Red Sox that saw Drew Rasmussen throw 7 shutout innings with a career-high 13 strikeouts. The bullpen duo of Cole Sulser and Steven Matz gave up 4 runs to make the game closer than it should have been. The Buccaneers will wrap up OTAs today with Cut for a Cure and we answer your mailbag questions about Baker Mayfield's contract and the positional battles to watch in Training Camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 4-3 win over the Red Sox as they improve to 11-0 vs. the AL East at Tropicana Field. 3 Rays pitchers combined to only throw 92 pitches led by Nick Martinez who made it into the 8th inning. Plus a mailbag question on the Rays and Bucs Stadium plans and where they stand right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 3-1 win over the Red Sox as Yandy Diaz hits another leadoff home run and Jonathan Aranda gets an RBI single as the game-winning run. Plus Brendan Sorsby is granted an injunction to play this season as Texas Tech despite his gambling addiction that included him betting on his team in the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker Mayfield's comments that he and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't close on a new contract. Rick has learned that the Bucs first offer was so low that Baker's camp didn't even counter. Mayfield also said he wouldn't negotiate once Training Camp starts. Plus the Rays lose 2-of-3 to the Marlins as they've lost 10 out of 13 games, Andrei Vasilevskiy wins the Vezina Trophy as the league's best goaltender plus the University of Tampa wins their 3rd straight National Championship in baseball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.