Locked On Bucs

Sonny Styles is one of the best players in the NFL Draft and tested off the charts. He would be the perfect fit in Tampa - so should Jason Licht do whatever it takes to move up in the draft and go get him?   David Walker's return helps the Bucs' pass rush situation - but it doesn't solve the problem nor should people expect Walker to be himself right out of the gate   Kenyon Sadiq is starting to become a popular name among Bucs fans for the first round - but there's only certain situations where the Bucs should consider going offense at pick 15.     Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Mike Evans saga isn't ending as more questions arise from the unknown status of his future with the team   More reaction to some of the highlights out of Indianapolis and the NFL Scouting Combine     Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Lavonte David is still doing work at the facility, leading to speculation that he's preparing to return. Meanwhile, Bears LB Tremaine Edmunds has been given permission to seek a trade.   Cade Otton does not appear to be on his way back to Tampa after Jason Licht spoke about him on Tuesday.   The Bucs are making it very clear what positions they're most interested in at the NFL Draft     Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

If Tampa Bay isn’t targeting offensive or defensive line at pick 15, who are they really hunting? The crew dives into linebacker interview trends, the 37-sack reality from 2025, and what it means if Licht is betting on internal growth or a splash free-agent move.  Then it’s the $100 million question: Mike Evans exploring free agency and Baker Mayfield’s extension uncertainty. Can the Bucs realistically keep both? And if they can’t, who should they prioritize long term? The national media is already “selling” Mike Evans to Buffalo, but is that narrative lazy or legitimate?  We break down the real factors: legacy, family roots, cap space, and Tampa’s championship window. We wrap up with Around the NFL and the biggest offseason storylines you need to know. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local 

Todd Bowles and Jason Licht both spoke with the media on Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine and discussed the future of Mike Evans as well as what they expect from their current cornerbacks and where the draft is deep with talent.     Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Going through the ideal off-season for the Buccaneers, starting with keeping Mike Evans and Lavonte David among other in house free agents   Signing Nakobe Dean should be one of the first moves the Bucs make in free agency, but when it comes to edge rusher Boye Mafe fits the bill   Three round NFL Mock Draft for the Bucs to round out the ideal off-season     Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The crew then provides the latest update on Mike Evans and his future in Tampa Bay before reacting to Baker Mayfield clarifying his recent comments about Kevin Stefanski. The episode wraps up with Mock Draft Monday as the offseason speculation continues to heat up. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started. 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at 5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Indeed Listeners of thi

Before the NFL Scouting Combine begins, here are my top fits for the Bucs along the defensive line, at cornerback, and at running back spanning multiple projected rounds and how they fit into what Todd Bowles wants from his team     Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Mike Evans will return to the NFL in 2026 but is set to explore his options in free agency, meaning his time in Tampa could be coming to an end Ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine, I drop my top linebacker and edge rusher draft fits for the Buccaneers  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The crew discusses what his return means and whether a deal with the Buccaneers feels likely. They also react to ESPN labeling Tampa Bay as the “best fit” for Khalil Mack and debate whether adding a veteran pass rusher could elevate the Bucs into true contender status. Then it’s a conversation about the possible return of Kyle Trask and what that would mean for the quarterback room before closing things out with Around the NFL and listener Q&A.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!TurboTaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.FanDuelUse your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals.Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Cre

A new perspective on Zac Robinson and how he won't be relegated to forcing the ball into just one or two players hands in Tampa The Bucs need to make a splash in free agency and one position they should look to address is cornerback with Alonte Taylor Three round mock draft lands the Bucs help at linebacker and edge rusher while providing depth in the trenches  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Dolphins released edge rusher Bradley Chubb which gives the Bucs another solid option to upgrade their defense without the high costs of signing Trey Hendrickson or trading for Maxx Crosby. Daniel Jeremiah released his mock draft 2.0 with the Bucs landing Ohio State LB Sonny Styles in the first round. We drop another 7-round mock draft where two players fall in our lap that immediately upgrade the pass rush  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The crew then reacts to Greg Auman’s predictions regarding the futures of Lavonte David and Mike Evans in Tampa Bay, discussing what those decisions would mean for the roster moving forward. They also debate whether Isaiah Likely should be the Bucs’ top tight end target this offseason before wrapping things up with Mock Draft Monday and another look at how the draft could shape Tampa’s future. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement

Jason Licht and the Buccaneers need to change their approach when it comes to this off-season, because the "I Am That Man" isn't going to cut it for what they needIan Rapoport updates the Maxx Crosby situation and now it sounds like this trade won't happen until after the 2026 NFL Draft which changes the entire landscape for the Buccaneers and what they could be willing to do to land the star edge rusherTeddy Bridgewater wasn't a very popular backup quarterback last year, but could he be back in the fold this season with limited options in free agency? Or would the Bucs really be willing to bring in Kirk Cousins to fill that role?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

If the Bucs are going to land Maxx Crosby, could they find themselves willing to trade a star like Antoine Winfield Jr. to make it happen? One analyst says the Bucs' biggest need this off-season is linebacker. It's pretty easy to make a case that linebacker has to take a back seat to the pass rush The Buccaneers finalized their new coaching staff just a little less than two weeks before the NFL Scouting Combine  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The crew also dives into reports that Jamel Dean is unlikely to return to Tampa Bay and what that would mean for the secondary. Then it’s time to spotlight their biggest NFL Draft sleeper before wrapping up the episode with a look around the NFL and the latest storylines shaping the offseason. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. FanDuel The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/lockedonnfl. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions a

Greg Auman of FOX Sports listed the top 100 free agents this off-season and had the Buccaneers signing three of them - Tyler Allgeier, Nakobe Dean, and Mike Evans Should the Bucs try to bring back Jamel Dean after his 2025 season or has that ship sailed because of the money he'll command? One analyst thinks the Buccaneers are the best landing spot for pending free agent Devin Lloyd, which would completely change the landscape of the Bucs' defense this season  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Finding the best fits at tight end for the Bucs in free agency - a reunion between Baker Mayfield and David Njoku could be a solid move. More defensive coaching positions have been filled - but it was with internal hires instead of outside voices. Is Jason Licht now tied to Todd Bowles' success - or failure - in 2026?  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The crew then discusses Tampa Bay emerging as a potential dark horse destination for star pass rusher Maxx Crosby, before jumping into Mock Draft Monday and reacting to a new NFL mock draft. The episode wraps up with a full recap of the Super Bowl, including key takeaways, standout performances, and what it means for the rest of the league heading into the offseason.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!TurboTaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.FanDuelThe Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game.IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/lockedonnfl.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued

The Buccaneers are not very far off from Seattle in terms of competing for a championship - with a few key focuses Is Mike Evans really going to leave the Bucs? While it may seem unlikely, there's a chance it could be for the better if Evans walks away Mock Draft Monday: 3-round, post-Super Bowl mock is all defense for the Bucs  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…