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Monday, August 20, 2018
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Sports Day Tampa Bay podcast: Why are Bucs firing Jay Hayes now?

Rick StroudTimes staff writer
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Updated: February 12, 2018 at 09:27 AM

In his latest podcast, Rick Stroud discusses the Bucs’ decision to fire defensive line coach Jay Hayes six weeks after the end of the season.

Also, Vinny Lecavalier’s number is retired by the Lightning, with Andrei Vasilevskiy stealing the show on the ice afterward. A big crowd at Rays Fan Fest, with optimism surrounding the team’s young talent. Plus, Rick’s conversation with Daniel Robertson about the upcoming season. Listen below:

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Who says preseason doesn’t count for Bucs?

Who says preseason doesn’t count for Bucs?

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Updated: 3 hours ago
Vita Vea, Mitch Unrein injuries have Bucs scouring waiver wire again

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Updated: 11 hours ago
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Updated: 12 hours ago
Bucs now have Men in Black, injured players with no-contact jerseys

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Sports Day Tampa Bay podcast: What a difference in Bucs quarterbacks

Sports Day Tampa Bay podcast: What a difference in Bucs quarterbacks

Ryan Fitzpatrick struggled while Jameis Winston dazzled, showing improvement in his footwork and scrambling, in the Bucs' preseason victory over the Titans. Tampa Bay also has gotten good play from DeSean Jackson, while rookie Ronald Jones ...
Published: 08/20/18
Nothing is going to stand in way of Peyton Barber and his goal to be Bucs’ starting running back

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Published: 08/19/18
Bucs claim defensive tackle Adam Reth off waivers from the Eagles

Bucs claim defensive tackle Adam Reth off waivers from the Eagles

Facing a critical shortage of interior defensive linemen, the Bucs on Sunday claimed Eagles defensive tackle Adam Reth off waivers. To make room for Reth, the Bucs waived/injured defensive tackle Drew Iddings, who joined the team last week.With both ...
Published: 08/19/18
Why wait? Time for Bucs fans to start missing Jameis Winston

Why wait? Time for Bucs fans to start missing Jameis Winston

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Tom Jones’ Two Cents: Mixed bag for Bucs’ first teamers vs. Titans

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Published: 08/18/18
Bucs journal: When in doubt, keep throwing to Mike Evans

Bucs journal: When in doubt, keep throwing to Mike Evans

NASHVILLE — Coach Dirk Koetter joked last week that the Bucs' offense consisted mostly of throwing to WR Mike Evans.All kidding aside, it's not a bad plan.Evans is the most reliable weapon among the Bucs' corps of target-rich receivers. He prov...
Published: 08/18/18