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Rick Stroud - Bucs Reporter

Bucs Reporter

I’m glad we don’t change beat writers the way the Bucs change coaches. My first season was Ray Perkins’ last. He called me to ask if he was getting fired that day. He was. I’m in Tony Dungy’s book, Dirk Koetter’s phone and can sound like Jon Gruden’s voice. Covered the Gators, pinch hit on the Rays beat. Listen to my podcast SportsDay Tampa Bay M-F and you’re set. Dixie Hollins, SPJC, Arkansas State. Played baseball for all of them. St. Pete native. Married to Valerie. Three kids, grown son and two elementary school girls. I love this job. It’s taken me around the world. I’ve stood in the Oval Office, but One Buc Place is my White House.

  1. The Bucs continued to fortify their secondary Monday by agreeing to terms on a one-year contract with Texans free agent Tavierre Thomas.
  2. New York Giants guard Ben Bredeson (68) sets up for a drill before a game against the Los Angeles Rams in December in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
  3. New York Jets cornerback Bryce Hall (37) attempts to get away from Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) after intercepting a pass during a game in October in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
  4. Safety Jordan Whitehead speaks during Thursday's news conference after signing his contract at AdventHealth Training Center.
  5. Bucs place-kicker Chase McLaughlin speaks with the media at the end of training camp in August in Tampa. After setting a franchise record for field-goal accuracy, he signed a three-year, $12.3 million contract to stay in Tampa Bay.
  6. Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield addresses the media during a news conference Wednesday at AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa.
  7. New York Jets safety Jordan Whitehead (3) reacts after sacking Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell during a game in December in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
  8. Bucs linebacker Lavonte David celebrates, after sacking Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff during a game in October at Raymond James Stadium.
  9. Veteran cornerback Carlton Davis, traded Monday to the Lions, had nine interceptions in six seasons with the Bucs.
  10. Bucs kicker Chase McLaughlin (4) agrees to a three-year contract with the Bucs worth $12.3 million.
  11. Quarterback Baker Mayfield has agreed to a three-year, $100 million contract to remain with the Bucs.
  12. The Bucs continue to negotiate with quarterback Baker Mayfield, who had career highs for passing yards and touchdown while helping the team to the NFC South title and a playoff win over the Eagles last season.
  13. Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans responds to questions during a news conference announcing his new two-year deal Friday at AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa.
  14. Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws a pass during the NFL combine Saturday in Indianapolis.
  15. Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. will continue to negotiate a long-term contract extension with the Bucs.
  16. Happy Monday. Wide receiver Mike Evans is staying in Tampa Bay with the Bucs.
  17. The Bucs had an opportunity to lock up Mike Evans for what is believed to be a below-market-value contract — with an annual average salary under $20 million — prior to the start of the 2023 season.
  18. Wide receiver Mike Evans will continue to negotiate with the Bucs but won’t sign a contract until he tests free agency for the first time in his career.
  19. Linebacker Devin White
  20. Joel Glazer, left, and Bryan Glazer walk onto the field before the start of a Monday Night Football game between the Bucs and the Eagles last September at Raymond James Stadium.
  21. Carolina head coach Dave Canales, who just spent a season as Bucs offensive coordinator, speaks during a news conference at the NFL scouting combine on Tuesday in Indianapolis.
  22. Bucs general manager Jason Licht speaks during a news conference Tuesday at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis.
  23. The Bucs are moving on from outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett, who has been with Tampa Bay since 2019.