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Rick Stroud - Bucs Reporter
Rick Stroud

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. Chris Godwin meets with coaches, says he has no ill will toward Bucs
    Yesterday• Bucs
    Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin has not missed a game this season but has had little luck in the red zone.
  2. Baker Mayfield, wife Emily expecting their first baby
    Yesterday• Bucs
    Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield, right, and wife Emily are expecting their first child, a daughter.
  3. Chris Godwin’s wife calls out Bucs for ‘blatantly lying’ about his snaps
    Yesterday• Bucs
    Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) pushes through to score a touchdown against the Panthers in the fourth quarter on Sunday.
  5. Long shots are landing for Bucs and Baker Mayfield
    Yesterday• Bucs
    Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield looks to go deep in Sunday's win over Carolina.
  6. Bucs’ Antoine Winfield Jr. adds to weekly accolades
    Yesterday• Bucs
    Bucs safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) speaks with linebacker J.J. Russell (51) during the win over Carolina at home on Sunday.
  7. Lavonte David, SirVocea Dennis return to practice for Bucs
    Yesterday• Bucs
    Bucs linebacker Lavonte David, who missed the last game due to injury, may return this week against the Falcons.
  8. Bucs’ Antoine Winfield Jr. a nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year
    Dec. 5• Bucs
    Bucs safety Antoine Winfield Jr. is being honored by the NFL for his work with children in foster care.
  9. Finally, a great moment arrives for versatile Bucs defender Ryan Neal
    Dec. 4• Bucs
    Bucs safety-turned-linebacker Ryan Neal attempts to tackle Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard during Sunday's game at Raymond James Stadium.
  10. Bucs ride the back of Mike Evans to tight win over Carolina Panthers
    Dec. 4• Bucs
    Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans (13) dives for the end zone to complete a 75-yard touchdown catch and run in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium.
  11. Are injuries finally taking a toll on Bucs receiver Chris Godwin?
    Dec. 2• Bucs
    Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) gets sandwiched by Bears defenders back in a September game at Raymond James Stadium.
  12. Expect Todd Bowles to get a full season before his future is decided
    Dec. 2• Bucs
    Todd Bowles says he doesn't feel any more pressure to win this week than any other week in this league.
  13. Has Bucs’ Mike Evans played well enough already to warrant a new deal?
    Dec. 1• Bucs
    Colts cornerback Jaylon Jones (40) tackles Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans (13) after a catch during Sunday's game in Indianapolis.
  14. Losing takes a toll on coaches’ families, too, Bucs’ Dave Canales says
    Nov. 30• Bucs
    Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales walks back to the locker room after a loss to the Detroit Lions in October at Raymond James Stadium.
  15. Bucs’ Calijah Kancey named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month
    Nov. 30• Bucs
    Bucs defensive tackle Calijah Kancey (94) sacks Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during a game earlier this month in Houston.
  16. Bucs starting linebackers Lavonte David, Devin White do not practice
    Nov. 30• Bucs
    Bucs linebacker Devin White (45) is helped off the field after being injured during a game against the Tennessee Titans earlier this month at Raymond James Stadium,
  17. Bucs’ Barrett raising water safety awareness after daughter’s drowning
    Nov. 29• Bucs
    Bucs linebacker Shaquil Barrett Barrett is supporting the Arrayah Hope Foundation and his Fifty50 Foundation as part of the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats initiative.
  18. Are Bucs most ‘fascinating’ team that may trade for Bill Belichick?
    Nov. 29• Bucs
    Could the Bucs make a deal to bring Patriots head coach Bill Belichick to Tampa Bay?
  19. With 2 touchdown receptions, Mike Evans closing in on 100 for career
    Nov. 27• Bucs
    Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans (13) catches a touchdown during the second half of Sunday's game against the Colts.
  20. Devin White’s foot injury costs Bucs a touchdown in loss to Colts
    Nov. 27• Bucs
    Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew (10) celebrates his 2-yard touchdown run with teammates during the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Bucs in Indianapolis.
  21. Bucs’ comeback falls short after Baker Mayfield’s late fumble vs. Colts
    Nov. 26• Bucs
    Colts defensive end Kwity Paye (51) celebrates with teammates after a sack on Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the second half Sunday.
  22. Bucs running back Rachaad White (knee) questionable for Colts game
    Nov. 25• Bucs
    Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) hands off to running back Rachaad White (1) during a game against the Tennessee Titans earlier this month at Raymond James Stadium.
  23. Is linebacker Lavonte David’s heir apparent already with Bucs?
    Nov. 25• Bucs
    Bucs linebacker Lavonte David (54) celebrates after he sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff during a game in October at Raymond James Stadium.
  24. Why Bucs may replace linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka with YaYa Diaby
    Nov. 24• Bucs
    San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs against Bucs linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) during Sunday's game in Santa Clara, California.