Sports Day Tampa Bay

What's behind Bill Belichick's benching of Malcolm Butler and did it cost the Patriots a Super Bowl win, what is Nick Foles future and should the Bucs be looking for a backup QB like that, Eagles Coach Doug Pederson plays to win but evidence shows the Bucs don't, and thoughts on John Lynch missing out on the Hall of Fame again and the road ahead only gets tougher to get in.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's our inaugural Sports Day Tampa Bay Podcast immediately after Super Bowl 52 where the Philadelphia Eagles behind Coach Doug Pederson were aggressive and never took their foot off the gas as they defeated Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. Backup QB Nick Foles was the MVP and was fantastic while the Patriots made a lot of uncharacteristic mistakes. Plus Jameis Winston announces he and his long-time girlfriend are expecting a baby boy this year.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Football Hall of Fame selections happen this Saturday and once again John Lynch is a finalist but will he get in this time? Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down his chances as very few safeties are in the Hall, plus the guys make their Super Bowl predictions as the Tom Brady goes for his 6th ring and the Eagles are looking for their first one. The guys also have a big announcement regarding the future of this podcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones look at how the Eagles, among several other teams, have turned their entire franchise around within 2 years and why that hasn't happen with the Bucs under Jason Licht. Plus have we finally found Tom Brady's kryptonite, why everyone wants Tom Brady to retire instead of admiring greatness and why are Super Bowls played where the weather is miserable.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down Nick Foles journey to the Super Bowl and how Doug Pederson has changed the offense to fit his abilities after Carson Wentz went down. Plus the guys detail how this may be the least controversy surrounding the Patriots heading into the Super Bowl in some time, Alex Smith's trade to the Redskins and Warren Sapp Uncensored in an interview with Sports Illustrated which isn't a good look for him.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The stars are out in Minneapolis as Rick Stroud attending Super Bowl LLI Opening Night in St. Paul, MN as Super Bowl Week has officially kicked off. Rick talks about Tom Brady going after his 8th Super Bowl, how he cut his weekly radio show short this week after a host on WEEI describes his young daughter as a pissant, and how he's more reflective with each Super Bowl. Plus a look at Nick Foles trying to win the Super Bowl as a backup and Bill Belichick having a little fun.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom Jones talks with Joe Smith about the NHL All-Star Game Weekend held in Tampa Bay with the Lightning well represented with 5 All-Stars and Coach Jon Cooper, plus Rick Stroud kicks off Super Bowl week from a cold Minneapolis and breaks some news as Todd Monken will now be the Bucs full-time Offensive Coordinator.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We have now heard Gerald McCoy's annual 'We're going to do this this time' speech which happens every offseason after another disappointing Bucs season. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down what Gerald means and how he is trying to lead this team despite a lack of some talent around him. The guys also breakdown the Baseball Hall of Fame vote as Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Edgar Martinez miss the cut, plus a look at the NHL All-Star Game which is in Tampa this weekend.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's our weekly lightning round as Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down how long Brady and Belichick will be in New England, where Gerald McCoy ranks among Bucs greats, who will be the Opening Day starter for the Rays, how will sports leagues embrace gambling moving forward, and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If the Bucs could trade for either Bill Belichick or Tom Brady for one year only, who would you take? Rick Stroud and Tom Jones differ on their answer to this question, plus what does the future hold for Nick Foles, Blake Bortles and Case Keenum, and the Lightning pull off a big win in Nashville as Steven Stamkos ties it with less than 3 minutes to play and Yanni Gourde wins it in overtime.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones examine the wonder that is Tom Brady and Bill Belichick as they are heading to their 8th Super Bowl together and have cemented themselves as the greatest coach-QB duo in NFL history. The guys discuss how long they might go on, what friction is real currently after reports have surfaced, plus they talk officiating after the Jaguars complained about it and Bob Costas will not be part of NBC's Super Bowl Coverage, presumably after he said football causes CTE last year.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We have a Super Bowl matchup and we've seen it before except it was Donovan McNabb vs. Tom Brady instead of Nick Foles for the Eagles. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the Championship Games as Jacksonville played well but didn't score enough to stop Tom Brady, and the Vikings start well but flop the rest of the game and now they have to host the Super Bowl. Plus the guys discuss the Lightning recent struggles on defense and how Ondrej Palat's injury will affect them moving forward.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones look back at last week's playoff games to break down the Conference Championship Games this weekend. Rick and Tom agree that New England should roll over Jacksonville but they disagree on Minnesota at Philadelphia  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bucs General Manager Jason Licht told Rick Stroud that he cringed at some of the preseason expectations last season and the outrage from some fans has been more than expected. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down what is all means, plus DeSean Jackson calls out Jameis Winston publicly for 'trying to impress the world', would the Bucs draft OJ Howard if they had to do it all over again, and does the Victor Hedman push Lightning GM Steve Yzerman to make a deal for another defenseman.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom Jones sits down with Lightning Beat Writer Joe Smith poolside to catch up on the Tampa Bay Lightning through 44 games as they get set to come back from the bye week. Wil the Lightning be looking to add pieces at the Trade Deadline and who might they have to give up, who will fill Victor Hedman's minutes while he is out, and when will the Lightning get an Outdoor game on the schedule?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The NFL’s final four teams are set and the starting quarterbacks are Tom Brady, Blake Bortles, Case Keenum and Nick Foles. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the games this past weekend including the Vikings miraculous finish, the Jaguars proving they are a better team than the Steelers and the Eagles shutting down the Falcons offense.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the best football weekend of the year as we realize why 4 teams were on a bye last week because they are the best 4 teams and the playoff intensity is ratcheted up. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down each of the 4 divisional playoff games as the NFC South teams are playing really well, plus they look at the Bucs OJ Howard who was scored the worst 1st round draft pick this year by Pro Football Focus.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's our rapid fire round as we talk Bucs, Jon Gruden vs. Dirk Koetter, who can stop the Lightning, who will the Rays trade next, how long with the Patriots' Belichick and Brady stay around, what should happen to the College Football Playoff in terms of expansion, how much longer will Nick Saban coach and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have passed the halfway mark of the season and they remain the best team in the NHL, on pace to set numerous franchise records, and they could have 6 players score 30 goals or more, but do they have an achilles heel? Rick Stroud and Tom Jones talk about this remarkable Lightning season, discuss their MVPs and what could potentially stop the Lightning from hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alabama wins another National Championship as Nick Saban solidifies himself as the greatest college coach of this generation winning his 6th which ties Bear Bryant. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break the game down including inserting a true freshman QB into the game who hadn't thrown a meaningful pass all season and he lead the comeback.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.