About this episode

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick discuss the impressive performance of the Bucs defense at OTAs, the Rays' recent shutout loss, and the Tampa Sports Authority's stance on stadium funding.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense's impressive performance against the offense at OTAs on Tuesday. Todd Bowles' unit has swagger this year with the addition of some vets and the rookies as well. Plus comments from Yaya Diaby, Chris Godwin and others. Also the Rays are shutout by the Tigers 8-0 as they've now lost 7-of-9 and the Tampa Sports Authority says Bucs should trump Rays in cash requests for stadiums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Rick Stroud, Steve Versnick

Topics covered

• Bucs Defense
• OTAs
• Rays Shutout
• Stadium Funds
• Tampa Sports Authority

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tampa Sports Authority, Detroit Tigers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays

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