Bucs Pewter Nation Podcast

After an offseason of family tragedy, Bucs outside linebacker Shaq Barrett spoke following training camp practice for the first time since his personal turmoil. Barrett spoke from the heart about how his family has coped with the loss and how football has been a welcoming distraction for him. During practice, full pads were on for the Bucs and we saw a lot of one-on-one battles. This included good reps for rookies Josh Hayes on defense and Trey Palmer on offense. The Bucs' defense also had two interceptions on the day, both thrown by Baker Mayfield in different situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bucs returned to practice and two of their best players had the crowd going wild. Wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin were making play after play with highlight reel moments. While they shined, it was a great day for cornerback Carlton Davis III as well! Pewter Report discusses the big practice he had along with Calijah Kancey's injury, the return of Russell Gage and plenty more that went down during Sunday's training camp practice this morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last day without full pads saw a huge day for second year cornerback Zyon McCollum. Pewter Report breaks down the big day had by McCollum, which included a pick-six early on in practice. We'll also discuss a great battle between a wide receiver and cornerback that are fighting to make the team, along with an impressive two-minute drill by both quarterbacks. Plus, we spoke with Ryan Jensen after practice, who was very emotional talking about the trials and tribulations of dealing with his knee injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pewter Report recaps day two of Bucs training camp as we discuss the positive plays made by Kyle Trask and the slip ups he had as well. There was another big moment by a rookie defensive player and some highlight catches by an undrafted rookie free agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first day of Bucs training camp has begun for the 2023 season and Pewter Report covered it all. We break down the biggest moments from the first day of practice, which included how the quarterbacks looked, who had the biggest play and which Bucs rookie was an immediate standout.  We'll also discuss Devin White practicing, Shaq Barrett looking good while running in his return from injury and the best soundbites from the pressers with Todd Bowles and various players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pewter Report breaks down the biggest storylines for the Bucs going in training camp, particularly the battles taking place for starting positions and important backup roles. They also discuss the press conferences that they had with Todd Bowles, Jason Licht, Will Gholston and Calijah Kancey as players reported for training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pewter Report has an all-time guest on this podcast. We are joined by Bucs legend Ronde Barber on this episode just weeks before he gets inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. We talk with Barber about his the success of his Bucs career that led him to making the Ring of Honor and Hall of Fame. We'll get his favorite moments from playing along with Barber's thoughts on the current Bucs team heading into this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The number one topic of discussion this offseason for the Bucs has been the quarterback position. There hasn't been anyone declared as the starter just yet, but Baker Mayfield has made a good impression so far already. Pewter Report gets into the details on how Mayfield fits into Tampa Bay's new offense. They'll look at his strong suits that could help him succeed this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pewter Report has a look at the stats for the Bucs best players for this season and determine whether they will go over or under those amount of yards, touchdowns and other stats. They'll talk about the star players such as Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Rachaad White and Baker Mayfield and might even view what's up for some defensive players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the offseason the Bucs had a goal of getting faster on both sides of the ball. Did they accomplish what they set out for? Pewter Report discusses some of the new additions on this team that should speed up their tempo this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pewter Report starts off the week by discussing which Bucs players have the most to prove this upcoming season. There are a couple of players that need to perform well in order to be a mainstay on Tampa Bay's roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To finish up the week, Pewter Report discusses which Bucs rookie from this year's class are you most excited to see play this year. There's a great opportunity for some of these players to contribute and get significant playing time for Tampa Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finally, Pewter Report has a Bucs defensive player on the podcast during this summer. Rookie outside linebacker Jose Ramirez comes on the show. We talk with Ramirez about entering the league, playing in this outside linebackers room, understanding a defense run by Todd Bowles and what he thinks of being around all of his new teammates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pewter Report has on writer Tyler Dunne from the Go Long website to discuss his recent article he had interviewing Bucs cornerback Carlton Davis III. We'll discuss his conversation with Davis and Zyon McCollum and get Dunne's outlook on the Bucs' upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pewter Report starts off the weeks by looking at the most interesting opponents that the Bucs play against this season. It could be a tough game against a great team or a group that has star players around. We'll see if the Bucs are up for the challenge when it's time for them to have some big moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the last Pewter Report Podcast of the week, we compare the Sunday Night Football schedule against the Monday Night Football schedule and discuss which night has the better lineup throughout the season. We will also discuss the latest Bucs news that came about this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pewter Report has Bucs wide receiver coach Brad Idzik on for Wednesday's show. They'll talk with him about taking over this Bucs wide receiver room that features two of the best in the game at the position and a number of young players with a lot of potential. Pewter Report also discusses with Idzik his coaching journey to the NFL, especially his big decision to come with Dave Canales to Tampa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the 4th of July coming up this week, Pewter Report has a discussion about the holiday and which Bucs players they would want to invite to a barbecue. They'll explain why they chose each player and also answer other Bucs questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a Thursday evening of the Pewter Report Podcast, we talk with Bucs rookie tight end Payne Durham on the show. We'll get Durham's views on getting into the NFL and what it's been like playing in this offense so far in some practices. Furthermore, the group will discuss with him what it's been like being in a young tight end room, working with quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask and what his expectations are as training camp comes up soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pewter Report once again goes to Pro Football Focus, but this time it's to discuss their rankings for Bucs players on the defensive side of the ball. They'll go position by position deciding whether players in each group are properly rated or should be ranked higher or lower based on others around them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices