Tom Brady gave Bucs Nation a vintage performance at Denver, and Tampa Bay's defense continues to look like one of the NFL's best. Members of the national media are calling the first-place Bucs Super Bowl contenders. Host Ryan O'Leary and Bucs Wire editor Luke Easterling discuss all that and more.

It was happening again. The Bucs' big lead over an inferior opponent was melting away in their Week 2 game against the Carolina Panthers. But then the defense stiffened, the special teams came through and the offense landed the knockout blow in a season-opening win. Host Ryan O'Leary and Bucs Wire editor Luke Easterling discuss why these aren't the same old Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Host Ryan O'Leary and Bucs Wire editor Luke Easterling discuss Brady's dreadful Bucs debut, and why Tampa Bay's 34-23 loss to New Orleans could end up being a good thing for a team whose offseason was full of astronomical expectations.

How exactly will Tom Brady's Bucs look in Sunday's opener? We'll all find out together this Sunday afternoon. Host Ryan O'Leary and Bucs Wire editor Luke Easterling break down what's easily the best matchup of the NFL's opening weekend.

Host Ryan O'Leary and Bucs Wire editor Luke Easterling discuss a buzz around Bucs football that's at an all-time high, as well as the impact of Tampa Bay's recent signing of RB Leonard Fournette.

Ryan O' Leary hosts the Bucs Wire Podcast beginning September 3