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Chris Mathis puts TKras on the spot with a rapid-fire round of Fill in the Blank covering the biggest questions facing the Buccaneers and Rays.

Who is the most important player to keep healthy for a Rays postseason run? Is Drew Rasmussen now Tampa Bay’s most reliable pitcher? What’s the biggest concern heading into September, and who deserves the most credit if the Rays win the AL East?

Then it’s on to the Bucs: Has Jalon Daniels earned the QB2 job? What’s Tampa Bay’s biggest concern heading into Week 1? Who is the biggest breakout candidate, how many sacks will Rueben Bain Jr. finish with, and just how good can this team be in 2026?

NFL Media’s Trevor Sikkema joins TKras to break down one of the biggest questions surrounding the Buccaneers: Who should be QB2 behind Baker Mayfield?

Sikkema weighs in on Jalon Daniels’ impressive preseason, whether the undrafted quarterback has done enough to win the job, and the biggest reasons Daniels went undrafted in the first place.

Plus, the conversation turns to Baker Mayfield’s future. Will the Bucs get a new deal done with their starting quarterback this offseason, and what could that mean for Tampa Bay’s long-term plans at the position?

Rays pitcher Bryan Baker joins TKras on The Drive following Tampa Bay’s big win over the Tigers. Baker breaks down what went right in the victory, what the Rays need to carry into tonight’s matchup, and how the team is approaching the stretch run as the season progresses.

Baker also talks about the Rays getting back in the swing of things, building confidence at the plate and finding the consistency they’ll need as Tampa Bay pushes toward the postseason.

TKras breaks down the Rays’ recent surge and the return of confidence for one of Tampa Bay’s biggest stars. After battling through a difficult stretch, the Rays may be seeing signs that this key player is getting back to the version of himself they’ll need down the stretch and into October.

With the AL East race tightening and the postseason approaching, can this renewed confidence become a difference-maker for the Rays?

It’s another Take It or Leave It packed with strong opinions on Tampa Bay sports. Is Jalon Daniels doing enough to secure the Bucs’ QB2 job? Should Tampa keep three quarterbacks? And does Vita Vea’s new extension make him the most important piece of Todd Bowles’ defense?

Plus, the Bucs’ preseason depth, Sean Tucker’s roster chances and whether Baker Mayfield has anything left to prove before Week 1.

On the Rays side, Drew Rasmussen is rolling, the offense remains a concern, and the Yankees are creeping closer in the AL East. We’ll also debate Kevin Cash’s Manager of the Year case, whether the bullpen can carry Tampa Bay through October, the impact of the injury situation, Jonathan Aranda’s postseason importance and whether a new stadium deal would be the biggest off-field victory in franchise history.

The Buccaneers got an eye-opening reality check from the Jaguars in Tuesday’s joint practice. Baker Mayfield admitted Tampa Bay lacked the physicality and execution needed to compete, and a brutal late two-minute sequence included a delay of game and an interception on a miscommunication.

Rock Riley fills in for Nick Wize for a packed edition covering the latest from the Buccaneers, Rays and college football, beginning with Tim Barnard's return from Maine and the fallout from an ugly Bucs-Jaguars joint practice where Tampa Bay's offense managed just one first down, Chris Godwin called out the team's effort, Yaya Diaby made plays against Trevor Lawrence and Vita Vea impressed in his return to 11-on-11 work. Rock and Tim debate Jalon Daniels' roster future and whether his talent is enough to make the 53-man roster, while also hearing from callers and texters about his QB3 case. Rock is joined by Aileen Hnatiuk and Logan Robinson for additional Bucs insight, including Tristan Wirfs' status and Vita's new contract, before shifting to the Rays' playoff outlook, their recent wins and success against Framber Valdez, the Tigers' six-game losing streak, and which teams Tampa Bay fans fear most in October. The show also tackles the Big Ten's unanimous decision to ban former NFL players from returning to its programs, the potential legal fallout, the intriguing financial choice between an NFL practice squad and returning to college, Week 0 with Bill Belichick and FSU, and the latest Jed York situation.

Rock Riley closes out the show with listener calls about the Rays and what a potential playoff series could look like for Tampa Bay. Rock and Tim Barnard recap the Rays' win from the night before, including how the lineup was able to get after Tigers starter Framber Valdez. The guys then turn to the start of Week 0, with Bill Belichick and the Florida State Seminoles both taking the field this weekend, before Rock recaps the Big Ten's new rule preventing former NFL players from returning to play for conference teams.

Rock Riley kicks things off with the Big Ten's unanimous decision to prohibit NFL players from returning to play for conference programs. From there, the focus shifts to a suddenly surging Rays team that has won back-to-back games, with callers weighing in on Tampa Bay's playoff chances and identifying the teams they don't want to see in October. Rock also examines Detroit's disastrous stretch before joining Tim Barnard for a discussion about the Jed York situation.

Rock Riley is joined by Logan Robinson of BucsGameday on SI, who is in Jacksonville for the Buccaneers' joint practices with the Jaguars, to recap a miserable day for Tampa Bay's offense. Logan says the Bucs struggled to generate even one first down, with Tristan Wirfs still less than 100% and Chris Godwin expressing his frustration in no uncertain terms. But there were positives, including Yaya Diaby getting to Trevor Lawrence and Vita Vea looking to be in the best shape of his career. Rock and Logan also dive into whether Jalon Daniels is beginning to overtake Jake Browning for QB2 reps.