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Jon Ledyard of Audibles & Analytics Substack joins TKras, TKras is joined by NFL Analyst Jon Ledyard to break down Tampa Bay’s rough start, what has gone wrong, and whether there is still a path forward for this Bucs team. Can Tampa Bay clean up the mistakes, get enough from its defense, and find a way to get back into the NFC South race?

A Bucs fan has a VERY interesting idea for Tampa Bay’s next head coach: Lane Kiffin?! TKras reacts to the suggestion and breaks down whether Kiffin’s coaching background and offensive philosophy would make sense in Tampa Bay. Is this a realistic possibility—or a completely wild idea?

The Rays are back in the postseason, and they’re opening the ALDS at Tropicana Field on Saturday! TKras is joined by the radio voice of the Tampa Bay Rays, Andy Freed, to preview Tampa Bay’s playoff run. What will it take for the Rays to advance to the ALCS? We break down the pitching, offense, matchup and key players that could determine whether Tampa Bay keeps its championship dreams alive.

Todd Bowles made an interesting comment regarding one of the Buccaneers’ star defensive players, and the wording immediately caught our attention. Was it simply a harmless slip of the tongue, or did the Bucs head coach unintentionally reveal something more? We break down exactly what Bowles said, the context behind the comment, and why his choice of words has sparked discussion around Tampa Bay.

The Rays have reached the postseason stage, but there’s still plenty to sort out before the games begin. What should Tampa Bay be watching as the playoff field comes into focus?

The Bucs are off to an 0-3 start, and the questions are piling up. What can Tampa Bay realistically fix before Sunday’s matchup with Green Bay?

Nick Wize covers another jam-packed edition of The Nick Wize Show, diving into the Buccaneers’ 0-3 start with radio play-by-play voice Tony Castricone, breaking down the Bucs’ offensive line through the All-22, revisiting Baker Mayfield’s criticism and Bruce Arians’ comments, and answering listener questions about the Next Gen broadcast on Amazon Prime. Nick also explores whether Liam Cohen has become the Bucs’ version of the Rays’ Blake Snell decision, wonders if Arch Manning could someday be an intriguing Buccaneers prospect, and tackles the national media’s different treatment of Tampa compared to Atlanta and Houston when it comes to postseason attendance. Plus, Nick celebrates the Rays giving a young fan battling cancer an unforgettable experience, looks ahead to a massive Saturday with the Rays, USF and Lightning all playing at the same time, and asks Tampa Bay sports fans to show up and make it a special day for the city.

Nick Wize wraps up by revisiting the criticism Tampa Bay received over postseason attendance in 2023, comparing it to Atlanta and Houston now playing weekday playoff games during business hours without seemingly receiving the same level of scrutiny. Nick asks whether the national broadcasts even addressed the attendance before shifting gears to celebrate the Rays for inviting a young boy battling cancer and his family to Saturday’s game and helping make one of his dreams come true. Nick applauds the Rays and their CEO for embracing the moment before looking ahead to a loaded Tampa sports Saturday featuring the Rays, USF and the Lightning all playing at the same time. The message is simple: this is a chance for Tampa Bay to show up.

USF running back D.J. Crowther joins 4th & Bull after the Bulls’ 14-6 win over Bowling Green to talk about grinding through an offensive struggle and finding a way to finish.

Crowther discusses what the mindset was inside the offense after being held scoreless for three quarters, how the running game stayed patient despite limited early success, and what changed when the big plays finally started coming in the fourth quarter. He also talks about what it says about USF’s resiliency to put together two touchdown drives late in a game where the offense never felt like it was at its best.

Crowther opens up about the message in the locker room after the win. He also explains why he chose USF after starting his career at Dartmouth and what it's like preparing for a Saturday game before turning around for a massive Thursday night matchup.

USF is 4-0. D.J. Crowther is a big reason why.

Nick Wize tackles listener questions about the All-22 and Next Gen Stats on Amazon Prime before diving into one of the biggest lingering what-ifs surrounding the Buccaneers: Liam Cohen leaving Tampa Bay. Nick says Bucs fans repeatedly bringing up Cohen feels eerily similar to Rays fans still reliving Blake Snell being pulled from the World Series, with both decisions becoming moments fans can’t stop revisiting. Nick then briefly entertains the idea of Arch Manning becoming a Buccaneers target someday because of the massive buzz he would create, while stressing that he’s saving the draft conversation for the offseason.