The Drive w/TKras

TKras is joined by Greg Auman of FOX Sports to break down everything happening with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after an 0-2 start. What is the current state of this team? How much pressure is on HC Todd Bowles? And where do the Bucs go from here as they look to turn their season around?

TKras takes a hard look at Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers after an 0-2 start. Baker has struggled to make enough big plays and Tampa’s offense has converted just one touchdown on four red-zone trips against Cleveland, but is the QB situation really as bad as it feels in Tampa Bay? TKras looks around the NFL at the quarterback situations in places like Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, New England and beyond. Could it get worse for the Bucs? Absolutely — but what does Tampa need from Baker NOW to turn this season around?

The Rays are AL East champions and the No. 1 seed in the American League — but who could be the secret weapon that makes the difference in October? TKras reveals the player he believes could be a critical piece for Tampa Bay during the postseason and explains exactly why this potential X-factor could give the Rays another dimension when the games matter most. Who is it? Why does TKras believe in him? Join us and find out!

The Buccaneers are 0-2, and Bucs legend Ronde Barber says the mood inside One Buc Palace is “not great,” pointing to too many mistakes, a lack of urgency and inconsistent execution. TKras breaks down what’s really going on with Tampa Bay, the pressure surrounding Todd Bowles, and what needs to change before Sunday’s critical matchup with the Vikings. Is this simply a team still trying to find its identity — or are there deeper issues inside Tampa Bay? What can the Bucs do NOW to change the vibe and get their season back on track?

It’s time for Would You Rather! We’ve got BIG decisions for the Rays as they prepare for October — would you rather have Freddy Peralta or Nick Martinez start Game 2? Brody Hopkins or Garrett Cleavinger on the ALDS roster? And would you rather face the Yankees or Red Sox? Plus, it’s all about the Bucs ahead of Sunday’s critical matchup with the Vikings: 30+ points or holding Minnesota under 20? Baker Mayfield or Rueben Bain Jr. having their best game? A 50/50 Bucky Irving-Kenny Gainwell split or 65/35 Bucky? More deep shots or a heavier rushing attack? And Alex Anzalone or Graham Barton stepping up? You decide!

Evan Closky of WTSP joins TKras to break down the reality facing the Buccaneers after an 0-2 start. What is actually going wrong in Tampa Bay, what can be fixed, and what needs to change before Sunday’s critical matchup with the Vikings? Plus, the Rays have officially won the AL East — so just how far can this Tampa Bay team go in October? TKras and Closky tackle the biggest questions surrounding Tampa Bay’s two major pro sports teams.

Todd Bowles continues to stand behind veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone, who has faced plenty of scrutiny through the Bucs’ 0-2 start. TKras weighs in on Anzalone’s play, Bowles’ confidence in his veteran linebacker and whether Tampa Bay needs to make adjustments before Sunday’s critical matchup with the Vikings. From tackling and communication to the overall defensive approach, what changes need to happen NOW for the Bucs to get their season back on track?

TKras is joined by Rays outfielder Richie Palacios following Tampa Bay’s 6-1 victory over the Yankees in New York to clinch the AL East. The Rays secured their fifth division title and home-field advantage throughout the American League playoffs after a dominant night from Drew Rasmussen and a big offensive performance. Palacios gives TKras the inside perspective on the clubhouse celebration, beating the Yankees to clinch the division, and what this Rays team is thinking about now as the focus turns toward October.

TKras is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays reporter Marc Topkin to break down Tampa Bay winning the AL East after a 6-1 victory over the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The Rays have secured their fifth division title and the American League’s No. 1 seed, but now the real work begins. What does this mean for the rotation? How does the offense stack up heading into October? And what does Tampa Bay need to do to turn a fantastic regular season into a deep playoff run? TKras and Topkin dive into it all.

TKras breaks down the Buccaneers’ 0-2 start following the frustrating loss to the Cleveland Browns and looks ahead to Sunday’s massive matchup with the Vikings. What has to change for Tampa Bay to turn its season around, and how much pressure is on Todd Bowles and the Bucs to get things right? Plus, major NFL injury news around the league as the Giants deal with a potentially season-altering injury to quarterback Jaxson Dart.