The Drive w/TKras

Todd Monken dropped a fascinating WHAT IF involving Bucs QB Baker Mayfield and the Baltimore Ravens — and TKras has thoughts! What could have happened if Baker had ended up in Baltimore instead of Tampa Bay? TKras breaks down Monken’s comments, the connection between Baker and the Ravens, and the wild alternate reality that could have changed the quarterback landscape in the NFL.

Can Junior Caminero make a run at the American League MVP? TKras breaks down what it would take for the Rays star to finish at the top of the MVP race. From his power numbers and run production to his impact on the Rays’ postseason push, what does Caminero need to do down the stretch to make his case impossible to ignore? TKras delivers!

TKras has a message for Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield ahead of Sunday’s matchup with his former team, the Cleveland Browns. After a turnover-filled Week 1 loss to Cincinnati, what does Baker need to do differently to lead Tampa Bay to victory? TKras breaks down the keys for Mayfield and the Bucs offense, what Tampa needs from its QB in this revenge matchup, and why Sunday could be an important bounce-back opportunity for Baker.

TKras dives into everything Tampa Bay sports! What went wrong for Bucs rookie pass rusher Rueben Bain Jr. in Cincinnati, and was his Week 1 performance simply rookie growing pains or something Tampa Bay needs to address? Plus, it’s time for Take It Or Leave It as TKras tackles the biggest Bucs and Rays questions heading into Sunday.

How concerned should we be about Baker Mayfield’s three fumbles? Should Baker treat Cleveland like a revenge game? Do the Bucs must win convincingly against the Browns, and what absolutely has to change to avoid an 0-2 start? TKras also discusses the Bucs’ four turnovers, the secondary, Josiah Trotter’s impressive debut, and whether Tampa Bay’s offense showed enough to believe in Zac Robinson’s system.

On the Rays side, what’s the recipe for Tampa Bay to finish the job and win the AL East? TKras breaks down the pitching, bullpen, offense, health, and key players who could determine the Rays’ October path.

Plus, AL Player of the Week Victor Mesa Jr. joins TKras! Mesa Jr. talks about his huge week, the Rays’ mindset down the stretch, and what Tampa Bay needs to do to finish strong and make noise in October.

And finally, TKras has a message for the Bucs fan base: hang in there! Tampa Bay is 0-1, not 0-10, and the Bucs have a huge opportunity to even things up against Cleveland in their home opener.

The guys also Fill In The Blank on Baker Mayfield, the Bucs’ biggest issues from Cincinnati, what MUST change against Cleveland, the secondary, playoff chances at 0-2, and Baker facing his former team.

After three fumbles in Week 1, how worried should we be about Baker Mayfield? The guys fill in the blanks on Baker, the Bucs' biggest issues from the loss to Cincinnati, what MUST change against Cleveland, the secondary, playoff chances at 0-2, and Baker facing his former team.

Bucs fans, hang in there! TKras has a message for Tampa Bay after the disappointing Week 1 loss in Cincinnati: it can be a lot worse. The Bucs are 0-1, but the season is far from over, and Tampa Bay has a huge opportunity to even things up against the Cleveland Browns in the home opener. TKras explains why there’s no reason to panic yet and why Sunday is the perfect chance for the Bucs to respond.

TKras is joined by Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Victor Mesa Jr., fresh off being named American League Player of the Week! What’s next for Tampa Bay as the Rays continue their push toward the AL East? Mesa Jr. talks about his big week, the team’s mindset down the stretch, and what it will take for the Rays to finish strong and make noise in October. Plus, TKras gets Mesa Jr.’s perspective on the Rays’ chances heading into the final stretch of the season!

The Bucs can’t afford to make the same mistakes twice. TKras breaks down the things that MUST change for Tampa Bay to avoid an 0-2 start in 2026. From protecting the football and cleaning up Baker Mayfield’s three fumbles to getting more out of the offense and tightening up defensively, what is THE fix that can get the Bucs back on track against Cleveland? TKras delivers his answer.

TKras breaks down what the Tampa Bay Rays need to do to finish the job and win the AL East! From pitching and bullpen consistency to timely hitting, staying healthy, and getting the most out of their key players, what is the recipe for success down the stretch? TKras shares what Tampa Bay must do to claim the division and enter October with a chance to make a serious run.

It’s time for Take It Or Leave It! TKras weighs in on the biggest Bucs and Rays takes heading into Sunday, including whether Baker Mayfield should treat Cleveland like a revenge game, if Tampa Bay must win convincingly against the Browns, whether the four turnovers in Cincinnati were a fluke, and how concerned we should be about Baker’s three fumbles. Plus, is Josiah Trotter a legitimate difference-maker, can the Bucs’ secondary become the strength of the defense, and are the Rays truly the AL East’s team to lose?