The Drive w/TKras

One Tampa Bay Buccaneers defender is speaking BOLDLY about the matchup with Joe Burrow and the Bengals! With Sunday’s season opener just around the corner, what does the Bucs defense believe it can do against one of the NFL’s biggest stars? We break down the comments, the matchup, and why this could be a HUGE test for Tampa Bay’s defense.

TKras and Nick Wize break down the latest developments surrounding the Bucs ahead of Sunday’s season opener in Cincinnati. There’s plenty to like about where Tampa Bay stands heading into Week 1—and the guys explain why Bucs fans should be feeling GOOD.

Bucs Radio sideline reporter and host of The Jay Recher Podcast Jay Recher joins us with the latest from Tampa Bay as the Bucs get ready for their season opener in Cincinnati. What's the mood inside One Buc? What has stood out during preparation—and what should Bucs fans be watching for Sunday?

Mike Evans is officially moving on with the 49ers, and his first game against the Rams gives us an immediate measuring stick. Did Los Angeles make the right call by not pursuing or retaining a veteran receiver of Evans’ caliber, or will this decision come back to haunt them?

After scoring 14 runs in the first two games of the series, the Rays managed just four hits Thursday. Martin Pérez kept them off the board for seven innings. Is Tampa's offense deep enough to manufacture runs when the power game disappears?

The Bucs open the 2026 season on the road against Joe Burrow and the Bengals, and there are plenty of intriguing individual battles to watch. Here are five matchups that could tell us a lot about where Tampa Bay stands heading into the new season.

Chris Mathis puts TKras through an absolutely loaded round of Would You Rather questions focused on the Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield and the 2026 season! Would you rather Baker throw for 350+ yards and look like an MVP in a loss, or throw for 200 yards and lead the Bucs to a win? Baker MVP or Rueben Bain Jr. for DROY? An MVP-caliber Baker season or 1,500+ rushing yards from Bucky Irving?

TKras is joined by FOX Sports’ Greg Auman to dive into everything happening with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers! The guys break down Baker Mayfield’s new deal, what it means for the franchise moving forward, and why the Bucs believe they have their quarterback for the long haul. Plus, they discuss Tampa Bay’s outlook, expectations for the upcoming season, and plenty more Bucs football!

TKras is putting his 2026 NFL predictions on the record! Who wins each division? Which teams grab the AFC and NFC Wild Card spots? And, most importantly, which two teams does TKras have meeting in the Super Bowl? From surprise playoff teams to the teams he believes are built to make a championship run, TKras lays it all out. See if you agree with his picks!

What went into getting Baker Mayfield’s new deal done? Bucs GM Jason Licht joins TKras on The Drive with all the intel from inside One Buc, including the negotiations, the decision to keep Baker in Tampa, and what the Bucs expect from their QB1. Plus, it’s time to get ready for Week 1 against Cincinnati!