The Drive w/TKras

Rock Riley fills in for TKras on The Drive with a jam-packed Buccaneers edition featuring breaking news on Jon Gruden. In about one month, Gruden will return to the NFL spotlight as a play-by-play broadcaster for an NFL preseason game, adding another chapter to his football career. Longtime Buccaneers insider Ira Kaufman of JoeBucsFan.com joins the show to react to Gruden's latest podcast comments about his future in football, discuss what this broadcasting opportunity could mean for any potential coaching aspirations, and break down the biggest Bucs storylines heading into training camp.

Rock Riley fills in for TKras on The Drive as Chris Mathis puts him on the hot seat for a spirited edition of Take It or Leave It! The guys weigh in on some of the biggest questions facing Tampa Bay sports: Will the Rays make at least one move before the MLB trade deadline? If Tampa Bay somehow landed Tarik Skubal, would that officially make them World Series contenders? And with Buccaneers training camp just two weeks away, will Baker Mayfield sign a new contract before his self-imposed deadline? Fast-paced debates, bold predictions, and plenty of Tampa Bay sports talk highlight another entertaining edition of The Drive.

Rock Riley fills in for TKras alongside Chris Mathis on The Drive to break down another headline-making moment involving Philadelphia sports fans. After Rays star Junior Caminero was showered with boos during All-Star festivities and a young fan who missed a Home Run Derby catch became the target of criticism, the guys ask the question: is there any debate that Philadelphia has the toughest—or worst—fanbase in sports? They discuss where passionate fandom crosses the line, whether Philly's reputation is deserved, and compare it to other fanbases across the sports world. It's a lively debate filled with strong opinions, baseball talk, and plenty of laughs.

Rock Riley fills in for TKras alongside Chris Mathis on The Drive as they debate the biggest question surrounding the Rays: has Junior Caminero officially arrived as a superstar recognized across Major League Baseball? The guys break down Caminero's meteoric rise, what separates stars from superstars, and whether the rest of the baseball world has caught up. They also dive into the latest Home Run Derby format changes, discuss the pressure that comes with baseball's brightest spotlight, and cover everything happening around the game. It's a fun, fast-paced baseball conversation with plenty of Rays insight and MLB headlines.

Rock Riley and Chris Mathis are diving into the biggest question facing Rays fans: What type of trade should Tampa Bay make to become a legitimate World Series contender?

Should the Rays go all-in and make a blockbuster move for a proven star? Do they need more offense, pitching depth, or a difference-maker who can change the postseason outlook? Fans join the debate and share what they believe is the one move that could put the Rays over the top.

Hear the arguments, weigh the options, and decide for yourself—after listening to the debate, where do you stand? What trade makes the most sense for the Rays' championship push?

You guys sent in hateful texts, tweets, messages, can you handle the comeback from the guys? Tune in IF you DARE!

Evan Longoria joins *The Drive with TKras* for a special conversation about his incredible legacy with the Tampa Bay Rays. As the franchise celebrates **Longoria Legacy Weekend**, Longo reflects on his time in Tampa Bay, the moments that defined his career, and what he is most proud of from his years wearing the Rays uniform.

Longoria opens up about the impact he hopes he left on the organization, the relationships and memories that mean the most, and what it means to see the next generation of Rays stars carrying the torch. Plus, does he see similarities between himself and rising star **Junior Caminero**? Longo shares his thoughts on Caminero’s talent, mindset, and potential future with Tampa Bay.

A must-listen conversation with one of the greatest players in Rays history as Evan Longoria looks back on his legacy and ahead to the future of the franchise.

Super Bowl-winning head coach Jon Gruden joins *The Drive with TKras* for an in-depth conversation about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as training camp approaches. Gruden shares his thoughts on quarterback Baker Mayfield, explains why he believes the Bucs are in great hands under general manager Jason Licht, and discusses what makes Vita Vea one of the NFL's most disruptive defensive players.

Plus, Gruden offers a bold prediction for rookie edge rusher David Bailey Bain Jr., saying he believes **Bain Jr. is a "double-digit sack guy."** What stands out about the young pass rusher, and why is Gruden so confident he'll make an immediate impact?

From the Bucs' championship aspirations to key players to watch this season, TKras and Gruden cover everything Buccaneers fans need to know ahead of the start of training camp.

Big news could have major implications around the NFL. On this episode of *The Drive with TKras*, TKras reacts to the latest developments involving Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold after testimony revealed that the Colts, Jets, Seahawks, and Texans have all inquired about him, with Arnold also reportedly visiting and working out for Houston. The legal proceedings also produced another notable update, as the judge denied a motion requesting that Arnold wear a GPS monitoring device.

What does this mean for Arnold's future, and should the Tampa Bay Buccaneers explore making a move if he becomes available? TKras breaks down the latest reports, examines the fit in Todd Bowles' defense, and discusses whether adding another talented cornerback could elevate the Buccaneers' defense heading into the season.

TKras gets the Tampa Bay Rays lineup ahead of tonight's game vs. Seattle Mariners!