Baker Mayfield & the Bucs Lack "Killer Instinct" - Ep. 523

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered their third straight loss on Sunday Night Football, delivering an uninspired performance against one of the NFL’s best teams in the LA Rams. Things went from bad to worse when Baker Mayfield left the game with an injury at halftime, and early impressions suggest he could miss time. With the season suddenly on shaky ground, more questions than answers now surround head coach Todd Bowles, the direction of this team, and where the Bucs go from here.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are dealing with key injury questions as they prepare for a huge Sunday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. On this episode of the Cannon Fire Podcast, we break down the latest updates on Chris Godwin and Bucky Irving, how their status could impact the game plan, and which players may need to step up in their absence. We also take a deep look at the Bucs vs. Rams matchup, highlighting the biggest storylines, key positional battles to watch, and what Tampa Bay must do on both sides of the ball to come away with a statement win on Sunday night.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fall 44-32 to the Buffalo Bills in a frustrating road loss marked by explosive plays allowed, special teams breakdowns, and missed opportunities on offense. Despite a breakout three-touchdown performance from Sean Tucker and multiple takeaways from the defense, the Bucs struggled to contain Josh Allen all afternoon and couldn’t capitalize when it mattered most. Rhett and the Cannon Fire Podcast break down what went wrong, the growing concerns on defense, Baker Mayfield’s up-and-down outing, and what this loss means for Tampa Bay moving forward.

On this week’s episode of the Cannon Fire Podcast, Rhett's joined by Stank Bastard from the ‪@LooseCannonsPodcast‬ to break down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ disappointing loss to the New England Patriots. We react to Baker Mayfield calling out the Bucs’ lack of “killer instinct”, how it reflects their poor preparation in Foxborough, and what needs to change moving forward. Plus, some good news from One Buc Place — Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin returned to practice for Tampa Bay today.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fall 23-28 at home to the New England Patriots in a frustrating game defined by missed opportunities, stalled drives, and a lack of offensive firepower. The Bucs offense struggled to find any rhythm, sputtering through a slow, injury-marred day that left too many questions and not enough answers.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are back from the bye and heading into one of their biggest matchups of the season. On this episode, Cannon Fire Podcast host Rhett Matthew and Matt Matera of Pewter Report team up with the Foxborough Fellas Podcast ( @SportsZone_BOS ) to preview a high-stakes Week 10 clash between the 6-2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the red-hot 7-2 New England Patriots, winners of six straight.With Baker Mayfield healthy again, can the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense find its rhythm and return to form? And on the other side of the ball, will Todd Bowles and the Bucs defense continue their run of forcing turnovers, disrupting quarterbacks, and dominating up front?

 We are live and taking your calls after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated the Saints 23-3 to move to 6-2. The defense stole the spotlight with a barrage of game-changing moments, including Anthony Nelson’s career performance and big plays from Antoine Winfield Jr., Jamel Dean, and Tykee Smith. We will dive into how the Bucs seized control of this NFC South showdown, what adjustments powered this turnaround from last week, and why this team continues proving it can win in multiple ways. Plus, we take a closer look at the offensive issues still needing attention and celebrate Chase McLaughlin’s historic tear. 

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the New Orleans Saints in a must-win NFC South showdown, and we are breaking down everything you need to know. Tampa Bay has won 5 of its last 6 against New Orleans, but injuries on the offensive line and the need to jump-start the run game raise real questions heading into Sunday. Can Baker Mayfield bounce back? Will the Bucs defense contain Alvin Kamara and force Spencer Rattler into mistakes?We are joined by Michael Pless of ‪@RealBucsTalk‬ to dive into the key matchups, what the Bucs must clean up after Monday night, and how Tampa Bay can protect their playoff hopes. We hit both sides of the ball, the biggest X-factors, and what it’s going to take to walk away with a win.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fall flat in Detroit as the offense completely unravels and the defense fights to keep them alive. Baker Mayfield delivers his worst performance of the season, missing key throws and struggling to find rhythm behind a sputtering offensive line. Meanwhile, Mike Evans leaves early with a concussion and shoulder injury, and the Bucs offense never recovers.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue their push for NFC dominance as they prepare for a heavyweight showdown with the Detroit Lions. Two of the conference’s top contenders collide in what could be an early playoff preview. Rhett and Evan are joined by Will Rock Jr. of Rocked On Detroit Lions to break down all the biggest storylines ahead of this pivotal matchup — from Baker Mayfield’s MVP-caliber form to how Tampa Bay’s defense plans to contain Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown.