Bucs Get Help but Baker Mayfield Has to Step Up - Ep. 531

The NFC South is in full chaos after Week 15, and somehow the Buccaneers still control their playoff destiny. We break down the latest division clinching scenarios and what Tampa Bay needs to do down the stretch. Plus, a huge blow to the Bucs defense as Zyon McCollum is placed on IR, forcing major changes in the secondary. And it’s time for a real conversation about Baker Mayfield. His play has dipped since midseason, and if the Bucs want to make a playoff run, it has to turn around fast.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have added a familiar face ahead of Thursday Night Football, signing former OLB and Super Bowl Champion Jason Pierre-Paul to the practice squad. Is this a desperate attempt to spark the locker room, or are fans reading too much into it? We’re breaking down what the move really means, the latest Bucs injury updates, and how Tampa Bay matches up in a primetime NFC South battle against the Atlanta Falcons.

We’re live taking your calls after the Buccaneers fall 24–20 to the New Orleans Saints. Now sitting at 7–6 and tied with the Panthers, Tampa Bay turns in another flat, uninspired performance that raises even more questions about where this team is headed. Is this the beginning of the end for Todd Bowles?

The 7-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers are finally getting healthy, and now it’s time to show they belong in the playoff conversation in a stacked NFC. In today’s episode, we break down Tampa Bay’s upcoming home matchup with the division-rival New Orleans Saints — what’s improving, what still needs fixing, and why this week is a chance for the Bucs to make a real statement.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are back in the win column after taking down the Cardinals, moving to 7-5 on the season. Today we’re breaking down where the Bucs stand right now and what it’ll take for them to become real contenders down the stretch. They’re finally getting healthy at the right time — but what still needs to be fixed before the playoffs arrive? We’re also diving into the return of Bucky Irving, a vintage performance from Chris Godwin, and which injured Buc could be back in the lineup next as new reports surface on Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan, and Calijah Kancey.

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.