Cannon Fire Podcast

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made some major statements on cutdown day. Jalon Daniels beat out Jake Browning for the QB2 job, while Chris Braswell and preseason sack leader Jack Pyburn were both cut in a surprising overhaul at edge rusher.Rhett and Evan break down every major roster decision, including Sean Tucker surviving at running back, Ayden Garnes earning his opportunity and what Tampa Bay’s 2-1 preseason actually told us ahead of Week 1.

Are the Buccaneers asking Baker Mayfield to carry too much again? Rhett joins Rock Riley on WDAE to break down Jalon Daniels vs. Jake Browning, why Tampa Bay may keep three quarterbacks, the biggest questions surrounding Zach Robinson’s offense and why Ruben Bain Jr., Vita Vea and a reworked defense could be the team’s biggest reason for optimism.Do you trust the Bucs offense or defense more heading into Week 1?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers closed the preseason with an ugly 19-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jalon Daniels finally received an extended opportunity to strengthen his case for a roster spot, but a fumbled under-center snap and a lifeless offensive performance brought the hype train to a sudden stop.We break down what one bad night really means for Daniels, whether Jack Pyburn forced his way onto the final 53, Tampa Bay’s major special teams concerns and the biggest winners and losers heading into final roster cuts.

Is Sean Tucker’s spot on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster suddenly in danger?Tucker led the Bucs in rushing, recovered a fumble and scored the game-winning touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. However, Josh Williams’ versatility, special-teams value and significantly cheaper contract have created a legitimate debate in Tampa Bay’s backfield.Rhett and @MrBucsNation break down the case for and against Tucker, the roster math working against him and the biggest overlooked winners and losers from the Bucs’ 16-15 preseason victory over the Chiefs.

Jalon Daniels has officially made the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ backup quarterback decision uncomfortable. The rookie led all three Bucs scoring drives as Tampa Bay rallied to beat the Kansas City Chiefs 16-15, then connected with Kameron Johnson on the third-down conversion that sealed the win.We’re live breaking down the growing QB2 battle between Daniels and Jake Browning, Baker Mayfield’s brief night, Rueben Bain Jr.’s debut, Anthony Nelson and the Bucs defense, plus the biggest roster risers and concerns from Preseason Week 2.

Vita Vea is staying in Tampa Bay after landing a new extension with the Buccaneers. We break down what the deal means for Vita, Jason Licht and a Bucs organization that continues to reward its homegrown stars with second contracts and beyond.Then we turn to the roster bubble. Is Chris Braswell running out of time to prove he belongs? Could Jack Pyburn’s NCAA eligibility drama change his future in Tampa Bay? Plus, Todd Bowles says the backup quarterback job is “up for grabs,” setting up another important battle before final cuts.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers rested every starter, fell behind 10-0 and still rallied past the New York Jets 24-16 in their 2026 preseason opener.We break down Jalon Daniels leading two second-half touchdown drives, Ayden Garnes’ 47-yard pick-six, Jack Pyburn’s two-sack performance and strong nights from Elijah Roberts, Rashad Wisdom and Damarion Williams.We also discuss the concerns surrounding special teams, Tampa Bay’s depth run game, Connor Bazelak, Chris Braswell and the latest injury updates on Emeka Egbuka and Jake Browning.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets’ joint practice erupted into chaos with four fights, a wild helmet toss and tempers flaring across the field. We break down Luke Goedeke’s role in the madness, the biggest Bucs training camp standouts and what Tampa Bay’s defense showed against the Jets.Plus, is it time to worry about Benjamin Morrison’s continued absence? Could Chris Braswell be fighting for a spot on the Buccaneers’ 53-man roster? We examine which players helped themselves, who is under pressure and what to watch next as Bucs preseason football approaches.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp is producing several unexpected breakout candidates. David Walker, Josiah Trotter, Ted Hurst and other young Bucs are making their cases for bigger roles as the preseason approaches.We break down which camp standouts are the real deal, who could force their way into the lineup and what Todd Bowles meant when he said Tampa Bay’s new additions have made a “night and day” difference. Plus, Baker Mayfield and the offense respond with their strongest practice yet, Chris Godwin continues to make encouraging progress and we share the latest on Vita Vea before the Buccaneers begin joint practices with the New York Jets.

Vita Vea has reportedly requested a trade after extension talks with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers failed to produce a new deal. Meanwhile, Baker Mayfield is also entering the season without a contract extension.What should Jason Licht and the Bucs do next?We break down the latest surrounding Vita and Baker, whether Tampa Bay should seriously consider trading its Pro Bowl defensive tackle and which players on the current Buccaneers roster should be considered completely untouchable.Would you move Vita for a second-round pick? Is Baker worth another major contract? And outside of players like Tristan Wirfs, Bucky Irving and Emeka Egbuka, does Tampa Bay have anyone it should refuse to trade under any circumstances?

Rhett and Evan are joined by James Hill  @MrBucsNation to discuss Baker Mayfield's appearance on Netflix's Quarterback, the biggest storylines heading into training camp, the position battles we'll be watching closely and the players who could be poised for breakout seasons in 2026.Plus, we put our predictions to the test with a brand-new edition of "What Happens First?" as we debate some of the biggest milestones and season-long outcomes facing the Buccaneers this year.

Rhett and Evan break down what stands out from the Bucs schedule release, including the toughest stretches of the season, key NFC South matchups, primetime opportunities, road tests, trap games, and the games that could tell us the most about where this team is headed under Todd Bowles.We’re not doing full win-loss predictions just yet, but we are taking a closer look at the matchups that matter most for Baker Mayfield, Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka, Bucky Irving, Tristan Wirfs, Vita Vea, Antoine Winfield Jr., YaYa Diaby, Rueben Bain Jr. and the rest of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster.The Bucs’ 2026 opponents include major home games against the Packers, Vikings, Browns, Steelers, Chargers, Rams, Falcons, Saints and Panthers, plus road trips against the Bears, Lions, Ravens, Bengals, Cowboys, Falcons, Saints and Panthers. That means plenty to discuss, from division games to potential playoff measuring sticks.

On this episode of Cannon Fire Podcast, we break down Tampa Bay’s full draft haul, including first-round pick Rueben Bain Jr., Missouri linebacker Josiah Trotter, Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst, Miami cornerback Keionte Scott, Clemson defensive lineman DeMonte Capehart, Notre Dame offensive lineman Billy Schrauth and LSU tight end Bauer Sharp.Did Jason Licht and the Buccaneers find impact players for the future? Did Tampa Bay address its biggest needs? We’re reacting to every pick, the best values, biggest questions and what this class means for the Bucs moving forward.

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