Bucs Pewter Nation Podcast

When the Bucs decide to build out their roster for the 2026 season, there's a handful of players that they need to consider letting go and adding new personnel to that position. We'll talk about who they need to move on from in this podcast episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bucs interviewed Mike McDaniel last week for their offensive coordinator vacancy. Other teams are beginning to hire their head coach, which means McDaniel might be okay being an offensive coordinator. He's the best option for the Bucs, is it all or nothing with him? Pewter Report weighs just how high stakes this situation can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bucs need to figure out a lot of things at the moment, starting with finding an offensive coordinator, special teams coordinator and defensive position coaches. What they do at least know is that Todd Bowles is the head coach, and he's got a lot of work to do in order to get Tampa Bay back to the postseason. What exactly does Bowles need to do in his efforts to get the Bucs better? We'll talk about his coaching tactics, coaching staff, players and more. There's a lot on the line for Bowles and the Bucs for the 2026 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bucs continue to pile together interviews for offensive coordinator and special teams coordinator while also needing to find some defensive position coaches. Pewter Report examines further into some of the candidates and how they fit in Tampa Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're on with Pewter Report's salary cap guru Josh Queipo to talk about how the Bucs salary cap is looking this offseason. We'll talk about how much room they have, how they can make more room, who might be on the chopping block, what they can spend in free agency and what players could get a contract extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bucs have more problems on defense than they do with the offense. We spend this podcast talking with Jay Recher about how Tampa Bay can fix it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Bowles is going to stay as head coach of the Bucs after reports came out that he was told by the Glazers that he's returning. That also came on the condition that changes will be made at other spots on the coaching staff. There were tons of coaching moves today as the Bucs fired offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, special teams coordinators Thomas McGaughey, quarterbacks coach Thad Lewis, cornerbacks coach Kevin Ross, and defensive line coach Charlie Strong while offensive consultant Tom Moore and safeties coach Nick Rapone retired. We talk about all the big moves made to the coaching staff and what impact it'll have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some big breaking news has come about this morning as the Bucs have fired offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard after two seasons with the team and one season as the coordinator and play caller. Its a huge move, yet not overly surprising as well since coaching changes were coming to the staff. Pewter Report reacts to the news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Huge news came about last night that could impact the Bucs. It was announced that Super Bowl winning coach John Harbaugh and the Ravens have decided to part ways after 18-years together. We'll talk about why the Bucs have to heavily consider hiring Harbaugh to become their head coach, which would put Tampa Bay as an instant winner again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With so much uncertainty about the Bucs heading into the 2026 offseason, what do we know about them? We'll discuss it on today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the season done for the Bucs, there was one last media session with players as they cleaned out their lockers and got ready for the offseason. We also heard from head coach Todd Bowles, who didn't reach the postseason for the first time since coaching Tampa Bay. Pewter Report recaps what was said from Bowles and company today while also discussing what's ahead for the Bucs with a big and important offseason coming up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a must-win game and the Bucs won on Saturday. They had to wait on Sunday for their fate after the conclusion of the Saints vs. Falcons to see whether or not they're division champs and going to the postseason. The Falcons defeated the Saints, thus giving the division title to the Panthers. Tampa Bay is eliminated from playoff contention. Pewter Report reacts to the result of the game and what impact it has for the Bucs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bucs finally got a win, defeating the Panthers 16-14 at home. Tampa Bay gets their first win in 2026 and finish the regular season with a 8-9 record. They'll need the Saints to beat the Falcons tomorrow in order to clinch the NFC South championship and reach the postseason. Pewter Report reacts to everything that happened in the Bucs' regular season finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Its a winner take all game for the Bucs and Panthers as whoever wins the game will take the NFC South division title...unless Tampa Bay beats Carolina and then the Falcons beat the Saints, then the Panthers somehow win it. The Bucs have played their worst football down the stretch, but it only takes one to hopefully reach the postseason for Tampa Bay. Pewter Report previews the high profile matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though the Bucs have lost seven of eight games, they have a chance to win the division by beating the #Panthers on Saturday. They're going to need a great performance by quarterback Baker Mayfield, who's struggled recently. Pewter Report talks about Mayfield's performances and what else Tampa Bay needs to do to find a way to win and reach the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bucs played embarrassing football once again, especially on the offensive side and lost 20-17 to the Dolphins. That's four straight losses as Tampa Bay has dropped seven of their last eight games. They are 7-9 on the season. Pewter Report reacts to everything in the Bucs' latest game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite all that's gone wrong lately for the Bucs, they still have another meaningful game this week. They're on the road taking on the Miami Dolphins and a win would set them up with a chance to win the division in the last week of the season. Pewter Report previews what to look for in the matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bucs no longer are in first place in the NFC South division after losing to the Panthers. They'll get a rematch against them in Week 18, but the odds are stacked against them. It's now or never for the Bucs, and the pressure is huge for them as they need have to win out to punch a postseason ticket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bucs lost a back and forth game to the Panthers 23-20 and no longer have the lead in the NFC South division. Baker Mayfield threw a late interception that ended it. Tampa Bay is 7-8 on the season. Pewter Report reacts to everything from the Bucs game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's no question about it, this is the biggest game of the year for the Bucs. Win their road game against the Panthers and they have a chance to clinch the following week. Lose against them and the next week becomes a must win and then they have to beat Carolina the last week of the season. We'll continue to break down a game that has gigantic stakes at hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices