Bucs Pewter Nation Podcast

Pewter Report was out at the Bucs facility again for the last OTAs. They recap the day had by the team, which included the returns of Mike Evans and Carlton Davis III, a defensive touchdown and some more Kyle Trask and Baker Mayfield discussion. They'll also talk about the conversations had after practice with Todd Bowles, Devin White, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and Davis. Bowles answered about it Devin White is showing up next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throughout the offseason the Bucs haven't been given much favorable reviews for the look of their team going into this year. That's continued into OTAs with various nit-picking of videos showing the team in a bad light, although it unfairly doesn't tell the whole picture of how the Bucs are progressing. To start off the week on the Pewter Report Podcast, Matt and Scott discuss the disrespect for Tampa Bay reaching unreal levels while also explaining why they're going to be better than people's expectations of this team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Thursday's Pewter Report Podcast, Matt Matera and Adam Silvon discuss which players are the faces of the Bucs and what young players are the pillars to Tampa Bay's future. The Bucs got younger this season and that are a lot of players that can be the next foundation for the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bucs have a new RB1 going in to this season and it's second-year running back Rachaad White. On Wednesday night's Pewter Report Podcast, White joins Matt Matera and Scott Reynolds on the episode to talk on many things in his career. They'll get into the outlook of his rookie season, pinpointing where he's grown as a running back. There's a lot of excitement about a new offense this season, too, so we'll talk to White about learning an entirely new offense with new coaches. White is a very important piece to the Bucs this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pewter Report is back at practice for another week of OTAs. They break down what the saw on the day, including the ongoing quarterback battle between Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask. They'll also recap the press conferences with what players they spoke to at the facility.

Thursday's episode of the Pewter Report Podcast is a set up to be an exciting one to end the week. Matt Matera and J.C. Allen are joined by Bucs right guard Cody Mauch, who was the Bucs' second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. They'll talk with Mauch about multiple topics that include getting drafted to Tampa Bay and moving from offensive tackle inside to guard. Other subjects consist of developing his skills out North Dakota, how he got his nickname, some of his interests off the field and much more.

There are a number of players that will need to step up for the Bucs this season if they want to remain competitive. Many of the second-year players will be depended on to make progress at key positions. Matt is joined by Evan Winter from AtoZ Sports as they review many players from the group. That includes tackle Logan Hall, running back Rachaad White, offensive tackle Luke Goedeke and much more.

The first week of OTAs has began for the Bucs. Pewter Report was a practice and gives a break down of who was there, who performed well and what players and coaches had to say after. They'll take a look at the new offensive line, which includes Tristan Wirfs moving to left tackle, free agent signing Matt Feiler playing left guard, Luke Goedeke heading to right tackle and second round pick Cody Mauch playing guard. A lot of attention will also be on Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask at quarterback during these sessions.

The Bucs defense has areas on this roster that make you confident that they can thrive going into this season. There's also some parts of it that can be argued would hurt the team. What's the outlook like for the Bucs' defense among the rest of the league. Will it be a typical Todd Bowles style of defense where they can be in the top 5 or are they trending in the wrong direction? Pewter Report discusses on today's episode.

The biggest competition for the Bucs going into OTAs and training camp is Baker Mayfield against Kyle Trask for the right to be the Bucs' next starting quarterback. With new offensive coordinator Dave Canales implementing a new system, that adds something different into the mix. Who's going to win the starting job? Matt Matera talks with Dynasty Pros content director Dustin Ludke about both quarterbacks, discussing the positives and negatives of Mayfield and Trask and how both players can win this battle.

There's been so much that's gone on with the Bucs during their offseason. From a new offensive coordinator, to finding value in free agency, the draft and much more - the Bucs have gotten through it all. On Wednesday's Pewter Report Podcast, Matt Matera is joined by WDAE radio host Zac Blobner as they give an overview of the entire offseason and look ahead to what's next. Blobner is the co-host of the Jay and Z Show on WDAE from 12-3 PM from Monday through Friday. What are the expectations for the Bucs? Who should win the QB battle? Any players that are going surprise players this year? We get into it all.

This is a big season coming up for the edge rushers on the Bucs. Shaq Barrett returns from an Achilles injury, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka looks to take the next step of his career, Anthony Nelson re-signed this offseason and the Bucs drafted YaYa Diaby in the third round. It's very early, but Diaby looked gigantic at rookie mini-camp. What are the expectations of this group heading into this year? Many of the attention will be paid to Barrett and Tryon-Shoyinka, but can this group bounce back this season with double digit sacks? Pewter Report's Matt Matera and Josh Queipo have conversation about this unit.

With all the changes to the Bucs roster this season, most notably at quarterback, many in the national are doubting Tampa Bay this year. There's so much disbelief in the Bucs that some even have them projected as one of the worst teams in the league? Is that the case? Are the Bucs that bad or are people overlooking that the rest of this team still has a lot of talent? We'll discuss why you shouldn't sleep on the Bucs this year to at least be competitive and compete for to win the division again.

The second day of mini-camp consists of speaking to more players from the Bucs 2023 draft class, including SirVocea Dennis, Josh Hayes, Trey Palmer and Jose Ramirez. We'll recap their press conferences and break down what we saw on the second day of practice with who impressed from the group.

All of the Bucs rookies have reported to Tampa and they start day 1 of Bucs rookie mini-camp on Friday. Pewter Report will be in attendance for it all. We'll talk to some of the players from the rookie class, watch their practice and speak with Bucs head coach Todd Bowles after to give the biggest points of interest from their first day.

It's an important night in the NFL world as the league releases it's schedule for the 2023 NFL season. We find the exact date and times for when the Bucs play their opponents this year. We'll see if the Bucs get a primetime game as Pewter Report discusses the biggest matchups as well as the the easiest and toughest stretches on the schedule. Can Tampa Bay do better than last season? The timing in which they face each opponent can help predict that decision.

The Pewter Report Podcast returns for another series of podcasts with a bit of a different schedule. We start things off on Wednesday reacting to what we heard from the Bucs offensive coaches at each position. At the top of the things that we're looking to hear is offensive coordinator Dave Canales and his opinion on the quarterback competition between Kyle Trask and Baker Mayfield. Across the board the offense is going to look different this year and each coach and player will have to adjust.

We've reviewed the Bucs' 2023 draft class over and over so now's a good time to look at the how the rest of the NFC south faired with their selections. Pewter Report examines the picks of the Panthers, Falcons and Saints and discusses how they stack up against the Bucs this year.

On Wednesday we got to hear from the Bucs defensive and special teams coaches as they evaluate what to expect for next season. We get their opinions on specific players, including inside linebackers coach Larry Foote's thoughts on Devin White requesting a trade. We also talk to the coaches about the new players in the draft class and what they liked about them along with their comments on other players that have been on the roster.

The Bucs not only drafted new players, they also added a lot more with undrafted free agents. There are a few in particular that seem like absolute steals who I have a good chance of making Tampa Bay's 53-man roster. The Pewter Report squad will look at some of the best signings that the Bucs made and check out their roster post-draft.