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Rick Stroud

Bucs Reporter

I’m glad we don’t change beat writers the way the Bucs change coaches. My first season was Ray Perkins’ last. He called me to ask if he was getting fired that day. He was. I’m in Tony Dungy’s book, Dirk Koetter’s phone and can sound like Jon Gruden’s voice. Covered the Gators, pinch hit on the Rays beat. Listen to my podcast SportsDay Tampa Bay M-F and you’re set. Dixie Hollins, SPJC, Arkansas State. Played baseball for all of them. St. Pete native. Married to Valerie. Three kids, grown son and two elementary school girls. I love this job. It’s taken me around the world. I’ve stood in the Oval Office, but One Buc Place is my White House.

  1. 4 free agents from other teams that will have an impact for Bucs
    Yesterday• Bucs
  2. Joe Maddon tries to make sense of Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal
    Yesterday• Sports
  3. Bucs’ Monte Kiffin, Dave Levy honored by Pro Football Hall of Fame
    March 27• Bucs
  5. Bucs’ Joel Glazer says there’s room for a third Lombardi Trophy
    March 26• Bucs
  6. Bucs’ Todd Bowles: We’re not trying to win the offseason
    March 26• Bucs
  7. Bucs need more from Baker Mayfield ... in the run game?
    March 23• Bucs
  8. Linebacker Lavonte David makes tearful return to Bucs
    March 22• Bucs
  9. Bucs hire Justin Peelle as tight ends coach, promote John Van Dam
    March 20• Bucs
  10. Lions’ Cameron Sutton sought in Hillsborough on domestic battery charge
    March 20• Bucs
  11. Texans cornerback Tavierre Thomas agrees to 1-year deal with Bucs
    March 18• Bucs
  12. Bucs add guards: Giants’ Ben Bredeson, Eagles Sua Opeta
    March 15• Bucs
  13. Bucs reach agreement on 1-year deal with cornerback Bryce Hall
    March 15• Bucs
  14. Jordan Whitehead elevates his game, returns to the Bucs
    March 14• Bucs
  15. Bucs kicker Chase McLaughlin is glad Tampa Bay fit him to a tee
    March 14• Bucs
  16. Baker Mayfield finally feels at home with Bucs
    March 13• Bucs
  17. Bucs bring back safety Jordan Whitehead via free agency
    March 13• Bucs
  18. Lavonte David remains with the Bucs, agrees to another 1-year deal
    March 12• Bucs
  19. Bucs trade veteran cornerback Carlton Davis to Lions
    March 11• Bucs
  20. Bucs bringing back kicker Chase McLaughlin on 3-year deal
    March 11• Bucs
  21. Baker Mayfield agrees to 3-year, $100 million deal to return to Bucs
    March 10• Bucs
  22. Progress in Bucs-Baker Mayfield talks, but agreement may take more time
    March 10• Bucs
  23. Here’s how Mike Evans decided to return to the Bucs
    March 8• Bucs
  24. Tampa Bay’s Michael Penix Jr. was ‘big winner’ at NFL scouting combine
    March 7• Bucs