Rick Stroud
Tampa Bay Times
Tampa, FL, United States
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Recent articles by Rick:
Bucs quarterback Tom Brady retires for good this time
The future Hall of Famer, who said he wouldn’t be rushed into a decision this year, posts a short video message on social media saying goodbye. → Read More
Dolphins not expected to go after Tom Brady if he plays in 2023: report
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Dolphins are committed to Tua Tagovailoa as their starting quarterback. → Read More
Tom Brady hasn’t decided if he will play in 2023, so stop asking
The Bucs quarterback says on his weekly podcast that he’s still decompressing from the wild-card loss to Dallas. → Read More
Will the 2023 Bucs conjure up memories of 2009?
Tampa Bay may be headed for some lean times, paying for that Super Bowl 55 run. → Read More
Tom Brady, Jamel Dean lead list of free agents for salary cap-strapped Bucs
Tampa Bay is $55.45 million over the projected salary cap, the second worst space in the NFL to sign free agents → Read More
Bucs fire offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich as part of housecleaning
Leftwich is dismissed after presiding over an offense that averaged just 18 points per game and was the NFL’s worst in rushing. → Read More
Todd Bowles: No decision yet on Byron Leftwich or coaching staff
The Bucs head coach said Tuesday he will meet with his staff later this week for evaluations to determine whether changes are necessary. → Read More
Dak Prescott, Cowboys send Bucs to early playoff exit
Tampa Bay’s 31-14 loss in Monday night’s NFC wild-card game begins a long offseason of uncertainty for Tom Brady. → Read More
Who will snap the football to Tom Brady?
The Bucs’ three centers are battling injuries, and it’s unclear which will play Monday against the Cowboys. → Read More
Bucs join familiar club of playoff teams with a losing record
Three other teams with a sub-.500 mark in a non-strike season reached the postseason, including one the Bucs beat on their way to a Super Bowl 55 title. → Read More
Looking for a word to describe the Bucs? Try resilient
Coach Todd Bowles’ team had four comebacks in the fourth quarter or overtime this season and are battle tested despite a losing record. → Read More
Bucs will enter playoffs with losing record after falling to Falcons
Tampa Bay (8-9) leads 17-10 at one point, then gives up 20 unanswered points after emptying the bench in the second half. → Read More
Ronde Barber a finalist again for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Bucs’ Pro Bowl cornerback has been among the 15 modern-day finalists from 2021-23. → Read More
Tom Brady says he ignored critics who claimed he should have stayed retired
The Bucs quarterback struggled on and off the field but won his 19th division title on Sunday. → Read More
Bucs’ struggles in short-yardage continue in win over Cardinals
Tampa Bay has trouble converting on third and fourth down, especially in the first half. → Read More
Tom Brady suddenly is turning the ball over, and it’s costing the Bucs
The 45-year-old quarterback had only four giveaways over his first 11 games but has committed seven turnovers in his past three. → Read More
The 49ers seem to be changing their tune on Tom Brady
If the Niners decide to take a flyer on the QB in free agency and shelve Trey Lance another season, coach Kyle Shanahan sounds like he would welcome the results. → Read More
Bucs’ mini win streak snapped in overtime loss to Browns
The Bucs lead by a touchdown late in regulation, but the defense gives away another game. → Read More
Bucs’ Leonard Fournette out with hip injury Sunday at Cleveland
The running back is downgraded from doubtful. Rookie Rachaad White will make his second NFL start. Giovani Bernard is elevated from injured reserve. → Read More
Byron Leftwich is tuning out everyone calling for his job
The Bucs offensive coordinator had a good game plan against Seattle in Germany. Can he keep it going? → Read More