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.

A few days before the 2026 NFL Draft, we’re breaking down the biggest first-round questions facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

On this episode of the Cannon Fire Podcast, we take a look at the latest Buccaneers mock draft buzz, the top offensive and defensive prospects tied to Tampa Bay, and which players make the most sense for Jason Licht and Todd Bowles in round one. From edge rushers and corners to offensive line and weapon options, we go through the best fits, the biggest risks, and what we think the Bucs should do when they’re on the clock.

We also discuss some of the hottest names connected to Tampa Bay in recent mocks, including possible impact defenders, offensive wild cards, and which direction would give the Buccaneers the best value in the first round.

Who should the Tampa Bay Buccaneers draft in round one?