Rick Stroud is a reporter at the Tampa Bay Times and the host of Sports Day Tampa Bay. He covers the NFL and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, bringing insights from his extensive experience in sports journalism, including previous coverage of Major League Sports and team sports. Stroud's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including Yahoo News and the Miami Herald.
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Rick Stroud's coverage is heavily focused on sports, particularly football and the NFL, with a specific emphasis on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and related players. Given this focus, he would likely be receptive to pitches that offer insights or commentary about key developments within these teams or individuals.
As his geographic focus is local to the United States, Florida, and St. Petersburg, sources who can provide insider knowledge of these teams and players or have direct access to events in this area would be particularly relevant for reaching out effectively.
Pitching stories related to evolving narratives in the world of football (NFL), especially those involving key figures like Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans as well as announcements regarding team activities could also align with Rick’s coverage interests.
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With its playoff chances dwindling with each loss, Tampa Bay may want to consider dealing defensive tackle Vita Vea, among others.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Never mind the lousy start to the season. The NFC South may still run through Tampa Bay. And we do mean run.
Tampa Bay rushes 49 times for 258 yards, and Baker Mayfield attempts only 11 passes.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Bucs made a big statement Sunday by destroying the defending NFC South champion and division-leading Carolina Panthers 43-13.
By: Rick Stroud
Tampa Bay has five sacks, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries, including a scoop and score, in a 30-point win at Carolina.
Bucky Irving leads an offensive attack that rushes for 258 yards in a walkover win at division-leading Carolina.
By: Rick Stroud
Right tackle Luke Goedeke (calf) remains sidelined. Linebacker Josiah Trotter (shoulder) also did not practice Wednesday.
Tampa Bay ranks second in the NFL with 12 takeaways this season. Eight have come over the past three games.
Antoine Winfield Jr. and Josiah Trotter are back in the mix, while Luke Goedeke is working with a trainer.
