Ronde Barber on loaded 2002 Bucs defense, Jon Gruden replacing Tony Dungy, being a Hall of Fame finalist, Tampa's chances at repeating

One of the all-time greats to play the position joins Patrick Peterson and Bryant McFadden as we welcome in Hall of Fame finalist Ronde Barber to the show! We open by discussing Ronde's sibling rivalry with twin Tiki and what made him shift to defense while his brother starred on offense. He then details what it was like to join an already stout Bucs' defense and see that develop into one of the best units of all time. Before they reached their ultimate goal, Tampa Bay made a switch at coach and Barber explains his thoughts when the organization went from Tony Dungy to Jon Gruden. Our guest talks more about that epic '02 season including his memorable pick six off of Donovan McNabb in the NFC Championship Game and what led to such a dominant performance against the Raiders in Super Bowl 37. We get some technical talk from one of the masters of the nickel position and also one of the masters of scoring the ball as a defensive player. Ronde shares his thoughts on being a Hall of Fame finalist and why he thinks this could be his year to get in. The conversation turns to the present-day Bucs and their chances at repeating as well as how much longer Tom Brady will play. Finally, Superlatives!

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