Tampa Bay Huddle kicked off its first season at Back Bar in St. Petersburg on September 28, 2026, with former NFL quarterback Brad Johnson joining host Nick Wize for a live conversation in front of a fan audience.

Johnson shared stories from his NFL career, reflected on the team's early-season performance, and discussed the challenges quarterbacks face on and off the field. The conversation covered offensive line struggles, taking responsibility after a difficult game, and the transition from Tony Dungy to Jon Gruden.

Johnson also talked about his viral social media trick shots, what it means to be a game manager quarterback, and preparing Jayden Daniels for his first NFL start. The evening wrapped up with audience questions about his memorable self-touchdown pass from 1997, the NFC South outlook, and Jon Gruden's future.

Watch the Full Tampa Bay Huddle Episode with Brad Johnson

Watch Tampa Bay Huddle's debut episode featuring former NFL quarterback Brad Johnson, filmed live at Back Bar in St. Petersburg, Florida, on September 28, 2026.

Episode Details

• Date: September 28, 2026

• Location: Back Bar — St. Petersburg, Florida

• Host: Nick Wize

• Guest: Brad Johnson

• Season: 1

• Episode: 1

What We Discussed

• The team's season start and offensive line struggles

• Called on the Carpet, presented by Sergenians Flooring America

• Taking responsibility after being sacked 10 times in one game

• The transition from Tony Dungy to Jon Gruden

• Brad Johnson's viral social media trick shots

• Preparing Jayden Daniels for his first NFL start

• What it really means to be a “game manager” quarterback

• Fan Q&A covering the 1997 self-touchdown pass, the NFC South outlook, and Jon Gruden's future

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