If Mayfield balls out that might save Bowles job once again. The idea that Bowles is gone even if he disappoints again may be wishful thinking.
This is why Licht MUST sign talent regardless of the state of Bowles moving forward. Licht has to stack talent even if Bowles is here for the remainder of his contract. Worrying about a lame duck year or year 1 of a new coaching staff is holding this team hostage from making moves to improve the overall talent of this roster. Licht can not be timid and he must be aggressive.
Worrying about a lame duck year or year 1 of a new coaching staff is holding this team hostage from making moves to improve the overall talent of this roster
This seems to be exactly what they are doing. In actual actions, not words.
I'm not as cynical about the season as most but that's probably because I've lowered my expectations.
I think best case is we win 10 games and a playoff game.
Worst case is 7 wins if we stay relatively healthy... Lower than 7 something catastrophic probably happened.
I don't have a ton of faith in Bowles but I do think logically he will be marginally better with competent LBs that can cover in space + Kancey back + Winfield playing better + a good draft for the defense.
Why the fuck are the Bucs even entertaining giving him a mega deal? It doesn’t make sense on any level
Why the fuck are the Bucs even entertaining giving him a mega deal? It doesn’t make sense on any level
Define "mega deal".
logically he will be marginally better with competent LBs that can cover in space + Kancey back + Winfield playing better + a good draft for the defense.
The Bucs clearly agree. Better offense through OC and health, better ST coach and players and better talent on defense = playoff contender
Better offense through OC and health, better ST coach and players and better talent on defense = playoff contender
Better offense through OC and health, better ST coach and players and better talent on defense = playoff contender - pathetic HC - pathetic DC - bonehead owners - lame duck GM = 8 wins max in 2026
Better offense through OC and health, better ST coach and players and better talent on defense = playoff contender
Better offense through OC and health, better ST coach and players and better talent on defense = playoff contender - pathetic HC - pathetic DC - bonehead owners - lame duck GM = 8 wins max in 2026
possibly.
My formula was my take on how the Bucs likely see it. Licht is quoted today on JBF saying basically the same thing.
on the Bowles thing as I have posted he should've have been fired. That likely translates this season to all kinds of lunacy on these board right up to the all too typical racism. Just basic reasonable would be an improvement lol but hardly expect it. On the Red Board Bowles is to blame for the multi-phase failure last season because he is the HC .... but he's due no credit for playoffs or division titles before because ... he's the HC ... but that's really the division lmao.
and injuries don't matter... except for Mike Evans lol
Fun times ahead!
If Licht finds one stud starter in the draft in 4 weeks, Tampa wins 11 games and we win the south.
What I find funny are the posters who don’t want the team to succeed. Robinson is a damn good OC and will find the best way to use Baker’s skill set to energize the entire compliment of our skill players. Go ahead and assume our D will be just as crippled and delinquent as they were last year, and maybe they will, but I find it hard to believe.
If Licht finds one stud starter in the draft in 4 weeks, Tampa wins 11 games and we win the south.
What I find funny are the posters who don’t want the team to succeed. Robinson is a damn good OC and will find the best way to use Baker’s skill set to energize the entire compliment of our skill players. Go ahead and assume our D will be just as crippled and delinquent as they were last year, and maybe they will, but I find it hard to believe.
This sounds awesome. That will be just as great as the team's Super Bowl victory last season.
The net/net, Tampa is winning the Super Bowl and there is no amount of crying or shitmouthing our coach that can prevent it. So many ladies on here with an ax to grind with Bowles, it’s laughable.
That Super Bowl parade a few months ago was the bomb diggity.
If Licht finds one stud starter in the draft in 4 weeks, Tampa wins 11 games and we win the south.
What I find funny are the posters who don’t want the team to succeed. Robinson is a damn good OC and will find the best way to use Baker’s skill set to energize the entire compliment of our skill players. Go ahead and assume our D will be just as crippled and delinquent as they were last year, and maybe they will, but I find it hard to believe.
I am not so sure about that.
Bucs need to draft competent players and sign more free agents post draft then the Bucs can win 10 games. Bucs don't have the horses or coaching staff to win 11 games even if Mayfield balls out.
The most Bowles team can win is 10 games and the most Robinson has guided his teams has been to 8 win season as an OC with the Falcons. So this team is destined to be 8 to 10 win team but right now they are clearly in the 8 wins column until they added more talent through the draft and free agency.