Canales is also the best o-coordinator in the division
That would say more about the rest of the division OCs than Canales lol. And I am a Canales fan.
But to your point, his specific approach is the right approach for that team given what seems to be the limitations of the QB position. The offense is tailor-made for their scenario, so kudos to him. He is relying ona tried/true formual and doing so at a time when more and more teams are running the ball as more than an after thought.
Cananles has done a solid job but he's become the tallest midget... Replacing Bowles with that honor.
He's done more with less tho
Olaf, I think that even if they give their absolute best, the ice is very thin for both gentlemen.I think a ton depends on the coordinators that get hired and their ability to run their side of the ball. As much as I wasn't happy about the organization retaining Bowles (because I think it is a mistake), I also would not want to spiral the organization into a freefall of constant changes at the HC position. I think those teams that do that are destined for losing.Resist the urge to give a smart ass response lol. Leave the pouting, DEI nonsense out. heaven forbid, one thread immune for trolling!
What are your expectation for the Bucs 2026 record TODAY when there is so much uncertainty and all we really know
1. Bowles stays
2. Most staff fired
3. unclear who the new staff will be
4. unclear if Evans or LVD return
With that level of uncertainty what would you expectation be for the Bucs record in 2026 and/or the outcome of the 2026 season? We'll see if anyone modifies their expectation as we go along through the offseason. hiring of coaches etc.
Dont try to set Bowles and the Bucs up for failure ("derp . . . anything less than 10-7 . ."). What do you actually think as the Bucs sit here now?
I will say 7-10 and Bowles is fired or retires at the end of the season. As we sit here today.
I am going to say 5-12. Bowles fired at the end of the season. Licht also fired is my prediction.
Not crawfishing, but, I am also going to say that 5-12 can easily turn to 10-7 with the right coordinators but I also think 10-7 isn't winning the division next year. I do think they have some real holes that must be addressed on the field either through coaching/preparation or new personnel. D-Line has to find a way to get to the QB and create pressure situations to help the back half. Linebackers have to play faster. DBs need to blanket their receivers. On the offensive side, better offensive creativity. Baker has to protect the football. O-Line hopefully comes back healthy and the organization addresses the Guard position.
Great post.
This thought was part of creating this thread:
5-12 can easily turn to 10-7 with the right coordinators
I didnt really think about the second part you raise, that 10-7 might not win the divisions. Thats a good point. Who knows what happens with the division next season?
Interesting offseason and then season ahead. If youre right that Bowles and Licht both have their jobs on the line then we should get the best out of both of them. Will it be enough?
Depending on which guy gets which head coaching job and all the open coordinator positions across the NFC South, it isn't out of the realm of possibility that all 4 teams are battling for the division with only one getting into the playoffs.
I think the Bucs could have been 10-7 or 11-6 this season with the right offensive and defensive coordinators that actually call the plays. They were trending that way when they were 6-2. They also had a ton of injuries to key personnel. I won't use that as an excuse, but it played a definite part.
I want to see our Bucs perform up to expectations....I really do.....but I have zero confidence in Bowles and Licht as of right now. I need to see a lot in the offseason. The right coordinators. The right draft choices. The right free agents or trades if possible.
All eyes are on Tampa and the leadership that decided to keep the existing coach and GM even though there are far more attractive candidates for perhaps both jobs.
