Postseason-Only Hope For Ryan Jensen Return
December 22nd, 2022
With three games remaining, it’s a very safe bet that Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen’s only shot at returning to the field this season is in a Buccaneers playoff game.
Even if Jensen is cleared to practice/play sooner on his healing knee, would the Bucs be crazy enough to put him on the artificial turn in Atlanta’s dome during the season finale?
Regardless, Jensen’s position coach Harold Goodwin (he coaches the interior offensive linemen and coordinates the run game), painted a picture this week of Jensen only coming back for the postseason.
“Hopefully at some point we, maybe if the season goes the way we want it, we get him back. Maybe not,” Goodwin told the Buccaneers Radio Network.
To quote Goodwin, “if the season goes the way we want it,” — that can only mean reaching the playoffs. Joe can only guess which round.
Goodwin lamented what huge loss it was when Jensen went down in July during a training camp practice. He said the curse words were flowing and a little time was needed to dig out of the depression.
“But it was a huge letdown for me just because I know how much he put into it, how much he wanted to come back here and compete for another Super Bowl.”
Joe has seen Jensen at One Buc Palace and at games, and in street clothes snapping the ball to Tom Brady.
Joe puts nothing past Jensen, who is a true tough guy. He’s the kind of dude who would take an injection and get on the field if doctors gave him a green light. David Bakhtiari, the Packers star left tackle, made a somewhat surprising and successful return early this season from a major knee injury, so that gave Joe a little extra hope. He and Jensen are both 31 years old.
December 22nd, 2022 at 1:23 pm
Goodwin should be tarred & feathered before the fire him. Might as well throw Armstrong in the mix to.
December 22nd, 2022 at 1:46 pm
Jensen possibly returning, chatter about Gronk – more false hopes than reality!
We are who our record says we are, and there are no saviors in sight.
Just win a few more games, please Bucs!
Oh, and at least play competitively with fire and spirit should you lose the next 3 games and watch the post-season whilst honing your skills in your Underwater Basket-Weaving class.
December 22nd, 2022 at 1:53 pm
I’ve been saying that all along. If he can make it back for the post season we could stand a chance in the playoffs.
December 22nd, 2022 at 2:01 pm
Is he even in football shape? If he does return, we could put Hainsey at left guard.
December 22nd, 2022 at 2:02 pm
Why is it that I see the Buc’s coaches lips moving but they never say anything?
December 22nd, 2022 at 2:14 pm
Jensen can’t overcome the terrible coaching decisions.
December 22nd, 2022 at 2:18 pm
I saw Brady taking snaps from Ryan on Sunday good sign he’ll be back for the Playoffs
December 22nd, 2022 at 2:29 pm
It would be a huge ask to expect him to come back and be able to go, but anything is possible. He isnt likely a big fan of this notion, but I think he would be a huge upgrade at LG. We do miss his attitude.
December 22nd, 2022 at 3:10 pm
And why exactly don’t we know what his injury is?
December 22nd, 2022 at 3:13 pm
In 1972 I tore the cartilage in my left knee. Here’s the time frame from surgery to complete recovery in my case. 7 weeks in a cast. 4 weeks building muscle up to the point of being able to practice full speed. 3 weeks to being able to play sports again. 2 weeks to going full bore. 16 weeks total. Sound familiar? Did Jensen have a secret surgery?
December 22nd, 2022 at 3:22 pm
Not worth the risk. Maybe super bowl but that’s not a reality
December 22nd, 2022 at 3:27 pm
AB has been cleared by the authorities….how about an article on him?…..why not,,,,,,
December 22nd, 2022 at 3:45 pm
Bucs and playoffs in the same sentence is like the Sea Hag and beauty queen in the same sentence.
December 22nd, 2022 at 4:06 pm
Super Bowl is crazy talk. These coaches make Joe Biden look competent.
December 22nd, 2022 at 4:12 pm
Still don’t think you will see him in a Bucs uniform again. More to that knee injury than we know or maybe will.
December 22nd, 2022 at 4:35 pm
Can we get an AMEN for the Goatfarmer!
Its over when its over. However until then Bucs still on CENTER STAGE grazing on GREEN GRASS!!
December 22nd, 2022 at 5:12 pm
I thought I just read that Bowels incurred a torn cerebral tendon in 2016 that was just now diagnosed. The only cure is an induced coma for 18 months minimum, whereby a feeding tube and a ventilator would be deployed to maintain his current level of coiching.
December 22nd, 2022 at 5:23 pm
Yep, Jensen’s injury is still so mysterious. As I commented previously, if an investigator was looking to solve this case, it would be entitled: The Case of the Missing Diagnosis.
December 22nd, 2022 at 5:59 pm
PLAYOFFS?
Hahahahahahhahahahahaha.
This team won’t make the playoffs. Wait and see.
December 22nd, 2022 at 7:18 pm
Its a shame Jensen or Hainsey can’t play left tackle.
December 22nd, 2022 at 8:12 pm
We can win if we play like we did in 1st half against Cincinnati..we had creativity and playaction!!!! GET YOUR HEADS OUT YOUR ASSESS LFGO
December 22nd, 2022 at 8:15 pm
Eric your lost.
Hopefully we dont make postseason only to get crushed and waste tickets being printed
December 22nd, 2022 at 9:51 pm
Logan Hall’s most impactful play was taking out Stinnie and Jensen, essentially destroying the season.
Even if Jensen wanted to come back, what shape is he in? He would also be walking into a mess. Bowles and Left negate any hopes for improvement. LG is still a problem, Wirfs is hurt, D is washed, Shaq is undersized and nothing special.
December 22nd, 2022 at 10:02 pm
Stinnie got hurt in a preseason game. Logan Hall wasn’t even on the field.
December 22nd, 2022 at 10:14 pm
IF Jensen returns for playoffs, it is literally a game changer. Just watch.
December 23rd, 2022 at 12:10 am
Everyone has to watch a train wreck in progress.
December 23rd, 2022 at 8:01 am
Let Tom run the offense. Put a muzzle on Bowles.
December 23rd, 2022 at 2:45 pm
The same Tom that caused the Bengals loss, has been more inaccurate than ever before in his career and has secret meetings with the receivers before games which possibly led to poor execution on the field