Ryan Jensen Will Not Play Sunday
December 28th, 2022
Injured Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen.
Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen is back on the practice field today for the first time since he blew his knee out in training camp in late-July.
But don’t look for him to play anytime soon, and definitely not on Sunday.
“We’re not even thinking about him getting in pads at this point,” Bowles said following today’s practice.
Bowles added that Jensen’s movements on the field are part of his rehab plan and the Bucs have no expectations.
December 28th, 2022 at 1:22 pm
This is the smartest thing the Bucs organization has done in weeks!!!!!
December 28th, 2022 at 1:28 pm
The 21 day practice window will tell us all we need to know. Hopefully everything goes smoothly. Fingers crossed.
December 28th, 2022 at 1:37 pm
I take him at practice as a very good sign. If he wasn’t playing this season he wouldnt be practicing.
I just wonder if we had him in the wildcard whether that would be an upgrade since he hasn’t played in a year.
December 28th, 2022 at 1:47 pm
i’m going to have a discussion with the footbal Gods today…
and see if “big red” will be ready for dallas
🙂
December 28th, 2022 at 2:06 pm
If Jensen does come back, it will be for the playoffs, assuming the Bucs actually make the playoffs, which is still very much in doubt based on these loser coaches running the team.
If the Bucs did make the playoffs, and Jensen did come back, I’d again suggest that you play Jensen at LG (he played guard in Baltimore) since it’s an easier position than center, and Hainsey has mostly done an acceptable job there. The risk of bad snaps in a playoff game is huge, and LG is your weakest position, so why not address your weakest position and give Jensen a bit more of a chance to play himself back into shape.
Of course if Jensen is fully ready to go and doesn’t have any rust, then fantastic, put him right back in there, but it’s literally been a year since he played and that was in a different offense.
December 28th, 2022 at 2:15 pm
BTW, Derek Carr just got benched. LOL! All the idiots in here, for years, have said Carr was a good QB and actually wanted him to come here.
Next year, when Brady leaves and the Bucs are trying to tank, you might finally get your wish, as Carr is as much of a loser as Mike Glennon.
December 28th, 2022 at 2:20 pm
It’s true Bowles has “no expectations” . No reason in rushing Jensen back, but I would guess if Brady moves on so will Jensen. He will likely retire next season w/o Brady.
December 28th, 2022 at 2:23 pm
The best center in the NFL with one full year off will definitely be an upgrade.
December 28th, 2022 at 2:42 pm
Wait, so Todd took a question seriously about Ryan’s availability?
OMGoodness is this coach a world class nincompoop.
Hey Todd, any chance Gronk Starts for us this week?
December 28th, 2022 at 3:00 pm
“We’re not even thinking about him getting in pads at this point,” Bowles said following today’s practice.
I wonder if Jensen was in pads today but coach just didn’t know it? The way this season has gone, it wouldn’t surprise me.
December 28th, 2022 at 3:08 pm
Rod, Jensen is a center. Half the reason this line looks as bad as it does is because of his absence. His communication skills alone would’ve helped the LG position. If he can play, I’d move Hainsey directly to LG. Who knows, the run game might get better, and pass pro. I’m grasping here.
December 28th, 2022 at 3:09 pm
It’s good news to hear that Jenson is back on the field.
However – he won’t play unless we make the playoffs…
December 28th, 2022 at 3:17 pm
Not surprising at all.
In fact I’d say there is a good chance we don’t see him until the playoffs… IF we even make the playoffs.
December 28th, 2022 at 3:18 pm
lol sorry marine just saw your comment…
December 28th, 2022 at 3:42 pm
Bucs are not making the playoffs you jerk offs lol
December 28th, 2022 at 3:49 pm
Lay-Deeez hopped up on wine coolers and Whiteclaws again…better call her parents.
December 28th, 2022 at 3:56 pm
Still trying to figure out what sort of knee injury he has that didn’t warrant surgery
December 28th, 2022 at 4:02 pm
Fair question, Beej…possible meniscus tear…partially torn PCL and/or LCL perhaps. All very cloak and dagger. His return could mean a big boost if The Bucs can somehow make the playoffs.
December 28th, 2022 at 4:05 pm
Just beat the stinking Panthers. That’s the ONLY thing that matters right now. We stink at home. We have yet to play a complete half let alone a complete game. We are banged up at tackle(s). Carolina is going to come to Ray Ja and punch us right in the mouth. Very curious to see how the Bucs respond because this team has been lifeless for almost 60 quarters of football this season, give or take a few drives here and there. Never been so disappointed in any Bucs team since ’76.
December 28th, 2022 at 4:22 pm
We are what our record says and it’s a bad team with or without jense ..
December 28th, 2022 at 4:56 pm
Yep, beej, exactly. Exactly why I’ve been screaming the whole season: The Case of the Missing Diagnosis. In retrospect, with how Bowles has run this team, it makes more sense, NOW.
Not cool.
December 28th, 2022 at 7:15 pm
JBF is where you want to go for breaking news or daily reports, PR is asleep at the wheel.
December 28th, 2022 at 7:20 pm
Rephrase, I find JBF the front runner in breaking Bucs news, always ahead of their competitors.
December 28th, 2022 at 8:56 pm
RGA:
Thank you for the kind words.
December 29th, 2022 at 12:16 am
Did anyone expect Jensen to play? If he plays, it will be in the playoffs.
December 29th, 2022 at 1:20 am
Maybe he could call offensive plays? Couldn’t be any worse than what we have. I sometime wonder if we’d be better selecting “Ask Madden”