Emeka Egbuka Impresses His Playcaller
May 20th, 2025
Rookie Bucs playcaller Josh Grizzard.
With a new haircut and a few months as offensive coordinator under his belt, Bucs rookie playcaller Josh Grizzard was back in front of the media this morning.
He’s loving his new toys gifted via the NFL Draft: receivers Emeka Egbuka (Round 1) and Tez Johnson (Round 7).
Grizzard said Egbuka came endorsed by buddies he had on the Ohio State staff, and landed in Tampa as advertised.
“He just embodies everything we believe in here when it comes to being selfless, tough, disciplined, being able to play multiple positions,” Grizzard said.
The “tough” adjective came up a second time.
Joe’s just glad the Egbuka gushing hasn’t waned. He was silky smooth in rookie camp and now the Bucs have progressed to real spring practices, aka underwear football.
May 20th, 2025 at 12:18 pm
I’m thinking offensive rookie of the year.
May 20th, 2025 at 12:24 pm
especially if someone gets hurt Geno
May 20th, 2025 at 12:38 pm
ORotY is a pipe dream.
He would have to emerge as our #1 and put up like 1300 and 10.
BTJ and Nabers had great years last year and weren’t even sniffing that award. Look what Bucky did for us and he wasn’t close.
Small market Tampa where Lavonte can’t make a pro bowl and we think Emeka has an awards shot!?
Ward and Jeanty the guys to beat. McMillan will get a ton of work in CAR, everyone slobbers over GB so Golden is gonna get his press.
I like the optimism and enthusiasm guys but it’s not realistic barring a few crazy things happening.
May 20th, 2025 at 1:48 pm
I don’t see any awards coming to the kid this year unless something bad happens. Well, unless he actually beats out Godwin. If he turns out to be that good…..
May 20th, 2025 at 1:53 pm
The Bucs have such an embarrassment of riches in the WR room now.
The offense in general is just flat out loaded.
– Top 10 QB
– Top 5 WRs
– Top 5 OLine
– Top 5 RBs
– Top 15 TEs
Grizz is a lucky man! This supercharged offense is going to make him look like a genius, the next big thing, etc…
I honestly wonder if a first time NFL play caller has EVER stepped into being in charge of such a talented offense to start his playcalling career??
I think defenses (even good ones) will be hard pressed all year to hold this Bucs offense to under 30 points…..
May 20th, 2025 at 3:36 pm
Pickgrin, they’ll hold us under 30 points sometimes if we only have possession 7 times and only throw the ball 18 times. That shouldn’t happen again and you’re dead right-even good defenses will be hard pressed to hold this bunch under 30. If Mayfield stays healthy this offense could lead the league pushing 32 or more ppg.