Bucs Culture Impresses Anthony Walker
June 13th, 2025
New Bucs inside linebacker Anthony Walker has been on playoff teams with Indianapolis and Cleveland. So he knows what good is.
So what is good in Walker’s eyes? The Bucs’ organization.
Naturally, Walker was tipped off by his old friend Lavonte David about the team. It’s a big reason why Walker is here. So the Bucs’ culture really isn’t a surprise to him.
What Walker found out when he arrived is the culture is the best he’s ever experienced.
“I’ve been on some really good teams,” Walker said yesterday. “I love the way they do things here from top to bottom.
“All the guys, the coaches, the offensive coaches, defensive coaches – it’s a real family-organization here. I’m excited to be here.”
How impressed is Walker? He doesn’t want to play for any other organization. When he hangs up his cleats, Walker hopes the Bucs are his final team.
“I told Lavonte I want to finish my career here so I’m excited to just join it and play my role in helping this team win,” Walker said.
Another cool thing about Walker, he said he wants to be an NFL coach. Last year with the Dolphins, he joined the staff of his old high school Monsignor Pace and became the school’s defensive coordinator. (Yes, Joe asked him about his youth coaching career.)
Walker knew the right people there. His dad, Anthony Walker, Sr. is the head coach. So each day after Dolphins’ practice, Walker, a Northwestern grad, had to race to help run practice.
Walker admitted that was kind of tough, practicing for his NFL team and then minutes later coaching a high school defense. But to Joe, that demonstrates his devotion to the game.
Something tells Joe that Walker will be a really good glue guy in the locker room.
June 13th, 2025 at 10:36 am
And yet another guy that’s been around the league, comes in and praises the uniqueness and quality of this organization. A tribute to ownership, the GM, coaches, and players. Go Bucs!
BEAT ATLANTA!
June 13th, 2025 at 11:20 am
Let me get this straight. A Northwestern grad. His father the head coach of his high school alma mater. He coached the defense! at his old high school last fall. He’s played on multiple NFL playoff teams. Friend of LaVonte David. And Joe, a great veteran locker room presence in this young locker room. This team means serious business. This year. And I ain’t whistling Dixie!
June 13th, 2025 at 12:08 pm
Seems like a really good guy. Not a guy who’s going to stand out, but a great backup (especially compared to 2024) in case of injury.
Not a lot of highlight stuff from his career, but one of his 4 career INTs was from Baker Mayfield, so they have something to jaw about. DeShaun Watson gave him a rolex in exchange for his jersey number in Cleveland – Walker should’ve asked for a whole lot more.
June 13th, 2025 at 12:15 pm
That he coached while playing is all I needs to read to know this is a good man.
Imagine being in high school, and your position coach is an NFL player. Not a retire one. An active one.
June 13th, 2025 at 12:29 pm
We are so lucky to be Bucs fans.
We have a team to be proud of.
Thank you Glazers for sticking with Licht.
Thank you Bruce Arians for coaching the Bucs and giving us Todd Bowles.
Thank you Licht for building an honorable culture in Tampa.
It started with Tony Dungy.
And it continues until today.
Go Bucs!!!
June 13th, 2025 at 12:45 pm
I came away impressed after listening to his presser after practice. Another good dude. Came away impressed with Reddick too. Everyone was screaming for edge, and ILB for the draft. Oh, Dennis is healthy. Yeah, I’d say Licht brought in the right vets, at the right spots. Drafted two, but added another vet corner. This team should be in the SB conversation.
June 13th, 2025 at 1:08 pm
If the Bucs stay healthy and don’t drink their own kool-aid, they are 100% in the SB conversation.
I can’t be convinced otherwise. There are no holes on this roster. Mix of SB winning vets and hungry young guys is a SB recipe.
June 13th, 2025 at 1:09 pm
Hodad…I prefer they stay under the radar.
June 13th, 2025 at 2:43 pm
Most of the praise should go to Bowles for developing an environment where this is possible. Especially after changing out QBs and all the older players for younger.
Of course Jason gets credit for identifying the right players.
June 13th, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Just think this team is about three players on the defense away from being a SB contender. Let’s hope Walker turns out to be one of these players.
June 13th, 2025 at 4:38 pm
I like that he is recommended & a close friend of Lovonta’s. That tells me the guy is a count on Mr type player. Plus I like that he wants to be a Buc, not just here for the money. Walker is gonna be a big improvement over the past years.
June 13th, 2025 at 7:22 pm
Loved what the dude said about Cade 🤣
And the culture 😎