Haason Reddick Says His Door Is Always Open For Younger Players
June 12th, 2025
New team leader?
The cliché has been repeated across the business world.
Supervisors, men and women of all shapes and sizes in all sorts of management roles, often say, “My door is always open” if employees have questions or concerns. Most of us know how hollow those words usually are.
Well, yesterday Haason Reddick didn’t say those exact words. But he put that message out to his young teammates. If they need or want help to improve, Reddick is there for them.
In a wonderful, energetic if not reassuring media session yesterday with the local pen and mic club, the Bucs’ new edge rusher let it be known he’s a team guy and he wants to win, first and foremost.
Reddick knows, short of Tom Brady, no player can carry a team on his back. A winner needs everyone pitching in. And Reddick noted he’s there for it.
“I want to see everybody win,” Reddick said. “I want to see everybody do great. I’ve been able to be in this league for a long time. I’ve been able to have great success here and I just want that for the young guys as well.
“I want everybody to get a chance to get their shine, everybody get a chance to become that-guy – become ‘him’ for their team. That’s [Yaya Diaby] right now, and that could be some other young guys as well. I’m doing everything that I can.
“If I see anything – me and Bucs outside linebackers coach [Larry] Foote, we’re just doing the best that we can to try to teach these guys and like I said, continue to try to propel their career forward in the direction they want to go.”
Reddick even gave examples of how he’s already tried to help out younger Bucs outside linebackers. Reddick said Chris Braswell and rookie David Walker have already picked his brain. In fact, Reddick said Braswell asked him to critique his moves and offer feedback and advice.
Joe went from wondering what to expect from Reddick to, in 11 minutes, wanting to buy him beers.
If Reddick produces half as well as he spoke about teamwork and leadership yesterday, the Bucs are in good hands with the pass-rushing veteran.
June 12th, 2025 at 5:55 am
So good to hear. Reddick is another mentor for the rookies. We have Mike, Chris, and others too. A real team looking out for each other. Perfect!
June 12th, 2025 at 8:02 am
We are well on our way to improving the Putrid Pass Defense and this guy holds the Key to get there. Go Bucs!!
June 12th, 2025 at 8:10 am
Shaq Barrett is a smart high-character guy who could come in and teach this guys too. I hope Shaq is enjoying his family time but I’d also guess that he misses football a little….
June 12th, 2025 at 9:14 am
If this is who Reddick is it show’s 2 things.
#1. That during his Eagles/Jets drama a lot that was written about him being a malcontent/selfish/hard-to-get-along-with teammate was made up BS either by the teams, writers with an agenda or media know nothings who needed the click bait weather it was true or not, and that seems to be the norm anymore. He wasn’t painted in the most favorable light until………
#2. Licht signed him because he did his due diligence and found out the facts about the man. Licht and Bowles desire for players that have the combination of desire to play ball and character shines through again. I think we can trust them to know what they are doing, they’ve earned that. Will they miss sometimes? Sure, nothing is 100% but they seem to be right more often than not, especially.
June 12th, 2025 at 9:16 am
Especially since they set up the “I am that man” approach.
June 12th, 2025 at 9:48 am
This article gives me the very warms.
June 12th, 2025 at 11:36 am
Sure seems like Reddick has his head on straight, and is motivated to win above all else. Love to hear it.
June 12th, 2025 at 12:03 pm
Right on, unbelievable. It is all coming together and sounding good!
June 12th, 2025 at 3:08 pm
I’m VERY optimistic about the Bucs this year. Can’t wait until they play some games so we can truly get hyped up.
Go Bucs ! ! !