“No Timetable” On Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin, Mike Evans
November 10th, 2025
Another high-profile ESPN report on the status of injured Buccaneers has been torpedoed by the team.
Joe wrote last month about ESPN insider Adam Schefter reporting the Bucs lost two starting offensive linemen for the season. They didn’t. And fellower ESPN personality and former Buccaneer Booger McFarland made it rather clear that right tackle Luke Goedeke was done for the season. He wasn’t.
Well, last week, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN went on the TV airwaves and said the Bucs believe receiver Chris Godwin will be back on the field late this month or in early December after he would attempt to practice last Friday.
Today, head coach Todd Bowles was asked point blank on SiriusXM Radio about timetables for the statuses of Godwin, Mike Evans and Bucky Irving and their prospects for returning.
Bowles put any thoughts of that on ice.
“No, no timetable at this time. But, you know, as time goes on and guys get better, we’ll see. But right now, no timetable,” Bowles said.
The mystery surrounding Bucs injuries this season has been maddening. What’s wrong with Godwin’s leg is anyone’s guess. Irving is about to miss his sixth consecutive game with a bye week in between and the Bucs don’t know if he can handle one hit to his shoulder, but he wasn’t placed on injured reserve.
As for Jalen McMillan, Joe broke the news here about his broken neck after other local media types kept spouting a bunch of nonsense about McMillan’s imminent return. (Joe never shared such a thought).
For today, Joe’s just focused on being happy Goedeke played Sunday and looked damn good for a guy who missed two months.
November 10th, 2025 at 4:10 pm
The real problem isn’t Evans, Godwin, Bucky…..its Baker Mayfield…
He has not even tried to run one time in the last 2 or 3 games….and we’ve had a buy.
You can’t tell me that teams are spying him and that has stopped him. And if they are, somebody is open and we haven’t been hitting them. Our screens have been stuffed.
Baker is hurt….and hurt to where he doesn’t wan to run…..his ability to pick up yards is a huge reason for our early wins.
Something is wrong, folks.
November 10th, 2025 at 4:11 pm
had a bye….
November 10th, 2025 at 4:17 pm
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, we should be fined for our opaqueness when it comes to injuries. It’s been happening for YEARS (ie Jensen). I’m not saying they’ve got to give the media or fans MRI scans or something, but they are supposed to give accurate assessments of what kind of injury and a general timeline a player is dealing with. The NFL are the ones that wanted that gambling money. I don’t get what kind of huge competitive advantage they think they’re getting anyhow. Nobody is shaking in their boots to have to play against Godwin, Bucky, or Reddick. They’re good NFL players, there’s lots of good NFL players in the NFL. We’re trying to surprise 1 random team? A-HA Bucky’s playing this week, SURPRISE! Give me a break!
November 10th, 2025 at 4:23 pm
I’m not gonna get on Baker for not running, he’s the only one out there playing with any heart or want to
The O-line looks so much worse than last year. Barton get’s pushed around more than a 1st round center should. Now Bredeson is hurt, after awhile you just put your hands up and say the injuries are too much to overcome. Good teams with great coaches can overcome the injuries but the Bucs don’t have good coaching.
If Licht doesn’t have buyers remorse about re signing Godwin he should have an MRI
Godwin is washed, Bucs just paid for his kids college and padding Godwin’s 401k
November 10th, 2025 at 4:27 pm
Yes, Why was Bucky not put on IR-and boy did they make a mistake re-signing damaged goods Godwin. Loyalty to a Fault on that one. Go Bucs!
November 10th, 2025 at 4:27 pm
If they’re operating within NFL rules what is their incentive to disclose more than this?
I want to know more, but if there is even a 1% advantage they get from not saying anything, why wouldn’t they do it?
They’re going to face annoying (from their POV) questions from the media RE injuries no matter how much info they give.
Are they breaking NFL rules? If not, we can’t expect them to offer more info.
November 10th, 2025 at 4:29 pm
Nothing new here. Bucs put out senseless drivel and nobody checks back or asks WTF. Same as our Fed govt.
November 10th, 2025 at 4:38 pm
Baker’s oblique injury is obviously a lot worse than they’ve let on…
And Baker’s scrambling ability has obviously masked some serious o-line deficiencies. Even with more guys getting healthy, our backup guards are matadors. But last year Baker and Bucky both helped hide some warts on the o-line.
As for this year, check out the Bucs record:
when Mayfield scrambles for positive yards: 5-1
when Mayfield doesn’t scramble for anything: 1-2
November 10th, 2025 at 4:57 pm
Team literally fell apart and they’ve managed to overachieve.
They just don’t have the horses to make a real push for the Dance.
November 10th, 2025 at 5:14 pm
I don’t fault Baker at all for not running….simply making the point. We all know he would if he could…the fact that he isn’t speaks volumes.
November 10th, 2025 at 5:21 pm
The real problem is not addressing the problem at the trade deadline. Absolutely no excuse. Jason light let his pride of hitting on draft picks get in the way.
November 10th, 2025 at 5:23 pm
Biggest issue is the WR room. No team can afford to lose both Evans and McMillan plus Godwin. You are keeping #4 and #5WR who can play special teams and return kicks etc. Sterling Shepard has done a nice job, but he’s not going to be a top 3 WR on many NFL Teams. We are asking him to be a #2. If just Evans can return, it should make a huge difference, and he will return. Nevermind McMillan and Godwin hopefully can get healthy at some point. People shouldnt give up on the Bucs, nobody has the depth to lose so many players and just play next man up.
November 10th, 2025 at 5:28 pm
Agree to disagree:
1.Otton is below average. Am I the only one to notice when he caught a pass on 2nd n 10 he fell to the ground near the defender n was not touched immediately by the defender but never once attempted to roll over for at least 1 or two additional yards before being touched while on the ground. He never seemed to have a sense of urgency to gain more yards. And, he dropped a pass during crunch time.
2.Why is Logan Hall still in the league?
3. Starting wr should be EE n TJ n not Sterling Shepard. TJ has good hands, can get open in space, knows when to go down n is a smart player.
3.Baker is trying to mask an injury. He was on fire 4 games ago mainly because he used his legs but as of last few games he does the cha cha sacked in the pocket n his passes or either overthrown, underthrown, or behind the receiver.
4. Can’t let Todd slide with lack of clock management. It was evident that the Bucs move the ball down the field with ease during no huddle. We were behind in late third quarter n Bucs offense seemed content with Patriots lead until as usual, 3-4 minutes trailing 4th quarter then they have somewhat a sense of urgency. Mike Vrabel had a plan n that is to prove he can outcoach Todd Bowles. Vrabel is from the tree of Bellichick, Parcell, play to win n aggressively while Todd Bowles has the philosophy of a Tony Dungy n Lovie Smith, play conservative ball.
November 10th, 2025 at 5:31 pm
I keep thinking that Godwin’s reported fibula injury involves both tibia and fibula fractures. It’s rare, but you can fracture either your tibia or your fibula without breaking the other. If both, and acute rather than stress, it can be more than a two-month recovery and it most probably required surgery.
Good news is team insurance takes care of his pay. But given the team’s investment in him, he is not going to be rushed into service. To do so would be a fool’s errand.
November 10th, 2025 at 5:34 pm
I have to lol anytime someone talks about “when they get healthy.” I think at this point it’s a safe assumption guys like Mike and Chris are not sure things.
November 10th, 2025 at 5:35 pm
Injury secrets been got old .. more bs
November 10th, 2025 at 5:37 pm
Not cool Bucs .. all the deliberate mystery not cool at all
November 10th, 2025 at 5:38 pm
It’s on this tip that nonchalant Todd is blood boiling unnerving
November 10th, 2025 at 5:44 pm
maybe Todd should take over calling plays for offense like Dan Cambell did 44 points I bet that lit a fire under their O.C
November 10th, 2025 at 5:54 pm
Tampabay Fan said it correctly Baker is hurt an his scram in long was a huge reason for early season success
November 10th, 2025 at 5:57 pm
I just don’t understand how our “3rd down specialist” from last year could call such horrendous 3rd down plays all game long? Joe(s) really need to dig into this.
Like, it’s been 3 games in a row of both good and bad teams blowing up our screen passes that go behind the LOS. Over and over and over. We’ve either lost yards or maybe eeked out a 2 yard gain.
Yet yesterday, Grizzard called those types of plays repeatedly when it’s 3rd and 9, 3rd and 11, etc., despite the fact that they already had not been working all game long.
November 10th, 2025 at 5:58 pm
^ And each time, Baker throws it to our RB or WR, and there is not a single person in front of him blocking. Blows my mind watching that stupidity take place.
November 10th, 2025 at 6:10 pm
So we have seen this 3x now. when 1 qb takes antidepressants, qb 2 gets divorced and takes time off during training camp and loses 15, qb 3 gets beaten up and start taking pain meds, seems their brains can’t process fast enough for the qb position. Just speculating. All 3 just seemed a little off. Just enough to not see open receivers, stare down receivers, over throw, make poor decisions. Or is it all the coaches fault? Go Bowles, our genius defensive head coach!
November 10th, 2025 at 6:14 pm
It is irresponsible that Bucky and Godwin were not placed on the IR to bring in a couple more players on the active roster. I am not sure why Jason did not trade for help either. It is not like each of his picks are home 8runs, look at Braswell, a bust, Logan Hall a bust…. We are talking a day 3 pick to, not a day 2 pick. Jason must think the team cannot win this year, the NFC version of the Steelers, fast start and then stumble to 9 or 10 wins with Bowles keeping everything conservative. Could Bowles be telling Grizzard to go vanilla on play calling as well? It is in Todd’s DNA to play not to lose. Why not go no huddle more often?
November 10th, 2025 at 6:17 pm
Guys relax!!!!! If it was life or death Baker would risk his injured body and run run run,,, Bucs are -800 to win division and get a home playoff game ,,, right now it’s not life or death ,,, got to play the long game
November 10th, 2025 at 6:26 pm
I’m done with this nonsense. Not going or watching another game. This is complete bs.
November 10th, 2025 at 6:29 pm
The Cavalry isn’t coming
November 10th, 2025 at 6:35 pm
Ok no Bucky for the season. Sean Tucker’s opportunity of his career is right here. Go get it Sean!!
November 10th, 2025 at 6:37 pm
I doubt Godwin or Evans return this year. Evans will probably retire and Godwin will never be the same. That’s why Jason should have picked up another vet WR last week.
My guess is the Bucky is a lot worse than Todd is going to admit and for that matter Baker is also playing hurt. As far as JMac who knows. Some of these guys should have been placed on IR and Jason should have traded for some players.
As it is, this team is falling apart. Not sure I can even watch the next two games, knowing how decimated this team is and how pathetic Tood and Grizz are. The good news is no one will be hiring our OC as a HC next season. lol.
November 10th, 2025 at 6:39 pm
If Bucky can’t take a hit on the shoulder, he’s done for the year…
No shoulder on a running back doesn’t exactly work…
And why has Barton been looking like a scrub almost overnight…why
November 10th, 2025 at 6:40 pm
All of them out till the playoffs. And who knows if even that is the case. I still feel really about JMac.
November 10th, 2025 at 6:43 pm
So basically they aren’t obligated to give updates and really make sure they are healthy before we try and run them out there. If we can get into the playoffs without them and get them back for the playoffs that would be a nice boost