Jalen McMillan “In Play” For Atlanta Game
December 8th, 2025
Injury updates.
Joe figured the Bucs decided to hold out Mike Evans and Tristan Wirfs from yesterday’s game against the slimy Saints because the extra handful of days would mean both players would be healthier for the Dixie Chicks on Thursday night.
Bucs coach Todd Bowles said that’s not the way the Bucs looked at it. It was just weird timing of their injuries. It wasn’t a “calculated” decision to give the two an extra four days’ rest.
Today, Bowles said whether Evans and/or Wirfs can play Thursday will be determined on Wednesday.
Asked if Jalen McMillan is “in play” for the game, Bowles said he is. But all injured players will be evaluated Wednesday to determine if they get the green light for Thursday.
Also, Bowles said left guard Ben Bredeson will have an MRI on his injured knee. Tykee Smith, though banged up, should be OK. SirVocea Dennis was “banged up pretty good” with a bad hip, Bowles said. His status for Thursday will also be determined Wednesday.
The Bucs offense may be the healthiest it’s been all year Thursday. But is it too late?
December 8th, 2025 at 2:19 pm
It’s never too late until the fat lady sings.
December 8th, 2025 at 2:20 pm
Is Bowles in play?
December 8th, 2025 at 2:21 pm
too late? YES!
Klint Kubiak OR Todd Monken would bring excitement, hope and Confidence to this failing organization!
December 8th, 2025 at 2:22 pm
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……she’s singing!!
December 8th, 2025 at 2:25 pm
If Bowles is the HC\DC then the season is over.
Don’t believe me? Wait until after the game Thursday at 7-7.
The team is done and that is clear as day.
We will not move forward until the change is made.
December 8th, 2025 at 2:32 pm
They’ll need all the help they can get to keep pace with Kirk “509”.
December 8th, 2025 at 2:34 pm
Thank God!!! Dennis wont probably play!!! waste of space!! Go Bucs
December 8th, 2025 at 2:36 pm
Championship type teams are mentally tough. This year’s team is soft, both physically and mentally. Would like to see them make the playoff but will they actually make any noise… magic 8-ball says “Very Doubtful”
December 8th, 2025 at 2:37 pm
It is perfectly clear that the players have unequivocally tuned out Todd Bowles.
He’s a disaster of a DC. He’s a disaster as a HC. He’s a dead man walking.
December 8th, 2025 at 2:41 pm
unfortunately, the FAT lady is putting on her make up and doing mic check lol…
agree with the poster above….klint kubiak looks ready…go get him
GO BUCS!!!!
December 8th, 2025 at 2:53 pm
Who really gives a 5h!t?
December 8th, 2025 at 3:09 pm
Baker said last week that they didn’t need Evans to win.
Turns out he was wrong.
December 8th, 2025 at 3:09 pm
Does it really matter at this point?? Losing to lowly Saints AT HOME was an all-time low this year. Sad times and our coaching staff have shown ZERO ability to adjust and get the most out of their players.
December 8th, 2025 at 3:47 pm
Can he cover or rush the QB?
December 8th, 2025 at 4:11 pm
No Wirfs or Bredeson? Mahomes has been working with a makeshift OLine this year and I watched him play last night. 3 picks and 0 tds. The offensive line is a pretty important part of the offense.
December 8th, 2025 at 4:28 pm
McMillan needs to put his neck brace back on and call it a season. No need to risk further injury. This super complex defense, headed by a “defensive guru ” gave New Orleans double their point average. Just like last week, with 3 missed tackles on 1 play, the 3 missed tackles on that one play led to a TD for the Saints. It’s disgusting to see this team play down to their opponent every week. Step on them, and kick them when their down. That’s how you do it.
December 8th, 2025 at 4:39 pm
I fall to see what this thread has to do with firing the coach
December 8th, 2025 at 4:48 pm
how is it too late? They are tied for 1st, control their own destiny. Win out and they are in, win 3 of 4 and they most likely are still in. Even if they go 2-2, as long as the 2 wins are against Carolina they are still in.
Get in the playoffs and anything can happen
December 8th, 2025 at 4:56 pm
Who cares who plays. These smart people laid an egg yesterday. Outsmarted themselves.
Who cares if they are ready for Atlanta of that meant losing against the Saints.
Don’t cover the middle. And let an idiot playing TE stop a yard short. Can’t stop a KO return. Can’t make a yard on 4th down.
This is a coaching problem. It’s also a crappy roster problem.
Licht didn’t know SVD and Diaby and Zyon would suck? That David was done?
Grizzard didn’t know Tucker had the hot hand? And the misdirections and screens were poorly designed and poorly timed?
We were all lied to in preseason.
If I was the Glazers, I’d be having a serious discussion with Licht. He built this embarrassment.
December 8th, 2025 at 5:04 pm
What difference will Jmac make if we don’t throw it more than 4 yards?
What in the world has happened to our passing game?…..
Behind the sticks….is all we are getting…….