Todd Bowles Says He And The Team Are Just Fine
December 22nd, 2025
The state of the union is strong at One Buc Palace.
The key cards still work, too.
Todd Bowles had his post-debacle news conference today after the Bucs lost their sixth game in seven tries — and three in a row against a division foe.
Confidence is where it needs to be among players, Bowles said adding, “There’s nothing wrong with our mental state.”
Perhaps there should be something wrong?
Bowles also was asked how he’s feeling personally in the midst of this historic Bucs nosedive out of first place.
“I’m fine. You know, I’m fine,” Bowles said, noting that coaching is never easy and getting “pissed off” and grinding daily is part of the job.
Listening to Bowles, who also addressed other subjects, Joe heard a head coach who thinks his team is on the proper path.
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:57 pm
Goes to show u how delusional he is. Did we really expect him to say anything different
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:57 pm
He needs a cognitive test
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:57 pm
Well, they are on a path…!
I guess it’s time change my name back.
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:59 pm
How is that continuity that everyone was so proud of before the season started?
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:02 pm
On the day the schedule came out I had them losing that game in Carolina, so it was no shock when Baker had yet another 4th quarter collapse and lost the game, 3rd week in a row of seeing that.
But here we are, the Bucs still somehow control their own destiny. If Baker doesn’t play like dog s— the past 3 games, was merely middling, the Bucs are literally 3-0 in them and every is hyped about the playoffs.
In any case, I’ve always had them winning these last two games, so lets see what happens. It’s still up to the Bucs, if Baker shows up, stops single handedly losing games, then the Bucs will get in. If Baker keeps throwing 4th quarter INTs and missing wide open guys, then the Bucs will lose out.
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:04 pm
that time of possession though lol
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:04 pm
INSULTING!
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:05 pm
at 9-8 the team is still going in the wrong direction.
Time to cut ties with the dinosaurs on staff and jettison lucky Licht(Brady came here after SF said no). Arians? Moore? Time to move into the new century.
We’re the Jurassic Park of the NFL. SMDH
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:05 pm
He must be on a high dose of antidepressants…
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:08 pm
lol..
wow!!!
this is when he should be dropping F bombs on Dean and Baker…
Dean’s TD before the half cost us just as much as Bakers 4th quarter INT….
GO BUCS!!!!
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:09 pm
SB~LV Says:
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:04 pm
INSULTING!
VERY INSULTING!!!!
does Todd think tampa only deserves 8-9 playoff teams?…
GO BUCS!!!!
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:10 pm
813bucboi Says:
Dean’s TD before the half cost us just as much as Bakers 4th quarter INT….
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Yes a 3 point half-time deficient is pretty much impossible to overcome. You can’t blame Baker when the defense is giving up 23-points, who would expect a team with Baker, Bucky, Evans, Godwin, e2, McMillan, White, etc to put up that kind of points? LOL!
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:12 pm
Another indictment of Jason Licht…we signed Suh, Fournette, GRONK, AB…where are the big FA signings? Could it be bc Brady is no longer here?
Stop claiming Jason Licht is a GOOD GM – HE SUCKS OUT LOUD!!!!!
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:12 pm
He’s whistling through the graveyard to the tune, Don’t Worry Be Happy! Now I have to go check mt mental state.
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:13 pm
Todd Bowles is delusional in my opinion. Fire Bowles
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:13 pm
Gonna need to start a new website called JoeYucsfan.com
Or JoeSucsfan.com
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:13 pm
This team is descending into darkness…
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:15 pm
Time to cut Rod Munch. Why was he allowed on JoeBucsFan after he tried to sabatoge the Bucs with Kyle Trask?
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:21 pm
What is he supposed to say??? We are toast and I’m
Going to lose my job. The fans want blood lol
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:22 pm
Todays flash poll
Is Rod Munch a
O idiot
O. Retard
O. Dipsh*t
O. All the above
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:22 pm
Then Todd Bowles is an idiot.
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:24 pm
If I’m not mistaken, he said the same exact thing about the mental state after the Buffalo game
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:24 pm
This is what that “this is fine, everything is just fine” meme was made for..
On a side note, holy f Rod you continue to be the full on weirdo that you are. Is Baker that guy? Meh, prob not. But your crusade against him like you have some weird ax to grind is unsettling. Jameis Winston fan Rod can’t get over his post traumatic stress from those 30 int’s in 2019. Arent you the fruit salad that makes every excuse on the world for the goofiest, most mistake prone player – maybe in NFL history? And yet, you’re ragging on the few Baker fans who are still supporting their starting quarterback? Hypocrite much Jaboo BOY?
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:25 pm
Rod Munch Says:
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:02 pm
On the day the schedule came out I had them losing that game in Carolina, so it was no shock when Baker had yet another 4th quarter collapse and lost the game, 3rd week in a row of seeing that.
But here we are, the Bucs still somehow control their own destiny. If Baker doesn’t play like dog s— the past 3 games, was merely middling, the Bucs are literally 3-0 in them and every is hyped about the playoffs.
In any case, I’ve always had them winning these last two games, so lets see what happens. It’s still up to the Bucs, if Baker shows up, stops single handedly losing games, then the Bucs will get in. If Baker keeps throwing 4th quarter INTs and missing wide open guys, then the Bucs will lose out.
Did you watch the game Rod? I think not since if you had watched the game Baker played fairly well considering the plays that were called. As far as the INT you would have seen that ME stopped running his route for whatever reason. Was that the QB’s fault? It was too much to ask of the team to move the ball 50+ yards after starting the last drive at their ten yard line.
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:26 pm
Baker literally single handedly loses three divisional games in a row — and no, he’s not the problem, it’s Dean giving up a TD before halftime. It’s Bowles, it’s special teams, it’s the offensive line, it’s Evans, it’s e2, it’s Godwin, it’s Bucky, it’s everyone but Baker. Same routine over and over again.
Oh, and I almost forgot… Baker is hurt you know, is being forced to play against his will by Bowles and Licht.
LOL!
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:28 pm
Bucsfan2023 Says:
Did you watch the game Rod? I think not since if you had watched the game Baker played fairly well considering the plays that were called.
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Yes, 145 yards at 5.6 yards per pass with the game losing INT, was basically a perfect game. Brady, Montana, Marino, none could have done better. LOL!
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:43 pm
Getting football advice from Rod Munch is like getting sex advice from a nun
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:43 pm
Two playoff wins and I’m fine keeping him
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:45 pm
Glazers would like a word…
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:56 pm
I fully expect the bucs to take care of business in miami.if they have any heart they will win and give bowles and baker a chance to redeem themselves at home in the biggest game of the year vs the panthers. 27-17 TB over MIA
December 22nd, 2025 at 4:57 pm
At this point saying anything else is an admission of failure. That’s what he’s going to say until his firing or retention.
December 22nd, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Humpindon down to another Bowzo .500 Campionship. Then Baaaaack next year for a replay. It is the Bowlezone. Whoop de Doo this team is so exciting.
December 22nd, 2025 at 5:04 pm
What is Bowles saying? This is an insult to Bucs fans intelligent and they have to pay their hard earn money for these losing games without any effort from the team? The ship is sinking every second that he spoke and he knows it. Let’s the season end now so the fans not going to suffer anymore pain and heartaches. Bowles needs to be gone asap.
December 22nd, 2025 at 5:04 pm
If not for JBF I would not even be watching the team. The only saving grace here is JBF and all the interesting comments.
December 22nd, 2025 at 5:06 pm
Kind of hilarious seeing Rod Munch back after last year. Brother only hate watches
December 22nd, 2025 at 5:07 pm
Bowles is completely clueless, things are not fine. He is insufferable.
This team has no juice! The players have tuned out and quit on him.
Let’s be honest, Bowles is below average HC. Currently Bowles tenure as HC, he is 34-32 in an incredibly bad division. During this 4 season run, the 3 other teams in the are a collective 76-122, absolutely deplorable. That is a .384 winning percentage.
A side note, Bowles was 24-40 as HC with the Jets…so let’s be really honest, he is a terrible head coach.
I hear fans defend about how the Bucs have won 4 division NFC South titles…
did they really win them…they were just the best of an extremely poor division. I compare this to a gambler that has basically broke even, but they tell you about all the wins and how successful they have been. It is smoke and mirrors!
The fan base has had enough. Watching, that game yesterday where Bowles is more worried about running the ball 30 times and limiting the Bucs offense and slowing everything to a snails pace, so you can win the Time of Possession is 1970/80’s thinking. You win in 2025 by scoring 30+ points a game. All the offensive weapons are back and puts the clamps on Grizzard and the offense…that is insanity!
Joe and fans are delusional if you think the Glazers are going to run it back with Bowles as HC. It is ownership malpractice if the Glazers bring him back for a 5th season! That is franchise suicide.
Barring a miraculous turn around, and maybe a couple wins in the playoffs, Bowles will be unemployed right after the Bucs last game of the 2025 season! That is a guarantee!
December 22nd, 2025 at 5:10 pm
I rarely comment on here, but the hatred at Rod is completely over the top, I don’t agree with everything anyone post here, but anyone watching the game can see that Baker has not been playing well ever since he got hurt. Hiring Teddy to be our backup has forced Baker to play…. We all saw Teddy play… he doesn’t want to… but we’re stuck with what we have… and anyone hoping we lose is just freaking stupid… go find another team…go Bucs
December 22nd, 2025 at 5:15 pm
We might be seeing clinical delusion unraveling in real-time haha i mean what the hell is this guy talking about. I hate to say this for my karma but it will feel so good when he is put out to pasture
December 22nd, 2025 at 5:21 pm
Todd is probably trying to keep the players in good spirits for Miami. They have to be just as disappointed too.
December 22nd, 2025 at 5:24 pm
Whoever Rod Munch, clearly still mad Trask isn’t around anymore.
People like this guy is why Tampa fans get little respect nationally.
Baker did not single handily lose 3 team games.
Poor game planning and poor execution is what cost the team the games.
The Int Sunday was 100% on ME13 he broke off his route.
But hey Baker sucks! Where Trask right.
Clown show
December 22nd, 2025 at 5:25 pm
bowles makes sh!t up all the time, why is this soundbite any different….
December 22nd, 2025 at 5:30 pm
I hope no player gets injured in the remainder of the season…
December 22nd, 2025 at 5:31 pm
Rodney, I understand you’re in your element now and loving life due to Baker’s struggles. However, to say that he’s single-handedly lost those games is perhaps the height of irresponsible posting. You know better. Or perhaps you don’t.
December 22nd, 2025 at 5:37 pm
Ownership talked to him already lol, wouldn’t even be surprised if it were after the Falcon game after the rant.
On one hand, we still kind of have a little piece of a sliver of a chance, but on the other hand they’re saving the Glazers so much money on not having to pay too many contract incentives to anyone if anybody at all.
Might even rework some deals or trade the rights to Pittsburgh for Nick Herbig and a day 2 pick. Arizona might be looking for a QB. Indy, Miami, New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Minnesota too. Business side of the NFL can be wild and pretty spontaneous.
December 22nd, 2025 at 5:43 pm
Sounds to me like he is coming back next year f$$k!
December 22nd, 2025 at 5:44 pm
The Bucs rank 31st in 4th quarter points per game.
December 22nd, 2025 at 5:53 pm
813bucboi Says:
Dean’s TD before the half cost us just as much as Bakers 4th quarter INT….
Not only did the Bucs’ D not protect the sideline allowing the Panthers to stop the clock on that drive, but blitzing in that situation when the Panthers were already in FG position was an unnecessary gamble – like, were they really going to sack them out of FG range??? Dumb.
December 22nd, 2025 at 5:55 pm
They just discovered a lost gospel. The gospel rodus munches. Apparently, it wasn’t the temple leaders, or Romans, but baker mayfield who, in fact, crucified Christ.
December 22nd, 2025 at 6:06 pm
He is delusional or a very good liar. Judging by the Joes’ assessment, I would not want to play poker against Todd.
December 22nd, 2025 at 6:07 pm
Seemed like Carolina started on their own 35 when we kicked off ,, and thanks to penalties we started on our 10,,,, 4 wide the rest of the way ,,, Baker has in last 2 games 7 TDs and 2 Picks ,, we average 34 a game , not that Horse Crap offense run the ball like Army offense ,,,, I say we go for it ,, what do we have to lose , we can’t talk to Kubiak until deep in the playoffs (cause he’s coaching) so we might as well get 1 home playoff game ,,, Run and shoot !
December 22nd, 2025 at 6:09 pm
All Bakie boyz hate Rod Munch
December 22nd, 2025 at 6:34 pm
Just fine like a week old Kielbasa that has been left in the Tampa sun for too long!!!
December 22nd, 2025 at 6:35 pm
I like Baker, but anyone defending his play from the Detroit game on, just are not being real.
There has been a very real regression this season.
Greg Cosell talked about Baker being ranked 31st QB with a CLEAN Pocket.
As bad as the O line has been with injuries and like Luke having a bad game in Carolina, Baker has not been good with a CLEAN pocket.
When Coen left to go Coach Jax,, he took the Bucs offense with him and now Trevor is looking the best of his career just like Baker last year did.
Todd Bowles has a career losing record.
With the Bucs he is 2 over 500 in the regular season.
It seems that mediocre is ok for Todd.
You know what you get with Todd, the very definition of a AVERAGE coach.
Todd is a decent man, hope the best for him, but the Bucs need a new Leader. simple as that
December 22nd, 2025 at 6:38 pm
Bowles is right, he’s fine. From what I am hearing is, Bowles will retire or move to the front office as Arians did. At 61 that a better deal than getting fired. The Bucs have a very good roster. Hopefully we get someone in hear who can push this team to greatness before free agency and retirement sets in
December 22nd, 2025 at 6:45 pm
Good. The more confident he is that his plan is working, the better the chance that we see more of the same the next two weeks, and the more it forces ownership hand.
December 22nd, 2025 at 6:45 pm
I’m keeping an eye on John Harbaugh. I think the Ravens might let him go and grab a defensive coach. He would be option A for us if he comes available, in my opinion. He brings instant credibility, accountability and he’s a Super Bowl winning coach
December 22nd, 2025 at 6:48 pm
Can’t listen to him anymore….
December 22nd, 2025 at 6:50 pm
Clueless. Absolutely clueless.
December 22nd, 2025 at 6:52 pm
Bowles is like everything is fine my pay is guaranteed for the next 4 years.
December 22nd, 2025 at 6:56 pm
Jason Lichtis 58-41 since 2020. They better not fire him.
December 22nd, 2025 at 7:04 pm
bucs lost the game when they put vita vea in to help keep tucker from reaching the end zone. that play never works bowles should have nixed it.