Timely Respect For Rueben Bain
April 23rd, 2026
What a great story told tonight on SiriusXM NFL Radio the moment after the NFL announced the Bucs drafted University of Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain at No. 15 overall.
Former NFL player and current SiriusXM NFL Radio host Jacob Hester was lauding the Bucs pick of Bain and Hester noted how he covered the January college national championship game featuring Miami and Indiana University.
Immediately after the game, Hester said he interviewed Indiana center Pat Coogan.
Hester set the stage: “[Coogan] took this big deep breath. I said, ‘Relief?’ He goes, ‘Bain’s an animal.’ That’s what he said to me. They just won the National Championship game and he said, ‘Bain’s an animal’ was the first quote out of his mouth.”
Damn, how telling is that moment?
NFL Radio co-host Pat Kirwan, the former Bucs scout and Jets linebacker coach, and a current friend of Todd Bowles, then jumped in after Hester’s story and reflected on Bain in that national title game.
“And when you watch [Bain] play in that game, it’s nonstop,” Kirwan said. “He overcomes the arm thing with his leg power. He just neutralizes people. He’s got these blockers on his heels. And we have great respect for that fullback at Indiana, [Bain] blew him away with one hand.”
Welcome to Tampa, Rueben!
Flash poll posted at 11:20 p.m.
April 23rd, 2026 at 11:58 pm
Let’s play a few games before we anoint or defrock him.
April 23rd, 2026 at 11:58 pm
“He’s an absolute steal” The Atlantic.
April 24th, 2026 at 12:00 am
Straight Dawg. Best draft pick in forever. No brainer.
April 24th, 2026 at 12:00 am
Can’t believe there are folks who aren’t happy with this pick.
An absolute steal at 15 and fills a huge need.
April 24th, 2026 at 12:01 am
I love the idea of Bain and Yaya pressuring from the outside
And Vita, Kancey, pressuring from the Inside
April 24th, 2026 at 1:13 am
Can’t believe there are Bucs fans convinced he’s going to be great. Not since Selmon…..1976…..
April 24th, 2026 at 1:39 am
i didnt think he would make it past the cowboys and dolphins
April 24th, 2026 at 2:03 am
3.28 shut the curse word up man I don’t get it why come here to cry we just got a great player be happy your super depressing man I’m not trying to attack you man but wtf we get it Todd is not your cup of tea he will never get your respect and you hate the management right about now but damn do you ever just give credit and go on about your day
April 24th, 2026 at 2:15 am
So excited about this pick didn’t see it coming crazy
April 24th, 2026 at 2:19 am
Please, CB next!