Keionte Scott Said He And Rueben Bain Will Hold Each Other Accountable
May 11th, 2026
Rookie CB Keionte Scott.
As soft and lethargic and as bad as the Bucs defense was last year, if somehow Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht could have drafted and signed every eligible defensive player from Miami, it wouldn’t have been a disaster.
Last year’s Hurricanes were a touchdown away from a national title. That team was a throwback to the old Hurricanes, a team that played with such intensity, fire, passion and swagger.
And, oh yeah, they were damn good, too. So Licht smartly got two guys from last year’s Canes squad, Rueben Bain and Keionte Scott.
Scott admitted he and Bain had a connection, and that he knew from Bain’s set-up what he was going to do on a play, which enabled Scott to make so many plays at or behind the line of scrimmage.
Often, Bain drew enough blockers for Scott to make plays where there otherwise would have been too much traffic for a defensive back to shine.
When Scott spoke last week before the Bucs’ rookie minicamp, he was damn happy he and Bain ended up on the same NFL team.
“That’s my dog, man,” Scott said of Bain. “So, like, even this whole time through the walkthrough, just now, or just getting to go through this [draft experience] with him is super exciting, the plans we have for ourselves.
“Being able to hold him accountable and him being able to hold me accountable is something that we’re going to take pride in.”
Joe hopes Scott isn’t only keeping Bain in line, not that he or any Bucs fan should worry about that.
With the fiery Scott on board, Joe doesn’t he will keep his mouth shut if a Bucs cornerback gets bored looking in the backfield and then proceeds to get roasted for a touchdown.
That Canes ‘tude Bain and Scott bring needs to spread to everyone on the defense. Joe isn’t worried at all about the offense. But the defense badly needs a jolt of energy.
May 11th, 2026 at 12:27 am
But who is going to hold Bowles accountable?
May 11th, 2026 at 12:44 am
3rd&28 is that you
May 11th, 2026 at 1:25 am
Optimistic…the Glazers after he goes 5-12.
May 11th, 2026 at 1:46 am
#teampositive this is the start of something special. Like drafting Sapp and Brooks. It’s possible until it’s not. Go Bucs
May 11th, 2026 at 6:58 am
The defense has to improve, Todd’s job future is predicated onhis happening. Learning curve will affect the rookies, but second and third year players excuses won’t hold water. GET R DONE.
May 11th, 2026 at 8:29 am
NO EXCUSES this year…for bowles and baker
GO BUCS!!!!!
May 11th, 2026 at 8:38 am
Exciting duo!
I like the combo punch of these two
May 11th, 2026 at 8:48 am
They’ll be the only two trying. And it won’t last long. The quit and collapse last year created a singularity from which not even Licht can escape. This is a toxic ship and needs to be cleansed from bow to stern.
May 11th, 2026 at 9:04 am
It will be interesting to see who leads whom. The rookies with a don’t stop attitude or the vets, who just appeared to show up.
hopefully the rookie mindset spreads
May 11th, 2026 at 9:53 am
Nothing will change until Zyon’s butt is on the bench. AWJ may need to join him. Todd’s walk through method of lazy coaching has to go too. I love the rookie enthusiasm. Hopefully, Todd’s wooden indian attitude won’t smother that into submission.
May 11th, 2026 at 12:09 pm
There is definitely going to be more overall talent in the front of that defense. .Not enough new faces on the back end.
May 11th, 2026 at 10:48 pm
Iv been saying it for the last few years this team needs discipline and accountability it hasn’t had it since Bucco Bruce was roaming the side lines and the discipline went out the door when Sue and JPP left. I have no faith in Todd Bowles.