BSPN: Bucs May Miss Mike Evans But Remaining Receivers Will Be Fine
July 2nd, 2026
Exit won’t doom Bucs.
It seems a guy who swallowed a calculator believes the Bucs shouldn’t lose much sleep because Mike Evans couldn’t bolt out of town fast enough.
(While this is not a Mike Evans’ post, Joe knows there are shallow fans who will be triggered by the mere sight of Evans’ name in a story. These same fans apparently are good with Hall of Fame players running away from the Bucs to take a massive paycut to get out of town, as these fans walk around Central Avenue with their index fingers stuck in their ears as they hum, “LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA!” Joe has zee-ROW intention of playing ostrich about Evans and won’t quit typing about him until we get to the bottom of Evans’ departure. Until Joe learns why, how can we ever expect the Bucs to prevent this from repeating? If Evans can run from Tampa like a scared greyhound, so too can Antoine Winfield, Vita Vea and Tristan Wirfs. If one doesn’t learn from mistakes, they’re bound to be repeated.)
Seth Walder of BSPN never met a number he didn’t like. And his numbers apparently tell him the Bucs still have a strong wide receiver room.
Yeah, Walder types, losing Evans sucks. But the Bucs will survive and may even thrive.
Offseason grades
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: B
Biggest move: Drafting Edge Rueben Bain Jr.
Move I liked: Signing Edge Al-Quadin Muhammad
Move I disliked: Not retaining CB Jamel DeanThe Buccaneers are at an interesting point in their team-building arc. Franchise icon Mike Evans walked in free agency, the team is trying to figure out how much it wants to commit to quarterback Baker Mayfield going forward, and yet the Bucs are still the favorites to win the NFC South.
The Evans loss stung because he took a below-market deal with the 49ers, but the Buccaneers are in fine shape at receiver with Chris Godwin Jr., Emeka Egbuka, Jalen McMillan, Tez Johnson and third-round pick Ted Hurst III on the roster.
Joe agrees. The Bucs cannot replace Evans but they can get production from others. So long as Godwin can stay healthy, the Bucs should be fine at receiver.
What Joe loves about this is the Bucs don’t need Ted Hurst on the field right away. They can go slow with the rookie and let him develop at his own pace.
As a result, Joe believes Hurst make an impact later in the season when he has more snaps under his belt.
July 2nd, 2026 at 7:10 am
I would like to rush Hurst, its not like he is a QB or Center. The best way to learn is get on the field and play, screws happen even with veterans.
July 2nd, 2026 at 7:12 am
Pretty much the what a lot of us have been saying. Youth and speed are good upgrades. Across the board on offense, defense, special teams and some coaches
have been upgraded. This team overall should be much better and if the record isn’t better Todd should be let go
July 2nd, 2026 at 7:22 am
I’m more concerned with our CBs and D-line…
Our WR room will be fine.
Shep had more receiving yards than ME13 last season and he is still chilling out at home.
July 2nd, 2026 at 7:23 am
$22 million he’d have gotten got us a few needed players
July 2nd, 2026 at 7:34 am
Well said oldskool, last season was horrible on everyone and I think evans like Garrett just had enough,which really is ok, ide rather him leave then be all disgruntled and showing his frustration on TV again,( capt obvious) i agree on the upgrades ,now its time for Bowles to run with it im sure he knows it’s hard to get a second chance Good luck ,stay healthy..Go Bucs!
July 2nd, 2026 at 7:36 am
We’re not going to miss him that much, if at all.
We have a ton of younger WR talent.
July 2nd, 2026 at 7:55 am
The team is not better because Mike left, that’s a pretty stupid take. Mike is not here because Bowles still is. Mike doesn’t want to play with soft quitters. I don’t blame him. As for the loss of soft azz mentality weak Dean, addition by subtraction. If you have a modicum of sense you know Bowles is the limiting factor with this team.
July 2nd, 2026 at 7:55 am
Joe you know better than anyone except maybe Ira, lol. Unless you are informed off the record we are not going to know the real story around Evans leaving. Why?, because it would be embarrassing to the Organization. When an Organization adopts a company line “It Was Family, you know they are covering up. Joe really when a player leaves a team he has been with for years and stated in the past he wanted to stay suddenly changes his mind and goes to a team for a lot less money it is clear he was unhappy with the way the team was going. To that end the Bucs are not going to say oh he left because he lost faith. You better believe the Bucs will keep that under lock and key.
I mean look at that defense 3-28 . The Bucs made few moves in FA and it was clear to Mike the team wasn’t trying to win now. Mike only has a couple of years left. I mean look who can blame him. It was a business decision clearly.Mike surely isn’t going to say hey I did not stay because the Bucs are not committed to winning now and I need to win now my career is coming to an end.
With that said I hated to see him leave but it is clear to me Mike is correct the Bucs are rebuilding and taking their time doing it. I mean the draft is the final answer. Presently they are counting on 3 rookies to play like All Pros, which isn’t likely. They are in dire need of a starting CB and need depth at LB, which they have not addressed
They know they can’t win now, but they are not going to tell us hey wait a couple years and we will be good.
Mike saw it and said hey I need to win now. I have been on too may losing Buc teams that part of my career is past.
Keep digging Joe you are not going to find anything. The Bucs are not letting the reason out and Mike has moved on and we need too as well.
July 2nd, 2026 at 7:56 am
Mike Evans is at the twilight of his career. The money that would have gone to Mike this season can be used for Mayfied and retaining key players. Offensive coache Robinson is from the Mcvay tree and I expect the scoring to improve from 20 points a game to 28 points. In the NFC South Conference. That’s a winning formula to win their Conference and making a championship Conference run a possibility.
Jason Licht had a good draft and we can expect to see similar results next year. Next year we could see the Bucs a real Super Bowl contenders.
July 2nd, 2026 at 8:05 am
“Joe knows there are shallow fans who will be triggered by the mere sight of Evans…” How bout that Paul Warfield..? That was one smooth cat. See – not triggered.
July 2nd, 2026 at 8:09 am
Receivers think they are all 1B, until the 1A receiver leaves, then you find out the rest were really just a bunch of C receivers.
July 2nd, 2026 at 8:11 am
Seth Walder: Move I disliked: Not retaining CB Jamel Dean
Did he watch the Dolphins’ game? A must win game for Bucs?
Dean gave up a 60 yard TD pass by jumping the route and “loafed” around on several other plays- either that or he was unprepared and confused.
July 2nd, 2026 at 8:22 am
Leadership is always missed but with CG assuming and expounding more of the example and responsibilities that part is covered. Wishing ME all the best!
July 2nd, 2026 at 8:28 am
@BA Red Pen
ME13 (the enemy) needed a new challenge, it’s truly that simple. After spending his entire career with Tampa, some players want to experience a different organization before retiring. Maybe another ring??
@Allen Lofton
I agree. As great as the player formerly known as ME13 was, roster building is about the entire team, not one player. If Pistol 🔫 Zac’s offense boosts efficiency and Bake continues to spread the ball around, retaining key players while developing young talent (Hurst III) gives our Bucs a better chance to compete for years not just one season.
@Joe
I think that’s a fair assessment. Replacing Mikes production collectively is a much more realistic goal. If this offense becomes more balanced and efficient, the receiver room may end up being deeper than many expect. That’s what makes this season so intriguing.
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July 2nd, 2026 at 8:39 am
My theory is simple. He thinks he can pad his career stats in SF much more easily than if he stayed in TB. The Bucs have the much better WR room and staying in Tampa would’ve meant less targets. He’s driven by stats alone and wants to go into the HOF as one of the most prolific WRs of all time. To do that you need targets & TDs. He’ll have plenty of opportunities in SF as their WR room is weak comparatively. Money is way down on his priority list. He already has more than he will ever need.
July 2nd, 2026 at 8:56 am
Please let’s be done with Dean. Quit mentioning him as if he’s a Revis Island. Dean is fragile, stiff, passive, timid, n a big DUD contrary to let’s talk some JParrish, who is an example of dynamite comes in small packages. He’s mobile, agile, aggressive, hawkish, football intelligent, fast, elusive, has good field vision, n fearless. No more talk of Paula Dean, my bad, Jamel.
July 2nd, 2026 at 9:12 am
The only thing that worries me about losing Dean is our cornerback depth. We almost always have cb’s injured at one point or another and the talent level drops off viciously after our starters. We really need another competent corner just in case and I don’t see it on this roster right now. Maybe one of the young players but that’s awfully risky for a team that could go far in the playoffs. Fix this, Licht! Get another ILB too- I don’t trust Rozeboom and we need another that can cover or just play nickel or dime I guess….
July 2nd, 2026 at 9:31 am
ME doesn’t have a 20 game season left in his busted up old man body.
We don’t need a stat magnet distracting the QB and the rest of the team
July 2nd, 2026 at 10:10 am
Mike Evans is gone?……I didn’t know….why wasn’t I kept informed….what a bummer.
Did anyone have anything to say about him leaving?
July 2nd, 2026 at 10:28 am
TampaBayBucFan. That’s funnier than hell!
July 2nd, 2026 at 11:14 am
“Joe has zee-ROW intention of playing ostrich about Evans and won’t quit typing about him until we get to the bottom of Evans’ departure.”
Surely you jest??? Are you that obtuse???
Mike left for two very good reasons.
#1 The wide open soft as butter pee wee league caliber 32nd ranked redzone Swiss cheese pass defense scheme of Toad Bowels
#2 Faker Suckfield is 1-9 as the QB1 in Tampa in prime time games.
Mike was smart enough to recognize that losing in round one is all Bowles is capable of. The Eagles game in 2023 was a Kinard. They were a defeated team before the game even started.
Wake up already Joe. You’re smarter than that!
July 2nd, 2026 at 11:19 am
We ain’t done with Mike Evans yet? Come on….
July 2nd, 2026 at 11:23 am
Mike left for one very large, some say obese, reason.
July 2nd, 2026 at 11:55 am
Without Hurst, we rouse been kinda screwed and right back in the same situation we were in when we always had a terrible losing record when Evans wasn’t in the lineup.
But Hurst will ease the pain of not having Evans at X receiver.
July 2nd, 2026 at 11:56 am
*would’ve not rouse (whatever the H that word is)
July 2nd, 2026 at 12:08 pm
“there are shallow fans who will be triggered by the mere sight of Evans’ name in a story”.
Judging from the comments above,there are not too many. At this point it looks like most of us want to talk about the new guys.
If the team gets off to a start even close to last year, all this will be quickly forgotten.
July 2nd, 2026 at 12:13 pm
I do not find the family hypothesis preposterous. A family is not one person; it is a husband, his wife, and their children. I have seen or heard a single word about what Mrs. Evans thinks, and I believe wives often have a great deal to say about where a family plants its roots –an rightfully so. Mr. and Mrs. Evans are entering their middle years and will soon be transitioning from NFL life. along with its glamor, celebrity, and devoted fans. Not to mention its erratic schedule compared to that of the average person’s. And an environment for raising their children is essential. l think that all of these, along with other considerations, are very personal evaluations and decisions, entitled to privacy. As I say, it is a credible hypothesis that Mr. and Mrs. Evans made a family decision for reasons not limited by motives rooted in football. Some fans find that outrageous because they only think of Mike as a football star and not as a man, a husband, and a father.
July 2nd, 2026 at 12:14 pm
correction: I have NOT seen or heard
July 2nd, 2026 at 1:02 pm
Joe, you can stop typing about Mike, it is a loaded wr room and we haven’t had a OC with back to back years since leftout was here, IT IS THAT SIMPLE.
July 2nd, 2026 at 1:02 pm
And no one likes Old news
July 2nd, 2026 at 1:23 pm
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LynchMob50, I think you’re giving Mike Evans’ departure way too much credit for being about only two issues.
If Bowles’ defense and Baker were the sole reasons, why did the Bucs still rank among the league’s top offenses the last two seasons? Baker has produced back-to-back career years in Tampa, and the offense finished near the top of the NFL in points and yards despite injuries across the receiving corps.
As for prime-time games, they’re a very small sample size and they’re against some of the league’s best opponents. Evaluating a quarterback on nine or ten games while ignoring 34 regular-season starts paints an incomplete picture.
Could Bowles have coached better defensively? Absolutely. The pass defense has to improve. But football decisions are rarely based on one coach or one player. Contract structure, championship opportunities, family priorities, roster direction, and personal goals all factor into these decisions.
Until someone from Mike’s camp actually says why he left, we’re all just speculating.
I don’t care to hear anything else about Mike. HE IS THE ENEMY!!! He’s dead to me. Let’s move on..
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July 2nd, 2026 at 1:24 pm
Use the cash to get two CBs. ME13 was out too much due to hamstring issues. It’s not going to get better in San Francisco. I am excited about seeing
what our WRs can do this season. ME13 is dead to me. I don’t care what he does at SF.
July 2nd, 2026 at 2:04 pm
@BoriMex 813
Make all the excuses you want for Faker Suckfield.
The only playoff game he’s won was three years ago against a severely wounded Eagles team.
And last year he was a huge reason we missed the playoffs all together.
Just because you like his toughness does not mean he’s the right QB for this team.
His record in Tampa is 28-26 all together. That is not worth $50+ mil a year.
July 2nd, 2026 at 2:15 pm
Lt. Dan Says:
July 2nd, 2026 at 8:05 am
“Joe knows there are shallow fans who will be triggered by the mere sight of Evans…” How bout that Paul Warfield..? That was one smooth cat. See – not triggered.
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You got that right Lt. Dan! Thanks for taking me back down memory lane with some great memories! Warfield was the man during my first years watching the Browns – ’67-’69. He played with both Frank Ryan and Bill Nelson during his Browns tenure. As I remember, ’68 was his biggest year with the Browns with over 1,000 yards and a lot of TDs as well.
Warfield and Leroy Kelly were drafted from the same class — both perennial All-Pros.
These were some greats to behold for a young fan!
July 2nd, 2026 at 2:18 pm
@LynchMob50
Name-calling isn’t an argument.
You keep bringing up Bakes 28-26 record while ignoring the context. During that span, the Bucs fielded one of the NFL’s worst pass defenses, forcing the offense to win shootouts far too often. No quarterback consistently wins when his defense can’t get off the field.
You also say Bake is the reason the Bucs missed the playoffs last season. Really? Was Bake responsible for the blown coverages, missed tackles, poor third-down defense, and late-game defensive collapses? Last I checked, quarterbacks don’t line up at linebacker or safety.
As for the contract, $50+ million is the going rate for franchise quarterbacks in today’s NFL. Compared to many quarterbacks making that kind of money, Bake has been one of the better values.
If you believe he’s not the guy, name someone realistically available who gives Tampa a better chance to win right now. I’ll wait.
Facts beat nicknames every time.
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July 2nd, 2026 at 2:19 pm
“Joe has zee-ROW intention of playing ostrich about Evans and won’t quit typing about him until we get to the bottom of Evans’ departure.”
“Until Joe learns why, how can we ever expect the Bucs to prevent this from repeating?”
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Even if you learn the absolute, undeniable, truth how exactly do the joes plan to keep it from happening again. You guys get hired by the owners to run things recently? 🤣
July 2nd, 2026 at 2:28 pm
Oh, there’s a way.
July 2nd, 2026 at 2:35 pm
@Joe
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July 2nd, 2026 at 2:57 pm
@BoriMex 813
Faker is not a franchise QB. That is my entire argument and it is factual.
Yes, the wide open > soft as melted butter > pee wee league caliber > Swiss cheese on a hot Florida Sunday > 32nd ranked red zone defense > Lousy passing defensive scheme is also a huge part of the problem.
We have a completely lost HC\DC, an inept GM, and a bottom tier QB1.
Zero chance of a SB with this brain trust.
July 2nd, 2026 at 3:04 pm
Ok lynchmob, here’s your chance.
Who’s your pick for HC? DC? QB?
In your perfect little world what exactly should the Glazers do…. Fire Todd and kick Baker to the curb ? Then what ?
July 2nd, 2026 at 3:11 pm
LynchMob50 Says:
July 2nd, 2026 at 2:57 pm
@BoriMex 813
Faker is not a franchise QB. That is my entire argument and it is factual.
Yes, the wide open > soft as melted butter > pee wee league caliber > Swiss cheese on a hot Florida Sunday > 32nd ranked red zone defense > Lousy passing defensive scheme is also a huge part of the problem.
We have a completely lost HC\DC, an inept GM, and a bottom tier QB1.
Zero chance of a SB with this brain trust.
Lynchmob running his c**k sucker again
Seems that’s all he can do!
July 2nd, 2026 at 3:29 pm
“You also say Bake is the reason the Bucs missed the playoffs last season. Really? Was Bake responsible for the blown coverages, missed tackles, poor third-down defense, and late-game defensive collapses? Last I checked, quarterbacks don’t line up at linebacker or safety.”
LMAO, loud, wrong, attempting to be snarky and you stink at it.
We finished top 10 in punts and FG attemtps.
Went from 5 giveaways in our first 8 to 11 turnovers in our last 9, but sure DEFENSE was the main problem for the QB and offense as a whole sucking down the stretch.
We finished 7th ranked in takeaways, but only scored 63 points off 23 takeaways which ranked 26th in the league The offense was only responsible for 49 of those points, and scored 46 of those points before the bye. Are you keeping up?
Somebody tell me, when your offense gets the ball back 11 times via takeaway and only score 3 points off those 11 bonus possessions, what’s the a sign of?
Same offense finished 11th most total punts, 8th most FG attempts, and 18th in total points which drops a little further when you take away the 16 points the defense contributed to our 380 total points generated.
The way some of you guys revise history just to speak on here erroneously is hilarious to me. No facts, no numbers, just vibes and crossed fingers lol
July 2nd, 2026 at 3:53 pm
our cornerbacks are horrible and will be a massive liability to an otw solid team, only parrish is an nfl cb
July 2nd, 2026 at 5:24 pm
Agreed mj says: Please Jason get 2 vet CBs that can actually cover. This is the greatest weakness on the team. We need guys in the secondary that dont get bored.
July 2nd, 2026 at 5:29 pm
Simple T Says:
“Who’s your pick for HC? DC? QB?”
Go ask Mike Evans. He knows.
July 2nd, 2026 at 5:34 pm
@99 the weird fella
Please refrain from telling us your guy on guy fantasies.
Weird how you always go there.
All because you hate to hear the truth that differs from your delusions.
Mike left because of Bowels and Faker and you know it.
He’ll get another SB ring while Bowles sits around and eats chicken rings.
July 2nd, 2026 at 5:36 pm
Don Quixote writes a football column. Ha!
July 2nd, 2026 at 5:58 pm
Warren Brooks Lynch Says:
July 2nd, 2026 at 3:29 pm
“You also say Bake is the reason the Bucs missed the playoffs last season. Really? Was Bake responsible for the blown coverages, missed tackles, poor third-down defense, and late-game defensive collapses? Last I checked, quarterbacks don’t line up at linebacker or safety.”
LMAO, loud, wrong, attempting to be snarky and you stink at it.
We finished top 10 in punts and FG attemtps.
Went from 5 giveaways in our first 8 to 11 turnovers in our last 9, but sure DEFENSE was the main problem for the QB and offense as a whole sucking down the stretch.
We finished 7th ranked in takeaways, but only scored 63 points off 23 takeaways which ranked 26th in the league The offense was only responsible for 49 of those points, and scored 46 of those points before the bye. Are you keeping up?
Somebody tell me, when your offense gets the ball back 11 times via takeaway and only score 3 points off those 11 bonus possessions, what’s the a sign of?
Same offense finished 11th most total punts, 8th most FG attempts, and 18th in total points which drops a little further when you take away the 16 points the defense contributed to our 380 total points generated.
The way some of you guys revise history just to speak on here erroneously is hilarious to me. No facts, no numbers, just vibes and crossed fingers lol
@WBL 🚨
Here is where I dismantle your argument once and for all so you join the Bake Krew! This is exactly what happens when statistics are stripped of context.
No one is claiming the offense was perfect. Bake had turnovers that absolutely hurt the team. But saying the offense was the reason the Bucs missed the playoffs ignores what actually happened on Sundays.
The defense finished near the bottom of the NFL in explosive passes allowed, struggled to get off the field on third down, repeatedly surrendered late fourth-quarter leads, and routinely made average quarterbacks look like Pro Bowlers. Those aren’t opinions they’re season-long trends.
You point to takeaways and points off turnovers. Fair enough. But football isn’t won by one stat.
How many games did the offense put the team ahead in the fourth quarter only to watch the defense give it right back? How many blown coverages, missed tackles, and busted assignments erased opportunities? That’s why Todd Bowles’ defense has been criticized nationally not just by fans, but by analysts.
The offense wasn’t elite. It also wasn’t the primary reason the season unraveled. When your defense can’t consistently protect leads or get one final stop, eventually your margin for error disappears.
The real story is that both units had flaws, but the defense forced the offense to play nearly perfect football every week. That’s not a recipe for sustained success.
Context beats cherry-picked numbers every time. Plus I can’t keep up to answer your question, your stats are terrible, troll driven insanity my friend.
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July 2nd, 2026 at 6:31 pm
ANYBODY trying to make arguments that one squad, offense, defense, special teams was the only cause, or even the primary cause of our won/loss record is missing the big picture.
We sucked @ times on defense and sucked equally on offense also. That’s backed up by stats and by objective fans eyeballs.
And furthermore the “blame” for the suckage can’t be placed on any one person whether that’s Todd or Baker or whichever scapegoat you’re looking to make the bad guy.
Team game – team blame.
July 2nd, 2026 at 8:41 pm
Lynch , let’s have a face to face discussion or are you a p***y?
July 2nd, 2026 at 9:28 pm
Bob Evan’s doesn’t have anything I want to chew on… and Mike Evans isn’t anything I want to chew on anymore.
July 3rd, 2026 at 12:29 am
Why is it people think the 9ers are getting a SB? 3rd best in the DIVISION lol
July 3rd, 2026 at 6:22 am
“Context beats cherry-picked numbers every time. Plus I can’t keep up to answer your question, your stats are terrible, troll driven insanity my friend.“
That’s because objectively you can’t look at this team and what I presented to you about this team
“No one is claiming the offense was perfect. Bake had turnovers that absolutely hurt the team. But saying the offense was the reason the Bucs missed the playoffs ignores what actually happened on Sundays.“
YOUR WORDS:
“You also say Bake is the reason the Bucs missed the playoffs last season. Really? Was Bake responsible for the blown coverages, missed tackles, poor third-down defense, and late-game defensive collapses? Last I checked, quarterbacks don’t line up at linebacker or safety.“
This is the exact fan sentiment and nonsense Í read on here daily, all you did was throw a little snark on it like a petulant child. Asking dumb rhetorical questions without saying anything that means anything nor acknowledging our problems offensively.
Turnovers are the fastest way to lose in football. So to say the offense and Mayfield weren’t the issue, when after Mike went down they legitimately doubled their rate of turning the ball over is just dumb fan talk. Factored in our punt frequency and FG frequency being top 10 ranked somehow some in this fanbase-you included-say stupid stuff like “Does Baker play safety”? Then try to do this troll stuff because you can’t form a POV objectively about what went wrong with this team, unless it pertains to JUST the defense. You even had to tamper it, “not the primary issue” lol why the weren’t the reason for our last 3 wins of the season, that’s for damn sure.
Offense scored 3 points off 11 post bye turnovers, but they weren’t part of the problem lol shut up
Cherry picked stats, lol no dude just evidence that our offense to struggled to hold onto the ball and put the ball in the paint. All the kick we did might as well be Tampa FC or Tampa United.
It’s weak, but hey at least your posts are cute and sassy.
July 3rd, 2026 at 4:52 pm
Why is there always a story on Evans. I think we have had this topic at
Nauseam 🤮
July 4th, 2026 at 12:10 am
@WBL
😂 “Cute and sassy?”
That’s usually what people say when they can’t refute the numbers. I brought statistics. You brought adjectives. I brought evidence. You brought insults. If “cute and sassy” is the best counterargument you’ve got, then I appreciate your concession. Next time try debating the facts instead of the person presenting them. This is what happens when someone runs out of football arguments and starts arguing with his emotions. You keep screaming “context” like it’s some magic word that makes facts disappear. It doesn’t.
My position has never been that the defense wasn’t awful. Yours, however, is that the offense deserves a hall pass because the defense was worse. That’s intellectually lazy. Here’s the reality you keep tap dancing around:
The offense produced just THREE points off ELEVEN takeaways after the bye.
Read that again.
Three. Points. Off. Eleven. Extra possessions.
That’s not on the secondary.
That’s not on the linebackers.
That’s not on Todd Bowles.
That’s on the offense.
Then you bring up “Does Baker play safety?” like it’s some devastating mic drop.
No… but does the defense throw interceptions? Does the defense fumble in scoring position? Does the defense stall drive after drive and settle for field goals? Does the defense suddenly become responsible when the offense wastes golden opportunities? Apparently in your world, yes.
Your entire argument is built on a false choice: “If the defense was worse, then the offense can’t be criticized.”
That’s not football. That’s fan fiction.
You accuse me of cherry-picking, yet you’ve completely ignored the turnovers, the lack of points off takeaways, the red-zone failures, and the inability to capitalize when games were there for the taking. You didn’t refute a single statistic. You just called them “terrible” because they wreck your narrative. That’s not a rebuttal. That’s surrender with extra typing.
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