Buccaneers-Chiefs, Open Thread
August 22nd, 2026
A preseason home game. It’s the only one of the year. Stay healthy, Bucs!
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A preseason home game. It’s the only one of the year. Stay healthy, Bucs!
Comment all game long below. Be nice. Please!
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:44 pm
Bout time
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:45 pm
I do not get the broadcast what happened?? Ted Hurst unnecessary roughness???
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:45 pm
Baker with a perfect pass completion percentage for the preseason! MVP MVP MVP!
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:45 pm
firethecannons Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:45 pm
I do not get the broadcast what happened?? Ted Hurst unnecessary roughness???
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The super high quality WFLA broadcast strikes again.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:45 pm
The ESPN app is only playing the Chiefs broadcast. Ugh! It’s terrible.
Bunch of BS
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:47 pm
Looked like yaya was in mid season form on the first drive. So close to a sack but no cigar lol
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:47 pm
Give the offense atleast one more drive
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:47 pm
unbelievable Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:45 pm
The ESPN app is only playing the Chiefs broadcast. Ugh! It’s terrible.
Bunch of BS
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Probably better than the WFLA production. Ronde and Gruden are fine, but whatever scrubs they have producing these games are terrible, they never show replays, will cut away at the wrong moments, etc.
Also it sure seems like Ronde is doing play by play – when I had heard Gruden was going to do it. Sounds a bit off – but it’s OK.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:47 pm
so was that an error?
sounded crazy
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:48 pm
Munch in mid season form 🤡
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:48 pm
Hurst got handsy with DeLane(Chiefs first round corner) and smacked him in the side of the head. Really dumb. He owes us a big play. Come on Ted!
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:48 pm
Why is 4th string LT playing?
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:48 pm
So, if our special trams is soooo rotten, why are we kicking it into the endzone on the opening kickoff? Would love to see what our KO coverage looks like. Holding on our punt?….LMAO!
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:48 pm
Slam the gas what was that set of play calls oh my goodness
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:49 pm
Hurst and the defender were tugging on each other after the play. Hurst slapped his helmet. It was an obvious penalty. Someone should chew his a**.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:49 pm
Holding on KC…sorry
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:49 pm
Looks like Barber is the ay by play guy. He’s done 80% of the talking. Gruden is chiming in like a color commentator.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:49 pm
Yeah the commentary from the booth so far is a muddled mess. Neither one really doing play by play.
But whatever.. preseason.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:50 pm
Do I just see Bain drop into coverage? Oof.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:50 pm
Simple T Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:48 pm
Munch in mid season form
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Never an offseason for me.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:50 pm
Bain looked great on the 3rd down play.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:50 pm
Defense looks elite
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:50 pm
Who is playing in Vita spot is that Anthony Nelson?
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:51 pm
Can’t watch, are they going to concede the 35 on every kickoff like they did last year. Playing scared, fix the special teams and challenge the opponent on kickoffs
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:51 pm
What everyone watching it on
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:51 pm
Bain actually allowed to rush…scared Fields into an incompletion.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:51 pm
Watching on ESPN after fighting with it for 10 minutes.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:52 pm
Ruben Bain!!
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:52 pm
Bain is looking good. Even Zion made a play.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:52 pm
Channel 2 on the antenna wesh
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:53 pm
It’s on an ESPN channel where I’m at ( NV ).
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:54 pm
Bain looking good in coverage
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:54 pm
Yall really need a Superbox, it has every broadcast across the country plus overseas channels as well.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:55 pm
This offense is kinda weak
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:55 pm
Wow, four passes from Baker, average depth of target is negative 3 yards per attempt.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:55 pm
Dirt ball
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:56 pm
Offense looks awful TBH…that sideways crap is outdated. College BS.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:56 pm
Offense looks like hot garbage. Hopefully it’s better when they actually game plan.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:56 pm
Screen pass !!! Screen pass!!
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:56 pm
The offense sounded like it was opened up more during practice
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:56 pm
Trash playcalling 🥱
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Bucky looked good…pass play calling looking vanilla, semi-scared screens.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Is grizzard still calling the plays wtf is this
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:57 pm
playcalling is crap
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:57 pm
We are not showing very much during this game so relax
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Four runs in a row to open the game. Not a single pass attempt beyond the line of scrimmage. Clearly the OC hates Baker. Now we know why the Bucs won’t give Baker a new deal.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Absolutely garbage. Why even bring out Mayfield if this is what ur gonna do. Not impressed
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Bucsfan81
What makes you think they didn’t gameplan?
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Oof. That ain’t no $50M QB.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Put in the 2nd team if this is how you gonna call the plays on offense.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:58 pm
It switched to the Bucs broadcast after the last commercial. Weird
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:58 pm
rod munch you gonna crap on baker all game? play calling is the problem
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:58 pm
Like what are you trying to show lol that you suck?
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:58 pm
Cincinnati ready!
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:58 pm
Isn’t Baker allowed to change the play at the line? Maybe he should pull a Willie Beamen and call his own plays
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:59 pm
Iss not worth 50 mil a year so far anyway. That could change but I don’t think he will be in the game much longer.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:59 pm
Easy fellas. We dont want Baker getting smoked with some German 3rd string left tackle starting and our 4-6-7 wide receivers. I wouldn’t have even played him tonight
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:59 pm
problem with this game is i have to see rod munch spew baker hate, when he hasn’t even done anything wrong in the game yet
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:59 pm
I know its preseason but man, so many screen passes.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:59 pm
This offense looks awful
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:59 pm
Jmarkbuc Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Oof. That ain’t no $50M QB.
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$55M.
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:59 pm
I watched Josh Johnson play for the Bengals today. He’s still going strong
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:59 pm
Baker is not worth $55 million. Yeah, I said it. He needs to be WAY, WAY better. The play-calling has been crap too, but that’s no excuse. He can audible, and if he can’t, then he’s not even worth what he’s currently being paid……
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:00 pm
It is preseason so there not going to put much tape out there for everyone to see.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:00 pm
I know it’s Pre Season but show some decent plays to get fans excited Mayfield with the
short scrappy passes…come on.
The Defense looked fast and looked excited.
Offense bla so far w the starters
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:00 pm
3rd string left tackle. Not gonna get caught with a 5 step drop, baker smashed. Getting ball out quickly by design.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:00 pm
What are you guys talking about it’s just screens lol they shouldn’t have even played the starters if that’s how they were going to do it
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:00 pm
chad Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 7:58 pm
rod munch you gonna crap on baker all game? play calling is the problem
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Don’t be a Chad, I’m just joking around. I started the thread by pointing out Baker had a 100% completion rate in the preseason.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:01 pm
“problem with this game is i have to see rod munch spew baker hate,”
well you don’t need to read the kiddies though its gasser them crying about play calling in a preseason game
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:01 pm
Playcalling has nothing to do with throwing dirt balls and getting balls batted at the line, just like what we’ve seen for the past 3 years. But its early so…
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:02 pm
I wanna see more of Daniels. Hopefully Balls won’t come in until never
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:03 pm
You can tell 2nd string d is out there
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:03 pm
Bowles appears to have added whipped cream to his Kit Kat habit.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:03 pm
Play calling has everything to do with it because the defense are sitting on the screens
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:04 pm
3 & out running the vanilla stuff?
¿Como?
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:04 pm
At least the defense looks good.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:04 pm
That’s all we see from Baker for the preseason. Literally not a single pass beyond the line of scrimmage – and Baker still only hit half of them. Not a good start. Clearly the Bucs saw this in camp, which is why they stop negotiating with Baker.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:05 pm
defense looks awesome so far
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:05 pm
Good play don’t hinge on the play call, you either execute or you don’t
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:05 pm
i mean it sort of makes some sense to intentionally go with vanilla to terrible plays, find a player that can turn a huge nothing into something , it just doesnt look good when no one steps up. honestly id be down with calling the same play in a row and see who will win their matchup when they know exactly what you are going to do.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:06 pm
Kind of agree with Rod Tag Baker next season and were out after that
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:06 pm
Clearly the Bucs saw this in camp, which is why they stop negotiating with Baker.”
they are right . You are in full season form. pure silly
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:06 pm
Look at Nelly
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:07 pm
Nice strip!
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:07 pm
Weird to hear Gruden commentate/play by play the Bucs. Quite the ride with this team going on 25 years!
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:08 pm
firethecannons Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:06 pm
Kind of agree with Rod Tag Baker next season and were out after that
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Well if Baker plays well enough be tagged, then I’d give him a big extension. But well enough to me, means winning in prime-time and in the playoffs. I hope he gets it done, since it means the Bucs are winning games that matter.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:08 pm
Justin fields will never be a starter again in the NFL
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:08 pm
Need Kam to take one to the paint one time
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:09 pm
Listening on Sirius up in VA… the new guy makes me actually miss Mean Gene…*sigh*.
Wishing I could hear Gruden… how’s he doing?
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:09 pm
If you are that worried about the LT then Baker shouldn’t play at all. Seriously…if you have to alter your game plan that much…what are we doing here? SMDH
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:09 pm
Defensive battle
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:09 pm
baker has had a very good camp so you can’t say retarded stuff like that
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:09 pm
You know you’re getting old when all your favorite coaches and players are commentators
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:10 pm
Disgusting. Mayfield zero damn passes
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:10 pm
Gruden is doing color commentary. Nothing to write home about but not terrible
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:10 pm
Gruden & Ronde doing just fine…good chemistry due to history together.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:10 pm
Love how Gruden say “we”
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:10 pm
Wow, Browning with no pocket awareness at all.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:10 pm
You practice what the skill set allows…
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:11 pm
Browning lol
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:12 pm
2nd string online=awful
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:12 pm
Daniels 91.7 passer rating
Mayfield 56.2 passer rating
Now we know why the Bucs stop negotiating with Baker, clearly they’re all in on Daniels.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:13 pm
Well guess we know who QB2 is 😏
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:13 pm
2 plays and done….
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:13 pm
I said it last week Daniels is better than browning. I saw enough Bengals games to know browning sucks.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:13 pm
That’s not good for Brownings back
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:13 pm
Send browning packing
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:13 pm
Where is Skule and Chukwuma? Who are these turnstile tackles we got out there. Goofy statue losers, gonna get our QBs injured
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:13 pm
weird seems like baker isn’t the only one that can’t make something happen everytime the line doesn’t block and the defense gets through like it’s nothing
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:13 pm
I can’t watch the game because the network feed isn’t working on Frontier. Sucks! Sounds like there’s not much to see anyway…what did Bain do?
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:14 pm
So far pathetic
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:14 pm
They should make the kid QB2 since QB2 won’t start anyway
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:14 pm
Yikes!
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:14 pm
Bain had a few pressures. Looked really good
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:15 pm
Guys, you can watch the game for free on the Bucs official website – not trickery needed.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:17 pm
Glad they switched over to Tampa broadcast. Those other guys were terrible. Zzz
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:18 pm
Looks like a classic Bowles lead team. Pathetic at best.
4-13 may have been an overreach. I better recalculate.
2-15, if we’re lucky. Someone might have to gift wrap a few wins.
First overall pick in the draft coming up!!! 🤡🤡🤡
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:18 pm
Our defense finally showed up hahaha
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:19 pm
Literally 4 wide open receivers on that last play
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:19 pm
Justin Field sucks…unless he is playing against a Todd Bowles defense, regardless of 1st or 2nd string
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:19 pm
Bucky weighs 198 lbs now btw
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:19 pm
chad Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:13 pm
weird seems like baker isn’t the only one that can’t make something happen everytime the line doesn’t block and the defense gets through like it’s nothing
It’s 2005 all over again. I thought the Om line would be better this year
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:20 pm
Seriously
wtf was that Baker led draft
I’m concerned our new offensive coordinator doesn’t know what he’s doing
Bunch of screen passes …
wtf was that
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:20 pm
Jayson Jones looks like a circus bear in football pads, holy hell is he huge
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:21 pm
Interesting to hear Gruden get more into a rhythm – he’s starting to sound more like how he did on ESPN after a bit of a slow start. Not sure when the last time he did a game was.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:21 pm
Walker…what are you doing…bro…
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:22 pm
WBL
Let’s hope he gets a fumble recovery so we can hear BIG MAN WITH FOOTBALL
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:22 pm
3rd and 10 and we give it up again..SOS
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:22 pm
defense looks to be in mid season form, well all season form haha
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:22 pm
Can’t remember who it was Í was talking to on here about Fordham, but good eye, Í like this kid
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:23 pm
35 looking decent
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:23 pm
Kamara!!!!!!
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:23 pm
Scotty in Fat Antonio Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:19 pm
Justin Field sucks…unless he is playing against a Todd Bowles defense
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That’s literally not true.
Go watch Bears at Tampa in 2021 in particular, and the Bucs beat them again in 2023.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:24 pm
Soft zone world.
Bowles plans are just weak
They are walking down the field without real resistance. I’m sick of the same weak defensive planning
And when bozo lets them PLAY BALL RHE PASS RUSH SCORES!
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:24 pm
Boy are we lucky!
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:24 pm
Nice!!!
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:25 pm
What was that- like a 40 yard sack lol!
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:25 pm
“Let’s hope he gets a fumble recovery so we can hear BIG MAN WITH FOOTBALL“
Scoop and score so we can see him dance lol
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:25 pm
It’s the COEN “Kentucky Offense,” that I warned everyone about. I call ‘em BLIND-screens. HORRIBLE. It doesn’t work anymore (especially early, right outta the gate). It’s HIGH SCHOOL SH!T. These guys are too good and too disciplined at THIS level… They’ve been seeing-it SINCE HS, and they’re READY FOR IT. They can sniff-it out and see-it coming from a mile-away.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:25 pm
Defense is still holding them to 3 pts so the offense gotta give them run support
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:26 pm
Though McCollum from what I could tell on the first play came to Show how it was done
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:26 pm
They took Walker out cuz he let Fields escape. If you keep him in the pocket he can’t do anything.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:26 pm
Bucs on pace to pass for 23 yards for the game.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:26 pm
Why was Ben Chukmua not playing Left Tackle? If your going to start a 3rd stringer then your right, Baker shouldn’t be playing
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:27 pm
WBL
YES!
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:29 pm
Williams does a good job reading his blockers – something Tucker stinks at.
Not so sure he’s going to take Tucker’s job, but wouldn’t shock me if we keep 4 RBs.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:30 pm
All these screens is definitely off the first page of the Grizz playbook
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:30 pm
2002-03 Bucs defense, in the playoffs, gave up a net of 1 point per game. Literally, 3 points over 3 games when you account for the defensive TDs they scored. Would have had another TD as well except vs the 49ers, Rice did a cheap shot on the opposite side of the field to take a Ronde pick six off the board.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:31 pm
Williams legit slowed down to lower his shoulder, you gotta follow through better than that bro
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:32 pm
Well, of course
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:33 pm
That WAS a great play. For a second
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:34 pm
lotsa penalties
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:34 pm
Passer rating update:
Browning 94.2
Daniels 91.7
Mayfield 56.2
Is Baker on thin ice?
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:34 pm
The Punter is so inconsistent
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:34 pm
@WBL
you got that right. What was he thinking? Defender was gonna jump on the ground for him…
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:35 pm
firethecannons Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:34 pm
lotsa penalties.
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If the QB holds the ball for 10 mins, sooner or later someone is going to hold. Also no one was open when the hold occurred, so actually it was a good play, since otherwise the Chiefs get the ball at midfield.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:35 pm
Bucs defense looks better than offense. The O wasn’t putting anything on tape!!!
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:36 pm
Why is the radio guy in the TV booth? Shouldn’t he be on radio?
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:36 pm
Prediction, Jaylon Daniel’s ends up number 2. Browning is hot washed up garbage!
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:37 pm
Rod based on your comments hard to believe you ever played competitive sports, doubt anyone would want you on their intramural or coed team either.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:37 pm
“All these screens is definitely off the first page of the Grizz playbook“
Coen, that’s the biggest difference in comparison to Canales or Grizzard. Coen had no shame using the screen game to set up his zone runs and eventually countering run blitzes with the gap stuff.
Rachaad put up some of the best recieving numbers in his career that year, though he always finished with more YAC than actual yards gained because he was catching passes behind the LOS.
Schematically, it forced box defenders to think they’d have to defend us laterally, then we just shoot gap stuff while they’re still trying to counter the screens and zones and we got chunk runs.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:37 pm
BOORING…They look so unorganized and clumsy…pre season or not, you
need to have something positive. Defense is way ahead
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:37 pm
And we’re always available for ten plus yards. Why run it on us when it’s JUST TOO EASY to just play catch?
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:37 pm
How old is this guy ?
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:38 pm
“Rod based on your comments hard to believe you ever played competitive sports, doubt anyone would want you on their intramural or coed team either.“
The way most people on here talk about coaching you can tell they didn’t play any team sports or listen in school
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:39 pm
Rocket10 Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:37 pm
Rod based on your comments hard to believe you ever played competitive sports, doubt anyone would want you on their intramural or coed team either.
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Why do you hate women?
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:39 pm
We got Javin Wright gettin reps? Nice, amazing story he has
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:40 pm
So far our offense looks like a hot mess. We are starting the 4’th string offensive tackle? I know Wirfs is injured but what happened to the other two guys? I about vomited when I saw Rueben Bain drop into coverage on a third and obvious pass down. Good to know our defensive genius is still doing “genius” stuff.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:41 pm
Warren Brooks Lynch Says:
Rachaad put up some of the best recieving numbers in his career that year, though he always finished with more YAC than actual yards gained because he was catching passes behind the LOS.
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I read the other day that White has, by far, the highest catch percentage of any RB in NFL history at over 91%.
He was also a great blocker, and a good runner.
He must have hated Baker as much as Evans did to leave town like that.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:41 pm
Kamara & Walker? Yea Braswell is outta here
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:42 pm
Wow, a suplex tackle and the refs weren’t a bunch of cupcakes and didn’t throw a flag.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:42 pm
“I about vomited when I saw Rueben Bain drop into coverage on a third and obvious pass down. Good to know our defensive genius is still doing “genius” stuff.“
But did he give up the reception? If not it’s a break even rep
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:45 pm
David Walker touched a qb. Can’t wait for the 6 stories on great he played against 3rd string o line.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:45 pm
@Infomeplease
I agree. Not sold on this OC what so ever. Not so far anyways
And btw…. that defense WAS nice at the begining of the game. The secondary disappeared QUICKY since then. They are Literally walking us down the field. NO PROBLEM… When boz let the rushers, rush the passer we got results. We’re very busy out there covering in the meantime. WHICH ISN’T WORKING! They are simply playing pitch and catch against us. No noticeable challenge from us to stop the ball through the air.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:46 pm
Blaming White’s departure because he hated Baker? Save your unproven gossip for your hair salon, Hot Rod Mulch.
White had less interest in the open market than he and many believed he would.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:47 pm
NICE!
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:47 pm
Almost
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:49 pm
That’s the Mo Kamara Í watched wreck sh** at Colorado State
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:49 pm
Gru amd Barber are sounding a lot better. A whole lot of reminiscing
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:50 pm
“Blaming White’s departure because he hated Baker?“
Y’all gotta relax, and stop falling for the cheese Rod baits you with
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:50 pm
OK Kamara might be that guy…hes putting in work
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:50 pm
Winny Testaverde Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:46 pm
Blaming White’s departure because he hated Baker? Save your unproven gossip for your hair salon, Hot Rod Mulch.
White had less interest in the open market than he and many believed he would.
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LOL! Baker Boi(s) are so easy to trigger.
He left because he wanted to play with Jayden Daniels – who White said just the other day is the best QB he’s ever played with.
I legit have no idea what White’s fascination is with Daniels, but he’s been saying for years that he wanted to play with him as they played one season together in college I think. I have no idea what the deal is, if White is in love with him or something, but it’s borderline uncomfortable to hear White when he talks about Daniels.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Walker on takeover mode that last drive. Must’ve been 4 pressures on one drive, what a player!
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:51 pm
“White had less interest in the open market than he and many believed he would.“
RBs been a devalued position for a long time now, trying to determine an RBs worth off what he got off the market when we spent more money than he’s making to replace him is not a flex.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:52 pm
WBL clearly a golden girl client of Hot Rod. I’m pretty relaxed…it’s pre-season.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:52 pm
“I legit have no idea what White’s fascination is with Daniels“
They played at Arizona State together if I’m not mistaken
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:53 pm
Wow, so Tucker is now in the game… so Williams has passed him on the depth chart? Interesting.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:53 pm
So did Tucker completely blow the block there?
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:54 pm
Nevermind, was a 2-man blitz, so Tucker not to blame.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:54 pm
I’m feeling real, astonishing excitement about the Bucs’ depth at LB. Inside and outside.
Trotter isn’t the only rookie LB in camp with an NFL pedigree. Caden Fordham’s dad was a journeyman NFL LT. He looks to be continuing his Ist team All-ACC level of play. Dennis and Bullock are on notice. It’s a shame they took him out already.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:55 pm
You don’t call any real plays in preseason and you keep your franchise QB safe,,, Robinson knows what he’s doing!
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:56 pm
Gruden having Tuck Rule flashbacks!
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:56 pm
3 timeouts just marinating
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:56 pm
Tuck rule
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:57 pm
@Lightningvinny
Let’s hope your right
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:57 pm
Winny, he took a comment about Rachaad White and made it about Baker, and you bit the cheese my friend.
There’s Bucs football, you take a shot of anything every time Rod says something to stir sh*t, you’ll drown.
If you put a dollar aside every time he says “soft zone” you’ll have nice nest egg by week 6 🤣
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:57 pm
Kick the 67 yard FG.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:58 pm
This offense is…something….
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:58 pm
Browning sucks.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:59 pm
Browning doing his best Baker impression, folding under pressure and throwing incomplete when it matters most… Sad.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:59 pm
Rod Munch Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:34 pm
Passer rating update:
Browning 94.2
Daniels 91.7
Mayfield 56.2
Is Baker on thin ice?
Baker was in two series and it’s time to bench him? You clowns are hilarious
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:59 pm
Oline is terrible
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:59 pm
Told you to kick the FG… you kidding me.
This is why I should be the coach.
August 22nd, 2026 at 8:59 pm
Wbl
Come on man. You know well that That’s bowles mo. He INSISTS on it. He actually HAS a different choice he Could Make you know. But he WON’T….
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Is that the record? 69
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Fair enough, WBL…you clearly have diagnosed his limited playbook.
Personally I was sorry to see White go. He played a key role. Only to see Licht sign a Bucky clone…Gainwell…for a decent amount of money for a RB to your earlier point .
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Now THAT WAS a kick!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:00 pm
And Mo Kamara definitely looking like the productive force he was in Boulder. And Nelson just gets better with age.. I’m still waiting for this legendary David Walker we hear so much about to make an appearance…
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Chiefs letting their kicker do what the Bucs should’ve done
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:00 pm
That was amazing.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:01 pm
And of course we’re getting slapped around via better trained competition
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:01 pm
He kicked it 80 yards!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:01 pm
This offense looks like dog poop…
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:01 pm
This Browning is the backup?😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳 he stinks. Let Jalen play now.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:01 pm
Me and Reid, we’re the same, we’re winners, we kick the FG there rather than trying to get an extra 5 yards on 4th down to only then kick a FG…
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:01 pm
Can somebody please explain to me why Jake Browning is still getting meaningful reps over JD? 😂 Seriously, what are we evaluating here?
JD is younger, more athletic, brings actual JUICE to the offense, can extend plays with his legs, and isn’t a sitting duck when the pocket collapses.
Browning drops back and I’m checking to see if his cleats were poured into the concrete. 😂
We KNOW what Browning is. What exactly is the upside? Meanwhile, JD gives you mobility, athleticism and another dimension defenses actually have to account for.
If we’re evaluating who gives this team the better option behind Baker, then LET JD COOK.
Enough with the Browning mystery tour. I’m demanding answers. 😂🏴☠️
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:02 pm
If CBs weren’t 10 yards off receivers Davis Walker would have a couple of sacks. If he was in with starters it would be a different story
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:02 pm
Bowles as inspiring as the janitor in my high school. Both are likable though.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:02 pm
Bee Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:01 pm
He kicked it 80 yards!
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On a humid summer night, to make a 69-yard FG that easily is really, really impressive.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:03 pm
I’ve been saying the Bucs have zero decent backup QBs. They need someone off the street.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:04 pm
Can we please just replace this fat f%#k with Gruden now?
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:04 pm
Practice! Once a whiner always a whiner..
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:04 pm
Rod and Reid are the same…physique wise. It would be extra impressive if Hot Rod had the same plum full mustache.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:04 pm
GruDawg is right. Would somebody Anybody please slap that (Offensive) Offensive line. Yuck 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:04 pm
I know its pre-season but the starting QB went 2/4 for 10 yds. That ain’t good. Daniels went 1/1 for 6 yds so let’s see what he’ll do in the 2nd half. Bucky looked good and Kamara looks like a beast.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:04 pm
1st half analysis
Local broadcast sux – production crew has the camera on the QBs face all the way up until the ball is snapped.
Rondé and Gruden – got better as it went on
David Walker – pass rush fine, better learn to play the run
Opening few series on offense running the ball looked good and well blocked
Staring defense looks quick and aggressive . We will be ok.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:04 pm
Danials is a fun camp story, but he’s not good either. And he’s even shorter than Baker.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:05 pm
Daniels is gonna get the game to at least 10 or 14 -9… ball sack and brown stain can kick rocks
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:06 pm
BoriMex
Todd is the HC. The same genius that started Teddy last year in the preseason and we saw how that turned out. Most of his decisions are senseless…
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:10 pm
Everyone looks fine except Bowels and Robinson.. Todd’s game management is something we are going to have to overcome. Offensively they didn’t do anything right.There is too much talent on this team to have no points.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:10 pm
Jalon Daniels is 6’1 219 lbs…about the same height and weight as Bake
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:10 pm
Offensive depth looks really thin
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:11 pm
I know it’s just preseason, but man, the boring, predictable play calling we’re seeing from Robinson is exactly what Falcons fans complained about for 2 years.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:11 pm
You guys that hate seeing cushion, do you understand what CBs are trying to combat when they take that positioning?
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:13 pm
We need anew backup. This guy is going to get squashed.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:14 pm
My God why!!!!! Why are they putting him out there again??!!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:15 pm
@Bee
A lot of people just ignore the FACTS and pretend that it isn’t a CONSTANT..
Sorry folks but Bowles isn’t good at this. He’s BEEN the problem for Way To Long now. So don’t bother asking for support of this failed, team losing, half aced coach. Not gonna happen anymore. Tried for years but could only stay blind and clueless for just so long….
We need a STUD to drive this ship and bowles is not the image ANYBODY GETS (probably not his wife either) when you thi k of what a stud … IS
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:16 pm
“I’ve been saying the Bucs have zero decent backup QBs. They need someone off the street.“
Same, didn’t care for the Browning signing and have been questioning why Bazelak is still in the roster since late winter.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:16 pm
Where is Daniels?
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:16 pm
Send Gruden down from the press box and onto the field as head coach 2.0.
The team needs a fired up fresh voice.
Is Gruden likely washed as a coach…not to mention the NFL brass would never allow it (until he drops his lawsuit…even though he shouldn’t)? Probably…
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:16 pm
WBL
And if the defense gives up a 60 yd bomb they’d complain about that
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:17 pm
Nice, Kam Johnson needs this work
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:17 pm
Licht is doing a lousy job at locating qb talent. And I MEAN LOUSY!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:17 pm
Barber and Gruden are awful
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:18 pm
Winny Testaverde Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:04 pm
Rod and Reid are the same…physique wise. It would be extra impressive if Hot Rod had the same plum full mustache.
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I always give credit when warranted, and that actually mad me laugh.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:18 pm
Gannon said on the NFL radio this week if your the play caller in the preseason and you call a play where your starting QB gets hurt , your good as fired,,, hence screens and safe plays
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:18 pm
Since Daniels isn’t playing now that means hes QB3. Hopefully they can keep him on the active roster
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:18 pm
Hopes on 2027 Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:17 pm
Barber and Gruden are awful
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Are you nuts? It’s a huge upgrade from listening to Chris Meyers.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:19 pm
Offense sucks donkey nuts!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:19 pm
Brownings pocket escapability is 0
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:19 pm
It’s all for entertainment purposes only… 🙂
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:19 pm
Don’t send browning back out there please everyone has seen enough
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:19 pm
If you’re a fan of Daniels, this is a good thing.
It means they’re still not sold on Browning and want to get him even more snaps. And it also means the Bucs are trying to hide Daniels. Either way is good for Daniels.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:20 pm
Todd Bowles hired Zac Robinson to punish Bucs fans for doubting the 2025 offense could get any worse.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:20 pm
OMG preseason football is hard enough to watch.. then I read the open thread gameday comments here – quite possibly worse.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:21 pm
Obvious One
Yea man….I have no faith in Todd but it is what it is. Ive let my feelings be known why he was retained. We’ll see what happens but judging by this game his game management is still poor. He should’ve listened to Rod and kicked the FG
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:21 pm
I know its vanilla offense in pre season but Robinson went straight water. Zero flavor to this offense. I’m pretty sure I could hv gotten more from the offense today. It was pretty offensive!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:21 pm
Browning is 💩
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:21 pm
OMG…weak and life less Browning.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:21 pm
This guy Browning should be called Drowning.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:22 pm
Hey Zac, wsake up…get into the game and SHOW something .
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:22 pm
Rod
You think they’re hiding Daniels? Interesting theory…
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:22 pm
It’s not the calls that are bad, it’s the play on the field that’s bad. Its mostly offense
That was a great play by Ayden Garnes, way to sell out
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:23 pm
@Bee
LMAO! Yeah, we might actually have so.e poi ts on the board!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:23 pm
14-12 BUCS… IF… Daniels ever gets in there!!!!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:24 pm
Would love to see Chucky back on the sidelines for the Bucs.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:24 pm
Browns-Syndrome
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:24 pm
Browning headed out there again
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:24 pm
yea, we’re keepin Garnes & Pepe, cool sequence for both. Look at what a cushioning your zone can dos you can bear down on routes instead of trying to stick with them and getting put in a blender, who knew
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:25 pm
Why hide Daniels… he’s our #2…. Unless Todd is blind
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:25 pm
Special teams is definitely better
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:25 pm
Bee Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:22 pm
Rod
You think they’re hiding Daniels? Interesting theory…
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I mean there’s no way in the world that Ballsack should have started last week, but if Daniels goes out, has a good game vs the Jets starters, then he’s on every teams radar.
This week, if Daniels lights it up again, even vs backups, he’s going to draw attention.
Pretty clear to me that the Bucs want to keep him, but hope to not have to use a roster spot – for now, anyways.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:26 pm
They should give Hurst some burn with Daniels in the game
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:27 pm
@Louisfriend
That actually makes sense. We don’t want Boz …. I mean bowls to lose his job to a better coach already on the team… Bowles WILL NEVER make another Coen mistake EVER AGAIN! No way he doesn’t sabotage the chances… And Robinson IS the Falcons throw away…. Just something to ponder..
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:27 pm
Last week w Blaz and Daniels , ZR had good plays called cause they are expendable ,, I thought the play calling was excellent last week! This week was don’t touch my QB calls ,,, he will be fine people
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:27 pm
Nice play Patterson!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:28 pm
#10 looks like Shaun King vs the St Louis Rams out there on MNF!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:28 pm
And Daniels Makes it EXCITING!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:29 pm
What a difference the QB change has made already.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:29 pm
Look at that throw!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:29 pm
Who is the producer why are they not showing replays and showing Andy reed for three minutes wtf
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:29 pm
Ash Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:29 pm
Who is the producer why are they not showing replays and showing Andy reed for three minutes wtf
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Every single preseason it’s the same awful production quality from WFLA.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:29 pm
EXCITING!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:29 pm
Obviously Obvious , ZR wasn’t a Falcons throw away,, they Hired Stefanski who is an OC and a good one so no need for ZR,, and you know this
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:30 pm
They need to send browning packing instantly looks better with daniels out there
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:30 pm
And Daniels MOVES THE BALL!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:31 pm
@Lightning
So….. A THROW AWAY!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:32 pm
No way hes not QB 2
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:32 pm
SCORE!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:32 pm
Daniels has looked good, he’s got his rough edges but I’m thinking so far the difference for him so far is the pro game allows what he does well to shine a little brighter than it did with any of the teams he played with as a Jayhawk.
Gotta give some credit to Robinson and the staff working with him.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:33 pm
I want to see a go ball to Rivers before this is all said and done. That kid has some wheels
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:34 pm
Daniel’s works better with the team.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:34 pm
I’m willing to bet money Todd will refuse to read the room and cut Daniels, because Browning is the ‘safe, experienced’ backup QB option.
Daniels will get poached by an aggressive, forward-thinking HC and have a great career.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:34 pm
All Daniels needs is game experience. Hes rough but hes got talent. Hopefully he’ll start next week so we can see him get in rhythm early
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:34 pm
Bad energy from Baker at the start..now love the Daniel’s energy at QB.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:34 pm
You see, THAT’S what’s been missing from this team. Movement and EXCITEMENT! Some just Don’t inspire and weve had WAY TOO MUCH OF DRAB AND BORING AROUND HERE!
And Daniel’s just remi ded me WHY I watch the game…
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:34 pm
I love this kid!! He should be #2. No messing around!!!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:34 pm
Just start Daniels. He’s vastly superior to Mayfield. And way cheaper.
Send Baker packing and he can go lose games elsewhere.
Baker is a complete bust.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:34 pm
“10 looks like Shaun King vs the St Louis Rams out there on MNF!“
Bert Emanuel caught that ball
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:35 pm
Browning has no arm and holds onto the ball way too long. Daniel’s is obviously the 2nd most talented QB we have.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:35 pm
Bucs have to go with only 2 QBs. If a disaster happens…they can pull a fossil off the couch/outta retirement like the Colts did with Rivers and teams have with Flacco. That Connor kid and Browning could never win a game in the NFL. Browning may have won one 5 years ago on the Bungles.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:35 pm
Geez
Baker sounds sad
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:36 pm
Juuuuice Daniels 🔥
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:36 pm
The scouting profile on Daniels said he was very inconsistent in college – he’d look like a high draft pick some of the time, then make some really bad decisions. That’s the reason he wasn’t drafted.
In practices, that’s sort of what I heard as well, in that he’d have a couple of good practices, then start making a bunch of bad plays.
So it would be really risky to make him the backup at this point. Then again, he’s certainly better than Bridgewater was last year. But I still assume they try sneaking him onto the practice squad while they get him more snaps in practice.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:36 pm
The reaction over Daniels, and you got guys on here slighting the small chance we could got get a rookie QB to compete as a future option and here we are fawning over a UDFA QB lol
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:37 pm
I pray that Bowles doesn’t screw up the Daniel’s decision.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:37 pm
I wish Daniels would start, at least the Bucs would be exciting to watch and have some different energy on the field. Todd doesn’t have the stones for that tho
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:38 pm
Browning actually was 4-3 in 2023 as a starter when Burrows went down. He’s been awful since, however.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:38 pm
Warren Brooks Lynch Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:34 pm
“10 looks like Shaun King vs the St Louis Rams out there on MNF!“
Bert Emanuel caught that ball
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Burt did.
But I was talking about that awesome shootout in Tampa on MNF in 2000. Was probably King’s best game with the Bucs. I was at that game, and it was the loudest Bucs crowd I’ve ever heard – that was an incredibly fun game.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:39 pm
“The scouting profile on Daniels said he was very inconsistent in college – he’d look like a high draft pick some of the time, then make some really bad decisions. That’s the reason he wasn’t drafted.”
He’s the type of QB that doesn’t see a window he doesn’t like, even if the windows closed. That’s freightening at times to be 100% honest, at least to me. Confidence is one thing, but it doesn’t make up for sound decision make or rather the lack thereof.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:39 pm
Baker needs a Red Bull! It’ll give him wings.. Be sounds Really Stiff
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:40 pm
Don’t trigger my PTSD like that Rod, remember rated-E
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:40 pm
@WBL
He’s STILL Far Better than Brown…
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:41 pm
WBL
Let us dream!!! Lol
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:41 pm
Energy crazy different with Daniels on the field!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:41 pm
@Obvious
Didn’t say he wasn’t, but I’ve said before I watched Daniels at KU enough to know he, like any other player has his pros & cons. What I knew of him, and what I’m saying so far in the preseason is damn near night & day.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:42 pm
Brown is just Nothing special. I mean what would you write home to about hm??
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:42 pm
Pepe Williams gettin in the way to make the stop
Let’s go DeMonte!!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:44 pm
Browning got a hot girlfriend thats it
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:45 pm
Fun fact: KC actually signed Butker off the Panthers practice squad. I for one am glad he’s not a Panther.
Doink!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:45 pm
Awe… he .missed. i just want to cry for his momma. NOT! You flew to high mister kicker! And back down to earth with you!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:46 pm
I still think the Bucs just try to sneak Daniels onto the PS, but if it’s clear he’s outplaying Browning, well the Bucs only gave him a $400k guarantee, which isn’t enough to save his roster spot.
And, to be clear, I have no issues with making Daniels the backup – but it is risky if he’s up and down in practice. But Browning hasn’t shown anything in practice from what I’ve read.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:46 pm
He made an 80 yarder and missed a 40 yarder
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:47 pm
Besides, didn’t anybody tell him how HOT the sun burns around here? Crash and burn.
Then again, he’s literally been kicking the crap out of us!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:47 pm
@Rod Munch
Im sorry, but this is hilarious. 😂
So we’re digging up Jalon Daniels’ college scouting report to explain why we shouldn’t trust him…
Have you tried reading JAKE BROWNING’S? 🤣🤣🤣
“Subpar arm strength.”
“Slow processing.”
“Poor decision-making at times.”
“Regressed his final two seasons.”
Projected UNDRAFTED.
And guess what happened?
HE WENT UNDRAFTED. 😂
So apparently Daniels’ college flaws are permanent disqualifiers, but Browning’s college flaws came with an expiration date?
Better yet, Bowles himself says Daniels has the arm strength, can make unconventional throws and “when he gets in trouble he can get himself out of trouble.”
THAT is exactly what I want to see more of.
Nobody is claiming Daniels is a finished product. He’s a rookie. The whole point is that there’s something there worth developing.
If we’re going to gamble on an undrafted QB, give me the younger, athletic one with the live arm and upside, not the veteran whose own scouting report needed a warning label. You brought college tape to a knife fight, Rod. Unfortunately, Browning has tape too. BAG BROWNING IMMEDIATELY PLEASE!
🔥 LFG!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:48 pm
Most kickers have a big leg these days…especially since they get to “Doctor” their own balls like before. It’s the accuracy ( obviously ). McLaughlin bounced around the league before finding a home in Tampa.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:49 pm
@Buc 95
Are you “sure” she’s stll hot??
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:49 pm
Rod
Daniels is the best backup by far. I’d rather see the young guy versus the old immobile guy. Besides, the backup qb won’t play. Baker will start even if he has one arm in a sling so QB2 doesn’t matter much.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:49 pm
BEE
I’m just saying, I’m almost to the point of standing on the statement that “I like Jalon Daniels” which is a weird realization for me lol
But nah in all seriousness, he’s looked good. Heavens forbid we can maintain some offensive continuity on the staff between now and then so Daniels can build himself up even better for year 2.
Also, in any scenario Robinson isn’t here next season he can leave Chandler Whitmer here, I’d bet he’s got alot to do with this considering he just came from the college ranks. Likely some familiarity with Daniels as a player, and these coaches have egos like no other, so I imagine if they ever crossed paths he’s had a “I’d use him like x-y-z”. Coaches think they can fix everybody
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:50 pm
BoriMex – Browning has actually started NFL games, and won some games. He had a higher QBR than Baker did in 2023.
With that said, I’m pointing out why the team might hesitate on making Daniels the backup. I have no issues with it – but I think the Bucs would rather see Daniels more in practice, let him learn the offense more, get him more snaps, before committing.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:52 pm
TUCKER!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:52 pm
Gruden got the Saints game confused lol
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:55 pm
Bee Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:49 pm
Rod
Daniels is the best backup by far. I’d rather see the young guy versus the old immobile guy. Besides, the backup qb won’t play. Baker will start even if he has one arm in a sling so QB2 doesn’t matter much.
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I don’t disagree with that. I’m just pointing out what the Bucs might be thinking. At this point, based off what I’ve seen, and read about practices, I’d likely keep Daniels over Browning if it comes down to having to make a choice. But I’d like to see more – and obviously in practice the team is seeing more.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:55 pm
@Rod
Fair enough. 👍 And I actually appreciate the clarification.
I get your point. You’re not saying Daniels CAN’T be the backup; you’re explaining why the Bucs may want to slow-play it and give him more time learning the offense and getting practice reps.
That’s completely reasonable.
🔥 LFG!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:55 pm
Gruden may have been thinking about the 2024 game at the Saints. Admittedly time is flying by for us old heads!
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:57 pm
Most interesting thing right now is that Tucker is playing in the 4th quarter of the game. He must have lost his spot to Williams.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:57 pm
That time of the game where you won’t remember 95% of the players on the field 6 weeks from now.
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:58 pm
wtf is going on I cant see sht
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:58 pm
Passer rating update:
Daniels 105.0
Browning 93.8
Mayfield 56.2
Is Baker going to make the team? Is this why the Bucs have refused further negotiations with him?
August 22nd, 2026 at 9:58 pm
How does Gruden really feel about the shot gun formation?
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:00 pm
WBL
Stand on it! And I agree good coaching continuity has been an issue but he seems to be a smart player. Just drew the Cheifs offsides. But he needs game reps and those will be hard to come by with Bake here. To your point the QB coach has done a great job. He throws too many jump balls for my liking but hes young…
Hopefully he’ll start next week with Brown as backup.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:00 pm
I’m thinking if the defense can stop them, we’re gonna score. That’s 4 scoring drives for the kid, 3 of them for touchdowns. He’s better than Browning, for sure.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:01 pm
Bucs can save $2.3M on the cap by going with Williams over Tucker…
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:02 pm
The USF kid!
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:02 pm
Daniels isn’t good. We are just comparing him to another guy , who isn’t good ( Browning), and another guy who isnt good ( Ballsack). He’s not good. We still need to find QB2.
OL better get some real game work together. We shouldn’t be “ assuming” they are good and experiment during Week 1.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:02 pm
This offense needs more work and better depth.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:02 pm
Tucker might have enough name value to maybe get a 7th rounder in a trade, maybe even a conditional 6th.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:02 pm
That’s right Munch, Rookie QB sensation what a camp 45 of 61 for over 500 yards and an overly stunning 105 QB rating !!! What a pre season for this future NFL HOFer,,, that’s right the Bucs 2006 awesome rookie Bruce Gradkowski! And I hope the kid works out but it’s a long shot
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:03 pm
Williams doesn’t have the open field speed like Tucker. Tucker is the only decent short yardage back too.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:03 pm
Zac,You have any good plays? No passes down field? Anything creative for pre season?
Let’s bore the fans and have them wonder if
you all have any energy or pride. So many other teams showed
great effort even in pre season. Why would we not??
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:03 pm
“Bucs can save $2.3M on the cap by going with Williams over Tucker…“
Rod is letting the booga suga type
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:04 pm
There ya go!
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:04 pm
Fair point, Rod…Tucker’s contract is not guaranteed.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:05 pm
Lightningvinny1 Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:02 pm
That’s right Munch, Rookie QB sensation what a camp 45 of 61 for over 500 yards and an overly stunning 105 QB rating !!! What a pre season for this future NFL HOFer,,, that’s right the Bucs 2006 awesome rookie Bruce Gradkowski! And I hope the kid works out but it’s a long shot
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Gradkowski played in the NFL for 11 seasons.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:06 pm
BEE
Browning should be banished to Winnipeg or Calgary
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:07 pm
Tucker makes the blocking look better because they ain’t gotta block long for him to take advantage
Score here
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:08 pm
Danny dimes
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:08 pm
Gruden wishes he could coach Tucker, and run him into the ground
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:09 pm
Once again, not able to watch.
From what I read… I fear we aren’t just seeing Zac withholding the playbook. Surely there is a little bit of that but I don’t think this guy is gonna be much of an upgrade over Grizzard. I realize he had weak QB play but Falcons didn’t care for this guy.
If the offense, specifically the OL can stay healthy, hopefully the team can overcome questionable playcalling by moving people well.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:09 pm
Nice drive.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:10 pm
@Sasbucs
We saw a few players swap out and immediately started generating points, it ain’t the calls it’s the players
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:10 pm
Yes munch and threw for 4000 yards 21TDs and 25 INTs ,, and god bless him ,, he made money and now has a radio gig ,, But man we were excited about this 2006 6th round pick,, but alas , pre season is pre season
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:10 pm
WBL
Still haven’t forgiven him for what he did to Caddy huh? Im right there with ya
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:10 pm
Boweles went for 2 and Daniel’s got sacked. I thought they were going to try for a field goal.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:11 pm
Best words to describe our new QB. MOXIE!
Defense is better, backup QB is better, we’re healthier.
We’re gonna win a bunch of games this year.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:12 pm
Warren Brooks Lynch Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:08 pm
Gruden wishes he could coach Tucker, and run him into the ground
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He had Tucker… his name was Michael Pittman, and like Tucker, he’d run into the back of his offense lineman on every play. In fact Pittman is who Tucker most reminds me of.
I was never a fan of Pittman because he lacked vision, same issue I see with Tucker.
BUT, as I’ve said many times, as a #3 RB, I think Tucker is good. Also, at this point, I would keep Tucker and the extra $2.3M cap hit over Williams, since I don’t think there’s any chance another team will sign Williams. But I’d try to trade Tucker, try to get a 5th – but would settle for a 6th. I’d keep him over taking a 7th.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:13 pm
WBL. “it ain’t the calls, it’s the players”. Yep.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:14 pm
“Still haven’t forgiven him for what he did to Caddy huh? Im right there with ya“
Gruden can eat an eggplant for all Í care, even before that finding out his role in the Keyshawn-Sapp beef, poisoning your own well where you’re making your team. Guys get selective amnesia recalling the Gruden years, Í remember that BS vividly
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:14 pm
Barber asked Gru why Zach is opening up the offense more with Daniels and Gru basically said Daniels has speed and that was it. Looks like they’re trusting him a little bit more. But I understand the vanilla play calling but Bake didn’t attempt a pass over 5 yards. The other 2 QBs did…
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:15 pm
Saskbucs – I’m busting balls with most of my comments, but it’s preseason, I wouldn’t take much from tonight’s game. The offense has looked sloppy, but there’s been a ton of 3rd and 4th stringers in after those first two Baker drives. The two Baker drives were sloppy, but not that many plays, no passes beyond the LOS, again, not much you can take from that.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:16 pm
Why is there ALWAYS giant GAPS in our defense??? D@@@mmn!
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:18 pm
WBL
Damn I forgot all about Gru’s part in the Sapp-Johnson beef. I recently saw a video of Keyshawn talking about it and he said Sapp has a problem with him, not the other way around. *shrug*
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:20 pm
Why do the schedule makers leave an open week between the 3rd preseason game and the start of the season? They should just start the preseason a week later…
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:21 pm
Why didn’t Hurst play more? Hes not a starter and hasn’t really done anything in Preseason
Why didn’t Pyburn play more? He gone? Cut and back to college?
Why has Tucker moved behind Williams?
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:22 pm
I must say Gruden and Barber have gotten much better as the game went along. Barber is trying to do play-by-play, clearly not his thing, but Gruden has fallen right back into his color role after starting out a bit slow. Going to stink having Meyers back next week – man do I hate that bore and I’ll have the radio on instead.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:23 pm
Brownie is trash 🗑 but Daniel still won’t be the backup because he’s a threat to Baker and Bowles ain’t having that. Lol 😆
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:23 pm
Missed Loollllllllllllll
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:23 pm
WBL, I wasn’t aware of some of what you’re saying but I didn’t pay as much attention back then as I do now but I Loved Caddy and Still have his signed helmet. I DO know gruden ran him into the ground though and I SURE DIDN’T APPRECIATE THAT! I didn’t mind seeing Gruden go come time back then. I STILL HAVE A BONE TO PICK with goofy over the player we lost due to the MISMANAGEMENT that WAS Gruden back then. Broke my heart.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:23 pm
Bee Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:20 pm
Why do the schedule makers leave an open week between the 3rd preseason game and the start of the season? They should just start the preseason a week later…
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Changed it when they went to the 17 game season.
I hate it. They should have done what they did in the 1993 season and just had two bye weeks and get rid of that off week.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:24 pm
Ha ha ha ha! Too close to the Sun
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:24 pm
Butker called it a night after that 90 yarder
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:25 pm
Hunbling
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:27 pm
BEE
that week off was set up like that for roster cuts and rest in exchange for one less game.
Think first cuts are 8/30, it’s different from the 2-3 steps wave of cuts. Also gives teams time to surf the wire for talent.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:27 pm
Rod
They had 2 bye weeks in 93???? WHAT? We need that now. That would improve the product so much. We used to be a proper country
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:28 pm
WBL
Ahhhh….that makes about the empty week. Didn’t think about that.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:29 pm
Bowles and Andy Reid are competing for the NFL’s biggest spare tire around their gut this year.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:29 pm
And Daniels WINS THE GAME
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:29 pm
Single handedly that is
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:31 pm
Bee Says:
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:27 pm
Rod
They had 2 bye weeks in 93???? WHAT? We need that now. That would improve the product so much. We used to be a proper country
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And 2 bye weeks would work way better now than it did back then since everyone has much easier access to out of market games. I’d love to have an extra week where I can just watch RedZone all day – plus you’d think the NFL could get even more money from their TV deals. I assume it’s a carrot they’re holding onto to offer the NFLPA when they try to force an 18-game schedule.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:31 pm
Kam Johnson looking like a potential Karl Williams type of keeper after tonight.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:32 pm
I suppose my statement isn’t exactly true. There WAS an interception that made it possible. Besides that…
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:32 pm
They should ban kneel downs in the preseason. Come on, guys playing for their NFL lives and you’re taking a knee with 2 mins left. Bush league nonsense.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:32 pm
@RodMunch
Good call on Bucs evaluating Tucker. I think that might be is what is happening. Leadership is asking if a 3d string RB is worth $3M. Williams could be 90% effective for a fifth the price.
Which leads to the bigger question: instead of spending $55M on Baker, can we get 75% his production for $5.5M?
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:33 pm
I agree with Winny.
Kams looking pretty fly there. Let’s hope he’s more than a pre season warrior
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:35 pm
GJ Bucs!!
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:36 pm
OBVIOUS
Lots of hunger pains for me as a fan, not gonna lie. Teen me thought Caddy was going to literally carry us to another title eventually. What made it worse, was it was right around the time certain coaches started relying more on multi-RB usage rather than just having that 1 stud
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:37 pm
Rod Munch Says:
They should ban kneel downs in the preseason. Come on, guys playing for their NFL lives and you’re taking a knee with 2 mins left. Bush league nonsense.
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Let’s just ban preseason. The Bucs made up there minds about the roster already. The joke is on fans for thinking there’s any suspense remaining.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:37 pm
Daniels is too good!! Can’t wait to see him play against players that will be on reg season NFL rosters ,, playing against 11 guys that made the actual NFL team could be a hair more difficult
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:38 pm
jalen looked good against third stringers, that’s great news, looks like he has some talent and he has a good arm and he’s mobile. mostly basic throws but not to shabby. definitely up in the air for qb 2 with the way he’s played in the pre season so far. would’ve liked to seen first team offense with a healthy line in the game to see what they could do
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:38 pm
Final passer rating update:
Daniels – 100.6
Browning – 93.8
Mayfield – 56.2
Is Baker in danger of not making the roster?
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:40 pm
yeah rod should probably just release baker and start jalen. i’d say send baker to the saints or falcons. that way this todd bowels defense can whoop up on him
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:40 pm
They need to lose next week. No team has ever won all preseason games and won a Superbowl in the same season.
August 22nd, 2026 at 10:43 pm
Munch has good stats there!!!!
Here is one too on lifetime NFL passing yards
Mayfield 28525
Browning 2707
Daniels 0
August 22nd, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Rod Munch – keep it classy