Tristan Wirfs Discusses Getting Back On The Field
September 11th, 2025
Talks return.
So today Bucs coach Todd Bowles made a lot of Bucs fans’ day when he did not rule out the return of both Chris Godwin and Tristan Wirfs.
But Bowles was clear it is not a sure thing both Godwin and Wirfs will play Monday night in Houston.
“They were limited in practice but they flew around and did things we asked them to do,” Bowles said. “We will see how the week progresses.
“They are just back to getting their feet back beneath them. They looked good today. …
“But we will have to see how the week goes. We will see how the recovery goes.”
When Bowles was asked point-blank if the two could be ready to play Monday night, Bowles said it is not out of the question.
“Possibly,” Bowles said. “They have a lot of tests to pass.”
Joe got a chance to speak with Wirfs in the locker room. He appeared in fantastic spirits. But even Wirfs said he couldn’t begin to guess when he can next play.
“I don’t know of a percentage,” Wirfs said of his chances of playing Monday night. “I honestly couldn’t tell you.
“We have another work day this week and we will see how I recover from today. Once I get a feel for [Thursday’s recovery], we’ll go from there.
“A percentage, it would be hard [to guess]. I couldn’t even tell you. I couldn’t guess.”
Once Wirfs is able to play in a game, that’s a big, big step. So Joe asked him how many weeks it would take to get back to being the normal Tristan Wirfs and playing at optimum production, like his normal All-Pro level.
“Hopefully, not too long,” Wirfs said. “The biggest thing, and I was talking with [Bucs offensive line coach Kevin Carberry] about this, is seeing things full-speed.”
So what Wirfs wants to do is have extra work with a defensive player to mimic a pass rush at game speed, which Wirfs termed “live rush, to help him shake the rust off.
September 11th, 2025 at 4:32 pm
There’s a video floating around of Wirfs hitting the sled in practice today. With his injury in mind, he looked pretty good as far as his movement.
September 11th, 2025 at 4:37 pm
Oh man, this is great news, even if those two aren’t on the field this week, we know they’re getting close!
September 11th, 2025 at 4:46 pm
Maybe for the Jets game-Eagles for sure. Another question is do they kick Barton back to center or stick him at left guard?
September 11th, 2025 at 4:47 pm
Well, his ultimate test would have been his practice nemesis Jose Ramirez, but he gone.
September 11th, 2025 at 5:11 pm
The possibility of sooner is great.
September 11th, 2025 at 5:18 pm
Barton will obviously go back to center. Remember they rushed for 1200 yards plus last year with that setup?
Any other idea is nuts.
September 11th, 2025 at 5:59 pm
Why would he move to guard?
September 11th, 2025 at 6:14 pm
Please, just not Hall! (beat ya to it Aquabrain)
September 11th, 2025 at 7:03 pm
Agree 100% with White Tiger. Getting slowly excited about the eventual WR Trio of Terror hitting the field with Bake.
September 11th, 2025 at 7:17 pm
So long as the percentage isn’t zero, it’s good news.
September 11th, 2025 at 7:35 pm
jmac will be back early too next month… full steam bucs!! don’t peak too fast
September 11th, 2025 at 7:47 pm
So you’re telling me there’s a chance.
September 11th, 2025 at 7:49 pm
The mystery around bkth injuries is just odd. Maybe I can play maybe I can’t maybe cris can play maybe he can’t maybe maybe maybe it’s another month who knows? Dude YOU know. I get it..if we knew and you told US the opponent knows but this is getting stupid.
September 11th, 2025 at 8:58 pm
D inYB
The Bucs must’ve hired a new disinformation minister. They seem to be really into playing games this year.
September 11th, 2025 at 9:05 pm
Would have liked to have seen some press availability from Chris today, though..🤔
September 11th, 2025 at 11:01 pm
Just limit CJ Stroid to 400 yards passing and 30 points and we have a chance.
September 12th, 2025 at 4:38 am
LOL…Gotta be frustrating at times Joe.
So same thing dfferent day. Keep working guys!
Go Bucs!
September 12th, 2025 at 6:09 am
One day at a time…
We all want Tristan back on the field as soon as possible. But, I’d much rather go slow and make sure he’s 100%, than take a chance on re-injuring his knee, or another injury because he came back too soon.
Same with Chris.
September 12th, 2025 at 8:44 am
Center and Guard are similar postions in terms of technique and player measurements. Barton’s arm length is less than ideal for tackle, which is one reason why he was not considered for tacklenin the NFL
But that being said, neither was Goedecke, which is why he was inserted as a lwft guard his first year. That didn’t work, but when he went back to tackle, he was terrific.