Feed Sean Tucker
December 30th, 2025
Needs more touches.
Alright, if the Bucs are going to win Saturday with the hope and a prayer they can make the playoffs — the slimy Saints also must win on Sunday — it might be time to get the running game going.
Bucky Irving, for whatever reason, is not getting the job done. On Sunday, Bucky got 9 carries for 19 yards. Rachaad White had 2 carries for 10 yards. Sean Tucker had 2 carries for 8 yards.
In his day-after presser, Bowles was asked what the “logic” was behind Bucky getting so many carries with little production, but the two backs who did get production were an afterthought.
Bowles said it was illogical.
“There’s no logic in it,” Bowles said. “There are certain things that go with it that Rachaad [White] plays and Bucky [Irving] plays.
“Again, we’ve got to do a better job of getting [Tucker] the football. He’s just as good [of] a running back as the other two. It’s hard to rotate three [running] backs, so someone is going to get cheated every game.”
Well, how about cheating the guy who isn’t getting production?
When is the last time Bowles’ had his headset examined? Is he not able to talk to Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard? First, Bowles (two separate times) said the Bucs aren’t throwing enough passes downfield and now Bowles is saying Tucker and White need more carries.
If Bowles’ headset isn’t working, can’t he just walk up to Grizzard and tell him this?
And yeah, time is up, guys. Might want to start giving dudes touches you know will get production. There’s no tomorrow without a win. If that hurts someone’s feelings, then tough shiite. Grow up. Want more carries? Gain more yards. Simple.
That way you won’t have to bellyache and whine and start a fuss with your All-Pro left tackle.
December 30th, 2025 at 3:57 am
The two hottest teams in the NFC South face off to determine the NFC South Championship. NO NO not Bucs Panthers, SAINTS FALCONS!! Saints are 4-1 in their last 5, Falcons are 3-2 in their last five. Meanwhile the potential champs, Panthers are 2-3 and Bucs are 1-4.
I hope we all enjoyed our 4 straight division titles because if it doesn’t end this year, All three NFC South teams will be more improved in 2026 with Offensive Coaches in Carolina and New Orleans and most likely Tampa Bay. It’s doubtful the Bucs ownership would choose to bring in another defensive HC. Todd Monken is the favorite IMO.
December 30th, 2025 at 4:32 am
The Baker bashers must have enjoyed the Falcons beating the Rams as this seasons collapse was all Baker’s fault. Name one Bucs player that had a good year.
December 30th, 2025 at 4:52 am
Sorry but this is being hypocritical and contradicting.
December 30th, 2025 at 4:55 am
Right on, Joe! Why is Tucker not being used more? He and White are placed on the back-burner…, again. And for what? Bowles keeps talking, but what are he and Grizz talking about at meetings and practices. I mean they do get together, right? Gee whiz, I have been Todd’s biggest supporter but there seems to be no communications.
In my opinion, Bucky was overused last season to the point of injuries. Yes, it was magical but maybe ignoring White and Tucker was not good future planning.
Can’t rely physically on one player. It takes it’s toll. Especially, when Tucker and White have shown greatness too. More creativity is definitely needed. The other teams know when the ball is going to Bucky. They wait for it now. The great thing about Brady was he utilized as many players as he could. And we had BA, “No risk it, no biscuit.”
December 30th, 2025 at 5:10 am
This team under bowles has a knack for making simple things complicated. It’s hard to fully describe, but it’s in every facet of the game. Things that come so easy to other teams seem like Sisyphean tasks to the Bucs. I won’t miss that when bowles is gone, whether the team is better or not.
And what is the deal with bowles? Does he talk to anyone? Doesn’t talk to his QB, doesn’t talk to his OC. According to all the Licht haters he doesn’t talk to his GM before he drafts players. Does he realize he’s the HEAD football coach? As in responsible for everything?
December 30th, 2025 at 5:14 am
Atlanta players played to there potential while our team has no drive-no heart-and now no reason to win on Saturday. Wish I would not have pre paid for next year…
December 30th, 2025 at 5:32 am
Trade Bucky. White and Tucker are 1 and 2. Bucky is a good back. Maybe we could get something for him.
December 30th, 2025 at 5:47 am
Thank you, Joe.
And wow! That was quite the sideline conversation.
I’ve been calling for Sean to get the ball more often for two seasons now.
Whatever is going on with Bucky emotionally and/or physically, he simply isn’t playing as well as he did last year.
It’s not just the insistence on giving him the majority of the carries in each game, it’s the smoke-blowing during press conferences about giving the carries to whoever has the “hot hand”.
What you’re saying and what you’re dong are two different things. Like, us fans can’t see through that? Seriously.
We have a three-headed monster in our RB room, and it isn’t and hasn’t been used properly. I still maintain we need to keep all three of them and scheme up a few more plays that have two of them on the field at the same time. You know… a little misdirection or make the opposing defense wonder who’s going to get the ball???
As for that sideline conversation, I have no idea what specifically was being said, but it’s obvious Tristan was not at all happy.
That stands out to me, because Tristan’s normally such a positive or even-keeled guy. At least publicly, anyhow. Bucky is too, for the most part. He comes across as if he really doesn’t want to talk to the media, but knows it’s part of the job, so he grins and bears it.
Sean needs more carries. Bucky needs an off-season to work out whatever off-field issues he needs to get taken care of. Rachaad needs to be re-signed, even if it’s a one or two year deal.
December 30th, 2025 at 6:00 am
I have been a Buccaneer fan my whole life I’m tired of the trauma. I’m taking a break from this team and not going to any games or supporting the Bucs next season. I’m sure it’s going to be another 10 years before we win again. Signing out As Proudbucsfan. 🫡
December 30th, 2025 at 6:06 am
Article about using a 3rd string back in a game that no longer matters?
Put something up about Black Monday and Todd being canned. And something about how terrible Baker is. Maybe write in parallel to the teams performance, which is putrid. This sounds like lame, misinformed cheerleading for a dead on arrival bunch of losers.
December 30th, 2025 at 7:02 am
Joe, the obvious answer to why Bowles isn’t telling Grizz to change things up is because he’s not a good coach. Simple!
December 30th, 2025 at 7:03 am
Deleting and moderating an awful lot this morning aren’t we Joe Blow? Is the site turned into a joke like the Bucs?
December 30th, 2025 at 7:24 am
Hahhaha. . . Got a kick out of Tom Moore sliding past the sideline discussion.
December 30th, 2025 at 7:36 am
I’ve said run Tuck more since last year. His quicker to the hole, better footwork and possibly vision. He has to get better hands and pass pro better.
Bucky is to light in the ass, and I’m not sure about his head.
December 30th, 2025 at 7:38 am
White is NOT resigning. He will have several suitors. Why would he waste his prime years here?
December 30th, 2025 at 8:13 am
Been saying that for two years. Like everyone else,,,Stop force feeding Bucky if he’s not producing. Todd has said several times this year that Tucker needs the ball. Let him run Sunday!!!!!
December 30th, 2025 at 8:42 am
If any of you think Bowles is not calling offense and defense you all are just uneducated in football knowledge. Josh G’s hands have been tied from the day he was hired. If they weren’t why would he charge anything Liam Cohen was doing with the offense. This offense was amazing last year running that style of offense. I can’t believe Bowles would let a first time offense coordinator make his defense look bad by out playing them so Josh G would get the job after Bowles if fired. That almost played out last year with Cohen no way he Bowles let’s it happen at all. How is the Joe’s not see this?????
December 30th, 2025 at 8:57 am
The Bucs are headless. No head coach, just substandard coordinators twisting in the wind.
December 30th, 2025 at 10:17 am
During the MNF game they showed the NFC playoff picture.
The Bucs were the last team on the outside looking in.
And they had the word Buckling over the top of the team symbol.
That is how far Bowles has dragged this team down to a laughing stock.
I’m not worried about the Saints game. Bowles will end our season on Saturday.