Bucs-Jets, Open Thread
August 14th, 2026
Undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels will make his Buccaneers debut tonight.
Bucccaneers football is back! It’s a real game against a real team. But there won’t be a lot of real players for the men in pewter and red. Jets starters will get work but the Bucs’ biggest names won’t be seen.
Comment all game long below.
Joe’s glad Bucs fans will get a peek — maybe a long one — at undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels. He’s entertaining. He may not be any good, but he’ll keep things very interesting.
August 14th, 2026 at 6:56 pm
LFG want to see how the rookies look tonight
August 14th, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Hurst gonna blow up !!!
August 14th, 2026 at 7:01 pm
Is the game on NBC WFLA?
August 14th, 2026 at 7:02 pm
I thought Gruden was calling tonight?
August 14th, 2026 at 7:03 pm
I’m on rabbit ear broadcast so he might be on another network I’m getting Rondae.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:04 pm
For those that are wondering, you can stream it for free on the Bucs website.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:05 pm
My guide was messing with me but I got it! Gruden is going to be the next preseason game against Chiefs! Thanks fam! GoBucs!!
August 14th, 2026 at 7:05 pm
I thought Chucky was calling the game tonight?
August 14th, 2026 at 7:06 pm
at a hotel in south florida got the channel on but no volume?
August 14th, 2026 at 7:07 pm
I’m already sick of hearing this idiot Chris Meyers. No one cares about soccer you dullard – it’s football time.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:08 pm
Chucky next week at home.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:08 pm
Our future QB coming up after ballzzack
August 14th, 2026 at 7:08 pm
Special teams is better already
August 14th, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Chucky calling the Chiefs game
August 14th, 2026 at 7:10 pm
Chucky next week at home
August 14th, 2026 at 7:10 pm
Miss Hurst, you can’t throw!!
August 14th, 2026 at 7:11 pm
Well, our offense of mostly Uber drivers isnt very good
August 14th, 2026 at 7:11 pm
I didn’t realize Ballsack was still even on our roster
August 14th, 2026 at 7:11 pm
Hey, what do you know, SUCKE makes an appearance on the first drive of the preseason!
August 14th, 2026 at 7:11 pm
LFG!!!
August 14th, 2026 at 7:12 pm
tes running free
August 14th, 2026 at 7:13 pm
That is the Sucke we all remember from 2024, who was so bad, he forced Coen to change the offense to force Baker to get rid of the ball faster since he couldn’t hold a block. So in that regard, he should be thanked.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:13 pm
Held the ball too long on 3rd. Good to see the return team get the ball close to the 40
August 14th, 2026 at 7:13 pm
Yawn…. go to see that special teams is starting off like they left off last year. Cant tackle. Secondary. on third down… ugh.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Why is bain not playing ?
August 14th, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Garnes wants his spot
August 14th, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Surprised they have Wilson playing tonight. Nice catch
August 14th, 2026 at 7:15 pm
Ok, Ok, Jets playing starters, but still
August 14th, 2026 at 7:15 pm
We’re playing all backups and Jets playing starters lol
August 14th, 2026 at 7:15 pm
unbelievable Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Surprised they have Wilson playing tonight. Nice catch
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Not every team is coached by a complete coward who is afraid to play guys – in particular when the stats show NOT playing guys leads to more injuries.
And Wilson is a great WR, if he played with a real QB, he’d be considered one of the very best WR’s in the NFL.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:16 pm
Depth is looking very sketch. No one could get that ball out on 3rd down?
August 14th, 2026 at 7:17 pm
Looks like the same bad pass cover defense to me. If the starters were there I don’t know if it’s much different
August 14th, 2026 at 7:17 pm
@Rod – don’t worry, I know how much of a stubborn pansy our coach is
August 14th, 2026 at 7:17 pm
Classic Bowles defense, can’t finish sacks.. or tackle in open space.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:17 pm
Trotter is a joke
August 14th, 2026 at 7:18 pm
Trotter looks like he’s getting pushed around on every play
August 14th, 2026 at 7:18 pm
Bucs get a sack
August 14th, 2026 at 7:18 pm
finally.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:19 pm
Garnes scouting report is that he’s actually a pretty good coverage corner, in particular by UDFA standards, but is a very bad tackler. He missed two, but made one in the backfield.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:19 pm
Walker looks pretty meh.. maybe he’s bored.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:19 pm
How do yall like the DL without Vita?
August 14th, 2026 at 7:19 pm
Walker being doubled and held
August 14th, 2026 at 7:20 pm
Bee Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 7:19 pm
How do yall like the DL without Vita?
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This is the backup line vs starters, so it doesn’t tell us much.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:20 pm
That’s what I was thinking also inwoodjeremy. Starters would not be much better with Bowles soft zone. Guess nothing will change on defense.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:21 pm
@unbelievable I’m not an expert but it appears he is trying to maintain his gaps
August 14th, 2026 at 7:21 pm
Kinda wild football is back. This year has flown by
August 14th, 2026 at 7:21 pm
rrsrq Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 7:19 pm
Walker being doubled and held
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I only watched him specifically on a couple of plays, but on one he was being double teamed, but had a great set of moves. Wouldn’t be shocked if he gets a sack in the first half, assuming Bowles doesn’t pull him early.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:22 pm
Rod
Ahh…makes sense
August 14th, 2026 at 7:22 pm
Half Q1 is over and Bucs offense hasn’t seen the ball. Looks like a classic Todd B. defense. Only the names change.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:22 pm
Anyone look good so far? I know it’s only been one possession for each team but yeesh. All the Bucs seem a step to several steps sloooowwww. Everyone get a Benadryl shot before the game?
August 14th, 2026 at 7:23 pm
Special teams is still riding the short bus.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:23 pm
How does the preseason work now? Bucs starters play a series in game 2 and all backups again in game 3?
August 14th, 2026 at 7:24 pm
There goes the first cut candidate
August 14th, 2026 at 7:24 pm
Bee Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 7:19 pm
How do yall like the DL without Vita?
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Or Kancey? Or Bain? Or Diaby? Or Robinson? Or Muhammad?
lol come on man none of the starters are playing tonight
August 14th, 2026 at 7:24 pm
I’m looking forward to seeing Daniels throw the ball.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:24 pm
Bowles hates special teams….
August 14th, 2026 at 7:25 pm
Hurst with nice hands to snatch that off the grass.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:25 pm
Can Hurst get a quarterback that can throw in the game?
August 14th, 2026 at 7:26 pm
Inwoodjeremy
Me too
Unbelievable
Relax man…I know, I know lol
August 14th, 2026 at 7:26 pm
Ballzzack is not an NFL qb not even a back up just bring daniels in plzz
August 14th, 2026 at 7:26 pm
Who threw the challenge flag was it Todd?
August 14th, 2026 at 7:27 pm
Ballsack sucks as a QB, get this bum off the field already, he’s not going to make the team. Let’s see Daniels.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:27 pm
Hurst looks no so great catching the ball. What is happening out there. Nerves?
Not the best throws either but still…
August 14th, 2026 at 7:27 pm
Idk why Bazelak is even on the roster. Said it back in March when we brought him back. Dude should be selling medical equipment or real estate
August 14th, 2026 at 7:27 pm
All these low throws….
August 14th, 2026 at 7:27 pm
What a noodle arm what’s he doing in the league
August 14th, 2026 at 7:27 pm
Gotta teach Hurst how to act, act like he caught the ball
August 14th, 2026 at 7:27 pm
Hurst looks pretty good with a third string QB throwing to him.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:27 pm
Hurst got hands.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:29 pm
I’ll be honest, I forgot Balls was on the team. But Bowles like him so here we are. My god he’s inaccurate….
August 14th, 2026 at 7:29 pm
Why even waste time with Bazelak?!
August 14th, 2026 at 7:29 pm
@Surfing the Waves
Disagree, he scooped the first throw, and got hands on the second one, just couldn’t pull it back fast enough. Hursts hands have been pretty good, the throws are awful.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Bazelak is Turrible.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Ballzzack needs too go apply for chick fila
August 14th, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Bee Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 7:23 pm
How does the preseason work now? Bucs starters play a series in game 2 and all backups again in game 3?
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Bowles is such a cupcake coward, if we see half the starters play one series in game 2, it will be a miracle.
Again, the stats show NOT playing in preseason leads to MORE injuries early in the season. If Andy Reid if playing Mahomes, there’s no reason not to have our guys playing at least some snaps.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Phillip Rivers would have been more fun to watch than Ballsack
August 14th, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Another nice 3 and out.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Where’s Daniels?
August 14th, 2026 at 7:31 pm
@Bee
We sat almost all of our starters last preseason. We were missing Wirfs, like we are now, but it’d be good to see some of those guys slotted to start to see some action. Mauch needs some reps and some of our young guys on defense could use a little taste of live action
August 14th, 2026 at 7:31 pm
2 special teams blunders already.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:31 pm
Nice coaching penalty
August 14th, 2026 at 7:31 pm
This game is already a joke. Bucs only winning 7 games this season🤬
August 14th, 2026 at 7:32 pm
JSmalls Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 7:27 pm
What a noodle arm what’s he doing in the league
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Ballsack actually has a pretty strong arm, he’s just insanely inaccurate – which gets even more inaccurate when he tries to throw with touch.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:32 pm
Special teams are still special this year.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:32 pm
“Again, the stats show NOT playing in preseason leads to MORE injuries early in the season.“
Source? I’ve never heard that backed with hard data, ever.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:32 pm
I should reserve all comments about anyone on this offense until Bazelak is benched.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:32 pm
Good special teams is still looking terrible
August 14th, 2026 at 7:32 pm
As usual, utter crapshow officiating on the Hurst catch…
Dude had 2 hands on it controlling it, and the tip of the ball hits the ground and it doesn’t move…..what the actual fuk???
August 14th, 2026 at 7:32 pm
Special Teams fully up to speed.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:32 pm
Culp made a play!!!
August 14th, 2026 at 7:33 pm
I know it’s the first preseason game, but it looks like the same poorly coached team I have watched the last few years already….
August 14th, 2026 at 7:33 pm
Proudbucfan Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 7:31 pm
This game is already a joke. Bucs only winning 7 games this season🤬
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LOL! The first dramaqueen saying the season is over halfway through the 1st quarter of the first preseason game where the Bucs starters aren’t even playing.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:33 pm
Yeah ballzzack is getting cut monday lol
August 14th, 2026 at 7:33 pm
I’m waiting on a fumbled snap I been reading about in the practice notes.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:33 pm
Bucs appear to be in mid season form. I’m satisfied.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:34 pm
Raggedy punt, and terrible coverage. If you’re going to fight in camp, or at least be apart of the shenanigans-at least play well.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:34 pm
I agree Rod
I would love to see Hurst with the ones. Split out wide with Chris in slot. Move EE and Jmac around. The Bucs need height on the outside
August 14th, 2026 at 7:34 pm
Second stringers or not.. this team is always ill prepared and poorly coached. Looking forward to big changes in 2027
August 14th, 2026 at 7:36 pm
Only option on Spectrum is MyTV. Channel 20 or 1020. Everything about this broadcast is English when it comes to all of the commercials but my announcers are spanish! No other option available. The NFL Network says it’s playing this game but it’s playing the Detroit game. So annoyed right now
August 14th, 2026 at 7:36 pm
Hey Rod I was saying that all off-season when they didn’t fire Todd. i’m upset that we have to go through another wasted year for something that we already knew.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:36 pm
haha, all good bee. We def need Vea this season, no doubt there.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:36 pm
WBL
Got my fingers crossed for OL health.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:36 pm
@Warren Brooks
He’s quoting this looking at 2020 vs other seasons:
But he leaves out that 2020 was so bad they couldn’t even *PRACTICE*. It wasn’t just not playing preseason games, it was not having a preseason.
But it’s Wrong-Way Rob, he of the winning four games prediction in 2023. What else would one expect?
People forgetting the preseason injury that took out McMillan for the whole season. I’m find with keeping them out of it.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:36 pm
Warren Brooks Lynch Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 7:32 pm
“Again, the stats show NOT playing in preseason leads to MORE injuries early in the season.“
Source? I’ve never heard that backed with hard data, ever.
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There’s been a couple of studies on it, soft tissue issues are substantially higher with players who do not play in the preseason. Easiest way to see that is the 2020 season, which had no preseason, and then had a record number of injuries in the first 8-weeks of the season.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:36 pm
Bazelak has had multiple opportunities to dump it off to Tucker. Awareness?
August 14th, 2026 at 7:37 pm
Gonna go peek in on Jack Strand when Stefanski puts him in the game tonight. What could’ve been
August 14th, 2026 at 7:37 pm
And I’ll show you drama queen, you keyboard warrior
August 14th, 2026 at 7:37 pm
ughh hard to watch Jets playing first string
August 14th, 2026 at 7:37 pm
FearTheFlag Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 7:36 pm
Only option on Spectrum is MyTV. Channel 20 or 1020. Everything about this broadcast is English when it comes to all of the commercials but my announcers are spanish!
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You’re lucky then – I’d rather listen to that than hear Chris Meyers.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:37 pm
Do any of these guys actually want an NFL job?
August 14th, 2026 at 7:37 pm
The boots are getting mopped up.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:37 pm
Is this the TBYFL Varsity Jets versus the Super Midget Bucs?
August 14th, 2026 at 7:37 pm
Bazelak==camp meat
August 14th, 2026 at 7:38 pm
Bowles Defense real looks Good
😂
August 14th, 2026 at 7:38 pm
We’re playing 2nd and 3rd teamers against the Jets 1st teamers so hard to read too much into the O and D. But special teams still looks terrible. Can’t return kicks, can’t cover punts. We were the worst ST in football last year, and look like we’ll be at the bottom again this year.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:38 pm
Josh Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 7:33 pm
I know it’s the first preseason game, but it looks like the same poorly coached team I have watched the last few years already….
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Well, it is the same head coach, so…
But I’m not gonna sweat a bunch of backups in preseason game 1, though it”d be nice to see them at least put up a fight.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:38 pm
Did we get on the plane?
August 14th, 2026 at 7:38 pm
that was a todd bowles special
August 14th, 2026 at 7:38 pm
Unless I’m missing some numbers, that looked like the 3rd team defense.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:38 pm
Smh giving up the booty in preseason is nasty, but so was that cut back by Allen
August 14th, 2026 at 7:39 pm
Yeah, this team is sooooo well COACHED lmao. I know, I know… it’s preseason, it’s the first quarter. But damn, it’s gonna be a longgggg season.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:39 pm
I see the defense is in mid-season form already.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:39 pm
Bowles D strikes again.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:39 pm
Unbelievable
No worries. I concur. I don’t know anyone else on that line to command double teams. We’ll see
August 14th, 2026 at 7:39 pm
I know its preseason, but…. Trotter is getting pushed around. There ya go huge hole fior a tuddy. Walker, meh. Saw a little pressure also handled.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:39 pm
The Jets are playing all 1st string on first preseason game ????
August 14th, 2026 at 7:40 pm
Bowles defense is in midseason form.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:40 pm
Ted Hurst looks decent so far
August 14th, 2026 at 7:40 pm
Braswell is cooked
August 14th, 2026 at 7:40 pm
Put in all the scrubs.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:40 pm
Still look like 🗑️ no offense no defense and special teams still looks bad.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:40 pm
Todd throwing his friend a bone…it’s 3rd teamers vs their starters basically
Yawn….
August 14th, 2026 at 7:42 pm
Wow. We are really taking it to the Jests. We get them right where they want us.
Good thing this is only preseason.
Bucs better sign Baker and Vita.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:42 pm
Midseason form with not 1 starter on the field, cut it out lol
August 14th, 2026 at 7:43 pm
Daniels is coming in the 2nd half. Hopefully he comes in after Baker next game
August 14th, 2026 at 7:43 pm
Y’all are crazy, we’re playing mostly 3rd and very few second stringers vs the Jets starters…this is how it should look. Stop crying.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:43 pm
This now looks like the Jets backups, best I can tell.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:43 pm
Yes, a bunch of future fedex drivers but they are still “pro” players with enough talent to be in a NFL camp.
Deny it, try to justify it but this is the same hideous defensive effort that has been on display for 3+ years.
Welcome to Bowles version 2026
August 14th, 2026 at 7:43 pm
It seems that we suck on D.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:44 pm
On a positive note: No penalties, for non-starters
August 14th, 2026 at 7:44 pm
Liam Coen is smiling
August 14th, 2026 at 7:45 pm
Another quarter with balllzzackk
August 14th, 2026 at 7:45 pm
Love how Zac not showing our offensive secret plays
August 14th, 2026 at 7:45 pm
Beezer heading for the Red Zone.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:46 pm
Bee Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 7:43 pm
Daniels is coming in the 2nd half. Hopefully he comes in after Baker next game
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Baker isn’t playing next week. Bowles said that same crap last week that Baker would play in week 2 of the preseason, then switched to Teddy ‘Hospital Ball’ Bridgewater right before the game – and good old Teddy got McMillan put on IR for 13 games. Look for Bowles to once again do the same thing next week, say on Friday or Saturday that Baker had a good practice and doesn’t need to play.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:46 pm
Got em right where we want em. Rope a dope.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:46 pm
Nobody here is truly complaining 🙄
August 14th, 2026 at 7:47 pm
Bowles special incoming 7-10 season. Lock it in
August 14th, 2026 at 7:47 pm
I mostly watch YouTube premium and I’m not used to all these ads on network TV. 🤮
August 14th, 2026 at 7:48 pm
Hey idiots producing the games – tell Meyers so STFU and show replays.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:48 pm
Hurst is going to be a stud for us
August 14th, 2026 at 7:48 pm
Nice hands again by Hurst.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:48 pm
Ted Hurst show
August 14th, 2026 at 7:49 pm
Hurst = Hands!
August 14th, 2026 at 7:49 pm
Rod
Damn, I forgot all about that. He did switch it up last minute. That whole fiasco was one of the worst decisions Todd has made with the Bucs.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:49 pm
Who is #8!? He stacked his DB on a crossing pattern
August 14th, 2026 at 7:49 pm
They weren’t moving by design, they were moving because they were out of position. Come on… the announcing is truly awful.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:49 pm
Yeah I don’t like NFL Network as well
August 14th, 2026 at 7:49 pm
Good coaching.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:49 pm
Hurst is showing some hands!
August 14th, 2026 at 7:50 pm
Hurst is for real !
August 14th, 2026 at 7:50 pm
Can’t wait to see Daniels…There’s nothing left to see from Beezwax.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:50 pm
Start Hurst at X…Bucs need the height and hands
August 14th, 2026 at 7:51 pm
And that’s how you know it’s curtains for Dennis, they’ve got a camp WR wearing his number
Cue *undertaker theme music*
August 14th, 2026 at 7:51 pm
Watch’em run number 16 all the way deep into the 4th, then put Daniels in there to sit on the ball with 2 minutes left. Who in the hell are all of these players? Why are they playing all practice squad guys? Hurst looking good though!
August 14th, 2026 at 7:51 pm
Why TF are we doing this? What do we think we learn playing 3rd string vs starters? Who are we developing? It’s just wasting opportunity. This is what I hate about Bowles, he is such a puzzy always making ever decision to not lose, rather than to win and improve.
And LMFAO at the drama queens posting that we suck without understanding we are playing backups vs starters.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:52 pm
Hurst and Tucker are looking solid. Backup oline is looking good against a backup defensive line now.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:53 pm
It’s the preseason, that’s why the practice squad guys are playing. It’s a scrimmage, the outcome of this game is a lot less valuable than the tape coaches will get to evaluate everybody off of.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:53 pm
pi
August 14th, 2026 at 7:53 pm
that was a throw behind hurst
August 14th, 2026 at 7:53 pm
Maybe the practices during the week with ones vs ones gave the coaches what they needed to see. Idk….
August 14th, 2026 at 7:53 pm
The Sideline Stiff is on the job.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:53 pm
lol to all you calling the season off the first quarter of this game. interested to see Daniels get in the game
August 14th, 2026 at 7:54 pm
Ted is getting flashbacks of his QB at GA State, cant remember his name but he wasn’t good
August 14th, 2026 at 7:54 pm
Suddenly looking a bit more even now that the Jets are playing their backups vs our backups, huh?
August 14th, 2026 at 7:55 pm
Best pass of the night from Balls
August 14th, 2026 at 7:56 pm
Wtf?!? Why field goal??
August 14th, 2026 at 7:56 pm
Bazelak keeps throwing behind Hurst
August 14th, 2026 at 7:56 pm
@Unbelivable
7 here and keep it going the rest of the way, I’m willing to forget about the first 2 drives.
No matter what tho, Bazelaks ceiling and floor are almost touching
August 14th, 2026 at 7:56 pm
Wait he didn’t catch that? WTF?
August 14th, 2026 at 7:56 pm
Ball behind Hurst, or that’s a TD, he toasted the CB there.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:56 pm
“Bazelaks ceiling and floor are almost touching”
lol – perfect description
August 14th, 2026 at 7:56 pm
Bad passes. Hurst should have 3 more receptions and a touchdown
August 14th, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Hurst is really good, just needs a better QB and some experience, this preseason
is good for him
August 14th, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Bazelak out there throwing meatball subs at Hurst, my bias has been justified
August 14th, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Why the FG? It’s preseason, we have a proven K. Go for it!
August 14th, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Why the FG? It’s preseason, we have a proven K. Go for it!
August 14th, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Seen enough of Connor. Let’s see what Daniels can do with the twos.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:58 pm
I never understand in preseason why you’d kick a FG here. This is an automatic play – where as you could use a 4th and goal as a chance to practice in a real game situation that isn’t automatic. Makes no sense. Personally I don’t think I’d ever punt or kick FGs in the preseason – or very rarely in any case. You’re not trying to win, you’re just testing guys in various situations to see how they respond.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:58 pm
Another bad throw but he almost got his lunch snatched
August 14th, 2026 at 7:58 pm
I don’t think anyone is calling off the season but a turd is a turd and that’s what we looked like as a unit – O D and STs with the guys that are in there- everyone realizes they are NOT starters
August 14th, 2026 at 7:58 pm
Its practice you freekn bafoons!
August 14th, 2026 at 7:59 pm
If Bowles will take Brady off the field for a FG on 4th and goal then he’ll do it to Balls….
August 14th, 2026 at 7:59 pm
Bazelack is terrible, throwing behind receivers. Hurst clearly won off the line and the FedEx guy threw at his back shoulder. SMDH
August 14th, 2026 at 7:59 pm
Would have liked to see Bowles just go for it there….It’s the preseason and get the value of getting ST reps, but it’s the preseason and it’s also of value to see who has the fortitude on 4th down – when you need 6.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:59 pm
“Why the FG? It’s preseason, we have a proven K. Go for it!“
Simulation of game scenarios. That’d get you on the OG ESPN “Not so Top 10” for sure back in the day.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:59 pm
So why isn’t bain playing 🤨
August 14th, 2026 at 7:59 pm
ATLBuc Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 7:56 pm
Bad passes. Hurst should have 3 more receptions and a touchdown
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I have no idea how Ballsack ever got an NFL invite, his college tape is so bad, he was so incredibly inaccurate you know he’ll never be an NFL QB, and wasn’t even that good in college. He does have a big arm, but had a ton of college playing time, so it wasn’t like he was a developmental prospect. Hopefully Daniels has a good 2nd half and we never see Ballsack again.
August 14th, 2026 at 7:59 pm
Probably kicking the chip shot to throw his new ST coach a bone.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
WBL
Very much justified.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Come on you have to show something in pre season.
You just can’t suck. Why are the Jets ready?
August 14th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
was hoping to see a jump ball to hurst
August 14th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
I’m ready to see Daniels!
August 14th, 2026 at 8:01 pm
“So why isn’t bain playing”
His riding the plane back to Tampa in a box of packing peanuts and a snorkel so he can breath. No reason to risk his health, besides Braswell needs to earn his keep, let him play
August 14th, 2026 at 8:01 pm
Nice!!
August 14th, 2026 at 8:01 pm
LFG!!!! A sixer
August 14th, 2026 at 8:01 pm
Garnes!!!
August 14th, 2026 at 8:01 pm
He hype on Garnes might be real
August 14th, 2026 at 8:01 pm
Gotta be honest, I have Christmas ornaments the same color as the jets helmets.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:02 pm
Garnes making some plays!
August 14th, 2026 at 8:02 pm
I think Garnes is making the team.
Also Walker got the pressure to make that throw.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:02 pm
Garnes showing up as advertised
August 14th, 2026 at 8:02 pm
That’s what I’m talking about. Pressure.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:02 pm
Yeah, Garnes making the 53.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:02 pm
I know its practice but it would be nice to see the depth dominate at least once
August 14th, 2026 at 8:02 pm
Nice play.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:02 pm
Garnes wants that MF’N roster spot bad, that might be CB4 like Chris Rock
August 14th, 2026 at 8:02 pm
Welcome to the team young man!
August 14th, 2026 at 8:02 pm
Nice sell job by Walker on the block, no block.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:02 pm
Nice job Walker and Garnes!!!
August 14th, 2026 at 8:03 pm
Walker got a free hit on the QB!!
August 14th, 2026 at 8:03 pm
Nice!!!!
August 14th, 2026 at 8:03 pm
Ayden Garnes wants himself a roster spot
August 14th, 2026 at 8:03 pm
That was a great int
August 14th, 2026 at 8:03 pm
I need to see that again, I want to see if that was a read or react.
Aydenstian Garnizien
August 14th, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Garnes wants to make this team.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Hope Garnes balls out this preseason and earns a roster spot. Good to have hungry players on the team
August 14th, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Barnes is a starter. Finally a gem by ACCIDENT.
Making up for Bad and always hurt picks
August 14th, 2026 at 8:04 pm
From the times I’ve watched Walker, he’s looked pretty great – but I’ve only paid attention to him on a few plays, and the jackballs at WFLA running the broadcast are terrible at their job so they’re not showing many replays so it’s hard to really see much live. But so far, Walker is living up the camp hype, and he did some of that on the first couple of drives vs the Jets starters, so it’s not just the backups he’s looked good against.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:05 pm
Love the pick 6. Gonna keep track of Garnes.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:05 pm
Garnes, sorry
August 14th, 2026 at 8:05 pm
That jets stadium so empty LOLL
August 14th, 2026 at 8:06 pm
Hmmmmm. Qb pressure caused a pick 6. Better than a sack? Go Bucs
August 14th, 2026 at 8:07 pm
Garnes ran a 4.39 at his proday, is just a tad under 6′, is a bit light at 185lb, but that’s no too light. He’s a good man cover, but his biggest negative is tackling. For an UDFA, he’s got very solid NFL-caliber skills, has been a great find.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:07 pm
Let’s get a 3 amd out
August 14th, 2026 at 8:07 pm
i Think Bailey Zappe is not going to make the Jets team
August 14th, 2026 at 8:07 pm
Look at Elijah!! LFG!
August 14th, 2026 at 8:07 pm
Another INT after getting pressure on the QB, nice!
August 14th, 2026 at 8:07 pm
Go nephew!!! Shad finally got one.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:07 pm
LFG!!!!!!
August 14th, 2026 at 8:08 pm
Their second team vs ours looks a LOT different, lol.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:08 pm
GJ Wisdom!
August 14th, 2026 at 8:08 pm
The Bucs backups look much better vs the Jets backups – compared to playing against their starters.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:08 pm
Obvioud that this is a different defense. Even backups are playing with passion.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:08 pm
Young guys waking up, way to be on the spot
August 14th, 2026 at 8:08 pm
OK!!!! Great hands! We might have some CB depth
August 14th, 2026 at 8:09 pm
We’re still holding onto Haggard, that’s crazy
August 14th, 2026 at 8:10 pm
Forgive my obviousness but the difference between starters and 2nd team is glaring
August 14th, 2026 at 8:10 pm
Wisdom is a safety
August 14th, 2026 at 8:10 pm
Another turnover but didn’t take advantage.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:11 pm
What? Even if he did catch it, wayy short.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:11 pm
You never want to see 2nd team guys in the field anyhow @Bee
What it’s good for though, is seeing what we got.
You’re only as good as your depth or something like that
August 14th, 2026 at 8:11 pm
Worse yet we still have Dan Feeney.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:11 pm
Punting from the opponents side of the field- the Todd Bowles special!
August 14th, 2026 at 8:11 pm
No intermediate or downfield throws…
August 14th, 2026 at 8:11 pm
If I see that advent health commercial one more time…
August 14th, 2026 at 8:12 pm
Yup, Turnovers mean squat if you can’t cash them in and that’s how you get a situation like right now where Garnes has generated more points than our offense
August 14th, 2026 at 8:12 pm
Not mad at you Mr. Bazelak, but you just…….yeah……
Hope you got a good degree
August 14th, 2026 at 8:13 pm
Well, now I understand why Bowles punted instead of going for the 60 yard FG. We clearly need practice in how to cover short yardage punts.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:13 pm
WBL
Good point.
Rod
Good point
August 14th, 2026 at 8:13 pm
Warren Brooks Lynch Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 8:11 pm
You never want to see 2nd team guys in the field anyhow
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There were a lot of 3rd teamers out there to start the game – like Ballsack, Tucker, and Hurst is the #4 WR, and he was the top WR on the field (I like Hurst a lot, but he’s still behind Tez at the moment).
August 14th, 2026 at 8:13 pm
Roberts have always played well when he get PT
August 14th, 2026 at 8:13 pm
Drunk, go on and say it
Bazelaks’ game is day old hot dog water
August 14th, 2026 at 8:13 pm
Looks like Bowles is ordering his sandwiches w everything on them?
What, like 30 pounds heavier? Not a good look
August 14th, 2026 at 8:14 pm
Can we take Bazelak out now please – next QB
August 14th, 2026 at 8:14 pm
Roberts unblocked…nice work
August 14th, 2026 at 8:15 pm
@Rod
Meant to say 11-2nd team guys on the field, this is televised practice that generates millions of dollars and pays those running the show handsomely somewhere along the line.
They give it to us, because they know we’re football addicts
August 14th, 2026 at 8:15 pm
Wait, Hurst is actually the #5 WR at the moment, behind Godwin, e2, McMillan and Tez…
August 14th, 2026 at 8:15 pm
bazelak is awful damn what was that???
August 14th, 2026 at 8:16 pm
WBL,
I mean, I’m sure he’s a great guy and all.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Look at the positive side. Daniels will probably move to #2 QB slot.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Jorge
I was thinking that earlier. I don’t remember him being that big
August 14th, 2026 at 8:16 pm
If Garnes could dramatically refine his tackling technique, he’d be a pro bowl caliber defensive back from what I’ve been seeing. Please work with him on his tackling because he could be a big difference maker on this team!
August 14th, 2026 at 8:16 pm
That whole possession was a dumpster fire
August 14th, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Bowles got man boobs
August 14th, 2026 at 8:17 pm
That series was ugly as hell
August 14th, 2026 at 8:17 pm
Carnival-style offense is ineffective.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:17 pm
Why , Why is Bazelak in this team??
August 14th, 2026 at 8:17 pm
Bucs 95
If we were wearing orange he would be the great pumpkin Charlie Brown
August 14th, 2026 at 8:18 pm
Wtf were those last 3 plays?
August 14th, 2026 at 8:18 pm
Idk @Drunk, his game smells like lowtide
August 14th, 2026 at 8:19 pm
Warren Brooks Lynch – I love preseason, but there’s no reason to go away from the old way it worked, where starters would play the 1st quarter of the 1st game, the first half of the 2nd game, and into the 3rd quarter of the 3rd game – with the 4th being the final chance for the camp guys on the bubble.
This garbage of coaches being scared to play anyone is some real limp wristed nonsense – and it’s pushed by coaches who are scared to ball called out by morons in the media who don’t understand how stats work, and have never bothered to look at the injury numbers of when guys play vs when they don’t play. A lot more players are getting injured now than in the past because they’re being asked to go from 0 to 100 with no warm-up period.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:19 pm
I just think it’s hilarious how much we are all looking forward to seeing the 4th qb in a preseason game.
But we are LOL
August 14th, 2026 at 8:20 pm
It could be worse guys. We could be getting utterly blown out by the Broncos, like the Falcons.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:20 pm
@Rod – that also has to do with how much less they practice in pads too
August 14th, 2026 at 8:21 pm
Thankfully the starters will play next week.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:21 pm
Stpetematt Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 8:16 pm
If Garnes could dramatically refine his tackling technique, he’d be a pro bowl caliber defensive back from what I’ve been seeing.
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LOL!
I like him from what I’ve seen and read about him… but it’s halfway through the 1st half of his first preseason game. Calm down, lots of guys look like future HOF’ers when they’re 23 mins their career game, which is in the preseason.
With that said, he’ll have to get better at tackling since Bowles cares more about stopping the run game than stopping the passing game – and would rather have a good tackling corner out there than having a good coverage corner on the field.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:22 pm
Walker is FOR REAL. I had a feeling he might be after watching his highlights because he was so quick and powerful and completely dominated like Godzilla in Tokyo. Sure enough, lots of power and speed really helps an edge rusher excel. Even in the NFL. 🙂
August 14th, 2026 at 8:23 pm
Trotter a non factor.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:23 pm
unbelievable Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 8:20 pm
@Rod – that also has to do with how much less they practice in pads too
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Agreed, but that isn’t on the coaches, that’s on the NFLPA, who get their full cut for injured players, plus get a cut of all those injury replacement players. They love when guys get hurt since it means more money for them.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:24 pm
Rod
I agree. But I think its a damned you do, damned you dont situation. If a starter get seriously injured then Bowles is hated even more than he already is. Lol… I’m always scared money don’t make none but Bowles plays everything safe. Lovie 2.0
Drunk
Thats because it’s exciting to see something new with this team.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:26 pm
Even or 3rd team secondary sucks. Great coaching, sounds
familiar?
Unreal
August 14th, 2026 at 8:26 pm
Braswell is doing … Zero.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:26 pm
Coaches are just reacting to the rules the owners & NFLPA agreed on. Look at Burrow, he played last night(didn’t look dangerous at all) and his OL while finally having some stability didn’t look bulletproof.
I think if anything it shows how differently teams are proceeding one to the next and how they’re protecting their already dinged up/valuable players. KC doesn’t have to play their starting QB, but LB played all of their QBs even the 1st overall pick.
The BS for coaches is, one less week to evaluate and cut the roster down. So you cut a guy, someone gets hurt then you bump his replacement there’s no replacement for the replacement if you like the guy you cut and he get scooped up off the waiver wire. You can check, but I think when the 3 game change happened they also expanded the size of the practice squad and elevation rules
August 14th, 2026 at 8:27 pm
Bazelak is horrible. He will not make the roster.
Brasswell is horrible. He will NOT make the roster.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:27 pm
Yeah ….lets take our final timeout to ice Zappe Bowles
August 14th, 2026 at 8:27 pm
Plays like that are as good as sacks.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:28 pm
Kamara read that as soon as the RB setup for the screen…Nice play 59!
August 14th, 2026 at 8:28 pm
I’m waiting to see Mo Kamara, seeing him do some damage with what Walker is flashing along with Garnes will make this worth the watch.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:29 pm
oldschool is right wtf has Braswell done? Bazelak is not good enough to make this team
August 14th, 2026 at 8:29 pm
Huh? That FG was good?
August 14th, 2026 at 8:29 pm
And where the hell is Nick Jackson!?
August 14th, 2026 at 8:30 pm
Great! The Baezlick experience is over.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:30 pm
Was that really good? The FG?
August 14th, 2026 at 8:30 pm
That FG did not look good unless the net is like 15 yards behind the uprights.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:30 pm
Any word of what QB will start the 3rd?
August 14th, 2026 at 8:30 pm
how was that fg good?
August 14th, 2026 at 8:30 pm
Uh… that FG very clearly seemed to miss? I guess it made it over the upright?
August 14th, 2026 at 8:30 pm
Jalon time!
August 14th, 2026 at 8:30 pm
The refs are practicing screwing us so by the regular season they will have it down pat!
August 14th, 2026 at 8:31 pm
Lol, I’m glad everyone else had the same reaction.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:31 pm
That was a miss!!!! Stupid refs.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:31 pm
Rewatched the Garnes pick, he ran throw the WR to jump that ball. Show something on special teams and his in here for sure, don’t let him hit waivers
August 14th, 2026 at 8:31 pm
Even being a good coverage db is useless if you can’t tackle the guy that just beat you. Garnes has got to wrap these people up better. It would make a huge difference since he seems to excel in coverage. All reports out of camp have been he’s awesome in coverage but he’s still gotta tackle. Hopefully someone works with him on it.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:31 pm
Braswell is softer than JTS…Just no juice at all. I would not even consider a PS slot. He definitely on Turk watch.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:31 pm
That was a miss but they’ll do anything to avoid a tie in preseason
August 14th, 2026 at 8:32 pm
Warren Brooks Lynch Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 8:29 pm
And where the hell is Nick Jackson!?
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From what I could tell, he’s the guy that got beat on the Allen cutback – but a bit hard to tell from the limited TV view and replay.
But the people complaining about Braswell saw him have outside contain on that play and think he blew the play, but it was almost certainly Jackson who was supposed to be there.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:32 pm
Can we not put a camera on top of the goal post??
August 14th, 2026 at 8:33 pm
WBL
They can’t let him go. Hopefully our 80 y/o ST coach can coach him up so he can stay
August 14th, 2026 at 8:34 pm
It was Jackson, 53 because he was chasing the play from behind when the runner turned the corner.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:34 pm
That field goal missed by several feet! It wasn’t even particularly close.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:34 pm
@Rod
That’s why I’m asking where he’s at
August 14th, 2026 at 8:35 pm
Carcard
They can’t put a camera in the pylon for Bucs games so probably not…
August 14th, 2026 at 8:35 pm
That was not a field goal lmaoooo need too start having cameras on the goal post similar too the nhl
August 14th, 2026 at 8:36 pm
Geez street racers are real scumbags…
August 14th, 2026 at 8:38 pm
Garnes looks like CB4 so far to me, but worried about Bowles love of Hayes ST play…When that guy can’t cover a Walmart cart.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:41 pm
Actually, Garnes looks like CB3. I can’t put Morrison ahead of him at this point.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:43 pm
Walker has zero sacks, one pressure. Glad he’s gotten a sack in each practice. It hasn’t translated tonight. Not the terror I was expecting.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:43 pm
DANIELS gonna ball out!!!
August 14th, 2026 at 8:44 pm
So far, special teams not looking so special.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:45 pm
Firethecannons: Bazelak is sooo bad we had bring in Teddy B last year! Have high hopes Daniel’s can get that 3rd QB this year and 2nd Qb next year. Bazelak couldn’t even be a back up in the CFL. How many of those throws were below T Hursts belt???
August 14th, 2026 at 8:47 pm
Nice play by Pyburn.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:48 pm
I just put on the radio broadcast finally – they said the Bucs had 34 scratches for this game. Wow, typical ball less Bowles.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:49 pm
Congrats to the young man for making a play. He’s pretty jacked about it. That’s the kind of thing that will let you at least hang around a practice squad
August 14th, 2026 at 8:50 pm
Pyburn>Brasswell. For the undereducated that means Pyburn is better! So sad we wasted a pick on Brasswell
August 14th, 2026 at 8:50 pm
BTW, I already hate the new radio announcer. Zero energy. I mean it’s preseason so you’re not going to have much energy, but man does not having Gene on the broadcast suck.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Hodad Says:
Walker has zero sacks, one pressure. Glad he’s gotten a sack in each practice. It hasn’t translated tonight. Not the terror I was expecting.
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He didn’t get 5 sacks in his first preseason game so that’s proof he won’t work out. Cut him before the team flight home.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Daniels get his chance finally. Now let’s see if he can throw with anticipation.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:52 pm
Hodad Says:
Walker has zero sacks, one pressure. Glad he’s gotten a sack in each practice. It hasn’t translated tonight. Not the terror I was expecting.
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Try watching the game instead of looking at the box score, kiddo.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:52 pm
McCollum just told the trainer that his groin is feeling a little better.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:52 pm
Daniels get his chance finally. Nice scramble…Now let’s see if he can throw with so anticipation.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:53 pm
If Daniels balls out, the Bucs will probably have to carry 3 QBs on the active roster so that he does not get poached off of the practice squad. Last year that was not an issue with Baezlick who could not even challenge Teddy Hospital ball for the back-up. Heck Carolina would probably keep Trask as their #3 QB over this dude. Makes you wonder about some of Licht’s personnel decisions from last year at the QB, not to mention his inability to flip a day 3 draft pick for OL depth or a backup CB……
August 14th, 2026 at 8:54 pm
Walker translated well. Trotter did not
August 14th, 2026 at 8:54 pm
3rd team OL 3rd team for a reason…WOW.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:54 pm
DANIELS
August 14th, 2026 at 8:54 pm
LETS GO JD!!!!!!!!!
August 14th, 2026 at 8:55 pm
Didnt notice trotter at all. One hustle play on sideline
August 14th, 2026 at 8:55 pm
Can we all agree Daniel’s already looks better than ballsack?
August 14th, 2026 at 8:56 pm
Oh yeah. Just looks like he’s leading
August 14th, 2026 at 8:57 pm
Daniels has shown more Pro-ready play in less than 1 series than Beezwax in 1 yr of PS and 2+ qtrs tonight.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:57 pm
He looks like a QB very poised
August 14th, 2026 at 8:57 pm
The new radio guy sounds so generic… he’s not bad or anything, but just sounds like any one of 100 different generic announcers you hear when scrolling through NFL and college broadcasts. Still a billion times better than listening to Meyers babbling on TV.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:58 pm
Daniels is the future
August 14th, 2026 at 8:59 pm
Sharp with some stone hands there. That’s a backyard football catch.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:59 pm
Where is Simple Teresa bragging about Zac’s offense and dissing Big Liam Coen.
Mommy probably cut her internet access at 8 pm……..
August 14th, 2026 at 8:59 pm
Williams looks really good with change of direction and pushing for extra yards, I’m starting to see why they like him so much.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:59 pm
Wish we had seen Daniels to start the game, would have been interesting to see if he could have looked competent vs the Jets starters. To be sure, I doubt he would have, being a rookie if his first preseason game, but Ballsack clearly isn’t making the team, so it was just a waste to put him out there.
August 14th, 2026 at 8:59 pm
Now that was a nice drive
August 14th, 2026 at 9:00 pm
HE DELIVERS THE BALL IN A WAY THE RECEIVER CAN MAKE A PLAY AFTER THE CATCH
August 14th, 2026 at 9:00 pm
What is Barber talking about? Looked like a good pass to me
August 14th, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Williams! Nice run, TD.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:00 pm
LouisFriend Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 8:59 pm
Williams looks really good with change of direction and pushing for extra yards, I’m starting to see why they like him so much.
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Yeah, he can actually read his blocks and make cuts, unlike Tucker is a super basic north south runner with zero wiggle.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:00 pm
@Mike
Yes sir! I was patiently waiting to watch Juice JD!! Blowsack can stay at MetLife stadium.
🔥 LFG!
August 14th, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Ok so “I know” it’s early – first pre season but he’s clearly better than Bazalek and is playing with non starter third stringers
Would have liked to see him throw to Hurst
August 14th, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Yeah, he is playing against third stringers but impressive as a back up than we have had since…
August 14th, 2026 at 9:01 pm
Shake and bake for the TD
August 14th, 2026 at 9:01 pm
Josh looked like Bucky on that TD run.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:01 pm
Williams has some wiggle!! What a move in the hole.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:02 pm
Watching the replay of the TD run, and I realized how many OL playing late into a preseason game logged real time last year.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:02 pm
FortMyersDave Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 8:53 pm
If Daniels balls out, the Bucs will probably have to carry 3 QBs on the active roster so that he does not get poached off of the practice squad.
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The better he plays, the less likely he is to get more snaps I’d think as they try to hide him. This might be the most he plays all preseason.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:02 pm
Rookies:
Sharpe – bad drop. Catch and fumble. Whiffed on a tunnel screen and almost got WR killed. Whiffed on several blocks. Raw. A long way to go.
Trotter – got pushed around
Capehart – got pushed around
Hurst – played well on catchable balls. Unfortunately Bazelak didn’t give him many
August 14th, 2026 at 9:03 pm
Drunk Bucs Fan Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 9:02 pm
Watching the replay of the TD run, and I realized how many OL playing late into a preseason game logged real time last year.
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Who did you see? I was just watching the game and not the blockers, so didn’t notice.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:05 pm
Just some names like Haggard.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:05 pm
FortMyersDave Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 8:53 pm
If Daniels balls out, the Bucs will probably have to carry 3 QBs on the active roster so that he does not get poached off of the practice squad.
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I don’t see Beetlejuice making the roster before Daniels.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:06 pm
Rod Munch Says:
Yeah, he can actually read his blocks and make cuts, unlike Tucker is a super basic north south runner with zero wiggle.
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Agreed there. Tucker’s not a guy the Bucs seem reluctant about demoting, based on this being his contract year and past usage. If Williams can continue this he looks like a viable option.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:06 pm
Great drive !! Daniels looked sharp !! 85 is a keeper !!
August 14th, 2026 at 9:06 pm
Really?!?! Get chris godwin off the screen!!!!!!!!!!
August 14th, 2026 at 9:07 pm
Soft zone still soft.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:07 pm
Who the hell was in charge of putting balzlick the start over Daniel’s ?!? Are the coaches watching practice?! When us normal fans see the clear divide makes it more frustrating as the year goes on with the decisions this coaching staff makes.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:10 pm
46 is making some plays!!
August 14th, 2026 at 9:10 pm
The Jets drew a smaller crowd tonight than some teams get to their open practices. I don’t blame people for skipping preseason, but that stadium is 90-95% empty.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:10 pm
Chody — Did we know they were going to begin the game with their starters?
August 14th, 2026 at 9:10 pm
@chody
I agree 100%
August 14th, 2026 at 9:11 pm
The Jets player who saved that from a touchback might’ve just earned a job. Hustle.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:13 pm
Chody Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 9:07 pm
Who the hell was in charge of putting balzlick the start over Daniel’s ?!? Are the coaches watching practice?! When us normal fans see the clear divide makes it more frustrating as the year goes on with the decisions this coaching staff makes.
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From everything Joe says about Daniels in his practice notes, Daniels is clearly out playing Beetlejuice during training camp. Hopefully his performance tonight will seal the deal. I think he should be on the 53 backing up Baker.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:14 pm
Goal line or not, 3 runs then punt coming.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:15 pm
Guiding a 99 yard touchdown drive would go a long way towards making the 53.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:17 pm
ATLBuc Says:
Guiding a 99 yard touchdown drive would go a long way towards making the 53.
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Daniels is interesting enough that if this keeps going they’ll have to keep him on the 53 to protect him from being poached.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:18 pm
What a punk out play call!!! Ain’t trying to win the game, why paying safe?
August 14th, 2026 at 9:19 pm
What a coward bowles is. It’s a game that doesn’t count. Practice going for the win for once.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:20 pm
Expert call running the smallest RB directly into a wall of about 3,000 pounds of linemen.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:20 pm
No balls, running 4 times inside the 5.
Preseason but come on, have some pride
August 14th, 2026 at 9:20 pm
With last years ST the ball would have been around the 20 yard line!!
August 14th, 2026 at 9:21 pm
If Daniel’s is the future… you mean as a back up. If he remotely had any starting qualities he would have actually been drafted at some point. Any UDFA ‘s starting as QBs lately ??? Nope. Closest is Brock Purdy. But he plays for the 2nd best OC in the NFL. Best Jalon can hope for is 2-10
Year back up.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:21 pm
Yeah I thought Sharpe would have caught that ball.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:21 pm
KFlick Says:
What a coward bowles is. It’s a game that doesn’t count. Practice going for the win for once.
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Blame the OC for that nonsense. And get used to it this season.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:23 pm
For all the guys here pumping up JD, just note that he was the ultimate roller coaster QB at KU. Between missed time with injuries, he would be fantastic for about 4 games, average for about 4 games, and below serviceable for about 4 games. Dude has talent, no doubt. But he struggled with consistency when he was in college.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:23 pm
Wow! They didn’t retire Dean’s number???
August 14th, 2026 at 9:24 pm
Come on jets, just score again already so we can see Daniels on the field again.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:24 pm
I’m not even watching but from these last few comments …. Typical stuff.
Gotta get some field position back and let the D do their job guys. Turnover is too risky backed up there, in any practice or game.
Offense can’t get it done throwing, again too risky. Would hate to instill confidence in your best unit.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:25 pm
Browning is the backup not balzelak…Browning. Daniels looks the part though. No way he makes it through waivers to the prac squad.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:26 pm
2nd or 3rd team…weak players, weak effort, poor play.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:28 pm
Context doesn’t matter for Todd.
Chiefs, Bills or Jets… preseason or not… you play it safe and let the D get the ball back.
Not a problem or anything. Just caps you at 10 wins. The coaches who know the situation and understand how the risk level changes turn 8 wins into 11, 10 wins into 13. The teams without these coaches either have a decent roster and go .500 or have a bad roster/QB and win 2-4 games.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:29 pm
I’m thinking that Sharpe had some rookie jitters. He did bounce back, so good there.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:30 pm
everyone calm down on daniel’s, lordy mercy. he’s playing pretty well, but this is 2nd and 3rd stringers he’s playing against. let’s wait until he plays against some starters in the preseason before anointing him greatest buc qb of all time
August 14th, 2026 at 9:30 pm
I’m watching last years defense. No changes.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:31 pm
Can these announcers talk about the game and the players on the field? I don’t need to hear all the gossip! And maybe if Chris (Hair-Care-for-Men) Myers watched closer he might not screw up so much!!!!!!!
August 14th, 2026 at 9:32 pm
Hey Bowles, laughing on the sideline. How about starting a winning
attuudde and a culture from day one???
August 14th, 2026 at 9:32 pm
Passing is not Jalon’s forte.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:33 pm
Justin Says:
For all the guys here pumping up JD, just note that he was the ultimate roller coaster QB at KU. Between missed time with injuries, he would be fantastic for about 4 games, average for about 4 games, and below serviceable for about 4 games. Dude has talent, no doubt. But he struggled with consistency when he was in college.
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Specifically he strugged with red zone turnovers. It’s worth remembering he was at KU and Coach Leipold stuck with him. There was a LOT more good than negative about his game – he’s definitely still evolving.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:34 pm
Hell of a throw.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:35 pm
But that was certainly a beauty!
August 14th, 2026 at 9:35 pm
False start penalties in a nearly silent building are ridiculous.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:36 pm
A Devin Culp sighting!
August 14th, 2026 at 9:36 pm
Culp outplaying Sharpe. – blocking and receiving. TE4 could be interesting
August 14th, 2026 at 9:36 pm
Garrett Greene is thinking about Greyhound bus schedules back to WV.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:37 pm
So if the FO ends up trading Vea… I’d be open to the FO dealing with the Jets for Darrell Jackson Jr. and a future 4th round pick… Just sayin.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:39 pm
Jalon, another poor QB pick. Wannabe. We know how to pick em alright
August 14th, 2026 at 9:40 pm
That slant would have been a TD to Hurst the way Daniel’s just threw it
August 14th, 2026 at 9:40 pm
Jalon to Bauer! Sweet!
August 14th, 2026 at 9:41 pm
LoL!!! Every time some one says something negative about JD he makes a great throw!!!
August 14th, 2026 at 9:41 pm
jalen will be on the roster, throws are pretty basic throws. he can put some heat on the ball when he needs to. definitely third string qb, which might come i. handy this year
August 14th, 2026 at 9:41 pm
Yeah, Z-Rob showing zero of his playbook.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:43 pm
Daniels was considered, pre-draft, about a 6th round value, so he was on the map. From his highlights in college, he looked pretty good, clearly had an NFL arm and has good movement that should translate to the NFL. However, as others have pointed out, the reason he wasn’t drafted was because he was older, and pretty inconsistent. With that said, compared to the normal stiffs they generally bring in for that last spot, I said when they signed him he was already better than Ballsack, and we clearly see that tonight, even accounting for who is playing on defense.
But he’s got some skills, that’s for sure – but not being consistent will get coaches fired. Just look at Baker, who has a new OC every year because he either is hot and gets them promoted, or is terrible and gets them fired.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:44 pm
Culp should be nervous about his roster spot being on the field this late in a preaseasib game in his 3rd season.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:44 pm
Daniels looks calm and poised…Greene earning a PS role.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:45 pm
Damn I hope they keep Daniels he looks to be a good backup and I am not sold on Jake Browning. I watched him last year when Burrow got hurt and he wasn’t that great.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:46 pm
Ballsac looked horrible. Hurst has potential but didn’t impress like I thought he would, though he wasn’t getting great balls. Bauer Sharpe looked like crap. 2 drops. Trotter looked decent in coverage but really didn’t cause any havoc like all the reports I’ve been reading and podcasts I’ve been listening to. Daniels is a lot more serviceable than Ballsac. Hope we keep him as our #3.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:47 pm
LouisFriend Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 9:44 pm
Culp should be nervous about his roster spot being on the field this late in a preaseasib game in his 3rd season.
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Culp was playing late in the 4th quarter of the 3rd preseason game last year. The coaches are not nearly as high on him as the fans seem to be. He was always a developmental lottery pick because of that 4.47 speed, but he’s never really developed. Still, with the modified practice squad rules, he might end up being kept around. Not sure why they never tried to have him drop a little weight and move to WR, which seems like a more natural position for him.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:48 pm
bucsfan81, browning has played against nfl starters, i think bucs keep jalen. he is talented, but let’s not prop him up to much just yet with him playing 3rd stringers.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:48 pm
Daniels QB 2
August 14th, 2026 at 9:49 pm
Been watching Hutmacher since his penalty. Looking tough.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:49 pm
bucs95, not yet man. don’t rush it.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:49 pm
Nice drive!
August 14th, 2026 at 9:51 pm
That 50mil, looks like it’s heading out of the window…….
August 14th, 2026 at 9:51 pm
Nice TD drive. That 2 for the night to Beetlejuice’s 0!
August 14th, 2026 at 9:51 pm
Yeaaaa….Daniels is QB2. No need to see any more of Balls
August 14th, 2026 at 9:52 pm
Rod Munch Says:
Culp was playing late in the 4th quarter of the 3rd preseason game last year. The coaches are not nearly as high on him as the fans seem to be.
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From the daily updates I read here and saw mentioned elsewhere he had a major case of the drops in last year’s camp. I’m not sure if that’s spilled over into this season or not, but he does look more on the bubble with Sharp being drafted and the other TE’s being better blockers.
If he’s let go it would be worth it to him if another team tries him out at WR. He’s got a look and build that reminds me of Darren Waller, it’s too bad it hasn’t panned out with him.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:52 pm
BucsFan81 Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 9:45 pm
Damn I hope they keep Daniels he looks to be a good backup and I am not sold on Jake Browning. I watched him last year when Burrow got hurt and he wasn’t that great.
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Keep in mind, when Flacco came in, he said he was completely ignoring the OC since he didn’t know the playbook, and was just reading and reacting. Then, as he learned the playbook, and started listening to the OC, his production plummeted. So I’m not sure the OC wasn’t a huge issue. Browning, previous to last year, was considered a very solid QB, and his QBR in 2023 was 60.8 in 9 games, which isn’t a tiny sample size, and that QBR was higher than Baker’s in 2024. Last year, his QBR was terrible, at 35.2, but still that’s better than what Baker had in 12 games in 2022, the year before the Bucs signed him.
With all that said, while Browning is certainly better than Teddy, if the Bucs need him to start, they’re likely not winning much.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:52 pm
Munch, I thought the same thing about Culp….Have him drop 15lbs and move to WR as his blocking is sub-standard & he has not really worked to improve that liability after having ample time to develop that skill-set in the NFL / nor hit the weight room to add the 20lbs of muscle & want-to needed to play the position well in the NFL.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:54 pm
BTW, a typical gutless Bowles call after the TD… you go for 2 and put the game away, you don’t kick the XP and leave it a one score game.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Consistent
August 14th, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Defense looks familiar.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:55 pm
Why not go for 2 there? Practicing kicking? Going for 2 makes a 2 possession lead.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:56 pm
Im sure they wanted to give the backup kicker a try, Rod. They don’t care that much if they win. Don’t have an aneurysm or anything.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:56 pm
LouisFriend – Oh I think Culp is gone, maybe he keeps a PS spot, but that’s best case for him. Pretty clearly Sharp has passed him and has a lot more upside as an overall TE who can also block.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:57 pm
Daniels 10-15 111 yards 88.5. Beetlejuice, 12-20 72 yards 67.1
August 14th, 2026 at 9:58 pm
Stpetematt Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 9:56 pm
Im sure they wanted to give the backup kicker a try, Rod. They don’t care that much if they win. Don’t have an aneurysm or anything.
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Kickers are a dime and dozen.
Testing your rookie QB in a pressure situation, in a game, is huge. Much more useful info than an XP kick.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:58 pm
Rod Munch Says:
BTW, a typical gutless Bowles call after the TD… you go for 2 and put the game away, you don’t kick the XP and leave it a one score game.
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One more kick for the ST unit or another RZ play for the offense. No OT whether they hold on or it ends in a tie. Situationally it’s the correct call.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:58 pm
They just tested him on the TD Rod.
August 14th, 2026 at 9:59 pm
Oh no… Keionte Scott is still in the game?
Wow, I thought he was having a good camp.
August 14th, 2026 at 10:00 pm
LouisFriend Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 9:58 pm
Rod Munch Says:
BTW, a typical gutless Bowles call after the TD… you go for 2 and put the game away, you don’t kick the XP and leave it a one score game.
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One more kick for the ST unit or another RZ play for the offense. No OT whether they hold on or it ends in a tie. Situationally it’s the correct call.
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Arians goes for 2 and puts the game away.
It was gutless.
August 14th, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Nice box out and using the sideline by Scott there. Good way to close it out.
August 14th, 2026 at 10:01 pm
But why was Scott still in the game? Just due to injuries and not having anyone left? Generally playing this late in the game is a sign you’re getting cut.
August 14th, 2026 at 10:02 pm
Rod Munch Says:
Arians goes for 2 and puts the game away.
It was gutless.
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Saving up my complaining for the regular season. Gotta pace yourself man. 🙂
August 14th, 2026 at 10:02 pm
LouisFriend Says:
Saving up my complaining for the regular season. Gotta pace yourself man. 🙂
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Fair enough.
August 14th, 2026 at 10:03 pm
Rod — good point. But hasn’t Scott done well in camp?
August 14th, 2026 at 10:03 pm
Rookies
Capehart – C
sharpe – C
Trotter – B
Scott – B
Hurst – B
Bain – N/A
August 14th, 2026 at 10:04 pm
Looks like we have a lot more great talent to add to the already super talented roster !!
10, 84, 85, 46, and more !!
Go Bucs !!
August 14th, 2026 at 10:04 pm
No I really doubt Arians goes for 2 either in a preseason game.
August 14th, 2026 at 10:04 pm
Rod Munch Says:
But why was Scott still in the game? Just due to injuries and not having anyone left? Generally playing this late in the game is a sign you’re getting cut.
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Numbers issue. Only 3 nickels currently on the active roster. Parrish, Parodie and Scott. Lucas is out with an injury. I believe Parodie was on the field as well.
August 14th, 2026 at 10:05 pm
The kids pulled through.
August 14th, 2026 at 10:05 pm
Wisdom makes the last tackle of the game. Pretty sure he also started the game. So yeah, just a numbers game with 34 players out.
August 14th, 2026 at 10:07 pm
Stpetematt Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 10:04 pm
No I really doubt Arians goes for 2 either in a preseason game.
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Wyche put his starters back into a 4th quarter game on the last drive to win the game.
August 14th, 2026 at 10:07 pm
Winning doesn’t suck….Even if it was pre-season, a win is a win.
But there’s a ton of ugly tape to review this weekend.
August 14th, 2026 at 10:08 pm
This turned out to be a great pre season game !! Looks like the Bucs have been working hard !!
August 14th, 2026 at 10:09 pm
Entertaining enough game. I agree with others that Jalon Daniels is easily 3rd QB over Bazlak. He did well against 2nd and 3rd strong but not bad given his time at Kansas. Browning has experience and is getting paid more so he stays backup qb unless his back goes out again. Culp is replaced by Sharp who did well but again it was not against first string.
August 14th, 2026 at 10:10 pm
Can’t wait for the Bengals on 9/14 !!
August 14th, 2026 at 10:11 pm
The reserves finished strong!
August 14th, 2026 at 10:12 pm
Hell Ray Perkins pulled Vinny from a preseason game vs the Jets to put back in DeBerg in the 4th quarter, who had started the game, because he wanted to win.
This cupcake mentality of not going for the throat, being OK with losing – it’s all a bunch of limp wristed nonsense.
As a former Bucs CB coach once said, “you play to win the game.”
So if you got a chance to win, you put them away, even in the preseason.
August 14th, 2026 at 10:13 pm
Rod Munch Says:
Wyche put his starters back into a 4th quarter game on the last drive to win the game.
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It’s sick that you remember that. It’s even worse that I remember it too. I put that exploit right up there with him having the Bucs practice halftime so they’d stop blowing leads. Good man, wacky brain.
August 14th, 2026 at 10:15 pm
Pre-season or not, to the players on the field, a win is something special. A lot of these guys will be out of a job in the next couple of weeks.
August 14th, 2026 at 10:16 pm
Daniels needs more playing time. I wanna see him with the second not Connor. Or browning
August 14th, 2026 at 10:18 pm
I don’t remember Wyche putting the starters back in. But I do remember the Ickey Shuffle !!
August 14th, 2026 at 10:18 pm
It’s a meaningless preseason game. Means nothing more than the scrimmages they were having in the afternoons. Worrying too much about winning it means you may not be practicing the things you need to practice. Sure- try to win but staying healthy and seeing how players perform in a variety of circumstances is more important by far.
August 14th, 2026 at 10:20 pm
I agree with you El Hefe ! 10 looked sharp in his NFL debut !!
August 14th, 2026 at 10:24 pm
Im really intrigued by Daniels too. I wonder how he will look in a couple/few years. His passes look real sharp generally.
August 14th, 2026 at 10:27 pm
If we really wanted to win we would have played our starters all 4 quarters. Wyche is crazy and silly for doing that.
August 14th, 2026 at 10:28 pm
1993 preseason game vs the Broncos…
There was 39-year-old Steve DeBerg, coming off the bench early in the fourth quarter to save the day for the luckless Tampa Bay offense.
The Denver Broncos led by only a touchdown and the Bucs had the ball at midfield.
A brilliant plan was coming together. Throw in DeBerg’s experience. Throw in the first-team offensive line. Throw in the roar of the crowd.
Ugh, throw in the towel.
That’s because DeBerg wound up and threw his first pass into the hands of third-string cornerback Muhammad Oliver, who returned the interception 61 yards for a touchdown to help the Broncos to a 23-7 preseason win over the Bucs on Saturday before 38,020 at Tampa Stadium.
It was a fitting climax for Tampa Bay, which watched its scatter-armed quarterbacks throw five interceptions _ including two returned for touchdowns.
DeBerg and second-year pro Mike Pawlawski were intercepted twice each and Mark Vlasic added another in a miserable debut for the Bucs’ quarterbacks.
August 14th, 2026 at 10:31 pm
Trotter B lol
August 14th, 2026 at 10:31 pm
Stpetematt Says:
August 14th, 2026 at 10:27 pm
If we really wanted to win we would have played our starters all 4 quarters. Wyche is crazy and silly for doing that.
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When you have a chance to go for 2, which makes the game a 2 score game, late in the 4th quarter, you should always do that – preseason, regular season or post season. Worst case you’re up by 7. Will the other coach have the guts to go for 2 to try to win it? Probably not since most coaches are gutless, and regardless, it still gives you yet another chance to win the game if you stop the 2 point conversion.
There’s no reason to ever kick an XP and go up 8 unless you have a top notch defense and you’re just playing not to lose.
August 14th, 2026 at 10:32 pm
Historically the Bucs used to value preseason wins a LOT more than they do now. Here’s a story clip from a 1993 Bucs preseason win over the Bills. Gives you an idea of how miserable this franchise used to be:
**”But don’t tell the Tampa Bay Buccaneers their 32-12 triumph over three-time defending AFC champion Buffalo on Saturday in front of 37,125 at the Florida Citrus Bowl was meaningless.
They’re not about to buy the argument. This was a team sorely in need of something to feel good about.
Finally, after a month of sweating it out during two-a-days under the burning sun, the Bucs were able to reap a few rewards. Behind a strong defensive effort – the Bucs limited the Bills to 166 yards of offense – and a solid relief performance by second-string quarterback Craig Erickson, the Bucs rolled to 26 second-half points.
“The Bills should have blown us out,” Wyche said. “We saw a good team. We stepped up to the challenge. The offense drew the line,” Bucs coach Sam Wyche said. “At halftime, we did not talk about the things we had been doing wrong, but about what we were going to do right. We came out in the second half and did that. I feel good about the game.”
True, the Bucs took control after Bruce Smith, Cornelius Bennett and Buffalo’s first-team defense had retired for the night. In fact, when Bills starting quarterback Jim Kelly exited the game in the second quarter, his team was on top, 9-0. But the Bucs exhibited some positive signs they had yet to display in two lackluster preseason defeats.”
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August 15th, 2026 at 12:45 am
Daniels might just be the second coming of the great Shaun King! He’s wearing the same number and everything.
NFC Championship game here we come!