One Step Forward; One Step Back
October 2nd, 2026
Returns Sunday.
Rookie inside linebacker vJosiah Trotter, who started the season hot as a firecracker, is expected to return to the lineup Sunday, per KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles.
However, that cannot be said for cornerback Benjamin Morrison. He’s dealing with a quad injury. Per Greg Auman of FOX Sports, Morrison is out for Sunday’s vital game against the Packers.
Also ruled out by Bowles is outside linebacker Rueben Bain, reserve tight end Ko Kieft and, of course, quarterback Baker Mayfield, who suffered a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand Sunday.
Per Auman, outside linebacker YaYa Diaby and running back Bucky Irving are expected to suit up to try to save the Bucs’ season from the abyss.
October 2nd, 2026 at 12:49 pm
Well Morrison made it 3 games in.
October 2nd, 2026 at 12:50 pm
We definitely don’t need a injured Bucky Irving to get the bulk of work
We seen how that worked out last season
Play Tucker and Gainwell, give them a chance
If Morrison is out, we need to dress Ayden Garnes
He haven’t dressed out all season
October 2nd, 2026 at 1:17 pm
Mayday, mayday, hit an iceberg in the Bay of Tampa, sinking fast, mayday!
October 2nd, 2026 at 1:17 pm
Can you please change the moniker for Bowles from KitKat-eating to season-destroying?
That’s a tad more to the point. Enough puppy dog and rainbow treatment.
Give it to him both barrels.
Otherwise you’re just a stenographer to mediocrity.
October 2nd, 2026 at 1:19 pm
Bucky overrated?
October 2nd, 2026 at 1:26 pm
Todd “Drop em Back” Bowles
October 2nd, 2026 at 1:31 pm
The Packers are not good but if Love has time the Bucs are in trouble.
This is a coach/gameplan game.
We should see a heavy dose of Tucker. Bucky and Kenny rotating in for a drive here or 3rd down there.
On the D side, the Packers OL is worse than ours! If we can’t get pressure on Love early and often… gonna be a long day.
Perfect game to have Parrish on Golden where he’s not giving up inches. McCollum on Watson w/help from Winfield protecting the deep shot. Get SMB in there to cover Kraft. I realize it’s probably not that simple but shouldn’t be much tougher than that either. Send 5.
October 2nd, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Hodad, back about 30-35 years ago the old Tampa Tribune had a cartoon on the sports page that had the headline, “All hands on deck! The Bucs are sinking fast”. It shows our “star” receiver at the time in the water with a throne pass hitting him on the head.
It seems that cartoon is meant for today. I can’t even pose as a troll anymore. All on this site, excluding a few Pollys like Lakeland, have taken my line regarding JL and TB.
If I’m still alive next season I definitely won’t watch if this JL and TB are back.
October 2nd, 2026 at 2:15 pm
Trotter appears to be a bust along with YaYa. Our new guys are doing well.The Pack game is going to be great. A lot of tales will be told. Bowles has actuall made some changes in his defense. Looked much better last week….I do not bet but might take Bucs plus points….Good game coming up. If Daniels will get rid of ball fast Offense might improve. Bakefield is also a big mistake it seems. 51 will help. Robinson is a beast. Anzalone seems to be improving. Cancy is coming on. Our O line might step up if Daniels is consistant. I would take Bucs plus points. We got a good kicker.
October 2nd, 2026 at 2:18 pm
Bucky should be the change of pace backup. He’s too small to be a workhorse. This is obvious. Who is making these decisions?
October 2nd, 2026 at 2:18 pm
Gainwell should ride the pine.
October 2nd, 2026 at 2:20 pm
Whups looks like Josephine is nodding…..LOL
October 2nd, 2026 at 2:21 pm
Is one of the Joes the Male cheerleader?
October 2nd, 2026 at 2:27 pm
Morrison, the next Jamel Dean, who by the way is currently injured for the Steelers.
October 2nd, 2026 at 2:31 pm
Ghost of McKay Says:
October 2nd, 2026 at 2:21 pm
Is one of the Joes the Male cheerleader?
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
GO BUCS!!!!!
October 2nd, 2026 at 2:34 pm
DAMN IT MORRISON!!!!!!!!!
agree with lakeland…..time to dress and play Ayden Garnes
GO BUCS!!!!
October 2nd, 2026 at 3:23 pm
Does Benjamin Morrison stretch?
October 2nd, 2026 at 3:37 pm
Good. We have a chance in defense for a interception with this guy
October 2nd, 2026 at 3:37 pm
Morrison will be out of football before too long. He’s a fragile delicate flower. Time to look for another profession.
October 2nd, 2026 at 3:41 pm
Rueben Absolute Fraud Bain is also ruled out.
October 2nd, 2026 at 3:42 pm
This whole team from top to bottom is soft disgusting garbage! Cmon 2027 go bucs!
October 2nd, 2026 at 3:45 pm
Man oh man the reactions in here are comical.
Did someone ask if Bucky is overrated?
Put the guy on the Lions, Bears, Eagles, Chiefs, Broncos..hell Panthers, 49ers, Rams, Bills…..
And he’s gaining 100yards a game.
He’s averaging 5 yards a carry on a terrible offense with bad QB play and on a team that has been ahead except in 1 game.
He also has 13 catches.
GTFO with this nonsense
October 2nd, 2026 at 3:46 pm
RJS will be full of Packer fans.
It will be like an away game.
Good luck Bucs!
October 2nd, 2026 at 3:47 pm
Pelsbuc61…Warren Sapp sucked in his rookie season.
October 2nd, 2026 at 3:49 pm
Something is wrong. All these young high draft picks always hurt. Morrison, JMac, EE, Bain, Trotter, Wirfs and Kancey.
October 2nd, 2026 at 3:51 pm
I am going to make a wild guess : Bowles elevates SMB and Stick tomorrow
October 2nd, 2026 at 3:53 pm
“ to try to save the Bucs’ season from the abyss.” – Joe
You are hoping again! SMH