The Steelers And The Silent Cadence
October 15th, 2026
Revealed in a backhanded way today at One Buc Palace was that undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels did not have to go to a silent count in a home game against the Packers two weeks ago because of crowd noise.
Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson praised Daniels for handling the silent snap count for the first time in Dallas on Thursday night, another test Daniels has handled with flying colors.
Joe had been curious about the silent cadence because the Bucs have been forced to use it at home over the years because of visiting fans invading. That will be the case Sunday. It’s safe to say half The Licht House crowd will be wearing Steelers colors and swinging those annoying yellow towels.
Joe hopes Robinson and the Bucs are reinforcing silent cadence work this week in practice.
October 15th, 2026 at 2:40 pm
I think Cash was dead set on getting 5 outta friggin Jax, going into this one. When, all “I” wanted was FOUR. I said it earlier… Just give me 4. And, he did it. Especially, after walking the leadoff there, you had to pull him. HAD TO. DAMMIT.
October 15th, 2026 at 2:45 pm
Mel, wtf what are you talking about? Are you referring to the manager of the baseball team that plays in this area? And if so, why on Earth are you making that comment in a football blog on a story about the possibility of a silent count being used at a home game? Seriously dude. Weird.
October 15th, 2026 at 2:57 pm
The Bucs are fully aware of opponent’s fans regularly showing up at Raymond James Stadium. I’m guessing the years of dreadful play by the Buccaneers is still hurting fan appearances in Tampa.
The only way to stop Bucs fans not showing up for home games is to build a winning franchise. That’s on Todd Bowles and Jason Licht yo change the culture of the Buccaneers.
October 15th, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Yes, winning helps as far as home field however people have always come to Florida during the winter.. Like 90% of people on this blog aren’t from Florida! People leaving blue states now
October 15th, 2026 at 3:28 pm
Yet another example of this UDFA (a rookie at that) having what it takes upstairs. Per Marshawn, “he’s got his mentals right.”
Impressive rookie IMO.
October 15th, 2026 at 3:45 pm
Steelers terrible towels I can see it now.
October 15th, 2026 at 4:05 pm
I’ll say one thing about people going to games in Tampa, locals understand just how miserable it is to sit in that sun, where these northern fans are ignorant or willing to do it for one game per season.
I’m not sure of the numbers but I’ll bet attendance at Dolphins games got better after they put in that roof thing. The experience is night and day at that stadium when you’re in the shade. If it’s too hot, a lot of people aren’t going to sit through 4 home games getting fried.
October 15th, 2026 at 4:25 pm
I think Melvin is meth-in around . I have no idea what he is talking about lol
October 15th, 2026 at 4:36 pm
Patience and the Bowles Way will bring everyone around eventually. Yes it may take 5 years or even more. Thats why he needs to be extended long term, now. Let’s not be so short term results oriented. The key to dynasty building is the long term philosophy.
October 15th, 2026 at 5:27 pm
Steve V, lots of people also leaving Florida for blue states. Florida was a wonderful place to grow up in the 1970’s. Now that it is the “Free State of Florida,” which is a joke, not so much. After 51 years in Florida, we just built a beautiful home in Virginia. The only thing I miss about Florida is the Pinellas Trail.