Ryan Jensen Gets Emotional
July 28th, 2023
Ryan Jensen
Joe doesn’t post YouTube video on these pages unless it’s a rare, rare, rare exception.
Today is one of those days.
Bucccaneers center Ryan Jensen blew his knee out in all sorts of ugly ways one year ago today. His unique no-surgery comeback has been well documented.
Somehow, despite not really being ready to play, Jensen came back for the Bucs’ January playoff game last season and went the distance. The Bucs’ did not get a massive emotional jolt from that Jensen return — at least it didn’t look that way on the field — but Jensen is an emotional leader and player. And today his raw love of football came through.
At a post-practice news conference today, Jensen got choked up when asked about sharing his injury with his preschool-age son and how his son felt badly for him. Only a guy who loves the game to its core responds like this a year later.
No more words from Joe. Here’s Jensen:
July 28th, 2023 at 3:27 pm
There is a reason we all love Ryan so much.
He is a warrior. Our warrior.
July 28th, 2023 at 3:28 pm
(sorry to military veterans if the expression is inappropriate & thank you for your service) — Just meant as words of tremendous respect.
July 28th, 2023 at 3:38 pm
he is a Great guy , great leader ; love him. I pray he doesn’t get that knee hurt again this season
July 28th, 2023 at 3:48 pm
Who are the toughest dudes to ever play for the Bucs?
Alstott
Lynch
Pittman (season ending injury. Came back for playoffs and could/should have been MVP of Super Bowl 2002)
Cappa (played with a broken bone like every year)
Jensen
July 28th, 2023 at 3:48 pm
Angry Red is a man.
July 28th, 2023 at 3:48 pm
Awesome interview Joe. Thanks for pointing it out. And yes Tampa Bay Demon, Ryan Jensen is a warrior.
July 28th, 2023 at 4:20 pm
Knowing that type of tough SOB Jensen is, it hit kind of hard hearing him recall his injury and just where he was at mentally in terms of coping especially hearing his son went through some adversity as well. Resonated with me a bunch and I’ll be rooting for him particularly hard to play the entire season fully healthy so he can get back to kicking a** and taking names.
July 28th, 2023 at 4:26 pm
Big guy has a soft heart…..nice
July 28th, 2023 at 4:38 pm
That was pretty touching.
Now go smash!!!!
July 28th, 2023 at 4:41 pm
He doesn’t want his kid to see he’s mortal. I think most dads can relate.
July 28th, 2023 at 5:24 pm
It is going to be sad to watch him limp around on the field this year. Hopefully he will make it through the whole year for the last season of his career. Sure would hate to see him leave mid-season with just an injury settlement.
July 28th, 2023 at 6:05 pm
He spoke from the heart – it was powerful
July 28th, 2023 at 6:42 pm
@Sly, I don’t think you should leave out JPP, but I agree with you.
It was indeed rare to see this nasty guy choke up as well. Sometimes we forget how human players are.
July 28th, 2023 at 6:53 pm
Hard not to love the guy
Wish we had some badass Guards and a right tackle for him to play with
July 28th, 2023 at 7:09 pm
would be nice to be able to watch the video, but after typing characters about a dozen times without gaining access, I’m out!
July 28th, 2023 at 9:55 pm
While Jensen is most certainly a warrior, that’s not what this video is about.
It’s about a father’s love and connection to his son! I know that feeling even though I’ve never had to blow out a knee to gain that perspective.
Perspective is what I consider very important in life. Jensen has it and so I’m very happy for him regardless of how the rest of his football life goes. He’s obviously set financially and while he’ll miss the game when it’s over for him he’s always going to have what really matters…his son.
This is the part of the Brady story that I felt people did not get last year. Again as a father myself I understood the trauma of a family breakup. Brady most certainly loves football but more than his sons? Not likely. That’s why I don’t really judge him for missing so much of the preseason. Some things in life are truly more important than football!
July 28th, 2023 at 10:39 pm
Awesome interview. I’ve rarely heard him speak. Awesome guy!! No wonder everyone loves him.
July 28th, 2023 at 10:44 pm
When describing Trask, Jenson used words like, maturity level, leadership role crisp, confidence and execution. When describing Mayfield he used words like great energy, fun, fire and a great teammate.
Which of those describes how a teammate feels about a starting quarterback?
July 29th, 2023 at 6:27 am
Well put St. Pete.
I always look for your input.
Go Bucs!!!
July 29th, 2023 at 7:00 am
THX TB2023
July 29th, 2023 at 7:19 am
“The creativity in this offense has been great. A different energy than we’ve had the last couple of years when it comes to the run game…”
That comment seems telling.
July 29th, 2023 at 10:04 am
Captain Fierce is a Dad and loves his son just as fiercely as he plays football.
Go Bucs!