Todd Bowles Smells A Coaching Upgrade
November 3rd, 2024
Proud of his hires.
One of Todd Bowles’ most notable quotes came 20 months ago in Indianapolis.
Bowles backhandedly admitted he was looking for better offensive line coaching but added that his co-offensive line coaches were “worth salvaging.” It was hardly a hearty endorsement. Remember, the Bucs’ running game ranked last in the NFL in 2022.
The run game ranked last again in 2023, but was made public early this year that Bowles and the Bucs offered new contracts to co-offensive line coaches Harold Goodwin and Joe Gilbert. That passed and instead bolted to Carolina with former Bucs playcaller Dave Canales, and it sure seems like that was a blessing.
New offensive line coach Kevin Carberry is a hard-driving taskmaster, and assistant offensive line coach Brian Picucci has a similar reputation.
More important, the Bucs’ offensive line is playing great ball and is young and on the rise.
“I think they’ve brought a different energy, as far as what they do and how they teach,” Bowles said of his O-line coaching duo this week.
“‘Carbs’ is a tireless worker [and] Picucci is, as well. I mean, shoot, if Picucci’s kid was on the playground, he’d probably take him off and put him to work. He’s one of those guys but he’s a joy to be around. He understands the game very well. He’s constantly working and looking for angles – both of them are constantly working and looking for angles. They’ve been a big help.”
Goodwin and Gilbert helped deliver the Bucs a Super Bowl and they routinely had backups ready to perform, but Joe is darn glad those guys are gone. Their time was up and the Bucs’ O-line has hit new gear in less than half a season.
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November 3rd, 2024 at 3:50 pm
Paging Mr. Munch, Mr. Rod Munch.
Your All-World QB who plays for the Browns is having a stellar day!
👓 🏈
November 3rd, 2024 at 3:50 pm
If only they could upgrade from Bowles!!!!
November 3rd, 2024 at 3:51 pm
We need a coaching upgrade at HC.
November 3rd, 2024 at 3:51 pm
‘Todd Bowles Smells A Coaching Upgrade’.
Trick or Treat continued Joe? I thought the article was gonna be about TB upgrading George Edwards to DC.
November 3rd, 2024 at 4:13 pm
1st 3 words
November 3rd, 2024 at 4:18 pm
coaching upgrade….
if it is not at HC position then the Bucs will continue to spiral downward!
November 3rd, 2024 at 4:26 pm
Hahaha rod munch. Mr flowing locks. Weren’t you all about your flowing Fabio hair last week after your boi Winston finally had a good game? Is like a Kenny from South Park flow or more like that colorful Muppet on sesame Street?
Joe, I don’t know if it’s coaching that has brought the Oline back from the dead though. Have you ever worked with someone that you just knew was going to bring your group metrics down a few notches and in that, find it hard to really give your best because, well, your best will never do. But then, that person gets replaced and it’s like a new beginning and a new reason to be your shining best. That may have happened.
November 3rd, 2024 at 4:26 pm
I’m glad they are gone and Todd Bowles is next. Run game was dead last and he still offered contracts. If not for Carolina we’d have the same issue.
November 3rd, 2024 at 4:48 pm
I wonder what our QB coach would think of working with Jamie’s? I mean come on, I’m chuckling out loud looking at his stats today. Less than 50% completion rate, 3 int and yet is able to rack up more yards than baker on good day. Good stuff, but he’s hooked on eating them L’s.
I wonder if coach Lewis would like to have a season With Jameis
November 3rd, 2024 at 5:12 pm
So, what about the defense, LOVIE??????
There is one common link to defensive futility. Look in the mirror.
November 3rd, 2024 at 5:14 pm
Todd’s not smelling what the rest of us are
November 3rd, 2024 at 5:20 pm
I’m calling “click bait” on this post.
November 3rd, 2024 at 5:38 pm
When the Bucs upgraded from radio
November 3rd, 2024 at 5:41 pm
Chef Baker it sure enough was! What we all get for wishing Blowels would be replaced since it’s needed.
November 3rd, 2024 at 6:40 pm
get the equivalent coaches for the defensive line.
November 3rd, 2024 at 7:11 pm
Now if he could only smell that the Defense aint working.
Its not that hard because every QB is cooking it.
Go Bucs
November 3rd, 2024 at 7:12 pm
The fact Todd wanted to re-sign the run game coordinator responsible for the league’s worst rushing attack 2 years in a row shows all you need to know about him as a person.
He prefers whats comfortable over improving. He’s completely gutless. It’s a fools errand hoping he’ll change anything.
November 3rd, 2024 at 7:21 pm
A little troubling that it took them leaving for there to be a change to an deeply underachievering unit.
November 3rd, 2024 at 8:47 pm
Hopefully that coach is The Rock because if that’s the case maybe HE CAN SMELL WHAT THE ROCK IS COOKIN.’ If he can smell a coaching upgrade. He needs to smell some change on D then.
November 3rd, 2024 at 8:55 pm
@Defense Rules – me too!
What a disappointment to see otherwise. Agree the o-line is gelling, but I also think our new scheme is huge part, especially in the run game. In the passing game, Baker is also doing quite A LOT to avoid sacks… making the o-line look even better imo.
November 3rd, 2024 at 9:06 pm
More yards than baker in a good day WTF r u talking bout r u dumb or dumber in the movies u r a moron really u r a moron Ol boy UFI
November 3rd, 2024 at 9:40 pm
So what about the rotten defense coaching upgrades….
November 3rd, 2024 at 10:24 pm
Fire the circus clown.
November 3rd, 2024 at 11:20 pm
Need upgrade on the defense side
November 3rd, 2024 at 11:34 pm
I think the O Line simply blocks better for Bucky.
Nothing like working your arse off for a 2 yard gain.
Give Tucker more carries.
You wanna run the ball then do it.
Bowels has no clue what he is doing.
November 4th, 2024 at 9:20 am
Munch thinks Tucker is JUST a North-South runner and thinks of that as a bad thing. I’m pretty sure his football opinions are about as worthless as a Greg Schiano attack the kneeldown defensive playcall.
November 4th, 2024 at 11:02 am
Headline is misleading.
November 4th, 2024 at 11:07 am
I wonder if he smells his own Firing?