Zyon McCollum, Tykee Smith Trending To Miss Giants Game
November 21st, 2024
Rookie nickel cornerback Tykee Smith.
It looks like there’s a great chance the Bucs will be down two key defensive players Sunday on the Meadowlands turf.
Starting cornerback Zyon McCollum (hamstring) hasn’t practiced all week. Nickel cornerback Tykee Smith did not practice today (badly bruised knee) after being limited yesterday.
After Smith missed the Bucs-49ers game two weeks ago, Todd Bowles gushed with love for Smith’s fill-in, Christian Izien. Bowles said he had a fantastic game and may have been the Bucs’ best defensive player.
If Smith can’t go, then at least the Bucs have a competent replacement.
Starting cornerback Jamel Dean returns Sunday after his month-long hamstring issue. He’s practiced all week. So McCollum’s likely loss is tempered, though the Bucs sure need both starting cornerbacks on the field.
Left tackle Tristan Wirfs (knee/foot) was “limited” in practice today but sounded like a guy very determined to play.
Officially, Mike Evans (hamstring) was full-go in today’s practice. What the Bucs actually asked him to do is unclear.
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November 21st, 2024 at 4:46 pm
I think Tykee Smith is the single most important defensive player we have/need. Zyon would be in that discussion as well.
We need the good version of Jamel Dean..please
November 21st, 2024 at 4:51 pm
Wasnt the Wirfs injury originally considered a 3-4 week thing? Dude is pushing hard to get back
November 21st, 2024 at 5:18 pm
Has anyone done a comparison between this season and the last few (or whatever number) to show how the injuries this year compare? Seems like we have had a ton of injuries….but, maybe it’s just me.
November 21st, 2024 at 5:20 pm
If the Bucs lose, Bowels should board the plane back.
November 21st, 2024 at 5:30 pm
Our DBs are getting nicked up because Bowles requires them to play off coverage and then come up and make tackles. Over time all those hits adds up.
November 21st, 2024 at 6:35 pm
The NFL in general has had a ton of injuries especially hamstring. More than likely there is a new supplement or energy drink affecting muscle tension. Whatever it may be, it’s 10 or 20 times what it was in the 90’s.
November 21st, 2024 at 7:57 pm
It’s a hotter world dehydration is going to lead to more injuries.
November 21st, 2024 at 8:02 pm
LOL!
November 21st, 2024 at 8:08 pm
Season feels over. If we lose Sunday, it’s over. Bucs need to draft a top 15 First round edge rusher next season that actually has more than 1 season of starting in college. Don’t draft some physically talented guy like JTS who only had 1 season of college starting experience. 2nd round draft a middle linebacker. Bucs also need to find a way to keep Liam Cohen. Baker’s issue in Cleveland was too many different OCs over multiple seasons. Baker looks amazing this season let’s keep that going though next season. Not saying name Cohen as HC but maybe if BB comes here. Than maybe Cohen stays…Now if Gruden comes back here then Im sure Gruden will do it his way on offense and case closed there with Cohen. Hopefully Im wrong and Bowles amd Bucs turn this season around. Go Bucs!!
November 21st, 2024 at 8:49 pm
Damn get Dean back lose zyon and tykee. Let’s home Edward’s can actually make an impact
November 21st, 2024 at 9:03 pm
Bucs also need to start thinking about Future Hall of Famer Vita Vea and his getting older and durability. Maybe take another nose tackle in draft to learn behind Vita and beable to step in on those games that Vita is out due to injury. I feel like next season’s draft should be heavy defense and that front 7.
November 21st, 2024 at 9:33 pm
Vea? HOF? What? Not a chance.
November 21st, 2024 at 9:59 pm
All-Pro Tommy Cutlets coming your way this Sunday!
November 21st, 2024 at 10:39 pm
Don’t worry guys, Jamel “Play Maker” Dean is back.
Dude is and has been worthless compared to his pay.
Do nothing
November 21st, 2024 at 10:42 pm
Jamel Dean had to be the highest paid CB that nobody gives a s**t about.
November 21st, 2024 at 11:36 pm
While Vea is an above average player he is not in the same category with Sapp!
That is how you gauge a HOF DT.
November 21st, 2024 at 11:55 pm
IF the Giants beat us, Bowlws should pack up his sh.. at One Bucs Place and volunteer his resignation.
November 22nd, 2024 at 12:51 am
Pick any best two DBs of all time. The way The Guy uses (misuses) them, the results wouldn’t change. Might as well roll out a couple of quadripeds. No difference.