Bucs Trying To “Loosen Up” Bucky Irving’s Back
December 9th, 2024
So Bucky Irving left yesterday’s victory in the first half after an electric run after a catch (photo above) and 4 carries for only 3 yards.
It was a back issue.
Despite riding a stationary bike on the sidelines and pacing around with his helmet on, Irving was not allowed to return.
Today, Todd Bowles said Irving’s back is something the Bucs will work on all week.
“It’s tightened up,” Bowles said. “We gotta see how we feel, if we can get it loosened up, he should be ok. If not, we’ll see how the week goes.”
Joe hopes the Bucs are careful with Irving, but damn, every week is a Super Bowl for this team.
The Bucs still have a chance to win the division with a game remaining. That would let them rest banged up players like Irving in Week 18. That’s right, with Kirk Cousins not throwing at touchdown in four consecutive games, Joe’s aiming high.
December 9th, 2024 at 1:09 pm
I still can’t believe Bucky was injured on a return with 2 seconds left in the half….on this you have to blame coaching & Bucky….with Godwins useless injury will we ever learn?
December 9th, 2024 at 1:23 pm
Well Bucky suiting up and playing limited made me good money yesterday ,,, won a 5 play parlay ,,, Rachad over 38 yards (first half ), Bucky minus 68 yards,, Bucs w the points ,, Baker passing yards (needed that otten run after catch) Evans yards receiving (needed late catch w YAC and hurdle ) sometimes helps to get lucky ,,, Also have Bucs to win division 4-1 and Bucs to make playoffs (even odds) and hell if they could somehow win SB it’s like 100k sooooooo go Bucs!!!!!! best Bucs year I’ve had since SB a few years back at 60-1!!! I love these guys
December 9th, 2024 at 1:27 pm
Sounds like a psoas problem. Lots of heat and do the couch stretch.
December 9th, 2024 at 1:32 pm
Suit up for the Chargers, but let him sit unless… well I will not say it. There will be a lot of help from the RB position to keep Baker upright, meaning no need for the extra punishment Buck and his back would take blocking Bosa, Mack or a blitzing DB
December 9th, 2024 at 2:27 pm
Give Bucky a week off, lean on white and Tucker.
December 9th, 2024 at 2:30 pm
Can they please have him tuck his shirt in!!
December 9th, 2024 at 2:44 pm
Damn Todd Bowles Let that man heal he is a small back taking hits on every carry. How desperate was he to play him hurt against the freaking raiders, he might have been ready for this bigger matchup
December 9th, 2024 at 2:45 pm
Might want to coin them as Must win. Never seen a team with 2 or 3 wins in a Super Bowl.
Could consider the next game equivalent to a Playoff Game as the Chargers are @ 8-5 and could easily slip to the 7th Seed and have to go to Buffalo instead of Pittsburgh. Bucs loss and Falcons win puts the Bucs back in 2nd and far from a sure Division title.
December 9th, 2024 at 2:49 pm
Every week sure does feel like a Super Bowl.
Bucky may need to rest out this next game. The Bucs should be okay. Tucker and White both did well yesterday.
December 9th, 2024 at 2:59 pm
Kirk Cousins vs Bucs 8 TDs 1 INT
Kirk Cousins vs others 9 TDs 14 INTs
OUCH
December 9th, 2024 at 3:02 pm
Pause
December 9th, 2024 at 3:12 pm
Glad some people won. I lost my parlay because of Bucky being out. Everything hit but my 50 rushing yards for him and anytime TD for him. Hope he gets back soon.
December 9th, 2024 at 3:28 pm
Why did our BRILLIANT H/C have Bucky (the #2 running back) returning kicks in the first place? Most teams use backup receivers or DB.
December 9th, 2024 at 3:32 pm
We’ll get back out there and get healthy. We got a game to win. Lmao
December 9th, 2024 at 3:34 pm
Bowles must have something against resting injured players that obviously can’t play
December 9th, 2024 at 3:40 pm
Don’t send him to one of Deshaun Watson’s rehab specialists…;) But I will go for him.
December 9th, 2024 at 3:41 pm
That stinks. He’s really had an awful year. That’s very unfortunate for him and team. Now a knee sprain. Well hopefully we can get into playoffs without him. That’s what it’s gonna take it seems.
I have no doubts. Kaevon Merriweather seems to actually performing. Not surprised you know with Britt out and all it makes sense the safeties are able to be more aggressive and efficient. Even if we need to give Bucky some rest. Just do it and get him healthy and back in Bucs gear. No need to force anything. Maybe using an extra Olineman for added protection to mayfield could be a smart idea.
December 9th, 2024 at 3:45 pm
Isn’t white the better blocker anyway?
December 9th, 2024 at 3:48 pm
Hope he is OK he is gonna be a great NFL player.
December 9th, 2024 at 7:11 pm
You couldn’t play Bucky seeing how he was getting patched up at the end of last week unless it was a one and done ,,, littlerally if we lost to afc raiders we still could make the playoffs ,,, if it was life or death Bucky would have played
December 9th, 2024 at 9:37 pm
Bucs should quit playing injured players, even if they want to play like they did with Evans. They just aggravate the injury worse and the team loses them for an even longer period of time. Irving went into the Raiders game with a listed back injury. Now its worse.
December 9th, 2024 at 10:34 pm
Maaan F your parlay 🤣
December 10th, 2024 at 4:50 am
They should tighten up his jersey, or whatever the hell everyone keeps on grabbing.
December 10th, 2024 at 8:16 am
One thing is probably true. Bucky can never go a as 17 game starter, just not big enough. The way he runs at his size he’ll always have injury issues. He’s best used as a change of pace back.