Bowles Sends Strong Message to Bucs: ‘Blow People Out’
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles has a clear and bold message for his team: it’s time to step up their game. While the Bucs are not far behind NFC powerhouses like the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, and Detroit Lions, Bowles believes it’s time for his squad to develop a “killer instinct.”
“We’ve got to do more than just play better football at the end of games,” Bowles stated. “We need to blow people out and secure the division early instead of letting it come down to the final week.”
This isn’t just about talent on the field; Bowles is calling for more accountability in practice and internal competition. For Bowles, the goal is to establish chemistry early—through the spring and summer—so that by training camp, the team is ready to hit the ground running. It’s all about creating a competitive atmosphere to get the most out of every player.
Despite last season’s impressive wins over the Eagles and Lions, Bowles knows that winning close games won’t cut it if the Bucs want to truly be seen as Super Bowl contenders. They need to dominate from start to finish. With the right mindset, the Bucs could move beyond just beating good teams—they could start blowing them out.
As Bowles said, “It’s more about accountability and getting guys to compete at their highest level.” Let’s see if the Bucs take that next step in 2025.
Todd Bowles Calls for Offensive Firepower to Clinch Division Before Season’s End
