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Yahoo
2 days ago
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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Tampa Bay's Preseason Opener against the Titans
The Buccaneers kicked off their 2025 preseason with a resounding 29–7 victory over the Tennessee Titans. While preseason games don't count in the standings, they do matter for players battling for roster spots and coaches evaluating execution. Here's a breakdown of the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Bucs' preseason opener. The Good Kyle Trask's Command of the Offense Trask played one of his most confident games in a Buccaneers uniform. He went through his progressions quickly, avoided unnecessary risks, and directed the offense with maturity. He looked like a clear and capable QB2 behind Baker Mayfield. Sean Tucker's Explosiveness Tucker seized his opportunity and ran with purpose. He showed excellent vision, burst through the line, and finished runs with power. His touchdown run was a highlight, and he made a strong case for a role in the regular season rotation. Shilo Sanders and the Young Secondary Sanders delivered a high-energy debut. He flew to the ball, made sure tackles, and held his own in coverage. He wasn't alone; JJ Roberts made plays all night, showing quick reaction time and a knack for disrupting passes. Offensive Line Consistency Whether it was protecting Trask or paving the way for the run game, the offensive line delivered. They played smart, physical football with no breakdowns or major penalties. It was a cohesive and disciplined game. The Bad Chris Braswell's Quiet Debut Braswell didn't generate much pressure and was mostly a non-factor off the edge. As a player hoping to crack the rotation, he'll need a more aggressive and productive showing next time out. Jacob Harris Fading into the Background No standout moments. Harris is known for his athleticism and hybrid skill set, but none of that showed up against the Titans. His quiet night on top of both a penalty and costly fumble in the redzone could be costly for his chances to crack a deep wide receiver corps. Special Teams Return Game While ball security was solid, no one emerged as a standout return threat. There were no explosive returns or field-flipping moments, an area that still looks unsettled as the team heads deeper into preseason. Tez Johnson looks to fill that role when he returns from injury. The Ugly Rachaad White's Early Exit White exited early with what appeared to be a lower-body injury. Although there's no official update yet, any missed time is a concern, especially with Sean Tucker looking ready for a bigger role. The Bucs may have to monitor their top reserve backs' availability closely over the coming weeks. Red Zone Execution (Early) The Bucs had multiple first-half trips into the red zone that stalled out, resulting in field goals. While it didn't hurt them in a preseason game, this is the kind of detail coaches want cleaned up before Week 1. This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Tampa Bay's Preseason Opener
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Todd Bowles: Bucs need to give Sean Tucker the ball more
Buccaneers running back Rachaad White left Saturday's game against the Titans with a groin injury, but head coach Todd Bowles says there's one piece of good news: Backup running back Sean Tucker is ready and able to make a big impact if he gets the ball in his hands. Bowles said that in addition to last season's leading rusher, Bucky Irving, Tucker is a very capable part of the Buccaneers' running game. "Sean brings us another explosive runner," Bowles said. "He's a game breaker for us, really. He's got very good contact balance, he can break a lot of tackles, he can naturally find holes. He's very fast but he looks so smooth doing it that you really can't tell until he gets into the open field." Bowles said he has been telling his offensive assistant to get Tucker more involved, even before White's injury. "I keep telling the guys on offense, we've got to give him the ball more," Bowles said. Last year Tucker had 50 carries for 308 yards. Expect more from Tucker this season.
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3 days ago
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Rachaad White exits Bucs' preseason debut with groin injury, will not return
Buccaneers running back Rachaad White exited Tampa Bay's first preseason game against the Tennessee Titans with a groin injury. He has been declared out and is done for the night. White started the game at running back and carried the ball six times for 28 yards before leaving the game in the first quarter. The severity of White's injury is unclear. Given it is only the first preseason game, the Bucs may be cautious with White even if he were able to return. Running back Sean Tucker came into the game in relief of White and carried the ball six times for 32 yards and a touchdown on the same drive. The Bucs are without Bucky Irving on Saturday due to rest, and now being without White will make the group that much thinner. Look for the former Syracuse star to get the bulk of the work out of the backfield the rest of the night. This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Rachaad White exits against Titans with groin injury, will not return
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Buccaneers' Second-Year Running Back Bucky Irving Not Content with Rookie Campaign
Buccaneers' Second-Year Running Back Bucky Irving Not Content with Rookie Campaign originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving brought new life to a very dead rushing attack last season. Advertisement In 2024, alongside then-new offensive coordinator, Liam Coen, Irving helped improve a Bucs running game from one of the worst in the league to a top-five unit. The three-headed monster of Rachaad White, Irving and Sean Tucker led a massively improved rushing game that helped the team to a record-tying fourth straight NFC South division title. Irving began the season splitting time with White, but quickly took over the majority of the carries. But he's not content with that effort and is ready to improve next season. 'I feel like once you always start something new, it's going to have to slow down for you a little bit,' Irving told 'When I first got thrown in, the game was moving pretty fast for me but yeah, as I just settled down and let the game – and just think about it like, 'it's just football.' And not think about too many other things that are going on out there. But yeah, just always going back and looking at the film and looking at things that you can get better at and improve in and also not getting satisfied and stuck in last year, because it's a new year. Nobody cares about what you did last year. Advertisement "It's, 'What can you do for me now?' But I've always been that guy that pretty much never gets stuck in the past ... and work hard every day.' Related: Buccaneers' Mike Evans Credits Baker Mayfield For His Return Related: Mike Florio Hints at a 'Bill Belichick to Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Scenario This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Hill
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Hill
New ranking reveals the most American-made cars for 2025
(NEXSTAR) – While it isn't possible to buy a car that is 100% made in the U.S., a new ranking from breaks down the most – and least – American-manufactured cars in 2025. While the site has compiled its America-Made Index for more than a decade, President Trump's announcement of tariffs on foreign-made vehicles has created keen interest in just how 'American' a car is. The analysis assigned scores based on five factors: percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts, location of final assembly, country of origins for available engines, U.S. manufacturing workforce and country of origin for available transmissions. 'Being on this list is crucial as the auto industry becomes more and more global and consumers' desire to use their dollars to support their neighbors increases,' the report states. 'No matter where a vehicle ranks, simply being on the list means it has some component of final assembly in the U.S., ultimately still contributing to the U.S. economy.' At the top of the ranking was the Model 3 by Tesla, which has factories in California and Texas, among other sites. At the bottom of the ranking, in 99th place, was the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, which fell from the 65th spot in the 2024 ranking. The top 20 most-American cars, according to are: See the full list on the site. Despite President Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars and parts, the widely-feared spike in car lot prices has not yet materialized. Car shoppers paid $48,799 on average in May, which was $12 less than in April, according to Kelley Blue Book (KBB). Experts don't expect that trend to last, however. 'Price hikes are coming slowly in part because many dealerships keep months' worth of new vehicles in stock, so they still have cars to sell that they imported at pre-tariff prices,' according to KBB reporter Sean Tucker. Tucker wrote that Trump's tariff announcement prompted a flood of early car sales as buyers tried to snatch up the vehicles already on lots in the U.S., but that wave of sales has ended. Discounts offered by major automakers are also starting to fall off. So if the tariffs remain in place, experts suggest that now may still be a good time to buy a car. 'So far there's a mismatch between the expectation of what would happen, and the reality of what has happened with prices,' Ivan Drury, director of insights at told CNN. 'But I still think we're still going to prices start to take off in two to three months.'
