Ring Of Honor Member Bruce Arians Says There’s No Need To Panic
October 2nd, 2025
Feels good about Bucs.
The Bucs lost their first game last week against Philadelphia. Some believe it wasn’t that bad in the big picture.
As former Bucs defensive tackle Booger McFarland pointed out, the Bucs lost to the defending Super Bowl champions by one score despite spotting the Eagles a 14-0 lead, in large part due to a blocked punt.
Additionally, the Bucs were missing a pile of players to injury. Booger said when the Bucs get healthy, look out.
Another man with a strong Bucs history is former Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians. Making his weekly in-studio appearance on the “Pat McAfee Show,” seen on BSPN, Arians isn’t remotely close to throwing in the towel on the Bucs.
“I feel really good about the Tampa Bay situation because, still, all the injuries and guys they are missing,” Arians said.
Like Booger, Arians said when the Bucs get the injured players back, the NFL better look the hell out. Arians looked at the loss the Eagles through a glass-half-full lens.
Imagine, Arians said, if the Bucs were healthy and they didn’t give away a touchdown on a blocked punt?
Well, take away that blocked punt, and the Bucs might still be undefeated.
It's a rough time for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers right now… pic.twitter.com/DiHXz9CQ3G
— Evan Closky (@ECloskyWTSP) October 2, 2025