“More Than Incredible”
October 30th, 2025
Todd Bowles
It sounds like a Buccaneers Hall of Fame linebacker has encountered a healthy share of Todd Bowles detractors.
Joe’s referring to Mr. Derrick Brooks, the new chief operating officer of University of South Florida athletics.
A guest on WDAE radio this evening, Brooks was asked to weigh in on the job Bowles has done this season guiding Tampa Bay.
“More than incredible” is how Brooks described Bowles’ performance.
“Coach Bowles does not get enough credit that he deserves for the success that he’s had in his tenure as head coach,” Brooks said.
“I’ve said it to those who would listen (laughs) that he’s done a remarkable job. And I think he doesn’t get the credit that he deserves at all. So I’m very proud of Coach’s leadership and the fact that he loses coaches and coordinators year in and year out, yet he keeps our team competitive and fighting for first place right now.”
Joe found Brooks’ chuckle interesting when noting he’s been selling Bowles to “those who would listen.”
Indeed there is a vocal minority around town that is down on the fourth-winningest head coach in Bucs history.
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