Bucky Irving’s stunning first half of this season following offseason shoulder surgery and mental health issues last year has been downright stunning.
Yeah, Irving had more issues than just struggling dealing with the first injury of his career in 2025.
> “Being able to know the things I went through last year, the season I was in, I was in a dark space, dark headspace,” Irving told Stephen A. Smith on SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio yesterday.
Irving said faith has guided him to a better place.
> “But being able to know that God got a plan for you, and being able to follow his plan, it’s amazing. So, right now I’m just in a phase where I’m locked in, man,” Irving said. “I don’t really think about too much.”
Irving sure is locked in. His 728 yards rushing rank fourth in the NFL. And he’s averaging five yards per carry.
Asked if the Bucs are feeling good about winning three of their last four games and getting back into division contention, “Ain’t no room to be comfortable,” Irving said.