TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers Coach Todd Bowles stated Monday that quarterback Tom Brady Do not miss the team walk-through New England Patriots Robert Kraft, owner of the Bucs, was married in New York. It had no effect on their Bucs’. 20-18 loss The Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday.
He also believes Brady is not receiving preferential treatment, such as attending the Friday marriage — which meant he missed the team’s Saturday Walk-through — or weekly days off or an 11-day rest during training camp to address personal issues.
Bowles stated, “He works as hard and as hard as anybody.” “Special treatment — there are a few guys who have missed meetings or practices for special things — it just doesn’t get reported because they’re not him. It’s part of the territory. It’s not something you should worry about.
Brady met the team in Pittsburgh at their hotel. He attended his pre-game meetings, and did not take a week off the previous two weeks.
Bowles does not believe that giving Bowles the time to attend a social event or take care of a personal matter at camp has negatively impacted his fellow teammates. He is their leader, and they might feel it’s OK for him to let down or not prepare as much.
Bowles was asked if his commitment is the same as it has been in the past. Bowles replied, “Yes,” while pointing out that players are less likely to attend walk-throughs or meetings.
The struggles of Brady and the Bucs through six games has been troubling for an offense that averaged more than 30.33 points per week through the first six weeks last season. They’re currently averaging 19.0 per game in 2022
Brady’s total QBR of 52.1 (Quarterback Rating Total) is his lowest rating since 2006, when ESPN introduced the metric. His eight touchdown passes are his lowest score since 2016, when he only played in two games. Prior to 2011, he had eight touchdowns.
Brady’s red line completion percentage dropped from 62.2% last year to 56.7%. His red zone touchdowns have dropped from 11 last year, 12 in 2020 (when he was playing in an entirely new offense) to seven this year.
Brady has been suffering from a right ring finger injury since Week 2 of the season against the Steelers. New Orleans SaintsA shoulder injury and an arm injury following a heavy hit in Week 4 against The Kansas City Chiefs. Bowles stated that he does not believe these are affecting him. Brady was the last Bucs injury report prior to the Bucs’ Week5 game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Bowles stated, “As far I know, he is totally healthy.” “He is completely healthy.”
Bowles replied, “No,” when asked about his health.