The Athletic Football Show on Bucky Irving

PodcastBuccaneers shock Cowboys in Dallas, 24-16October 9, 2026

From the episode

I still think I mean, Bucky looks really good. The fact that he's healthy with that offensive line, I do think there's a path forward potentially for the run game... other than Bucky Irving, it's like you're hoping that you hit one of the Ted Hurst go balls or something like that.

Mentioned at 24:00 – 25:14

STACKED’s take

Positive signalRole

Irving looks really good healthy and is Tampa's main offensive explosive threat.

Irving looks really good now that he's healthy again; the source identifies him as the primary explosive threat in the Buccaneers offense and notes his importance to the team's offensive viability going forward.