More than two years after being dismissed from the New York Jets coach, Todd Bowles is going to the Super Bowl LV as a defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bowles has had a great success story since his departure from New York and if the Bucs managed to win the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Bowles will have played a big role in his success.
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“All credit to Brady [ the G.OA.T.]”Said Robby Anderson, Carolina Panthers wide receiver, who has played three seasons with the Jets under Bowles.” But please don’t forget to give Todd Bowles credit for the level he has in defense. ”
When Bowles took over as a defensive coordinator, he inherited a defense that came in 27th overall. The Bucs climbed to 15th in their first year and then sixth last season.
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According to the team’s website, Bucs’ defense allowed the least number of yards on the ground per game, leaving an average of just 77.2. They also allowed only 3.43 yards per move, also the league’s best mark.
For simplicity, Bowles won the bragging rights, but the veteran coach says he never doubted his skills – even with a 24-40 record with the Jets.
“I don’t feel any redemption,” Bowles told the New York Post on Sunday. “I’m tougher on myself than anyone. When you don’t win games, you get criticism. In this sport, there will be ups and downs. You have to stay the course and stay who you are. You trust your coaching and the people who taught you . I continued with this and everything worked out for me. “
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Bowles’ skills will be put to the test when the Bucs face one of the league’s biggest attacks.
Tampa Bay’s defense was no match for Patrick Mahomes and his favorite targets Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce in their 12-week showdown. Bowles called it a “nightmare” getting ready to face the Chiefs again, but noted what needs to be done to win. .
“They have a lot of talent. They have a lot of speed,” he told the Post. “We played badly because those guys made us look bad. We didn’t play well in that game. They give us problems for four quarters. We have to be at our best.”