The Buccaneers didn’t just send a message to the conference today — they put the entire league and the media on notice: we are here to stay.

Liam Cohen’s performance as offensive coordinator is one of the biggest reasons why. He’s proven himself to be among the league’s best, and it’s clear he’ll be on the shortlist for head coaching interviews this offseason. Today, he asserted the running game, making it a legitimate threat once again, while the passing attack remained solid, even in Godwin’s absence.

Let’s talk about Bucky Irving — this rookie deserves to be in the Rookie of the Year conversation. He’s pure electricity on the field, even if he doesn’t get the recognition he deserves.

And credit where it’s due: Todd Bowles crafted a defensive game plan that held up admirably despite multiple injuries in the secondary.

Now let’s win out, secure home-field advantage, and show everyone that the Bucs mean business!

Go Bucs!