Bowles notes Taylors elusiveness and game management, drawing on his Jets history to anticipate how to replicate success against a mobile QB.

Bowles’ teams start hot, but midseason slumps have haunted past Tampa campaigns. The 2025 focus is sustaining health and discipline through a brutal upcoming stretch, with adjustments to keep the offense crisp and the defense stifling.

Coaching decisions face new tests as TB retools its rotation and personnel usage to compensate for key injuries, balancing immediate needs with long-term development.

Bowles’ staff must balance risk and production by adjusting protections and personnel to shield Mayfield and sustain the offense.

Bowles noted Wirfs and Godwin’s limited practices but flying around as asked, keeping Week 2 plans in flux. His updates frame the team’s cautious return approach and coaching staff’s emphasis on gradual ramping for key players.