Todd Bowles Suffers Major Loss Because of Bucs’ Decision As Titans’ Concerns Increase in Preseason Explore Todd Bowles Suffers Major Loss Because of Bucs' Decision as Titans face injury woes and turf

Even before the match, there was hype around the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Tennessee Titans. In the joint practice, Titans star Jeffery Simmons lined up across from Bucs guard Cody Mauch in a one-on-one drill—routine stuff. But in a flash, Mauch manhandled the 300-pound Pro Bowler and sent him sprawling like a backyard wrestling stunt.

Then, as the clock ticked forward, round two came swinging. About an hour later, during a team period, Bucs rookie Bucky Irving took a brutal hit that went far beyond the “it’s just practice” vibe. That was it—both sidelines emptied in a heartbeat, turning the field into a playoff-style brawl. And somehow, in the middle of the melee, Tristan Wirfs —on crutches—swung himself into the chaos, shouting, “What are you crying about?!” like he w