# Bucs Legend Defends Todd Bowles

> Former Bucs cornerback Rondé Barber says Tampa Bay shouldn't fire Todd Bowles after their first win.
- Title: Bucs Legend Defends Todd Bowles · EssentiallySports | Shortify
- Summary: Former Bucs cornerback Rondé Barber says Tampa Bay shouldn't fire Todd Bowles after their first win. Former Buccaneers cornerback Rondé Barber argues the…
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- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-youre-not-firing-a-coach-bucs-legend-defends-todd-bowles-after-dominant-win-over-cowboys
- Author: Farheen Fathima
- Published: 2026-10-10T04:19:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tampa bay buccaneers, todd bowles, rondé barber, bucs, cowboys, nfl, offensive struggles, first win, sports
## Todd Bowles faces coaching questions
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles is facing questions about his future after a rough start to the season.
## Rondé Barber defends Bowles
Former Buccaneers cornerback Rondé Barber believes the team should give him time to work through their problems.
## Barber's social media push
On The Rondé Barber Show, host J.B. Biunno raised the idea of keeping Bowles while bringing in an offensive-minded coach.
## Bucs win over Cowboys
Tampa Bay beat the Dallas Cowboys 24, 16 on Thursday, October 8, giving Bowles his first win of the 2026 season.
## Bucs offensive struggles
Bucky Irving rushed for a career-high 165 yards and scored twice, while rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels completed 19 of 25 passes for 189 yards.
## Next game against Steelers
The Buccaneers will face the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 18, needing to show improved performance wasn't just a one-game response.
## Key takeaway

Former Buccaneers cornerback Rondé Barber argues the team should give head coach Todd Bowles time to fix offensive issues after their first win of the 2026 season.