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Jason Licht Gives One Word to Describe Buccaneers' 2025 Season Collapse
- Licht labeled the 2025 season as disappointing after a 6-2 start and early success.
- Injuries to WR Mike Evans, OT Tristan Wirfs, OL Luke Goedeke, RB Bucky Irving and edge David Walker strained the roster.
- Licht said the team does not want to hide behind injuries, acknowledging they were a factor but not the excuse.
- Licht pointed to coaching and defensive depth as issues besides injuries in the second half of the season.
- The Buccaneers face rebuilding work in 2026, including holes at inside linebacker and edge rusher.
- Licht expects strategic moves in Draft, free agency, and trades to rebuild the roster for 2026.
- The report highlights the season's end as a playoff miss after the late-season decline.
- The article notes that injuries were numerous but not the sole reason for the drop in performance.
- The piece emphasizes the need for improved performance in 2026 to return to contention.
- The article identifies potential offseason targets across defense and offense to address depth.
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