Todd Bowles praises rookie Rueben Bain ahead of NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:37 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles expressed enthusiasm for first-round draft pick Rueben Bain during a recent podcast. Bowles highlighted Bain's skills, including his understanding of defensive plays and ability to rush the passer effectively. Bain, already attracting comparisons to James Harrison, is poised to make a significant impact alongside defensive tackle Calijah Kancey. As both players prepare for the upcoming NFL season, expectations are high for Bain to shine as a cornerstone of Tampa's defense. Bowles indicated that Bain's versatility and football IQ would be integral to the team's success this season.
- •Todd Bowles calls Bain a 'workhorse' and extremely bright.
- •Bain is being compared to former NFL star James Harrison.
- •Bowles plans to use Bain primarily on the edge with Kancey.
- •Bain and Kancey could create matchup problems for opponents.
- •Expectations are high for Bain as he aims for Defensive Rookie of the Year.
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Bowles on Coaching Bain: "I'm Extremely Grateful"
"The Buccaneers' top pick is already drawing James Harrison comparisons, as Todd Bowles prepares to unleash the rookie alongside Calijah Kancey to terrorize NFL offensive lines.
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