Tony Dungy critiques NFL teams for sloppy start to the season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Tony Dungy, reflecting on the early weeks of the NFL season, expressed frustration over the level of play, likening it to preseason football. He criticized teams for not preparing their starters adequately in the preseason, noting that many players struggled to adjust to the game's speed without prior in-game reps. Dungy emphasized that it may take until October to accurately assess team performance as many are still in preparation mode. He also shared his transition from a long career in the NFL as a player, coach, and broadcaster to pursuing new projects in faith and media.
- •Dungy critiques lack of preseason play for starters
- •Teams not ready for game speed, affecting performances
- •Season analysis may be clearer by October
- •Dungy is exploring faith-based media projects
- •Having previously worked as a broadcaster and coach, he's adjusting to retirement
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Sloppy start to NFL season 'super frustrating' for Tony Dungy | Exclusive
"Tony Dungy was connected to the NFL for 46 years as a player, coach and broadcaster. He has a different view this season.
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