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NFL Analyst Frustrated With How Rueben Bain Is Used

Back in this spring’s draft, the Joe typing here was one of the very few who was not popping champagne bottles over the Bucs selecting the Miami Mauler, Rueben Bain, with the No. 15 pick. The main crux was KitKat-eating…

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Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 9:00 AM

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NFL analyst Marcus Whitman criticized Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles' usage of edge rusher Rueben Bain.
Whitman argued Bain should play tighter inside rather than exclusively standing up on the edge.
JoeBucsFan agreed with Whitman, expressing concern over Bowles' track record with developing edge rushers.

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NFL analyst Marcus Whitman and blog JoeBucsFan have expressed frustration with how Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles is utilizing rookie edge rusher Rueben Bain. Whitman argued that Bain's deployment primarily as a stand-up rusher is hindering his production, suggesting he should be used tighter inside on true passing downs.

JoeBucsFan echoed these concerns, arguing that Bain's development is at risk in Bowles' system. Bain, selected No. 15 overall in the draft, recently recorded his first sack of the season against Pittsburgh.

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NFL Analyst Frustrated With How Rueben Bain Is Used

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