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When Tom Brady came out of retirement to play with the Buccaneers for another season, people expected the team to be right there in the running for another Super Bowl. However, things did not go as planned. Turns out the season was much more challenging than one would expect.

Following TB12’s marital issues to an early run-in with injuries to key players, the team went on to lose 5 of their opening 8 games. And when it all seemed lost, newly appointed head coach Todd Bowles delivered a deeply moving speech to rally his troops. The vocal call to arms even won the hearts of the fans who heard it.

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Only recently, the Buccaneers media team released a new episode of ‘In The Current.’ The Docuseries follow the exploits of the team during the season of football. And the highlight of the episode was when HC Todd Bowles delivered a motivational speech to a room full of dejected Tampa Bay players.

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Following a string of losses, including a three-game losing streak, the morale seemed to be extremely low. But the 59-year-old gathered his players and sat them down for a heartfelt confrontation. While he called to the players to be more accountable and tried to reignite their fire, the speech left a deep impression on the Fans as well.

Fans are just as moved as Tom Brady and the Buccaneers

Since the release of the speech, many fans come forward to appreciate the words of Todd Bowles. Just like this fan, who is just as motivated to do his part for the team.

And after listening to the heartfelt speech, this fan had only one question for the coach.

Even going beyond his fans, Bowles has turned a few doubters in his corner too. Like this fan:

In addition to those present in the room. Todd Bowles is giving chills to those listening to it on their phones or computers.

And this fan has a strong opinion about the coach. Who, according to this person, knows how to appeal to a soul and not big egos.

And highlighting the fact that the team went on a 2 game-winning streak after the speech. This fan knows why.

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And it certainly seems like the coach deserves credit for his efforts.

Following this speech, the Buccaneers won two back-to-back games, which saw them return to the top of the NFC South. While they were the clear favorites to win the Division title, no one expected the race to be so close, with the Falcons right behind the Bucs.

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After Bruce Arians decided to step down as the HC for the Bucs, they promoted Todd Bowles to the role. He was previously the defensive coordinator for them for 3 seasons. It appears in his time, he has come to know many players and knows exactly how to motivate them.

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