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Buccaneers' Gainwell: Focus on 'Small Things'
30 Sep
Summary
- Kenneth Gainwell joined Buccaneers aiming for playoffs.
- Buccaneers' offense ranks 19th, defense 23rd.
- Gainwell leads by example, not vocal leadership.
Kenneth Gainwell, a veteran running back accustomed to playoff success, joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the goal of returning them to postseason contention. The Buccaneers, however, are currently 0-3 and seeking their first win of the 2026 season against the Green Bay Packers in Week 4.
Head coach Todd Bowles has conveyed a simple message to the team: continue executing the "small things" and play with a winning mentality. Gainwell, who has reached the playoffs in every season of his career, including a Super Bowl victory with the Eagles in 2024, aims to lead by example rather than through vocal leadership.
The Buccaneers have lost all three games by a single possession, indicating close contests but a lack of consistent performance. The offense is ranked 19th and the defense 23rd. Their situation is further complicated by star quarterback Baker Mayfield's thumb injury, sidelining him for at least three games and placing rookie Jalon Daniels at the helm.
Gainwell is also partnering with Oral-B and Crest for the 2026 season, promoting oral hygiene as part of a partnership with the NFL. These brands are releasing special-edition products for seven teams, including the Buccaneers, highlighting the connection between oral health and overall well-being.
