Robert Hainsey praises the Buccaneers after their battle with the Saints, Jaguars fans furious claiming he wants to return to Tampa Bay
October 29, 2025. TAMPA, Fla.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Robert Hainsey has sparked a wave of reactions across the NFL after openly praising his former team’s dominant 23-3 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. While the Buccaneers’ defense stole the spotlight with four turnovers and a pick-six from Anthony Nelson, Hainsey’s unexpected remarks have stirred emotions—especially among Jacksonville Jaguars fans, who now feel betrayed by his tone of admiration for Tampa Bay.
Hainsey, now playing for the Jaguars, didn’t hold back when asked about the Bucs’ resurgence this season. His words carried both pride and a tinge of regret.
“That’s not the Buccaneers I left,” Hainsey said. “They’re sharper, faster, and more united than ever. Baker Mayfield is commanding the offense with complete control – and that defense? Good luck breaking through that wall. I don’t regret coming to Jacksonville, but maybe I came a year too early. Watching them now, you can almost feel a Super Bowl dream taking shape in Tampa.”
His comments quickly made their way across social media, with Jaguars supporters calling him “uncommitted” and “still stuck in the past.” Yet for Buccaneers fans, it was an emotional validation of how far their team has come under head coach Todd Bowles. Many praised Hainsey for speaking the truth, with one fan posting, “He said what everyone’s thinking—this team looks like 2020 all over again.”
Inside the Bucs locker room, Hainsey’s words reportedly drew nods of respect rather than resentment. Several current players acknowledged that his comments reflected a deep appreciation for Tampa’s culture and brotherhood. Whether intentional or not, his statement added another layer to the Buccaneers’ growing aura this season—a mix of hunger, unity, and unfinished business that now has the rest of the NFC on notice.
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