Arrr! Cap'n Bowles be flabbergasted by a query 'bout weather when battlin' Lions in a blasted dome!
2024-01-17
Arr, ye scurvy dog! The captain of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Todd Bowles, was fair confounded when asked 'bout them elements in their upcoming playoff clash with them Detroit Lions. Aye, the Bucs shall battle in a blasted dome, devoid of wind and rain. A curious query indeed!
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to play the Detroit Lions in the NFC Divisional Round after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles. During a press conference, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles was asked about the weather affecting the game in Detroit. However, the reporter seemed unaware that the game would be played indoors in a dome. Bowles had to remind the reporter that they would not be affected by the weather as they would be indoors for the entire game.The Lions have been playing at Ford Field since 2002, and before that, they played at the Pontiac Silverdome. The last time they played home games outside was at Tiger Stadium from 1941 to 1974. On the other hand, Detroit quarterback Jared Goff has played 42 games in a dome and has a winning record with over 10,000 passing yards and 75 touchdown passes in his career.
In contrast, Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield has only played seven games in a dome, but he has a positive record with over 1,000 passing yards and 10 touchdown passes. Despite the difference in dome experience between the two quarterbacks, Bowles made it clear that the Buccaneers had no special plans to acclimate to the weather in Detroit, as they would be indoors for the majority of the time.
Overall, the Buccaneers are not concerned about the weather affecting their performance in Detroit, as they will be playing in a climate-controlled indoor environment.