{
  "id": 3845943,
  "title": "Todd Bowles believes Josiah Trotter can be a three down linebacker",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/todd-bowles-believes-josiah-trotter-can-be-a-three-down-linebacker",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T23:55:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/todd-bowles-believes-josiah-trotter-235529333.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles has expressed confidence in rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter's ability to contribute in pass coverage during the NFL training camp. Bowles, when asked about Trotter's coverage skills, stated unequivocally that the rookie \"can definitely play all three downs.\" This positive assessment was based on Trotter's performances throughout the training camp, particularly an interception of Trevor Lawrence in a red zone drill. Despite having below average coverage grades in his final two collegiate seasons, Trotter demonstrated the ability to diagnose plays quickly, attack the line of scrimmage, and make an impact against the run. His performance has earned him a spot on the first team and a strong chance at a starting role when the regular season begins. While Trotter still faces challenges, Bowles' public endorsement of his coverage potential is a significant step forward in reassessing the rookie's role within the team.",
  "summary": "Breaking down Todd Bowles believes Josiah Trotter can be a three down linebacker",
  "key_points": [
    "Todd Bowles believes Josiah Trotter can play all three downs.",
    "Trotter made an interception in a red zone drill.",
    "Rookie earned first team spot and strong starting chance."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Todd Bowles' confidence in Josiah Trotter's pass coverage skills suggests the rookie may play a significant role in the Buccaneers' defense from the start of the regular season.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}