Buccaneers' Yaya Diaby says team's practice habits need to change

Buccaneers outside linebacker Yaya Diaby has attributed the team's disappointing season to insufficiently intense practices. Diaby pointed out that head coach Todd Bowles favored lower-intensity walk-through sessions due to player injuries, which he believes left the team unprepared for the physical demands of games. Diaby, who may assume a captain role next season, intends to discuss with Bowles the need for more rigorous practice sessions. He emphasized that while mental reps are important, the physical nature of football requires more than just walk-throughs. The Buccaneers, who missed the playoffs this year after five consecutive appearances, are being urged by Diaby to reevaluate their practice strategies to improve future performance.