Keeping Ted Hurst “Rolling”
October 3rd, 2026
Ted Hurst celebrates as he crosses the goal line on his first NFL touchdown catch, 40 yards from Baker Mayfield last Sunday.
Don’t look now, but the biggest home run hitter in the Bucs passing game is a rookie.
Ted Hurst has only six catches through three games but leads the Bucs with 17 yards per catch.
And with Jalen McMillan out for maybe the next two months, Hurst will see even more snaps.
So if the Bucs turn turn this season around, specifically get their offense kick-started, Hurst is likely to play a significant role in the revival.
This had Bucs offensive coordinator Zac Robinson singing a the same song this week about getting Hurst more touches (sound familiar Sean Tucker?).
“We’ve got to keep Ted rolling,” Robinson said. “He’s done a great job, man. I can’t say enough good things about him.”
Hurst scored his first touchdown after a sweet pitch-and-catch (40 yards) from Baker Mayfield, pulling within three points, 10-7 of Minnesota.
Joe saw Hurst make excellent catches just about every day in training camp. Solid, contested 10-20 yard grabs. Daily. Maybe Robinson can use Hurst that way once in a while rather than just bombs to Hurst.
“It was great to see his first touchdown on that – it was a big play,” Robinson said. “We needed a spark.”
Robinson was firm that he has to get Hurst gets more action.
Might be easier said than done. Joe has a hunch Jalon Daniels, making his first NFL start tomorrow, will have a ton on his mind other than getting Hurst the ball more.