It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Hamner Tower gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Tampa, FL is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Ballast Point Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Mise en Place or visit Sulphur Springs Water Tower, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Tampa, FL, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Tampa, FL understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Tampa, FL 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Gov. Ron DeSantis called the next lieutenant governor, an Army veteran, "the Chuck Norris of Florida politics."State Sen. Jay Collins, R-Tampa, is the new lieutenant governor for Florida.Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday appointed Collins to fill the vacant seat and succeed former Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez, who left the role earlier in the year to become president of Florida International University in Miami."Senator Collins is the Chuck Norris of Florida politics," DeSantis said at a news conferenc...
State Sen. Jay Collins, R-Tampa, is the new lieutenant governor for Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday appointed Collins to fill the vacant seat and succeed former Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez, who left the role earlier in the year to become president of Florida International University in Miami.
"Senator Collins is the Chuck Norris of Florida politics," DeSantis said at a news conference, "and I am proud to announce today that I am appointing him to be the next lieutenant governor of the Free State of Florida."
Collins was elected to state office in 2024, and his term was set to expire in 2026.
In his search for the next lieutenant governor, DeSantis said he aimed for someone who had a basis for conservative principles.
"As our state senator from Tampa, he's been a man of action," the governor said. "He has delivered conservative wins, and I think has been one of the most productive senators we have had in modern Florida history and on all the big issues, he was not only an ally mine, he was standing up for you."
When natural disasters hit Florida, DeSantis said Collins used his nonprofit to feed first responders and those displaced; and when conflict broke out, Collins ventured to war-ridden Israel to rescue trapped Floridians.
The military veteran has served as chair of the transportation committee and the vice chair of the military and veterans affairs, space and domestic security committee. During his time as senator, Collins additionally served on committees targeting education and elections.
Collins was a Green Beret, or a soldier in the Army Special Forces, for five years after his leg was amputated, according to his campaign biography. Overall, he served 20 years in the service.
While in the military, DeSantis said Collins partook in "dangerous mission." He has deployed to Iraq, South America and Afghanistan, read his campaign biography.
"He served with distinction and integrity in some of the most high-octane type of combat missions you can have," DeSantis said. "He was wounded in action and earned a Purple Heart."
Collins was also the recipient of a bronze star in the Legion of Merit. When he lost one of his legs, he used a prosthetic leg to become a Green Beret, DeSantis said.
The new appointee is looking to continue growing Florida's economy.
"That's what people need," Collins said. "That's what Florida needs."
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are continuing to make changes to their 90-man roster as the preseason moves on. Two weeks from today, teams around the league will be forced to cut down to 53 players, meaning the next two exhibition games are major evaluation points.Injuries have piled up in the defensive backfield as of late, with rookie cornerback Benjamin Morrison, veteran cornerback Bryce Hall, and undrafted rookie cornerback Roman Parodie missing practice to begin the week.That has the Buccaneers looking to add depth at the posit...
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are continuing to make changes to their 90-man roster as the preseason moves on. Two weeks from today, teams around the league will be forced to cut down to 53 players, meaning the next two exhibition games are major evaluation points.
Injuries have piled up in the defensive backfield as of late, with rookie cornerback Benjamin Morrison, veteran cornerback Bryce Hall, and undrafted rookie cornerback Roman Parodie missing practice to begin the week.
That has the Buccaneers looking to add depth at the position with the team traveling to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers this weekend.
Tampa Bay signed undrafted rookie cornerback JayVian Farr to its roster on Monday after waiving quarterback Michael Pratt and kicker Ryan Coe.
Farr participated in the Buccaneers' rookie minicamp following the 2025 NFL Draft. He wasn't retained at the time but now the team is giving him another look.
An intriguing defender who played his college ball at the D2 level for Augustana University, Farr was named first-team all-conference in 2024 after totaling 21 tackles, one tackle for loss, six pass deflections, and one interception.
Farr led the Augies to three NSIC championships. In 46 career games, he recorded 99 tackles, five tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, 21 pass deflections, and three interceptions.
At his Pro Day, Farr posted a 4.44 40-yard dash, 6.97 3-cone drill, and 36-inch vertical.
The 5-foot-9, 192-pound defensive back could make his debut with the Buccaneers on Saturday night.
Though the depth of Tampa Bay's defense is being tested in the middle of August, this shouldn't cause much worry for the regular season.
Morrison will likely miss the remainder of the preseason due to a hamstring injury. The Buccaneers are being cautious with the fourth-round pick after a hip ailment forced him out for the majority of the 2024 campaign at Notre Dame.
Hall and Parodie were both on the field for Tampa Bay's 29-7 victory against the Tennessee Titans last Saturday. Parodie returned an interception 36 yards for a touchdown late in the game.
All eyes are on Tropical Storm Erin, which formed in the Atlantic off the coast of Africa Monday morning, as it moves west across the ocean.The tropical system is expected to develop into a hurricane by Thursday night before strengthening into a major hurricane of Category 3 or higher by Sunday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.The question on everyone’s mind Tuesday is how will the storm impact the U.S. East Coast, including Florida...
All eyes are on Tropical Storm Erin, which formed in the Atlantic off the coast of Africa Monday morning, as it moves west across the ocean.
The tropical system is expected to develop into a hurricane by Thursday night before strengthening into a major hurricane of Category 3 or higher by Sunday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The question on everyone’s mind Tuesday is how will the storm impact the U.S. East Coast, including Florida.
Erin is more than 500 miles west-northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands as of Tuesday morning with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph, NHC said.
It’s too early to know how the system might affect the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico as it steers west, though the risk to these areas increases as Erin moves closer to them by the weekend, NHC forecasters said.
“There is even greater uncertainty in what impacts, if any, might occur in portions of the Greater Antilles, the Bahamas, the east coast of the United States and Bermuda next week,” the agency said.
While forecasters generally agree that Erin will continue its trek west over the next few days, it’s too early to say where it will go from there.
Several models — including the most recent run of the European model — show the storm staying slightly farther south and west before turning north early next week, Shane Hinton, meteorologist with CBS News’ NEXT Weather team, said.
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Erin will likely track north of the Leeward Islands on Saturday. After this, high pressure to the north is forecast to shift east, allowing an opening for the system to turn north by early next week, Hinton said.
“Historically, only 5 (percent) of storms where Erin started hit the U.S. They usually turn north,” Denis Phillips, chief meteorologist for ABC Action News, wrote in a Facebook post. “Honestly though, we're probably (three) days away from seeing how strong (or weak) a blocking high will be. If it moves and weakens, Erin should lift north.”
Models show a trough coming from the north that will weaken the high-pressure dome currently moving the storm across the Atlantic, Matt Devitt with WINK Weather wrote in a Facebook post.
“Tropical systems like to avoid highs and go towards the path of least resistance which … (creates … a) ‘potential escape alley.’ That is projected by most models to pick Erin up north,” Devitt wrote.
He added, “Although that's been a great trend, any change in the speed, strength and the positioning of these players on the field would cause models to shift gradually. While the US East Coast is not yet out of the woods, the current model majority is positive and in our favor for now (Bermuda still needs to monitor).”
Fox 13’s Paul Dellegatto wrote in a Facebook post that “there is little change to the thinking behind the track forecast” as of Tuesday morning.
“Erin will continue to move generally west along the south side of a strong Atlantic ridge,” he wrote. “Over time, that ridge should weaken and shift a bit to the east, which will allow Erin to gain latitude. There is still uncertainty of when that will happen and to what degree. While the chances of landfall in Florida are low, there is greater uncertainty in what impacts, if any, might occur in portions of the Greater Antilles, the Bahamas, the east coast of the United States, and Bermuda next week.”
TAMPA BAY, FL — A nurse from Lakeland was sentenced to federal prison for stealing fentanyl from various Tampa Bay-area hospitals, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a news release.Eric Brewer, 30, will spend five years and three months behind bars for tampering with a consumer product and obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. He pleaded guilty to the crimes on April 28.Brewer was a Florida-licensed registered nurse who worked at several hospitals in the region.He tampered with fentanyl intended for patien...
TAMPA BAY, FL — A nurse from Lakeland was sentenced to federal prison for stealing fentanyl from various Tampa Bay-area hospitals, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a news release.
Eric Brewer, 30, will spend five years and three months behind bars for tampering with a consumer product and obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. He pleaded guilty to the crimes on April 28.
Brewer was a Florida-licensed registered nurse who worked at several hospitals in the region.
He tampered with fentanyl intended for patients by removing a portion of the controlled substance from its container, at times diluting it with another substance, and using the drug for his own personal use, the DOJ said.
“By tampering with the fentanyl, Brewer acted with reckless disregard for the risk that patients would be in danger of death or bodily injury and under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to such risk,” the department said.
On seven occasions between June 2 and Sept. 12, 2023, Brewer repeatedly took needles, syringes, and saline flushes from the supply room, entered the treatment room of another nurse’s patient who was receiving intravenous fentanyl, and stole the patient’s fentanyl by putting it in a Styrofoam cup.
At other times, he stole fentanyl directly from a secure medication locker or started and stopped the patient’s intravenous (IV) pump of fentanyl to steal it.
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After stealing the drugs, Brewer injected them into himself in a restroom, the DOJ said.
Hospital administration learned about Brewer stealing the fentanyl on Sept. 12, 2023. Though he wasn’t assigned any patients receiving fentanyl that day, he volunteered to change the fentanyl IV drip for another nurse. He got a 100mL fentanyl IV bag and tubing from the secured medication locker and gave it to the patient.
Shortly after this, Brewer went into a restroom and when he came out, nurses saw him stumbling, slurring his speech, and falling asleep, the DOJ said.
A bloody needle and paper towel, which Brewer used to inject himself with fentanyl, were found in the bathroom, the department said.
A hospital employee reported Brewer to a manager who requested he take a drug test. Brewer refused and was fired.
Lab testing of the fentanyl IV bag he administered that morning showed that fentanyl had been removed from the drip bag and diluted about 50 percent with saline, the DOJ said.
One of the most talked about stats in-game during a National Football League game is the third-down conversion rate, and the best offenses in football do it well. The Jacksonville Jaguars in 2024 did not perform well when the chains needed to be moved. But another Florida team did, and that bodes well for the 2025 Jacksonville Jaguars.It's been well established how good ...
One of the most talked about stats in-game during a National Football League game is the third-down conversion rate, and the best offenses in football do it well. The Jacksonville Jaguars in 2024 did not perform well when the chains needed to be moved. But another Florida team did, and that bodes well for the 2025 Jacksonville Jaguars.
It's been well established how good Liam Coen's offense in Tampa Bay was in 2024, ranking third and fourth in all four major offensive categories. But how were the Buccaneers on third down? PFF recently shared their rankings of the "Top NFL Offenses on Third Down from 2024," and while the Jaguars are ranked at No. 22, Tampa Bay's success on third down should be encouraging to everybody concerned about football in Duval.
When Tampa needed a first down from 4-6 yards out, Liam Coen dialed up plays that succeeded an NFL-best 62.5%. ranking them first in this category. Pass plays were most successful in this scenario.
"Mayfield completed 70.0% of his passes for 338 yards and six touchdowns in third-and-medium opportunities while averaging 8.4 yards per attempt. Spreading the ball around the offense was a staple of the offense's success in 2024, as was its ability to convert on third-and-medium better than any other team."
Even more difficult is the ability to convert in a situation that is considered a spot defenses want to put offenses in, third and long. However, the Bucs were tops in that weighty task category as well with a 36.4% success rate.
"Converting on third-and-long is one of the toughest tasks in football, but no one did it more than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024 — and even then, it was at a sub-40% clip. Liam Coen’s excellent play-calling played a significant part, but Baker Mayfield and the offense still executed to a high degree, keeping drives alive in the face of adversity."
The screen game is so imperative on third-and-long, and Coen's offense had it down pat last season, running a short pass play second-most in 2024.
"Tampa Bay's offense was one of the best screen units in the NFL, running those plays at the second-highest rate on third-and-long (17.5%) to create space in the open field for the likes of Bucky Irving, who earned a 90.8 PFF overall grade in his rookie season. The Buccaneers rarely went deep on third-and-long, doing so at just a 9.3% rate. Mayfield often looked to Mike Evans, and the veteran receiver subsequently recorded seven first-down receptions on third-and-long."
"The Buccaneers were comfortably the best offense at converting on third down in 2024. The unit's cohesive nature, from Liam Coen’s play-calling to Baker Mayfield's high-level play to the consistency of the receivers and their ability to get open and make plays, contributed to their success. The Buccaneers' offense was a well-oiled unit."
"Mayfield earned a 70.9 PFF overall grade on third down, and Tampa Bay created explosive plays on 18.4% of third-down plays. Defenses didn’t just need to worry about defending the chains; they constantly needed to be aware of the Buccaneers' willingness to break off a chunk play."
It is not a surprise to see the Buccaneers as best in show overall in this category, and based on QB Baker Mayfield's track record, anyone can see how valuable Liam Coen is to an offense. Now, let's see it happen in the northern part of F-L-A.
But against Pittsburgh in the preseason opener, the Jags were only 3/10 on third down. So it looks like it needs another week to sink in.
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