AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted September 20, 2012 @HolderStephen: Bucs plan to sign former Stanford WR Owusu from Chargers practice squad, Stroughter likely to IR http://t.co/xJc9BJXM via @TB_Times Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted September 23, 2012 Well, through 3 games, we are at 1-2, which is what I expected. Defense is playing great and has shocked me but the offense has been a big disappointment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milla4Prez63 678 Posted September 23, 2012 Our D is legit when we have a healthy McCoy. He might be the best DT in the NFL. The offense is a damn joke though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted September 23, 2012 Ira Kaufman @IKaufmanTrib<br style="line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(220, 220, 220); ">When Michael Bennett started talking about Adrian Clayborn's right knee injury, his eyes started tearing up. It doesn't sound promising Not looking good for Clayborn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milla4Prez63 678 Posted September 23, 2012 We need to sign Andre Carter. He had double digit sacks last year and it is worth the gamble. I mean, we're looking at starting Daniel Te'o-Nesheim at DE lol. Cut Lewis, sign Carter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucman 891 Posted September 24, 2012 Cut Shipley too and sign Merriman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milla4Prez63 678 Posted September 24, 2012 Hell no at Merriman lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BucD+ 648 Posted September 24, 2012 Yes please to Andre Carter. A trusted, proven vet. It will be interesting to see who we bring in. Also, ummm...lolwut? @ Merriman? No...just no.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BucD+ 648 Posted September 24, 2012 Captain McCoy Elaborates On His “Requests” Let me tell you something about this coaching staff and the guys upstairs. The reason I love them so much is that, you know, they welcome us with open arms, and everybody’s door is open whenever we need them. We’re allowed to go up there and make requests and talk to them about things. And me being the captain, and being a defensive linemen. I just to coach and made a few requests and sat down and talked to him about things and we discussed what we discussed. And he set up a gameplan and it worked for us.” — Gerald McCoy on asking for changes to defensive playcalling before the Bucs-Cowboys game. Earlier today, Joe brought you McCoy’s quote to his hometown newspaper, The Oklahoman, explaining that he wanted the Bucs to drop the defensive line stunts and play a more direct style against Dallas. McCoy said he asked coaches to make a change last week and they did. The quote above in italics is McCoy elaborating on the topic today at One Buc Palace. Frankly, Joe’s most impressed that the New Schiano Order obviously had great communication with McCoy and valued his input. That runs contrary to the view floated by many that Greg Schiano is a near psychotic control freak who wouldn’t kindly accept these kinds of demands from a young player, or any player. Now Joe wonders who on the Bucs offense might take this kind of leadership role in preparation for the Redskins. Joe suspects there are a few who could call a better game than Mike Sullivan did Sunday. Article Here: http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=74387 Nice to hear. Definitely sounds like something a stubborn, hardass bully head coach would do... /sarcasm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted September 24, 2012 McCoy is a beast. He has really emerged as the leader of our D. If he can just stay healthy, we have an ALL PRO DT for a LONG time. This dude makes such a big impact on our defense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BucD+ 648 Posted September 26, 2012 @FredTheGur:btw #bucnation, if you put stock in PFF's player grades, Gerald McCoy is the highest-graded DT so far this season. So there's that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucman 891 Posted September 26, 2012 Bucs signed some scrub DE that use to play for the Saints. Jeff Charleston. Guy has 8 career sacks.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milla4Prez63 678 Posted September 26, 2012 We could've signed Andre Carter, but of course Dumpster Diving Dom signs some fool I've never heard of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BucD+ 648 Posted September 26, 2012 Lol Andre Carter has worked out for a ton of teams. Still unsigned. That's pretty damn telling to me... There aren't any damn great option out there. Let's be realistic here and not PR. Lol The guy we picked up is a high motor physical guy. Similar to the type of player Clayborn is... He's a bank up anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted September 26, 2012 Carter just got picked up by the Raiders. PR also is reporting Blount's playing time will increase starting this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucman 891 Posted September 27, 2012 Why did it take this long for playing time to increase, he was playing better tha n Martin against the Cowboys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiLaSix9+ 398 Posted September 27, 2012 I really don't understand why Blount has gotten such few touches. I was excited about a two headed attack this season yet were contempt to give the entire work load to Martin. I'm very satisfied with Martin and think he deserves the starting job but we need to let Blount loose on defenses and wear them out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BucD+ 648 Posted September 27, 2012 Here's a great breakdown by former Buc, Steve White, of what is up with our offense (from the Cowboys game) and most of all...Freeman... http://potg2.blogspot.com/2012/09/quick-all-22-post_25.html He illustrates it very well with still shots from coaches tape. It drives me even more batshit crazy looking at this and seeing WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN if Freeman was just a pretty good QB. Other little decisions that other players made that could have been huge had they done the other. I've said it before, but if you don't follow Steve White on Twitter (@sgw94) then I suggest you do. Easily one of the best follows I've made, if not the best. Breaks stuff down after Sundays (like above) and also tweets during games. Really good stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted September 27, 2012 Wow, that was really good breakdown of our offense. Definitely disappointed in Freeman. He's got to see these favorable coverage's and take advantage of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted September 27, 2012 http://www.pewterreport.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=8339:&Itemid=15 Bucs/Skins game will be blacked out. lol at our fanbase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milla4Prez63 678 Posted September 28, 2012 http://www.pewterreport.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=8339:&Itemid=15 Bucs/Skins game will be blacked out. lol at our fanbase. It shouldn't surprise anyone, people aren't going to a lot of money to see Doug Martin get stuffed up the middle all day while Freeman throws ducks at Vincent Jackson's feet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucman 891 Posted September 28, 2012 I don't blame people for not showing up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BucD+ 648 Posted September 28, 2012 You guys are kidding, right? Defense playing really well. HUUUUGE improvement over last year. The offense has the talent. All they have to do is EXECUTE like they need to. Put it all together so to speak. Freeman just has to be a little bit better. With the way the defense has played so far, that's all he has to be is a LITTLE bit better. We are seeing big improvement over the cluster and embarrassment that we saw last year. Doug Martin could use some better blocking (back to executing and doing YOUR JOB) and it seems that they will finally start to get Blount going more. If we can get that one-two punch going...man... Lots to be excited and happy about as a Bucs fan. Win or lose, I'll be there supporting them. Milla man...you're starting to sound more and more like those PR trolls that you make fun of... If Freeman cannot turn it around by the end of the season then we'll no doubt be looking for a new QB. Nothing can be done about it now. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiLaSix9+ 398 Posted September 28, 2012 I'm excited for the team. If I lived in Tampa, I'd try to be at the Ray Jay every Sunday. The defense has made a 360 turn IMO. The only reason they have given up the yards they have this season and aren't ranked as high as they should is because the offense is putting them back on the field too quickly. What I am not liking from the Bucs is the play of Freeman (which I said would be the reason we would succeed or fail this year) and the offensive play calling. I was never a fan of the Freeman pick but said I would support him as a Bucs fan and of course wanted nothing but to be proven wrong about him. Was excited after his rookie season, hopeful after his sophomore slump. But now...I'm losing faith quickly in him. Hes got weapons man. Hes got a great running game. Hes got a great oline. Hes got everything a young, franchise QB can only dream of yet he isn't performing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BucD+ 648 Posted September 28, 2012 I'm excited for the team. If I lived in Tampa, I'd try to be at the Ray Jay every Sunday. The defense has made a 360 turn IMO. The only reason they have given up the yards they have this season and aren't ranked as high as they should is because the offense is putting them back on the field too quickly. What I am not liking from the Bucs is the play of Freeman (which I said would be the reason we would succeed or fail this year) and the offensive play calling. I was never a fan of the Freeman pick but said I would support him as a Bucs fan and of course wanted nothing but to be proven wrong about him. Was excited after his rookie season, hopeful after his sophomore slump. But now...I'm losing faith quickly in him. Hes got weapons man. Hes got a great running game. Hes got a great oline. Hes got everything a young, franchise QB can only dream of yet he isn't performing. Agreed. He's got 13 more games to show improvement. We'll see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
