One Of “The Wolfs” Surfaces In Carolina
May 16th, 2014
Joe was reminded today of one of the lighter periods in Bucs history, when Raheem Morris often distracted fans from the losing with news conferences that rolled out silly nicknames, stories of his granny looking like a bulldog, historic ramblings “and things of that nature.”
One classic came before the implosion of 2011, when Raheem explained how his starting safeties, oft-injured Cody Grimm and serial loafer Sean Jones, were “The Wolfs.”
Grimm was healthy last spring but got in trouble for two alcohol-related shenanigans and was a final roster cut by the New Schiano Order.
Grimm was out of football in 2013, but he resurfaced today with word from the Panthers that Grimm will join their rookie minicamp as a tryout player.
Joe wishes Grimm well. He was a legitimate No. 3 safety when he wasn’t hurt.
And yes, three other key Bucs safeties of 2011 are all out of football: Tanard Jackson, Jones and Ahmad Black. (Hell, Lovie Smith couldn’t win with that bunch.) Reserves Corey Lynch and Larry Asante are still hanging around with Indianapolis.
For those unfamiliar, here’s the famous Wolf scene from Pulp Fiction: (Not safe for work.)
May 16th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
Wolve’s in sheep’s clothing. Hopefully they”ll put on their big boy pads..
May 16th, 2014 at 12:24 pm
Cody Grim was a ta king machine before he got injured his rookie season.
May 16th, 2014 at 12:28 pm
Pretty please, with sugar on top!
May 16th, 2014 at 12:30 pm
I liked Cody in the beginning. Good kid. I hope he finds a place, just not on our team.
May 16th, 2014 at 1:53 pm
I do believe Tanard Jackson just got reinstated and signed back with Washington to be with Raheem.
May 16th, 2014 at 1:55 pm
Another former Buc, DT Brian Price is a tryout at the Jags. Small world!
May 16th, 2014 at 2:16 pm
Also, Okoye, the DT we signed briefly IIRC, is now a Cowboy.
May 16th, 2014 at 3:01 pm
Joe, small point, but just so you know, Tanard Jackson as we speak is still with the Redskins. He was reinstated by the NFL, then immediately cut by the Redskins for contract purposes on May 6th, then on May 7th re-signed at the veteran minimum.
Your point is well taken though, I doubt that he makes it through camp!
May 16th, 2014 at 4:18 pm
Tanard was just resigned by Washington. Larry Asante is out of the league.
May 16th, 2014 at 5:17 pm
I liked Grimm a lot. Thought he had a little bit of Lynch in him. Hope he gets back in the game.
May 16th, 2014 at 5:50 pm
I wanted Grimm to hang on with the Bucs too. I also liked Leonard’s effort. Blount with Pittsburgh now, they love him up there.
May 16th, 2014 at 6:32 pm
The Kids got all the smarts, athletic ability and instincts to be a very good Safety at this level but he just doesn’t have the body to withstand the punishment on a NFL field.