Bucs Sniff Old Wide Receiver
October 25th, 2016
Like any wise franchise hurting for receivers, the Bucs were out sniffing what’s on the street this week.
While Roddy White wasn’t on the workout buffet, another old guy with a lot of catches was.
Today, Nate Washington, 33, was reported to have had an official tryout with the Bucs. His career with the Steelers (2005-2008), Titans (2009-2014) and Texans (2015) left him with 458 catches and 44 touchdowns on his resumé.
He spent the 2016 preseason with the Patriots and had one catch for eight yards in two preseason games. The Patriots cut him in August and he’s been on the street ever since.
Washington had a hell of a career — and made a ton of cash — for an undrafted player.
Pretty impressive that he has the fire to keep playing. Joe’s all in favor of the Bucs exploring their options. A win at San Francisco and a career game by Russell Shepard hasn’t changed anything on the receiver front.
October 25th, 2016 at 8:42 pm
He could be kinda like a 2nd teacher to the younger group of Wide Recievers. The more experience the better.
October 25th, 2016 at 8:42 pm
Is Reuben Randle still looking for work??
Much younger and has huge upside. Also played with Russel Sheppard.
October 25th, 2016 at 8:45 pm
A 2 year deal would be great for him to sign if Jason Licht and Dirk Koetter agree to get him on the roster.
October 25th, 2016 at 8:46 pm
Doesn’t hurt to explore the options I suppose. I’d be more in favor of a trade of sorts
October 25th, 2016 at 8:55 pm
Sounds like his day is past. I would rather have a fast unproven young guy who may be inconsistant than a really good old receiver who is slow and cant get open.
October 25th, 2016 at 8:56 pm
I do agree we should be seeing what is out there for WR but I also think Cecil Shorts is gonna become a viable part of this offense.
October 25th, 2016 at 9:00 pm
#Nope
And if the Pats cut him HELLTOTHENAH. BELLI can get water out of a turnip. Did we not learn a lesson with Mankins?
October 25th, 2016 at 9:02 pm
27 year old speedster Torrey Smith Please.
October 25th, 2016 at 9:44 pm
Great!
While we’re at it…..looking at older wide receivers
Why don’t we pull a Jon Gruden again and get Tim brown and Jerry Rice back together again?????
We can give Oakland fans some Dejvu
October 25th, 2016 at 9:57 pm
Last time played was during preseason. Doesnt gump ever learn? Now he is going to fit right in without getting injured?
Cecil shorts didnt have a full training camp and got injured immediately. Gump is going bild this team? Lol
Whats wrong with shepard starting and getting most of the snaps?
The oakland defensive coordinator is going to see the sf tape.when shep iz on the field, oak coord knows shep could go deep and nddd safety help. The oak coord knows when shep gets a screen/slant , the defense has to be aware of his run after catch ability. When me13 is on 1 side and shep the other side, they cant play 8 in the box and have to have both safeties to help out both sides
This isnt good? Shep numbers was 3x better than vjax with 3x less snaps and you dont have on the field?
IMO, we have the talent and players to make the playoffs this year, but our coach wont allow it to happen
October 25th, 2016 at 10:02 pm
The pickins are slim
October 25th, 2016 at 10:15 pm
“have a fast unproven young guy who may be inconsistant than a really good old receiver who is slow and cant get open.”
Ever heard of Dontae Dye?
October 25th, 2016 at 10:20 pm
dud
October 25th, 2016 at 10:20 pm
I’m sure a lot of teams are sniffing Torrey Smith, but the Bucs have as good a chance as anyone of pulling off a trade. Right now we’re not really that bad off at WR, with ME13, Shep and Humphries, plus Cecil Shorts in the wings. Plus we’ve got Brate and several RBs who can catch the ball pretty well. Still believing that Murphy will be back in a couple of weeks.
October 25th, 2016 at 11:00 pm
44 TDs in 11 years. Hmm, I wonder how the math works out.
October 25th, 2016 at 11:01 pm
Well, if we don’t pull off a trade before week’s end, at least we’ll get 1 more game to look at Shep and Shorts, and evaluate if we really need to spend whatever picks SF wants in the trade this year, rather than waiting for the offseason.
I don’t think Shorts is a long term answer, but would like to see what Shep can actually do. Crazy to think he has stuck around through 3 different coaching regimes, as a special teamer only!
October 25th, 2016 at 11:02 pm
I say give Shepherd a start and see what he can do…he’s got good hands and works hard…and makes plays
October 25th, 2016 at 11:08 pm
Great QBs make average WRs Good. I’m not worried
October 25th, 2016 at 11:12 pm
Damn SB, I’m getting crushed in pick’em these last 2 weeks. Gonna have to start rollin the dice!
October 25th, 2016 at 11:44 pm
Lol unbelievable. I only got 7 wins this weekend but I got 11 last weekend. I am stinking it up too
October 26th, 2016 at 12:13 am
Come on JL, go get a WR2, one of the teams at 0-6, 1-5 even 2-4 have a number two that would grow with Jamies and really help ME13. Most rookie receivers take time to develop, other than the last couple drafts?
I like Hump Shepard and Shorts but we need speed!!!! They are all three different but are better suited for the slot, we want to take the lid off the back end. Enunwa, Cruz, Torrey Smith…do your job Jason L.
October 26th, 2016 at 12:18 am
Just read a report that the eagles are trying to trade a 3rd or 4th for Alshon Jefferey, if he agrees to a long term deal? I would be upset if we weren’t even interested. I thought other teams couldn’t work out a long term deal with a player who was franchised tagged by another team ? Or am I wrong.
October 26th, 2016 at 12:25 am
See if you can swing a trade for some speed. See if Cordelle Patterson is available, or maybe Allen Robinson or Hurd. Stop acting like a 2nd rate franchise.
October 26th, 2016 at 12:46 am
@ Rojas. I agree that Jeffery would be the best case signing. I just don’t think we have enough to offer Chicago in all reality while we are trying to build from the Ground up. I would love to see it happen though”
October 26th, 2016 at 12:49 am
How about trying to snag jameis’ old buddy Rashad Greene from Jax.
October 26th, 2016 at 12:52 am
Shepard is a speedster! How do you think he got down the field so quick to make tackles as a special team ACE? And Murphy was Tebow’s favorite speedster with the Gators and he should be back soon. We don’t need to waste draft picks to get a speedster or to take an over the hill WR neither of which even know our offense. Cecil Shorts is quick and uses his quickness to get open and get YAK but he runs a 4.6 40 and apparently wasn’t in top form when we got him but he knows Koetter’s plays and can play slot if Hump is winded or gets hurt. Yes we need to draft another speedy receiver with great hands like Shepard for depth but we are set for now. Shep is tough as nails and will be a great number two receiver for us!
October 26th, 2016 at 12:54 am
Sign him. I’ve always been a fan of his. We need depth in the worst way.
October 26th, 2016 at 3:38 am
Chad Johnson & T.O. are on the street too!
October 26th, 2016 at 3:40 am
We need to add a WR. We needed to add a WR on draft day. We didn’t, and we haven’t added one in the days that followed, unless Martini counts (and he doesn’t).
The argument that centers around the OAK game is shortsighted and stupid. Smith, Washington, or any other option won’t be the best option for the OAK game. Fine….who’s the best option for ATL, or CHI, or KC? We don’t even have viable practice squad options at WR. I think Licht has done a good job in general, but this situation at WR was predictable, and our current situation is ridiculous.
October 26th, 2016 at 9:51 am
FORGET A TRADE!
We’d just get fleeced in a trade. I say stick with what we have, but explore free agents for one year deals.
We should draft a WR within the first two rounds in the draft instead. Get a long term potential superstar to play opposite Mike Evans.
There’s no need to panic at this point. If the Bucs were a Superbowl contender, then maybe a trade might be justified, but Jason Licht has proven he cannot fix this team outside of the draft, so let’s NOT trade away his opportunities.
October 26th, 2016 at 9:57 am
i’ll pass….stick with shep….GO BUCS!!!