VIDEO: Jason Licht’s Chubb Angle
March 20th, 2018
Bucs GM Jason Licht
Tampa Bay general manager Jason Licht made a road trip to North Carolina State University yesterday, and it wasn’t to visit the Mike Glennon statue on campus.
The Bucs’ architect was there to watch the Pro Day show put on by highly-touted defensive end prospect Bradley Chubb.
Oh what a celebration it would be if Chubb fell to the Bucs with the No. 7 overall pick in the draft next month.
In the Twitter video below, you can see Licht in the background as Bill Belicheat leads Chubb through an exercise. Dare to dream, Bucs fans. Dare to dream.
Bill Belichick, master of the pigskin, coached up Bradley Chubb (@ASTROCHUBB) at his Pro Day and even left him with a joke đź‘Ź https://t.co/pVwQO77Q6o
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) March 19, 2018
Be there for Round 1. Arrive early. Stay through Round 2 and 3 the following day.
March 20th, 2018 at 8:02 am
“Mike Glennon statue” — LOL!!!!!!!
Chubb being there at 7 for the Bucs seems too good to be true but no one thought Howard would be there last year, so………….
March 20th, 2018 at 8:06 am
The video refuses to work for me, but I get the idea.
Your Bucs Uncensored Draft Party lacks a date and time
March 20th, 2018 at 8:10 am
“Chubb Angle” !!!
One of your best Joe!!
March 20th, 2018 at 8:10 am
Belichick already recruiting and scouting for Chubb’s second contract.
March 20th, 2018 at 8:10 am
Ouch, looks like he jammed his thumb or a finger in that vid.
The more I see, the more I think he’ll be there at 7. And big Vita not doing much at his combine and pro day…..eh, just dont know. I know i do like what ive seen in Harold Landry though.
March 20th, 2018 at 8:14 am
Just draft 7 defensive ends.
March 20th, 2018 at 8:22 am
We could jump Indy by trading to 5 with Denver…that would be the least costly trade up….Denver knows Indy won’t take a QB so it is a limited gamble for them.
I’m not in favor of trading up except for Barkley and only trading to 5.
For me, trading with Indy makes no sense….either they want Chubb if he’s there or they don’t and we would get him….if they want Chubb, they won’t trade with us.
March 20th, 2018 at 8:33 am
TBBF,
I think the exact same thing, trade up with Denver. However, Peter Kong mentioned he has heard the Colts may not be done with trading down yet and collecting picks to rebuild that team. If so, Cardinals or Bills May trade up there and allow Nelson, Barkley, or Chubb to fall to us.
March 20th, 2018 at 8:40 am
If available, my preferences in the 1st rd would be….
1. Barkley
2. Nelson
3. Chubb
When you dial in on the athletic stats, Chubb isn’t as stellar as he’s made out to be….He’s not a freakish athlete like when Kearse, Peppers or Clowney came on the scene…..I think Chubb could easily end up being much like Winston, a productive starter in the league but not elite. I also believe DEs dont produce right away and we need production. Barkley and Nelson will start day one….
March 20th, 2018 at 8:48 am
Folks better start coming up with more realistic top 3 picks….
If available, my preferences in the 1st rd would be….
1. Barkley
2. Nelson
3. Chubb
March 20th, 2018 at 8:50 am
Obviously the Bucs have a massive need at DE/Edge and Chubb needs to be the pick if he is available at #7. However, the Bucs still have major needs at S, OG, DT, RB and CB.
If the Bucs first round pick is Barkley, Nelson, Edmunds or James I would feel confident the Bucs got much better.
March 20th, 2018 at 8:52 am
Hahahahaha………You guys keep trying to figure out how the draft will go down. You will never figure it out. Me I’m gonna have a grand ole time sitting back and watching it unfold. This one is so unpredictable with 4 QBs in play.
Just think about any mocks you saw before the Jets traded. I’d have a hard time believing you if you say you saw one with the Jets trading up to #3. Teams don’t sit around and wait for QBs to drop. We all know that position is too important.
Buffalo didn’t move up to 12 for a Corner. There not done. The picks in front of us are going to have moving parts for sure.
March 20th, 2018 at 8:54 am
Just a guess, and don’t hold me to it, but I’m guessing the “Draft Party” is on April 26th and will officially start at 8:00 PM.
March 20th, 2018 at 8:56 am
Just for fun Im predicting Buffalo to trade with Cleveland and Denver moving up with the Giants.
Giants picking at #5 with Chubb, Barkley or Nelson.
At that point I consider moving up 2 spots for the guy you want.
March 20th, 2018 at 8:58 am
My 3 picks if stay at 7 other than the 3 buzz names are
in any order
James
Ward
Edmunds
March 20th, 2018 at 8:59 am
But if I’m Cleveland I want Mayfield. And I’m taking the gamble he will be avialable at 4.
I’m taking Barkley 1st and Mayfield 4th.
I don’t pass on the chance to get a franchise QB and RB in the same draft.
March 20th, 2018 at 9:03 am
Perhaps the Bucs can work a trade with Denver reuniting DJax and Cousins
swamping picks in the first…would have to eat cap dollars 10 mil if my impression is correct
March 20th, 2018 at 9:04 am
What happened to that Mincah Fitzpatrick dude? Last month everybody was calling him a an elite prospect in same class as Chubb, Nelson, Barkley.
Sounds like his name has dropped a lot. Did he get hurt? Or get in trouble or stink up his combine? What happened?
March 20th, 2018 at 9:06 am
Imagine getting
C Mike Pouncey (FA) (8M-yr)
DE Robert Quinn (3rd)
CB Marcus Peters (2nd)
Seeing as we usually miss in 2nd rd picks
It wouldn’t be so bad
And Best player available for first
Chubb, Barkley, Nelson
March 20th, 2018 at 9:08 am
Imo our 1st round pick needs to be used on defense. If Chubb is gone and both Nelson and Barkley are there at 7 I would be hoping for them to trade back.
I think there is a good shot at Chubb being the one that falls to us tho. People are saying 4 QBs will go in the first 4 picks, but I dont think so.
I think the Giants take Nelson at #2. They overpaid Solder and tried to pay Norwell. They are serious about fixing there OL.
Then I will be PRAYING Barkley goes at #6. That would leave Chubb there at #7 for us.
March 20th, 2018 at 9:09 am
MadMax Says
“Ouch, looks like he jammed his thumb or a finger in that vid.”
Wonder if that’s a red flag…
March 20th, 2018 at 9:11 am
BucEmUp Says
“Just draft 7 defensive ends.”
You’re joking…but we would find at least two great ones out of the bunch, since Licht averages 3-4 great draft picks per draft, we’d be in like Flin.
Too bad we need a couple other positions too.
Wish they’d sign Darkwa just to fill that spot.
March 20th, 2018 at 9:11 am
I’m fine with Chubb but I’m not sure he’s the BPA. I think Nelson is more of a can’t miss at his position than Chubb is at his.
If we get Nelson in the draft…imagine our OL this year and going forward. The middle three could end up being the meanest and best interior three in the league. Our tackles would improve because of the personality our OL would develop.
If we take Nelson then we can draft six DE’s lol.
March 20th, 2018 at 9:13 am
At this point, that first pick has to go on Chubb, Vea or Davenport. I don’t care if we reach for one of them. I would prefer to trade down if we cannot get Chubb, but DL is going to go fast after pick 5…because there isn’t a lot to choose from at the top. Teams will scramble for what is there.
So reach if we have to.
No one will complain when the player shows he was worth it.
March 20th, 2018 at 9:15 am
@StPeteBucsFan
Nelson would certainly be a great pick…but I’m a bit tired of playing catch up all the time in games. Our team showed it can come from behind…so if we can just limit the other team at the line, we’ll probably win twice as many games.
10-5.
March 20th, 2018 at 9:18 am
From what I read I’d rather Nelson but if its Chubb I’m ok. I think Nelson will be an All Pro while Chubb will be good but not elite. Then again I have a real job that isn’t a scout so I might be 100% wrong.
March 20th, 2018 at 9:19 am
Besides…contrary to popular belief, I think our OL lineup will be:
Right Tackle – Dotson
Right Guard – Sweezy
Center – Marpet
Left Guard – Jensen (yup)
Left Tackle – Smith
Marpet is turning into a great Center. Sweezy looked much better the last few games he played. Last year, Joe mentioned that it was unlikely Sweezy would have an impact in his first year back. Assuming he was right (and he clearly was), that means Sweezy will play much better this year.
That would be a beast of a OL.
Then imagine if RT Mike McGlinchey falls to us in round 3 or so. Dotson’s replacement will develop for a year.
March 20th, 2018 at 9:21 am
Putting Jenson at Center does not address two spots. It ignores the one spot of need we have on the line this year. Left Guard.
And you do not want to move Sweezy over to Left side, because that would set him back. Better to keep things as they are and put Jenson at Left Guard, which is his natural position anyway.
March 20th, 2018 at 9:24 am
Trade GMC and our 7th pick to Denver for their 5th pick and go get Chubbs
March 20th, 2018 at 9:26 am
Nah keep Swerzy on the right and let Marpet take the left.
March 20th, 2018 at 9:28 am
Bonzai……Everything I hear it sounds like Jensen will be C.
You’re right about LG….I’m for keeping Sweezy or Pamphile here and use our 2nd rounder to draft another G to compete with them. I’ve seen a lot of guards worthy of that pick.
Of course Nelson could be our guy too.
But still need some depth…..I don’t mind Evan Smith if he’s still around.
March 20th, 2018 at 9:34 am
The difference between drafting Chubb and drafting Nelson is that the OG class is deeper than the DE class.
The OGs that will be available on day 2 will be better than the DEs available on day 2.
March 20th, 2018 at 9:37 am
I would love to move up and get Barkley or Chubb, but not by giving up premium picks. If we could offer a team a player and a low pick then so be it, but not a second rounder. We could get a RB or DE Hubbard with our second rounder.
March 20th, 2018 at 9:42 am
I thought this web site was family friendly, now were talking Chubb angles?!
March 20th, 2018 at 9:50 am
bonzai
which “last few games” did sweezy play well?…..he missed the final 2 games of the year and looked bad on multiple occasions….
and joe also wrote about how sweezy was still hurt during the entire year so expecting him to improve his play is wishful thinking…..
and why would the bucs make Jensen the highest paid center if they plan to use him as a guard?……that doesn’t make sense if your Jensen…..norwell just got paid big money to be the highest paid guard…..
your way off!!!!…lol….
#NOEXCUSESIN2018!!!!!….NOPASSESIN2018!!!!!….GO BUCS!!!!!
March 20th, 2018 at 10:06 am
Jason Licht was looking around at everything BUT Chubb. Lmao. Did anyone else notice that? Tf is wrong with this franchise.
March 20th, 2018 at 10:08 am
I seldom try to draw pretty pictures of how a draft will turn out, but in this case I say plan to trade with Denver one just get the guy. We have spent the last 3 offseason bitching about not have a pass rush so put your money where your mouth is, trade-up and get the guy, don’t regurgitate about how many picks you might lose or how trading down will get you an extra 2nd rounder. Get a pair and go to the front of the line. You still have some cap space and enough picks to focus on shoring up a few other needs.
March 20th, 2018 at 10:10 am
@BobbyM,
100% agree with your take above. Well articulated and spot on throughout! And you take directly relates to the PRESENT circumstances of the Bucs in reality.
Go Bucs!
March 20th, 2018 at 10:11 am
Moving up with all the needs Bucs have is height of foolishness. When will we ever learn?
March 20th, 2018 at 10:17 am
Bonzai says:
“Sweezy looked much better the last few games he played”
This narrative has gained some traction – but I’m pretty sure its not true. Maybe I need to go back and specifically watch Sweezy in those “last few games he played” just to be sure – but what I do remember is how much better our running game looked the last 2 games when Sweezy was out for the year.
Nelson is absolutely the better prospect at his position over Chubb. But our need is so great on defense in general and at DE in particular that Chubb falling to 7 would be the best case scenario for the Bucs.
This becomes doubly true since there are some pretty good Guard/Center prospects available in the 2nd and possibly 3rd rounds this year – but after Chubb – all other DE/pass rush specialists prospects in this draft seem to be projects to 1 degree or another and/or will be drafted way too high and/or are not ideal fits for a 4-3 front.
If we are somehow able to snag Chubb at #7 – perhaps the best way to end the “who should play center – Marpet or Jensen” question is to put Ali at RG, Jensen at LG and draft a true Center like Price, Ragnow or James Daniels from Iowa in either the 2nd or 3rd round.
March 20th, 2018 at 10:39 am
Sweezy is one tweek away from life after the NFL….I really hope we find a better option for his guard spot and send him on his way….that and it would be idiotic not to play Ali Marpet at
guard
and not play Jensen at
center
March 20th, 2018 at 10:46 am
I told ya last yr you don’t mess with athletes who have back problems. If a back problem took out Jordan there ain’t no athlete in the world who can overcome a back problem. It doesn’t take an educated man to figure that out.
March 20th, 2018 at 11:25 am
DB..I called it also. I knew Sweez was damaged goods. Teams like the Seahawks saw that and dumped him. We..hopin and prayin..picked him up. Licht like him and Easy Sweez is still on the roster. What a franchise…..
March 20th, 2018 at 11:34 am
Taking DEs in the first round kinda scares me. Especially in the top ten and especially for the Bucs. Taking RBs are scary also but if Barkley is available that’s a no brainer. I would love to get Nelson. He’s the most sure player in the draft.
March 20th, 2018 at 12:20 pm
Chris
Bitching for the next three years why we didn’t take a top edge rusher is stupidity. All I read about is Bennett, Calias Campbell, and how bad Buc’s management is because they let this player go or didn’t want to pay for this guy. I really don’t think most of you guys want to improve our pass rush, I think you just like getting on here everyday and crying about how bad the Buc’s are, Get a Life and on the way Trade up and get Bradley Chubb if he is still there at 5.
March 20th, 2018 at 12:44 pm
Somebody will probably guess it right. But that is all it will be is a wild guess. Not some word on the street or people in the know garbage. Because they can’t make a move until draft day and everything begins to happen. So this is really as much fun as watching Golf.
March 20th, 2018 at 12:51 pm
DB55 CALLED IT!!!!!!
#NOEXCUSESIN2018!!!!!….NOPASSESIN2018!!!!!….GO BUCS!!!!!
March 20th, 2018 at 1:47 pm
Madmax,big vita vea isn’t doing much at his pro day?well,being he doesn’t have any pass rush moves and he won’t be over powering the NFL men why would anyone be surprised ? I hear people on here acting like he is gonna be the next great defensive tackle and I think to myself have you watched tape of the guy or looked at his stats?He doesn’t even fit our defense,he needs to be in a 34 defense.he is a nose tackle in a 3-4 defense but you can’t tell some people on here that!smh
March 20th, 2018 at 1:51 pm
SOEbuc, yea it scares me to about taking a defensive end (chubb)I’m scared the bucs won’t run like hell to the podium!
March 20th, 2018 at 2:49 pm
I love how the talking heads say Davenport is to much of a reach for the bucs at 7 but have him going anywhere from 11-18 to others teams. How is it a reach if he is the second best prospect at his position and the first is taken. I don’t get why that is a reach. So we shouldn’t draft him at 7 and get best player available then wait until the second round and get the 6-7 best defense end. Makes no sense if you like him and he fits a need you draft him
No matter where you are drafting. At 12 he is a steal at 7 they drafted way to early. I hear every year on the lend of the 1st a guy getting drafted and they all say they reached o had him as a 3rd round grade then he ends up being a stud Like the center Frederick drafted two years ago.
March 20th, 2018 at 3:03 pm
SrqBucsFan Says:
March 20th, 2018 at 9:26 am
Nah keep Swerzy on the right and let Marpet take the left.
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Exactly. Marpet was a left tackle in college. I don’t understand why everyone seems to think he can only play right guard.
March 20th, 2018 at 7:38 pm
I sure wish B.B. was our coach. He’s on a different level than all the rest. Greatest coach of all time. Better than Vince.
March 20th, 2018 at 8:30 pm
Hey I’m with Jimmy Jack on this one. I too if I were Cleveland I’m taking Barkley with the first pick and that way you get the best player in the draft that is going to be an All Pro running Back. Then with the 4th pick take the next best player whether it’s a Quarterback or Nelsen or Chubb or Lamar Jackson or Mayfield. Cleveland will be a much improved team with their Free Agent picks and 1 & 4 in the draft!!! Watch out for Dem Browns!! And yes our Bucs play them this season.
March 21st, 2018 at 4:02 am
All I see is Licht being passive and moving out of peoples way like a passive human. I guess McCoy is rubbing off on him too.
March 21st, 2018 at 7:27 am
Did anyone else have a problem with him quitting on a bag drill for a stubbed finger!?!?!?!?