“He Has His Own Kind Of Light”
March 18th, 2019
Bucs fans are hoping Deone Bucannon landing in Tampa will return him to his glory season of 2015, when he was a versatile defensive force in the middle of a Cardinals team that was one victory from the Super Bowl.
Since then, Bucannon has been a whole lot of meh, which is why the Bucs were able to sign him for just $2.5 million last week on a 1-year, prove-it deal.
Bucannon, 26, had nothing earth-shaking to say to local media on Friday, when he met them at One Buc Palace. But the video is below for you to enjoy.
Among the highlights, he’ll play at 215 pounds but says he can play on all three levels of the defense effectively. Bucannon says Todd Bowles is a true defensive genius who often knows what’s going to happen before it happens, and Bucannon can’t wait to study Lavonte David, who he calls a “blueprint” guy to learn from about how things are done and to be great.
And of course, Bucannon is a huge fan of Bucco Bruce Arians, who he says “has his own kind of light” when he commands a room and leads a team.
March 18th, 2019 at 12:03 pm
One thing I noticed…..this guy really wants to be here……a welcome change from previous FAs…….
That & competent coaching can make a huge difference and the cumulative effect is winning…
March 18th, 2019 at 12:08 pm
Excellent point ^
March 18th, 2019 at 12:19 pm
“I wanna be a great player for them!” – Welcome to the team sir.
March 18th, 2019 at 12:20 pm
i agree….
seems very motivated and focused…..
#REALISTKNOWSNOTHING!!!!…GO BUCS!!!!
March 18th, 2019 at 12:28 pm
He kinda reminds me of deshawn goldston “the hawk” hopefully he tries harder on gameday
March 18th, 2019 at 12:29 pm
I’m with everyone else here, good attitude!
March 18th, 2019 at 12:34 pm
Sign Burfict
March 18th, 2019 at 12:44 pm
He’s certainly got the right initials D B
March 18th, 2019 at 12:50 pm
Yes, Bucs need to vet Burfict.
March 18th, 2019 at 12:53 pm
Must the first rodeo for many here….that what they all say….just like rookie with the obligatory.. “everyone is faster here”
March 18th, 2019 at 1:07 pm
I’m excited to see what we get out of Bucannon.
March 18th, 2019 at 1:23 pm
Bucannon could prove to be a steal, especially if he returns to form and becomes a leader of the defense. Burfict however is not worth testing the waters, to many concussions. Houston would be an amazing addition if we could somehow trade Brate or restructure Gmc.
March 18th, 2019 at 1:24 pm
Another hope and prayer who will be gone next year.
March 18th, 2019 at 1:56 pm
This gut can be EXPLOSIVE!
March 18th, 2019 at 2:03 pm
He sounds like a cerebral player, we haven’t had much of that on this defense,
Fire them Buc – cannons
March 18th, 2019 at 2:08 pm
Might turn out to be a great signing….Welcome aboard Deone!
March 18th, 2019 at 3:38 pm
Love this guy already
March 18th, 2019 at 4:07 pm
Lol…Let’s call it what it is and not be coy.
We are scraping the bottom of the barrel with one year prove it deals.
These are the effects of overstretched cap space, missing on draft picks, and poor coaching.
Looking forward to the new coaching staff put players in position to be aggressive. See Duffners D vs Smitty
March 18th, 2019 at 4:37 pm
This guy has wheels & heart… Hopefully he works out great