Comments on: “He Loves Him”

By: gitarlvr

gitarlvr — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:30 +0000

If the big argument is leadership and just getting a fiery guy ala Sapp or Nickerson who will make a big hit and go crazy and get the team and crowd fired up then Im agreed with you that the Bucs could benefit from having that larger than life type of guy on their D. But we can keep Ruud getting the D lined up and it wont be sacrilege if they draft a player at DE or or outside linebacker that becomes the heart and soul who gets this team revved up. At the end of the day the Bucs can keep Ruud, for now at least, to benefit from the skills he does have and we shouldn’t assume that the MLB has to be the firestarter just because a guy like Ray Lewis is for the Ravens or because Hardy was for us back in the day.

By: Weneeddefense

Weneeddefense — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:03:15 +0000

Gitarlvr, no need to waste your energy… after 2 days of drafting, the fans will quickly realize that Ruud wasnt replaced and the team has no better option but to go after ruud in free agency with a purpose… because we will have no one at MLB.

By: Bucnjim

Bucnjim — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:36:49 +0000

Gitarlvr,

That’s a great arguement and I’ll agree Ruud does have value in that capacity. The case or arguement that I try to make is that ever since Ruud has been captain; the team has taken on his passive finesse style of play and I can’t stand that. I have no problem with Ruud being on the team if he has value like you’re talking about. What I would like you see is a young aggressive new leader (that has an attitude) to step up and lead this Defense into the future. Also; someone who not only leads by example, but holds players responsible like Sapp & Lynch used to. That’s not asking for much really!

By: gitarlvr

gitarlvr — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:27:53 +0000

Well BucnJim- I’ll agree with you that the Bucs don’t play Tampa 2 as much as they used too but you’re overreaching a little, I think, to claim its only %20. Thats why I would like to see the Bucs draft some bigger, badder DE\OLB tweeners for their 3 man alignments BUT, even in a 3-4 alignment your inside linebackers aren’t necessarily counted on to be big nasty thumpers. Ruud has the skillset to be a decent inside backer as the bucs possibly transition to playing more 3-4 in their hybrid scheme. Thats why the team has brought in guys like Dontay Moch and Cris Carter for visits. They are former college defensive ends whom the Bucs would draft to play OUTSIDE linebacker and situational defensive end. The Bucs already have linebackers, including Ruud, who can suffice as inside backers if the Bucs do decide to play more 3-4(Many signs point to that being the case). Either way you slice it Barrett Ruud would continue to have a valid role with this team.

By: Mauha Deeb

Mauha Deeb — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:18:39 +0000

Just thought it was funny how out of all the great posts today like the Williams video, the news of the temporary lockout lift, a lengthy phenomenally in-depth post about the draft prospects etc…. The post that gets the most comments/conversation/views isn’t the one that is “news” at all, but the one that reiterates a long known fact that Raheem likes Ruud.
What the heck ,people? You’ve known this for a year now. Why still bother being upset over it?

By: Bucnjim

Bucnjim — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:17:32 +0000

You guys would be right on except for one thing: The Monte Kiffin Tampa 2 Defense we were known for all those years is all but gone and forgotten. So I guess you’re right about Ruud being perfect for “THAT” Defense! Although I never agree with Thomas; sometimes he’ll make a valid argument now and then. To say that Ruud is great in a Defense that we run 15-20% of time is absurd. Also; you are wrong! I do understand the Tampa 2 which is why Ruud’s value has gone done in the past two years. If you take the two Super Bowl teams and compare Ruud to any of their LB’s you’ll see that there is no comparison.

By: Thomas 2.2

Thomas 2.2 — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:16:55 +0000

Agreed rastaman. I also think that you are catching on as well guitar although we will never agree on gmc – we agree that the rest of the front 4 stinks. I hope that they stay focused on d tonight. D end, olb and cb are desperate needs. Gmc was bad, but with his investment, the unknown value of price and the emergence of bennett, okam and maybe magee – i guess that they should ignore tackle.

By: JMS

JMS — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:14:21 +0000

Hey Matt, if you had season tix, you would have already renewed, so don’t pull out the useless bluff. Renewals were done a long time ago… That said, Ruud is over-rated, he makes tackles allright, well after they have gained alot of yards and the 1st down

By: gitarlvr

gitarlvr — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:00:42 +0000

Its certainly weird for me to agree with Thomas on anything but he is spot on with what he said although it was Roy Miller and ALL the sorry ass defensive ends who were the biggest culprits in losing gap integrity last year. If the Bucs want to have a better run defense next year they need to

A) hope that Brian Price is ready to go and stays healthy so he can replace Roy Miller at nose tackle

B) draft defensive ends who can not only rush the passer but properly penetrate their gaps to disrupt the run like DE’s in a one gap scheme MUST do.

Or we can let Ruud walk and draft a Kelvin Sheppard or Akeem Dent to be run thumpers in the middle and watch them get toasted for big plays in the passing game which will ultimately hurt the Bucs more then giving up the rushing yards.

By: RastaMon

RastaMon — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:43:39 +0000

I have mixed feelings about Ruud…
I am certain about CUTTING….Asslib
may his name never be mentioned again…….ever !

By: Thomas 2.2

Thomas 2.2 — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:39:32 +0000

If u dont appreciate ruud u dont understand nfl, tampa 2 football. I have said this before but a few of you appear new. In run d, the first resp. after read steps is to gap fill, then flow to the football.

If ruud is making a drag down or side tackle it is typically bc someone else, like gmc, lost gap integrity. These plays are positive plays for ruud not negatives. Yet u novices seem to not know enough to get it.

Ruud is Always in position and is excellent in pass coverage- he is a near pro bowler.

By: gitarlvr

gitarlvr — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:28:33 +0000

BucnJim- I challenge you to go back and look up the recieving yardage of tight ends against the Bucs last year. It wasn’t very good. Gonzo did ok but no one shuts him down. And Heap had one big play on a blown coverage by Sabby. Ruud held it down in coverage. A few picks would have been nice but the fact is teams tend not to throw to their TE’s with Ruud covering.

CreamsicleBananaHammock-

Greg Jones is just another T2 style linebacker who struggles to shed blocks and drag tackles instead of driving ballcarriers back. What is the point of replacing Ruud with a rookie that has many of the same weaknesses? Near as I can tell the only thing Jones does better than Ruud is(possibly) rush the passer.