Comments on: Raheem The Seducer

By: McBuc

McBuc — Fri, 20 May 2011 20:26:57 +0000

Do trades count, ’cause K2 is a pretty big name, and I am not sure he really sold seats either. I think the Bucs will surprise people this year, and sell out most if not all of their games. Winning is really what sells tickets, regardless of the coach or players.

By: Hawaiian Buc

Hawaiian Buc — Fri, 20 May 2011 19:31:18 +0000

“That’s a good point. I’m not sure any cornerback with the possible exception of Deion Sanders sold more than 500 tickets. And let’s be honest, Deion also returned kicks.”

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I agree with that statement, but I will bring up a reason why I feel signing him (I’m sick and tired of having to look up the spelling of his name, so he’s just “him”) will be different. Tampa hasn’t really signed any big name free agents is what seems like forever, and it has been one of the major criticisms by the fans of this team. Although most Bucs fans have never seen him play, they know he is a big-time CB and upcoming free agent. Signing him would bring excitement back to the organization, because it will be seen as we are doing everything we can to make this team great, quickly. Even for someone like me who is not huge on big free agent signings, I would be unbelievably excited if we signed him. I’m pretty sure many many others would feel the same way.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 20 May 2011 00:48:17 +0000

Even if Talib comes back next year, I still think we should consider signing Asoumougha because remember that Barber is likely playing in his final season. After he retires, CB will probably come up as a need again.

But if Talib doesn’t return to the Bucs, signing Asomougha is a must. And even if Lewis turns out to be a nice starting CB, there’ll be another vacant spot once Barber retires.

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 19 May 2011 23:41:10 +0000

Have to totally disagree on Asomugha selling tickets. How many fans have even seen him play, and he was rarely even tested in Oakland. The guy could walk through International Plaza tomorrow and not be recognized.

That’s a good point. I’m not sure any cornerback with the possible exception of Deion Sanders sold more than 500 tickets. And let’s be honest, Deion also returned kicks.

By: Espo

Espo — Thu, 19 May 2011 22:21:47 +0000

I doubt many fairweather fans in this city know who Asomugha is and I doubt it’ll effect ticket sales. Everyone on this site knows his superstardom but he hasn’t exactly been in the mainstream news. I believe I’ve seen him in one commercial. His name (which I’ve repeatedly had to copy and paste) isn’t very marketable. If we go after him, it’ll be to solidify our secondary and make our usually dependable up and comers Biggers and to a lesser extent Lewis strong depth and special teams players.

By: Thomas 2.2

Thomas 2.2 — Thu, 19 May 2011 21:50:48 +0000

Exactly right creamsickle. These glazers need not care about a cap, its a real floor that would force them to sign a fa.

Wouldnt that be great, they lockout and then get Forced to spend $ they would otherwise not have to. Actually, a new cba kills the cheap a– Glazers. Serves those frauds right.

By: Keith

Keith — Thu, 19 May 2011 21:21:24 +0000

Have to totally disagree on Asomugha selling tickets. How many fans have even seen him play, and he was rarely even tested in Oakland. The guy could walk through International Plaza tomorrow and not be recognized.

If the Bucs brought in Randy Moss, THAT would rock the house. …Not saying they should, but he’d come about 15 million cheaper

By: CreamsicleBananaHammock

CreamsicleBananaHammock — Thu, 19 May 2011 21:18:47 +0000

….and my last point on this:

NOTHING would generate buzz in this city for the Bucs like signing the highest profile free agent…..would be a major factor in ticket sales

By: CreamsicleBananaHammock

CreamsicleBananaHammock — Thu, 19 May 2011 21:17:15 +0000

Joe said: Given the possible restraints of the salary cap and how the Bucs will have to manage it in 2012 and beyond. There’s no way to know whether Nnamdi makes any possible sense long term for massive money.

I think the possibility of a salary cap (and therefore a salary floor) make it much more likely the Bucs actually make a push for Asomugha.

Correct me if I’m wrong but the Bucs were about $50M under what would have been the “floor” last yr….had there been one. That’s a lot of dough that they’ll have to spend just to get there.

I’m also really starting to believe what team Glazer has been saying all along about not being scared to spend money. They wanted to build the team through the draft and then add through free agency. This team is “built” right now…..it’s time to go out and find a vet or two that will mesh well with the makeup of this team.

By: dan

dan — Thu, 19 May 2011 20:59:17 +0000

brown. what could brown do for you(us)? get cut.

By: McBuc

McBuc — Thu, 19 May 2011 20:37:56 +0000

He could have thrown in that WR from the Eagles…I have forgotten his name already!

By: Espo

Espo — Thu, 19 May 2011 20:37:47 +0000

Nnamdi Asomugha would do nothing but help our team. Don’t make the argument of having too many starters. Thats a problem anyone would love to have, except at QB. We play more than enough nickel to accomodate him, Talib, and Barber. Biggers will get his reps.

I wouldn’t mind an Ike Taylor signing either, as someone mentioned above. The guy is a proven winner.