Comments on: Ronde Barber: Everbody’s High On Claiborne

By: Garv

Garv — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:38:22 +0000

I really hope that no matter what, the Buccaneers go BPA in rounds 1-3. No matter what, if that player Richardson, they take him, Claiborne, they take him.
So yeah, it SHOULD come down to that. Holds true for every position but QB and that doesn’t even come into play.

SMART teams take the best player available…..period.

By: Draft King

Draft King — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:58:47 +0000

With Aqib Talib facing criminal charges and Ronde Barber being 37 years old, Morris Claiborne is the most logical choice for the Bucs at #5. The only deviation might be if Cleveland drafts Ryan Tannehill at #4 and leaves Trent Richardson on the board (presuming it goes Luck/RG3/Kalil in the top three), but the Bucs need help at corner and Claiborne is the top prospect in the draft.

By: BigMacAttack

BigMacAttack — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:02:53 +0000

I just don’t think it makes much sense to cast a RB to the curb who only has 2 seasons under his belt and one with 1000 yds in 11 games. Especially when he was undrafted and cost next to nothing to keep. Blount is great potential and can be coached up. Earnest Byner may just be the man to do it. There is no concrete proof that Bloiunt does not know plays or blocking assignments. That is mostly speculation and there is a better chance that Greg Olson had no clue and was way over his head. The whole team needs to tighten up, but I believe Blount was one of 3 players to meet Schiano when he arrived and he’s been here ever since.

Thomas, I love you little buddy, but again you’re just way off the mark here. And I so hope in year 3 GMC proves you wrong. Players that have shown some ability shout get 3 years to mature and develop.

By: mister V

mister V — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:39:39 +0000

Teach,from what rumor I’ve heard, That day ARodgers told Blount that he could be one of the greatest.They both had just left JStevens and TJax appartment. Any truth to that rumor? I believe we all want the same thing,but disagree on how we (bucs fans)should go about reaching that goal. Schiano strikes me as a no non-sense straight shooter from everything written about him in this area and he’s not going to say one in public and do the opposite ( John Gruden)without knowing that local media will call him to the carpet. It seem to me if Schiano lie in public about being a run 1st team then he was simply grandstanding. It would make me feel like this guy can’t be trusted and tthe immediate loss of the players attention and confidence. Time and time,I’ve heard players discuss the importance of players trusting their coach, You can’t be both a liar and disciplinarian that kite wont fly very well. TBT printed a very good article on Schiano about how he plans to “BUC” the pass happy nfl trend and will continue forward with his run 1st approach. No doubt this was explained in the interviews b4 the hire of any of his coaches and obviously everyone hired was on board then and now.

By: SensibleBuc

SensibleBuc — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:58:34 +0000

@ teacherman

Very few people are Blount “haters”. They’re Blount “realists”. I think everybody, even Joe, can agree that he’s a limited back in that he runs very well in certain situations and not much else.

He tippy toes to the line, doesn’t lower his shoulder on short yardage, hasn’t shown the ability to pass block consistently, and, even though he has great hands, he’s not a “sudden” or “explosive” player in the passing game thereby limiting value. Unlike, one-dimensional Michael Turner, Blount tips the defense off to what we’re going to do because of his inability to pass block thereby clogging up the offense. Are Blount’s issues fixable? Maybe. Can be become serviceable in pass pro? I guess. Will he ever be a weapon out of the backfield? Doubtful.

Here’s a radical idea: Let’s draft T-Rich (or perhaps, begrudgingly Doug Martin). LOL. He’ll be more dynamic, more explosive, and more capable in the passing game if he lives up to his billing. Blount has 3 more years in a Bucs uniform for very little money. He’ll be an exclusive rights FA this year, a Restricted FA in 2013, and going into Unrestricted FA after 2014. In 3 years we will not be a run-first team anymore if Freeman develops so we’ll need a dynamic back that can keep defenses honest by running between the tackles AND catching those swing passes out of the backfield. Is Blount ever going to be that guy?

By: Thomas2.2

Thomas2.2 — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:34:17 +0000

I could care less if Blount played on a division opponent, in fact I would prefer it over Williams, Turner and Thomas.

It is no argument, Blount doesnt know the plays. Yes he is good for 3 or 4 exciting runs per season but he is goid for 10 times as many negative plays.

Get over it, he is a backup or complimentary player – nothing more.

By: BigMacAttack

BigMacAttack — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:26:33 +0000

http://walterfootball.com/draftchart.php

By: BigMacAttack

BigMacAttack — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:25:18 +0000

RPM, I like that idea of a trade with the Browns, but it may take their 1(22), 2, 3 & 4th round picks to equal the value of the #5 pick. They both total around 1700 then. Pick 22 & 37 are only worth about 1310. The other option would be if Cleveland threw in their #1 from next year to that 22 & 37 pick.

By: BigBear

BigBear — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:01:04 +0000

@the buc realist. Why would we get rid of a borderline pro bowler year in and out? And have a rookie try to be a stud right away? If we take kalil trading penn would be dumb. Play them both and have trueblood as the backup to the right with kalil moving if penn gets hurt.

By: rpm44

rpm44 — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 13:38:37 +0000

You all might think I’m smoking something but here is what I think…
Colts – Luck
Redskins – RGIII
Vikes – Kalil
Browns – Richardson (TR)
Brows – Trade Bucs 1st and 2nd round – Blackmon or Tannihill. The Browns get two explosive players they really want and the Bucs get the 22nd, 37th and the 211th (rd 7) picks and the Bucs already have the 36th pick already.

It may be wishful thinking but it could work…

By: teacherman777

teacherman777 — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:39:20 +0000

@Pete Duthcer

Thanks for having Blounts back and mine.

He is the main reason we went 10-6. He sparked our offense nd gave us the running game J-Free needed to get comfortable.

For all you Bkount doubters, just imagine of Atlanta signed him to replace Michae Turner, who is slowing down by the way.

Do you want to see Quincy Black try to tackle Blount??

He would destroy our D!!

Trust me, you do not want to see Blount in another uniform!!

By: Thomas2.2

Thomas2.2 — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:36:40 +0000

I will support Claiborne also.