Comments on: Watching Quincy Black

By: Scubog

Scubog — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:34:51 +0000

This is the one player who in spite of playing a predominate role is well………somewhat invisible on game day.

By: Jamaal

Jamaal — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:25:42 +0000

Yeah let’s see what he does. But black sucks I’m sorry. No matter how you look at it. He doesn’t get downhill, he doesn’t tackle, he doesn’t bring that tenacity that we need at lb that physical presence We need. he don’t do nothing!! No d line or not. Because if you realized it or not even when our starters were healthy he produced nothing. He’s use to being a role player instead of a stud and if he can’t cut it then he shut be demoted and if he can’t cut it as a back up he needs ta go. Hardwork is good but we also need results and he hasn’t done anything as a starter yet. So let’s see of that switch to his motor comes on and if not. I’ve been waiting ta see Dekota Watson play a full season and see what he can do. Then if he can’t cut it I’m pretty sure a free agent or a draft pick will Do.

By: So. Ill. Bucs

So. Ill. Bucs — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:46:59 +0000

Does anyone remember this?
http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/04/08/secret-superstar-quincy-black-tampa-bay-buccaneers/

If Q. Jane can get back any of his fundamentals, and our D-Line plays at least mediocre, his raw talent should hopefully stand out again.

While I’ve never been a big fan(and sometimes a big critic), he does have the potential to be at least a decent player-as long as he isn’t our main run stopper. If McCoy & Co. can keep running backs contained, Black can worry more about the passing game, which has always seemed to be his real strength.

By: BigBear

BigBear — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:07:46 +0000

The part that get me is there wasn’t much talk of how bad Black was after the 2010 season…and whys that? It might have something to do with him playing at a much higher level. Granted anything would have counted as playing at a higher level than 2011.

Black isn’t as bad as last year’s version, as the case with many other players on this roster.

By: SilenceTheCritics

SilenceTheCritics — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:36:23 +0000

I agree on some points, Black has absolutely not lived up to his contract thus fur, not even close. However, with the mediocre coaching, play calling and overall bad D-Line, backer and safety play… dont think its fair to judge anyone just yet. Personally I would love to to see Watson take his spot but again let’s see what he can do with what hopefully is much better coaching before we decide to just cast him off. I dont think there is anyone left in free agency that is better than him and with 16 mil still left under the cap his contract isnt hurting us just yet.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:14:04 +0000

Well, that’s cool. D. Joseph just pulled up in his big black pickup truck to get some food at the Greek Restaurant next to my business. That dude is massive!

By: Andrew Athans

Andrew Athans — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:24:51 +0000

When GMC went out Black was put into positions that even Patrick Willis would struggle in. I said he works hard because Schiano has already realized that and has grown a liking for him already. He fits the “Buccaneer Men” mentality that Schiano wants. All you look at is how many whiffs he had, not the full picture. Dont just trash Black after last year when the defensive tackles playing in front of him at times were John McCargo, Albert Haynesworth, Jovan Haye, and Roy Miller. Not even Patrick Willis could succeed playing behind those scrubs.

By: Chris@Apple Roof Cleaning

Chris@Apple Roof Cleaning — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:06:12 +0000

Not glorifying our Linebackers at all, but it is not easy to stop a 225 lb NFL Running Back, running full speed through a huge hole.
Our D Line was out of place or flat getting blown up, much of last year.
Then, with that lazy safety we finally got rid of, it made our backers look very bad.
I think this year will be different.

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:54:02 +0000

Andrew:

He works hard, was a team captain, a leader on the team,

LEADER?!?! Leader of what, how to whiff on tackles??? Joe will give you the benefit of the doubt. Let's say, for argument sake, that Quincy Black is a defensive leader... of one of the worst defenses in Bucs history. What exactly is the value of that? Joe doesn't give a damn how hard a guy works. That's Little League nonsense. These guys are adults and are paid for results, not for how much they sweat. Plumbers work hard to, and Joe wouldn't expect the Bucs to start a plumber at linebacker.

By: TrueBlue

TrueBlue — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:45:46 +0000

I’ll trust the coach on this one. Losing games will cost more than Black’s contract. If he can be coached up, play him. If not act accordingly. The best linebacker at that position needs to start. There’s no sense pouring good money after bad and hurting the defense. Assign him to the position that helps the team most – even if it’s out the door.

By: Andrew Athans

Andrew Athans — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:30:43 +0000

Joe, I really enjoy most of your reads but this one is just bad. Quincy Black is not going anywhere. He works hard, was a team captain, a leader on the team, and if we cut him who do we start… hayward or goode? please no. Im looking for Black to improve drastically with a healthy GMC

By: The Dutcher Journal (Pete Dutcher)

The Dutcher Journal (Pete Dutcher) — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:22:31 +0000

I think it would be foolish to release him at this point. I’m not a huge fan of him, I just think the it would cost too much to cut him. A trade maybe.

But even if he is demoted to backup, he’d be one of the best backups around. If we have to pay him either way, and he’s not becoming a distraction, then keep him for the year. It’s not like we’re deep at him spot.

Next year, round one needs to go on Penn’s replacement, but we could get a LB in round 2.