Comments on: Bucs’ Biggest Problem? They Can’t Run The Ball

By: MTM

MTM — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 23:41:25 +0000

For the Bucs to run the ball they must first be able to pass the ball. The passing game will open up the running game. With no threat of a passing game the box is stacked and teams are daring the Bucs to throw it. Hell they don’t even run it outside. They make it easier by running straight into the teeth of the defense. I never understood the logic of that play calling.

By: Derek

Derek — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:06:20 +0000

There’s no excuse for us not being able to run with this line and Martin/Blount. Coaches need to get their heads out of their arse and use Blount

By: ctord

ctord — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:51:31 +0000

learning how to win is an inconsistant process. I agree that freeman looks a touch unsure about making a mistake but who really knows what he is thinking. Remember this is a new system for him as well. I also think Free was at his best with broken plays or rolling to his right. Don’t know if he loves the pocket so much. Also listened to Aikman yesterday and he mentioned that freeman “locks in on a side” and defenses are rolling coverage because he never scans back. If he is seeing it and after taking note and watching it, I see it then the coaches getting paid to see it have and are seeing it as well. Also agree on Blount. coach needs to ride the hot hand. If Martin is getting it done then feed him if Blount is getting it done then feed him. Please can run on Dallas look at Lynch and Bradshaw. That’s right Bradshaw. Big backs kill Dallas because they are small and fast. Could have used Blount a little more.

By: teacherman777

teacherman777 — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:12:11 +0000

We want BLOUNT! We want Blount!

We miss Blount! We miss Blount!!

I love Dougie too. But he has gotten his chance over 3 games.

Now, lets see what Blount can do next week!

And if coach is mad that Blount is mad he got benched. Then coach doesnt umderstand the LeGarette just wants to PLAY!!

We want Blount!

By: robert

robert — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:42:54 +0000

they can’t run the ball because jfro is no threat to throw it. he looked good with the fake handoofs and throwing the ball pretty well against the pansies….now that he has regress, no one fears the pass and stacks the box.

By: 1976Buc

1976Buc — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:40:37 +0000

Joe, I’m not sure at 220 lbs that Martin could be considered a bruising RB. I think eventually he will be a good back, I still maintain he has not shown 1st round talent. I know we are having OL issues so all this is not on him, I think any RB would be having some problems. At times though he looks like a freshman straight out of high school trying to go up against the Alabama defense. There is a huge transistion from high school to college and even more from college to the NFL.

By: MichiganBucsFan

MichiganBucsFan — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:09:22 +0000

All I’ve heard about the last couple years (deservedly so) is about how Raheem Morris was unable to get his team to play good at the start of a game. It’s time we start talking about how this offensive coaching staff has had 3 games and not shown any capability at finishing a game. This is a serious problem, Mike Sullivan is clearly in over his head. We’re in for a long year if something doesn’t change.

By: bucsfanalltheway

bucsfanalltheway — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:07:23 +0000

@joe VOIP tech support can not mute my pc.

By: bucsfanalltheway

bucsfanalltheway — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:05:47 +0000

I watched the game again there were many times were we could of won that game the play calling does not get any better watching it but you could see that its not all on free I think everone we threw to had a dropped ball if we cought half of them we win the game with that being said no way does jeff garcia or even no legs brad johonson loose this one. Maybe coach is just going to run that pay untill they get it right. Like the toes on the line. They should just run first 10-15 plays on the game we have scored every time, then go to 2min mode josh does great doing that.

By: JBUC24

JBUC24 — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:02:28 +0000

He’s right, we can’t run…….up the gut with Martin every damn play! Blount had some success going to the outside. MIX-IT-UP!!

It’s not rocket science! You are runnig Martin into the ground and the 3 and outs will continue untill it changes!!!

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:00:04 +0000

Something is up with Josh Freeman, yes of course. I know this because I know the kid can play, I’ve seen it many times. He is being held back, by who? We just don’t know. He looks no better than last year, well actually I can’t say that, he doesn’t seem to stare down receivers anymore. And what kills me is every team allows their QB to throw bombs downfield, but not us, never us. Freeman has a CANNON and the coaches don’t let him use it; and we have the talent in the WR corp to get those bombs turned into receptions. Something is just not clicking, but when it finally does we should be a solid team. And I don’t know the last time I saw a pass over the middle. I really dislike our play calling as of late. Shame on you Mr. Sullivan, get creative, think outside the box. Some sweeps instead of dives? Some streaks instead of slants? Or I know! What about Blount and Martin the backfield, maybe a tight end in motion, the defense won’t know who is getting the ball and you have three options to throw at them! Blount! Martin! Or a pass play! Our coaches shouldn’t be watching film of our game all week, they should be watching everyone else’s game film. Shaking my head.

By: bucfanjeff

bucfanjeff — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:56:07 +0000

I meant to say “Have a 5 step play called with 4 or 5 wide and check to a 3 step or quick throw if you see blitz”