Comments on: Barber On “The Tackling Plan”

By: The Dutcher Journal (Pete Dutcher)

The Dutcher Journal (Pete Dutcher) — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 17:18:07 +0000

76buc76
I don’t think they will expect the Bucs to pass on first down at all…considering they hardly ever do. A good fake hand off might be best to start the game.

Whatever the case…I think it would make a statement if the Bucs defense sacked RGIII on the first play they get a shot at him.

By: The Dutcher Journal (Pete Dutcher)

The Dutcher Journal (Pete Dutcher) — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 17:15:45 +0000

Macabee Says:

…The major problem with Biggers game was tackling…

See now, I felt is main issue was effort. I watched him give up pursuit on multiple occasions last year…to the point where teammates were screaming at him to go after guys he failed to cover.

I also thought his speed was an issue.

Either way, I think Schiano will not put up with a lack of effort. To think Biggers will pick things up right away is a mistake some people are making, I think (even he thinks he will).

By: FanOfBucs

FanOfBucs — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 05:42:13 +0000

Let’s Go Bucs!!

By: 76buc76

76buc76 — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 16:07:10 +0000

Schiano is making Sullivan run the ball on first down.They should run it up the gut on their first possesion first down.The skin’s will be expecting a shot down field.Then on our next first down hand to Blount pitch it back to Free and bomb it to V-jax.I wanna see Free run for some first down’s.He had 14 rushing TD his last year of college.When the QB run’s the DE’s can’t pin there ear’s and come around the edge.So it’ll buy him more time in the pocket to throw the ball.If we lose to the next 2 games because of the offence.I’ll be done with Freeman myself.Please run some dump passes to the flat to Blount not a CHECK DOWN.3 or 5 step drop and boom.Blount in the flat with a line-men V-jax,Benn and Lorig out in front to block…that is just scary

By: Yar

Yar — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:47:15 +0000

Def. HC mess with the O to much and Off. HC mess with the D to much.
Looks like the O is terrified to turn the ball over. Like Marino says “pick a guy and let it fly”.

By: Mavsmoney

Mavsmoney — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:45:41 +0000

@bucfan #247

I don’t think Freeman’s work ethic is the problem. There have been numerous times we’ve heard about him going above and beyond what required. It’s the decision making I’m afraid of.

By: Architek

Architek — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:26:55 +0000

I would like to take a stab at whos not buying in on offense and say his number is 27. But there is probably more. I absolutes hate watching Larsen play he commits a penalty every game and he sticks out like sore thumb. He not starter material.

By: FLBoyInDallas

FLBoyInDallas — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:09:34 +0000

I love that Schiano systemizes everything because that’s how any professional organization should be run. As long as the system that’s created is open to revision over time to improve it based on experience it will serve this team well.

One of the first things Jeff Charleston, the new DE the Bucs just signed, said when he arrived at One Buc was that everything was first class the way the organization was run. He was very impressed with the professionalism. Can you imagine anyone saying that during the Rah regime?

I also heard Ronde’s hint that the offense isn’t where it should be because some guys aren’t buying in 100% yet on that side of the ball. Hopefully Schiano identifies those players ASAP and lights a fire under them. The way you practice during the week is the way you’ll play on Sunday. Obviously our defense has that concept nearly mastered, at least.

By: FlBoy84

FlBoy84 — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 14:53:21 +0000

If the offense can build the attacking mentality the defense seems to have already acquired, it would make a vast difference in their performance. That could be what Barber is referring to. That the O just goes through the motions during the week and then expects to come out and be an attacking and aggresive unit on Sunday. Gotta bring that every day of the week if it’s going to become a habit.

By: Buc Fan #237

Buc Fan #237 — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 14:21:15 +0000

That’s it. Barber is such a hard worker even in practice, its no wonder why he is still in the league.

These young football guys just dont seem to understand how sort their careers really are. They cant fathom the very small window of opportunity that some might have as an impact player.

Barber is right. Freeman needs to focus like his career is on the line… because it is. This is Freemans make or break year. He may not even have the rest of the season if he gets yanked and the other guy steps in an moves the chains.

This is where Josh Johnson was no threat to Freeman and cause Free to not have any sense of urgency.

Well, when Free ends up as a backup on some other team’s roster… maybe then he will realize the opportunity he once wasted in Tampa.

By: flmike

flmike — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 14:07:11 +0000

@Macabee
I like that line “Schiano’s only loyalty is to winning”

By: Macabee

Macabee — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 12:26:38 +0000

First point on topic is tackling. I do see improvement made in the Bucs tackling this year. Coincident with Barber’s interview is the return of E.J. Biggers. The major problem with Biggers game was tackling. I never thought the day would come when I was looking forward to Biggers being on the field, but if Schiano’s tackling plan is working, then the return of Biggers may be a good thing with all the problems Wright has had with his back.

Second point is the offense. If the pressers are to be believed, then nobody at One Buc seems to be panicked over the current status of the offense. It’s hard to tell who’s at fault here. Freeman is going to get the majority of the criticism no matter what. But it’s hard to believe that Schiano does not have his hand in the conservative play-calling somewhere. And Sullivan has to keep in mind that he was not Schiano’s 1st choice for OC. Schiano wanted McNulty from the Cardinals, who will be available in 2013.

The offense will get better as I suspect it will or there will be changes in 2013, because Schiano’s loyalty is only to winning!