Comments on: Mark Barron Elite Rookie

By: BucInDC

BucInDC — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:29:02 +0000

@ Hawaiian

You really cant predict some of that stuff. Nobody expected Sears to have the mental issues he was battling, for TJax to be a mary jane addict (sounds ridiculous) or for Cadillac to be ran into the ground.

By: BucInDC

BucInDC — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:26:34 +0000

I too am loving his physicality but he must become more consistent in the passing game. That said, only 4 games into his career, hopefully we can get the production we got out of Tanard and Flip in their better days but without the injuries or “extracurricular” off field issues.

By: Hawaiian Buc

Hawaiian Buc — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 23:01:09 +0000

@Mike J

Michael Clayton, Cadillac Williams, Tanard Jackson, Aaron Sears, just to name a few more.

By: Mike J

Mike J — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:17:27 +0000

Hawaiian Buc, that is wise. I was thinking right after I posted the above about the recent history the Bucs have had with guys playing well early, then going downhill.Think how good Geno Hayes looked at the end of 2009, for example.

By: Hawaiian Buc

Hawaiian Buc — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 03:10:16 +0000

I’m going to reserve judgement on all of our rookies until a couple years down the road. With the bad luck we’ve had in the last 10 years or so, I don’t want to jinx anything. So far so good, but there’s a long way to go.

By: Squadoosh

Squadoosh — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:54:20 +0000

Definitely like Barron but I think thest pick in the last two years is Lavonte David…dude is a tackling machine…great pick!

By: Mike J

Mike J — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 23:29:51 +0000

Lavonte David: Next Great Tampa LB?

Playing the most snaps of any Tampa Bay linebacker, rookie Lavonte David (+2.2) is quickly establishing himself as an indispensable player on the defensive side of the ball for Greg Schiano’s club. Along with fellow rookie Barron, David paced the defense this week. When the defensive line were often caught upfield, playing right into the hands of Washington’s zone blocking scheme, David had to bail his line out with 8 stops. With the Bucs facing a deficit for much of the second half, David’s drive killing tackles gave the ball back to its offense, which was actually starting to move the ball. Seemingly always around the ball, David was not fooled on a screen to Morris, blowing it up for a 4 yard loss. He still has some rookie “issues” to work out though, occasionally taking poor angles to rushes, but David is providing a sizeable upgrade over the play of Geno Hayes from last season. https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/10/02/refo-redskins-buccaneers-week-4/

By: OAR

OAR — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:16:07 +0000

Hawaiian
I agree! MIA? WTF!

By: OAR

OAR — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:14:43 +0000

ligthning
I wasn’t able to make this last one, but was able to make the home opener. Fortunately, we have a great radio man! He’s the best!

By: Gavster

Gavster — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:58:31 +0000

Great tackler but I need to see him make some more plays when it comes to coverage.

By: Picked Off

Picked Off — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:39:49 +0000

Barron is an absolute beast, but David could end up being Dominck’s real signature pick. His impact has been bigger than just his position. He’s making that whole LB unit better. I’m already seeing scribes across the internet saying me might already be the best coverage linebacker in the league. Absolute stud.

By: Orlandobucsfan

Orlandobucsfan — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:37:20 +0000

@colorado
Absolutely that is ow we are taught from day one of pee wee football, that was a bogus call Barron is a beast and will be an awesome addition to the bucs.i just hope we win throughout the years to convince him to stay and not sign with another team when his contract expires in five years. Barron is something special.