Comments on: “A Tough Question” About The Defensive Ends

By: gotbbucs

gotbbucs — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:18:48 +0000

I understand that our corners are awful, but I would still prefer we use our first round pick on the best DE/DT on the board when that pick comes. This offense is built to win now, I have no desire to watch a rookie CB fill our hole out there and watch him get burned for two years while he develops. Free Agency needs to be where we grab a corner again this year and just continue to use our early picks to get pass rush specialists, regardless of position.

By: Schmuckaneer

Schmuckaneer — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:01:30 +0000

Beckles was a subpar player and an even worse radio jock. I can’t stand to hear him talk. Dude needs some allergy meds or adnoid surgery. He talks like he’s got to tampons shoved up his nose. And to make it worse everything he talks about is garbage!

Gary…he’s a vicarious hypochondriac. Any time the Bucs hiccup, he all but proclaims their death. Insane!

The Bucs are fine. They’ve already exceeded 99% of the sports media’s expectations….so why are tey acting all pissy? They should be saying “Dang…we didn’t expect them to win 5 games all year. They’re better than we thought.”

By: FlBoy84

FlBoy84 — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:01:01 +0000

It’s the standard over-the-top response of “oh, they suck” after a loss & the “they’re future pro-bowlers” after a win. If it’s not said just to build hype and get ratings, then it’s being said out of ignorance. It’s a shame most just can’t understand that this is a team with a lot of young, maturing players that are learning a new system from a new voice. Be patient and give them some time. Team is playing well and hasn’t lost a game by more than a TD, having lost their 5 games by a combined 23 pts. That 2002 Super Bowl team wasn’t built in a day either. Have a little faith and give this team and staff some time to grow together.

By: DaMayan

DaMayan — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:20:54 +0000

McCoy has great penetration but has little awareness or ability to change direction and chase the QB/RB. It’s a bit like a blind shot. A small sidestep or a linemen pushing him on is usually enough. Of course that does open up things for the rest of the D-line.

By: TPCMatt

TPCMatt — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:17:37 +0000

Do we need more consistent play from the DL? No question. They were great against SD, as well as, a few other games. I love the “Commish”, but it’s hard 2 listen 2 his show, because his partner is terrible.

By: Sneedy16

Sneedy16 — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:14:10 +0000

@tj

Did you know that Claiborne gets more completed passes on him that Biggers and Johnson? I think the pass completion percentage on him is 66% while Biggers and Johnson is around 40′s. If he was playing for the Bucs he wouldn’t help much.

By: tj

tj — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:40:03 +0000

I agrew abour McCoy he showed flashes early but he had 0 tackles yesterday. Also I like mark barron but being the fact this is a touch football league now I think we should have taken Claiborne. Cause we need a corner bad yesterday

By: Ramdog

Ramdog — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:15:35 +0000

It is hard to say where the problem exactly lies. I will agree we need better production from the line but to blame Gerald McCoy who many insiders believe is having a pro-bowl year. Come on. McCoy is routinely double teamed. Carolina tried to single team him in the first game and he went off. No one will argue that Justin Smith has been playing at a high level for the whole year yet he only has 1 sack. Does he suck too Ian/Gary ?? I definitely think we need to address the defensive line in the offseason though. Would be nice to get another stud end or two and a decent tackle who can escape a single team every once in awhile hear that one Roy Miller. Interesting fact Bowers had as many hits and hurries as the whole Defensive line while only playing 27 snaps. It seems he is developing into a good pass rusher. I am not sold on Claiborne either he was having an awful year prior to getting hurt. Hopefully Teo can develop and we can get more talent on the line and in the defensive backfield.

GO BUCS !!!!

By: flmike

flmike — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:15:09 +0000

Neither one of these hacks will ever be happy because there is no way to replicate the 2002 Bucs defense. Why rag on a team that is out performing all expectations, especially with a rash of injurie, besides it always looks like Shelton is constipated.

By: RP

RP — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:06:03 +0000

The Bucs like to grade themseleves by “loafs”. I saw McCoy Loafing on one play, in the 3rd quarter. He had provided some pressure flushing the play to the outside, but then quit running down the play. The player was able to turn the corenr and gain some yards. I guess he’s right, he’s no Warren Sapp.

By: Ian's Gay Lisp & Ron's Drinking Problem

Ian's Gay Lisp & Ron's Drinking Problem — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:56:30 +0000

Gary looks on the verge of death!!!!!!!!

By: dp4life22

dp4life22 — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:55:15 +0000

Once again a below average x-NFL player gets on MIC and speaks as if he was an all-pro. (beckles) .. I heard his comment on Steve White and I thought the same, wasn’t White a D-END? mAYBE THATS WHY BECKLES was below average. he blocked the d-end instead of DT he was suppose to.