Comments on: Vanishing Act

By: Pewter_Power

Pewter_Power — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:10:09 +0000

Yes the defensive line is playing subpar but I expect that to change next year when Clayborn and Bowers both comeback at full strength. If we can resign Bennett that would five us a nice rotation at defensive end, and on passing downs that might allow us to put Bennett at tackle and let him rush from the inside like the Giants use Tuck and Pierre Paul. What we really need is another tackle other than McCoy who can push the pocket, that way if McCoy gets hurt or needs a blow, we can still generate a pass rush down the middle. I like Roy Miller as a run defender but not a pass rusher, and every other d tackle on the roster is almost worthless.

By: ElioT

ElioT — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 02:39:00 +0000

The lack of depth is showing on the D-line. These guys have fought hard all season long and without much quality rotation. Guys like McCoy, Miller and Bennett have to be wearing down and the back-ups are not able to help.

We need more depth!

By: Pelbuc

Pelbuc — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 02:05:16 +0000

I also am a lifelong Bucs fans and I had no idea who number 36 was. As a realist, I don’t see us making the playoffs for 2 reasons, the Dline and the secondary. The only way Bucs stay in the Denver game is if they keep the ball away from Manning by long drives. Also we need a complimentary RB to Martin. The only thing McCoy has done impressive this year is not land on IR yet. All in all, Schiano has done a very good job despite the lack of talent on defense. But if the Bucs are going to vie for the playoffs, they win need to beat good teams.

By: SeanyMac in SC

SeanyMac in SC — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:41:38 +0000

@thegregwitul…that is the absolutely the most funny thing I have read in a long time. “The name of this Tampa Bay Buccaneer: Danny Gorrer.” I still cant read this without laughing. The rest of your comment is well written. Thanks for posting!

By: thegregwitul

thegregwitul — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:12:11 +0000

Look, I consider myself a diehard Buccaner fan. I was born and raised in Buffalo, NY and began liking the Bucs in 1993, when I was 11 years old. Reggie Cobb was my favorite player growing up, then Errict Rhett and after him, Warrick Dunn. I was pumped when the Bucs traded for Keyshawn Johnson and as I matured, I really began to appreciate the Tampa defensive unit for what it was; something special.

So here I am sitting on my couch a little under the weather (just got over a fever), the wife on her way home from work, sipping on some hot tea and pulling for a Bucs win. Atlanta has the ball and time is starting to run low. I notice the Fox cameras pan over to a Bucs defensive player waving his hands in the air to pump up the crowd as he settles into his spot on defense, preparing to provide coverage to stud Falcons wideout Julio Jones.

The name of this Tampa Bay Buccaneer: Danny Gorrer.

While I appreciate the effort the mismatched Gorrer gave in defending Julio Jones, only one thought entered my mind as I watched third down after third down convert until a final Buc stop led to Atlanta missing the field goal, and well, you all know the rest. The thought?

Who the hell is Danny Gorrer?

I’m bummed that the Bucs let a winnable game slip away. I love the direction of the team, the youth, the draft class and the free agents we brought in. I’m still confident in looking at the schedule for the rest of the league that the Bucs can make it in as the final seed. But when this team has to depend on EJ Biggers, Leonard Johnson and Danny Gorrer (and yet, I don’t recall seeing much of Myron Lewis) as the top CB’s and the defensive line can’t generate pressure…well, it’s almost a miracle that the Bucs ended up giving the game away.

I think the team will either go in pumped up and will shock the critics by upsetting Denver, while losing to New Orleans in the rematch and winning the rest of the games to go 10-6…or the Bucs will drop two in a row by losing the Denver game and then win the rest of the way. I still think 10-6 and a playoff spot is possible. I believe in this team, I do, but regardless of what happens, a CB and possibly another pass rusher is required going into the offseason. With those spots reloaded, this team will be a contender, I can feel it.

By: Buc Fan South Tampa

Buc Fan South Tampa — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:57:33 +0000

Eric Wright gone for four games – next man up. Are there any more team’s practice squads we can raid to replace him?

By: Have A Nice Day

Have A Nice Day — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:55:34 +0000

As we have seen the DL dominate at times this year, I’m going to place yesterdays gaff on the DC. The DL has been talking all year about how they stunt too much. Clearly it isn’t going to get the job done in the passing game.

But Schiano wants to stop the run, and it does that well.

By: FLBoyInDallas

FLBoyInDallas — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:53:15 +0000

Eric Wright officially suspended for the next four games.

By: fridgebob

fridgebob — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:32:17 +0000

@ Snook

Freeman was wearing a glove on his left hand too.

By: Snook

Snook — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:22:18 +0000

And why can’t anyone figure out that Ryan ALWAYS throws to Gonzalez on 3rd down? That’s one of the most predictable plays in the NFL.

By: Snook

Snook — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:21:26 +0000

Off topic but related to pic:

Does Ryan always wear a glove? He sure looks like a douche wearing that.

By: Jessup

Jessup — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:14:28 +0000

We will have to figure out a way to fix this and get pressure next week or Peyton Manning will break all time records. It’s not a matter of “trying”. We have to get pressure this Sunday. Period.