Comments on: Bucs Say Ronde Asked For Time

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 11:21:17 +0000

It’s bigger than Ronde. People’s jobs are at stake. I don’t get the disrespect towards people’s jobs. But like I said, it has to be a smokescreen.

By: scubog

scubog — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:28:54 +0000

Ronde’s pick against the Eagles earned the right to take all the time he needs. I sure don’t get the disrespect toward this icon by some posters. Nothing’s sacred anymore. I wonder what fans would think if Dominik gave Ronde an ultimatum to as the Turtle’s old song, “Sometimes you got to make up your mind.”

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:51:54 +0000

That said, I do agree with tmaxcon. Smokescreen. Hopefully they already know. I wrote that in another thread yesterday anyhow.

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:48:34 +0000

What’s with the personal insult, Samantha? He’s going to count for at least 4mil against next year’s cap. Not knowing when crunch time comes will hurt the Bucs.

By: Picaroon

Picaroon — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:33:45 +0000

Let me speculate for a minute. The Bucs want Barber back, but also want to sign a FA safety to start. This would move Barber out of a starter role and into a situational player. Does Barber want to go out with 215 consecutive starts or stay around as a backup to get a great number of consecutive games played (currently tied with London FLetcher).

If I were Ronde’s shoes and being told that my role for 2013 was only veteran leadership in the locker room and situational on the field, I’d retire & wish the Bucs the best of luck.

By: SilenceTheCritics

SilenceTheCritics — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:10:57 +0000

I will never understand why you would want to rush Ronde into a decision. Sheesh, Free Agency still hasent started. There’s no chance that he’ll sign somewhere else. Give the man the time he wants and be patient. He’s disserved that after all these years.

By: 76buc76

76buc76 — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:18:34 +0000

The fact is we can get a outside corner for 5-6M.Why would we pay Barber 4M to come in on 3rd down as a slot corner.We will address the other safety position in free agentcy.For 4M we could sign a young guy with a lot of upside.

By: tmaxcon

tmaxcon — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:04:15 +0000

@Sam – Thank you!!! Well Put!

Anyone who believes ANYTHING written or on TV about ANY FA the next 3 days is clueless. It’s all smoke and mirrors.

I don’t think Schiano lies as well as Chucky did nor does he play games with players head like Chucky did. Therefore, I must take his public comments about Barber to be legit and sincere.

Ronde is class. I hope he decides to play, if not we will see him in canton 5 years from now.

I really don’t get all the interest in Cox he has missed a TON of games.

GO Bucs!!!

By: @MikeInTampa2

@MikeInTampa2 — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:00:03 +0000

He’s being a DIVA here….the Bucs need to know NOW. Love him 100% but it’s the truth

By: Jacko101

Jacko101 — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:53:51 +0000

No he wouldn’t play for another team period. I imagine the question isn’t wether he wants to play or not, I’m sure it’s about his possible new role we don’t know what they spoke about money or position. I say we respect it and allow him SOME time.

By: Sam

Sam — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:53:08 +0000

^^ you two above me are idiots. 1) Ronde will never wear another jersey other than Tampa bays. 2) a prima Dona really? The man has given us 16 great seasons, and now that he needs time to decide about number 17 he’s a prima Dona ? He’s been as classy of a player and a person as the NFL has ever seen.

By: ScottyinFatAntonio

ScottyinFatAntonio — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:48:34 +0000

Could it be possible that given the extra time over this weekend that he could be talking to other teams? Redskins come to mind.