Bucs Sign DE Ronald Talley
June 13th, 2014
In a move that might not help Da’Quan Bowers sleep well, the Bucs signed veteran defensive end Ronald Talley today.
Talley, 28, was in minicamp this week as a tryout player. He played four full seasons as a bottom-of-the-roster guy in Arizona, where Bucs general manager Jason Licht last worked.
Former Florida State defensive tackle Everett Dawkins was cut to make room. Trimming a defensive tackle in favor of an end is somewhat noteworthy. It speaks well for the progress of Gerald McCoy’s apparent rookie backup, Euclid Cummings.
June 13th, 2014 at 11:06 am
I wonder if he has any relation to LB Darryl Talley? I didn’t see anything on Wiki but did find out he had a tough go collegiately. The dudes skin should be rubber after all the bouncing around he’s done. Camp meat. If he beats out Bowers, then the jokes on Bowers.
June 13th, 2014 at 11:21 am
Talley played mostly in a 3-4 and is 6-3/286. In this case, end and tackle are not mutually exclusive.
June 13th, 2014 at 11:53 am
Camp meat, nothing more.
June 13th, 2014 at 12:03 pm
Righto Bill,
Matthew Masifilo is a DT listed at 6-3, 280lbs. He’s been on the roster since November 2012. Never saw a video, read an article, or seen a mention of this guy anywhere. Not saying he’s bad, just don’t know him. So Talley could play anywhere if he sticks, but doubt he’s around week 1! Masifilo is so quiet, maybe they don’t know he’s there!
June 13th, 2014 at 12:14 pm
Is this the player that Licht ‘ordered’ Lovie to take? :^)
June 13th, 2014 at 12:34 pm
The Bucs also released WR Aaron Burks, so I expect that another player will be added soon to reach 90 man limit.
June 13th, 2014 at 1:01 pm
Maybe a punter?
June 13th, 2014 at 1:56 pm
Why a punter? Unless it is to keep our current punter fresh.
June 13th, 2014 at 3:37 pm
Masilifilo played a bit for the Bucs two seasons ago. PS since.
June 13th, 2014 at 4:19 pm
Wrongo Bill,
Never been on PS. Always on 53 roster. Not a big deal and just kidding. But a fact, never been on PS.
June 13th, 2014 at 4:28 pm
Mafilo hasn’t been on PS since he came off it shortly after he was cut by 49ers and signed by Bucs. He is a special physical specimen. A collegiate 3-4 DE, Masfilo has the required quickness and agility to perhaps make a name for himself for the Bucs.
June 13th, 2014 at 5:16 pm
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June 13th, 2014 at 1:56 pm
Because we have an overpriced punter right now, and he ought to have some competition for his job, since he’s not that great at it. Better as a kickoff guy.
June 13th, 2014 at 10:20 pm
Macabee, you’re wrong. Masifilo spent nearly the whole season on practice squad last year. Promoted to active 53 for final two weeks, but was inactive on game day. He’s never played in an NFL game.
June 14th, 2014 at 2:12 am
Keep waiting indeed wondering about that Guard signing we all expect.
Oniel Cousins is a quick way to run thru a few QBs.
Still campaigning for Incognito