Bucs Will Cut Goldson; “Hawk” To Fly Free
March 11th, 2015
The build-the-defense-from-the-back Greg Schiano philosophy is now ancient history.
First, the New Schiano Order spent the 2012 No. 7 overall draft pick on safety Mark Barron. Less than a year later, it was an $8 million-per-year contract for safety Dashon “Hawk” Goldson.
Neither will be 2015 Buccaneers. Joe has learned Goldson will be released after new safety Chris Conte’s contract is made official. And that means the Bucs will free up even more salary cap room.
Historically speaking, Hawk should be remembered for helping the Bucs win the Chase for Jameis last year. It was Hawk who dropped what appeared to be an easy pick-six deep in Panthers territory, late in the fourth quarter of opening day with the Bucs trailing 17-14.
Hawk made 27 starts for Tampa Bay and recorded one interception and one forced fumble, plus multiple fines, personal fouls and suspensions in 2013, when he was playing headhunter in a league that won’t tolerate that.
The legendary, candid “Hawk Radio” show on the Buccaneers Radio Network will be missed, but that’s about it when it comes to Goldson.
March 11th, 2015 at 7:54 pm
Bye bye chump. Performed worse than Johnson.
March 11th, 2015 at 7:55 pm
He was another “big name” that did not work out. This is why I like the w they are attacking UFA this year. Solid NFL starter are a MUST
March 11th, 2015 at 7:55 pm
I heard Derrick Morgan is signing with us..anyone confirm yet??
March 11th, 2015 at 7:59 pm
had to happen. good luck hawk.
hell Lovie”s has created more dead money in 24 hours than Raheem was allowed to spend for entire roster nearly. SMH
wake up glazers
March 11th, 2015 at 8:00 pm
Yup!!!!!!
March 11th, 2015 at 8:00 pm
Wiz and Pot Roast. Make it happen.
March 11th, 2015 at 8:01 pm
Deadwood burning day…..
March 11th, 2015 at 8:02 pm
So long useless flag magnet.
March 11th, 2015 at 8:03 pm
No need to win the offseason Super Bowl this year. Good to see L&L correcting past mistakes. So far they’ve signed a safety and LB. Now sign a DE and Wiz and then sign Hardy. The rest is for the draft. If you’re worried about Hardy, Bucs had Sapp for numerous years so let’s not be holier than thou. I’ve got no problem with Winston and Hardy on this team. BUCS need intensity and nastiness.
March 11th, 2015 at 8:06 pm
@joe
If Bruce carter isn’t going to play MLB then why don’t you start to show Ben Heeney LB out of Kansas some love then. So the bucs fans can get behind him instead of screaming Perryman or the kid out of UCLA all the time
March 11th, 2015 at 8:07 pm
Love this header >>>“Hawk” To Fly Free
You cant just “talk” a good game in the NFL
March 11th, 2015 at 8:07 pm
Koenen needs to be next! He was awful to watch last year!
March 11th, 2015 at 8:10 pm
Hawk is another of many who made his reputation
and then money because of the players around him. When he was signed their was speculation that may be the case and it turned out to be true.
March 11th, 2015 at 8:15 pm
Yay. So that’s 3 of L&L FAs from last year, right? Keep cutting.
March 11th, 2015 at 8:19 pm
God what a freaking waste of time the Crawk was.
Go Sucs!!!
March 11th, 2015 at 8:20 pm
“The Squawk” all talk….is gone……freeing up another $4mil……, big hits after allowing defenders to make the catch…..you won’t be missed….would rather have a $1mil player trying hard than fat-cats sitting on easy money.
Say what you will about Lovie & Licht….but they are flat-a$$ cutting their losses….especially with Johnson….that had to be a tough pill to swallow….
March 11th, 2015 at 8:21 pm
We need Hardy bad!
March 11th, 2015 at 8:22 pm
The Squawk good riddance he was a blown assignment and missed tackle waiting to happen
March 11th, 2015 at 8:23 pm
how the glazer boys must be sitting there thinking wow! the wasted money.
March 11th, 2015 at 8:24 pm
Been Heeney LB Kansas Jayhawks! 3rd 4th round STEAL!
March 11th, 2015 at 8:30 pm
“how the glazer boys must be sitting there thinking wow! the wasted money.”
They could be forgiven for thinking that. I hope thought that they realize it’s the cost of doing business. Football would be tough to manage for the owners if they weren’t hauling in billions to make up for the millions they lose every year on injuries and players that do not pan out.
I’ve seen the stat on NFLdraft choices. 46% of first rounders are busts. 50% of second rounders. Lots of money wasted in the NFL.
March 11th, 2015 at 8:30 pm
Stephone Anthony ILB Clemson
March 11th, 2015 at 8:30 pm
Draft Senquez Golson…..perfect nickel CB….he’s short but led the SEC in interceptions….could get him in the 4th.
March 11th, 2015 at 8:32 pm
Derrick Morgan LB is coming to 1 Buc Palace …sign him!
March 11th, 2015 at 8:32 pm
@JOE,
Can we get an update on salary cap est. after Goldson release… Looks to me were in prime position to go after Hardy…
March 11th, 2015 at 8:33 pm
My confidence in is @ an all time low…
March 11th, 2015 at 8:35 pm
Remember when him and Mark Barron were trying to call themselves the “NO FLY ZONE”??!!!!! He was right that lazy sh!T don’t fly round here BRUH……bubye…bubye….bubye….your very heavy….bubye!!!
March 11th, 2015 at 8:35 pm
Cut em all.
Burn down the mission.
March 11th, 2015 at 8:39 pm
surprised not one team has picked up Steven Ridley. Dude can run…
March 11th, 2015 at 8:44 pm
Goldson move saves 4 million.
March 11th, 2015 at 8:57 pm
How much under the cap is Tampa after these cuts and signings?
March 11th, 2015 at 8:58 pm
Seth
Don’t need a lot of money for Hardy. Low salary and then resign after a year or so.
March 11th, 2015 at 9:06 pm
He was supposedly a good leader, but his play was always sub par and I for one am glad that we are moving away from him. Being a heavy hitter should always be a bonus to a good tackler. Goldson was never a good tackler though. In pass coverage he was invisible for a free safety.
March 11th, 2015 at 9:08 pm
Am I allowed to post here?
March 11th, 2015 at 9:13 pm
Greg Hardy please please please
March 11th, 2015 at 9:16 pm
He was a hawk but he wasn’t a BALLHAWK!! 🙂
March 11th, 2015 at 9:19 pm
Hardy hasn’t had a single visit yet. Until his situation with the league clears up nobody is gonna look at him.
March 11th, 2015 at 9:22 pm
@bucritghtoff. He may incur a 6 game penalty regardless of the overturn. That is why I think. I think we should Jump and offer him two diff deals.
March 11th, 2015 at 9:32 pm
The Hawk’s feathers just got plucked. Good luck trying to match those Bucs paydays.
March 11th, 2015 at 9:33 pm
Skyline crew, hawk was not a lovey smith free agent. He was a schiano man.
March 11th, 2015 at 10:13 pm
Wiz said he made a mistake coming to Tampa for an interview. He was under the impression it was a professional football team.
March 11th, 2015 at 10:20 pm
I say we have the Tailgate Party up here in Montana and then Jet to the game in our G6s. Yeah, that would be like L&L putting together a Playoff team this yr.
Hope to see you all up here next yr.
I can show you stuff you can’t find with the trail guides
March 11th, 2015 at 10:45 pm
Sorry Joe, but I won’t be missing the Thursday night “Jeff Spicolli” radio show, the dude was brutal to listen too!
March 11th, 2015 at 11:41 pm
LOL. Do you think for one minute the Glazers haven’t turned a profit every year they have owned this team. You guys really are stupid.
Skyline Crew you should just stop posting because you show how stupid and misinformed you L n L haters are.
First off, the Hawk was a FA pickup of Dummynick and Schiano.
Second of all, to think Greg Hardy isn’t going to demand a big payday is just stupid.
He slapped a ‘Ho around and is probably going to get a six game suspension but he is still going to want top dollar in this market.
Get some sence will you.
March 11th, 2015 at 11:46 pm
So the rest of the 15 yard fly zone is gone? Koo!
March 12th, 2015 at 12:28 am
No maybe the refs will stop targeting us.
March 12th, 2015 at 12:32 am
Now maybe the refs will stop targeting us. As far as clearing cap space, wouldn’t that depend on what Chris Conte’s being paid?
Spotrac already removed Goldson from the roster.
March 12th, 2015 at 12:34 am
@bonzai they do right? I thought that was just me
March 12th, 2015 at 12:50 am
@ddneast
You tell them.
Though, I differ on one of your points. Greg Hardy.
I think he’s going to want to demand big money, but most teams won’t pay it. His best bet is a one year deal to prove himself, then get a big contract.
What the Bucs could do is offer him a low, but reasonable amount for the first year, and increase it in year two (like three days after the league year starts) with a guarantee. This would allow them to cut him if he doesn’t work out after a year, but also gives him a larger contract if he proves himself.
I think something like that is the best way to go.
Remember, he’s going to be suspended at least six games. So he’ll only have 10 games in which to prove himself.
AND, he’s been out of football for a year, so he has to get in football shape too.
March 12th, 2015 at 12:55 am
@SOEbuc
Yes, they do. Goldson said, his last year with the 49ers, that he wasn’t going to change his style of play. From that moment on, he was in the refs scopes.
Would have been worse if we’d gotten Suh.