Could Limas Sweed Help The Bucs?
March 11th, 2010
Two years ago when the Bucs had a chance to draft former Texas wide receiver Limas Sweed, Joe thought someone at One Buc Palace dropped the ball (that seems to be a virus over there).
Instead, Chucky thought more of the bad Dexter Jackson than Sweed.
Sweed was picked up by the Steelers. His days in Pittsburgh have been, well, erratic. Sweed has the wheels to get open and behind defenses, which he did on numerous occasions, sometimes in some big playoff games.
Sweed also has a habit of dropping the ball as well, which has landed him in Mike Tomlin’s doghouse.
Since the Steelers have been on a signing binge with receivers — mostly to beef up a shaky special teams unit — Joe thought Sweed might be cut, hence, a cheap pick up by the Bucs.
It appears Joe was not the only person to think that way as Vacation Man of Komsomol-influenced BSPN.com fielded a question about the Bucs’ potential interest in Sweed.
Askia in West Lafayette, Ind., writes: With the Steelers potentially releasing Limas Sweed after the signings of Battle and Randel-El, do you think it would be smart for the Bucs to take a flier on him? I think that he has a lot of potential as a deep threat and the Bucs could certainly use one.
Vacation Man: Well, we have to see if Sweed does in fact get released. But I do like your logic on this one. Josh Freeman has made it clear he wants a deep threat. Whether it’s Sweed, a free agent or someone in the draft, I’m sure the Bucs will try to give Freeman someone who at least fits the profile of a deep threat.
Granted, the Bucs already have a guy who struggles hanging on to the ball. Difference between the Bucs blocking icon and Sweed is Sweed can stretch the field, he’s a burner.
Perhaps a change in scenery could help Sweed hang on to the ball? He’s certainly cheaper than the blocking icon.
March 11th, 2010 at 10:03 am
I think getting Sweed would be a cheap decent pick up, I was screaming for him on draft day but we got the amazing Dexter Jackson
March 11th, 2010 at 10:06 am
we sign all scrubs at wr why not just wait and sign 1 good guy then draft some bucs are free agent shopping flea market style when we have the most money to spend Pathetic
March 11th, 2010 at 10:08 am
Look at it this way…could it really be any worse? We have the worst WR corp in the league, hell, I might even try out. My forty time is about 6.5 and I can catch.
March 11th, 2010 at 10:10 am
At least we’ve graduated to searching for players in other coaches doghouse instead of the practice squad.
March 11th, 2010 at 10:10 am
Low risk/big reward potential. Why not?
March 11th, 2010 at 10:13 am
Rich Eisen in the house.
March 11th, 2010 at 10:25 am
anything would help right now.
Although, I was high on Limas in that draft also , and he has been a complete bust for the steelers.
March 11th, 2010 at 10:39 am
im with you radio….draft day Limas was my pick for us and we went right past him for d.j. . The kid is still young,still has speed and could help become a part of a tando here with number 5. i say get the guy, bring him to OTA’s and see what he brings to the team! Sammie,Brown,Sweed…sounds a whole hell lot better than Sammie,stovall,clayton…in my opinion.
March 11th, 2010 at 11:04 am
Cautionary examples of the perils of taking WRs high in the draft.
March 11th, 2010 at 11:14 am
Ah hell, some of the Lingerie League players would be better than what we’ve got. At least they’d be easier on the eyes.
March 11th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
PAss … Please lets lose the dream of the guy that can burn every CB and focus on someone who can catch … Baby Steps
March 11th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
TRADE LEFTY FOR HIM!
March 11th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
We passed on him the same draft when we passed on Malcom Kelly, Devin thomas and last but not least Deshawn Jackson did I say we passed alll of them twice traded back and took Dexter Jackson
March 11th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
I like Earl’s idea. Trade Leftwich straight up for him. He would be better than Clayton easily and could help challenge other WR we draft and the ones we already have. I loved this kid in college and have been dissappointed sofar with his career. A change of scenery might do the trick or not who knows?!? But, I do think it is well worth the risk!!!
March 11th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
We need Benn, and a RB i.e. Jahvid Best, CJ Spiller, McCluster!! With Brown, SS, Sweed, Benn, one other WR drafted, and one of the above mentioned RB’s. That would be very solid talent to help Freeman out. IMO…way better than we have now!! What about drafting Okung at 3 if Detroit doesn’t get him?? That guy is a beast and has long arms, he would be Freeman’s best friend from day one!! We can afford to skip Suh or McCoy since this is a very deep DT class and take Okung. I think he would be better for our team than either one of the DT’s. IMO If it’s not Okung I would def. trade down.
March 11th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Sweed can’t catch and it’s not like Braylon Edwards move to New York helped his hands get any better although I guess I would take Sweed over the run blocking phenom Clayton
March 14th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Clayhands drop enough ball on his own, he doesn’t need any help.