Strong Reviews For McCoy, Gilberry
August 14th, 2012
Former Bucs DE Steve White (1996-2001) has studied film of the Bucs-Dolphins game and weighed in on the defensive line play.
White, who doesn’t sugarcoat, came away encouraged, so he told Ronnie Lane on WDAE-AM 620. And White says fans shouldn’t worry about Gerald McCoy’s performance, if he can stay healthy.
“[I saw] what I’ve seen for the last couple of years, especially last year before he got hurt, he’s got that phenomenal get-off and he’s getting penetration in the backfield and he’s cleaned up some things with his pass rush,” White said. “Once again, it comes down to this, if he plays 16 games, he’s going to be a great player for this year. If he gets hurts, then it’s all for naught. But he’s got everything you want for a 3-technique right now when you watch him on the field.”
White also was encouraged by Michael Bennett mixing in more speed rush, and “I think Wallace Gilberry’s going to stick and I think he’s actually going to get some good playing time,” White said.
Gilberry, a defensive end, had 2 1/2 sacks and forced two fumbles for Kansas City last season. He didn’t miss a game for the Chiefs over the past three seasons in a reserve role.
Joe’s pleased to hear good things from White, but Joe’s sort of numb to all talk when it comes to the defensive line as a unit. It’s been so long since the Bucs have stopped the run or generated a pass rush that isn’t at the bottom of the NFL. Joe has to see it happen in a few real games to become a believer.
August 14th, 2012 at 9:36 am
To my amateur eye that pic looks like an arm tackle and a torn biceps ready to happen.
August 14th, 2012 at 9:40 am
I agree with you Joe. I to liked what I saw for the small amount of snaps the D-line played but I want to see them put it together for a whole 60 minutes in a game that actually counts before i get my hopes up.
August 14th, 2012 at 9:46 am
That’s the whole point. Our line has showed flashes
But has been terribly inconsistent
August 14th, 2012 at 9:48 am
Joe, all the consternation and hand wringing over the DL’s perfomance is a bit shortsighted.
You forgot to include the LB corps.
August 14th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Joe here,
@Buxter – Joe didn’t forget the LBs. This post is about the D-line.
August 14th, 2012 at 10:02 am
I thought the D and D-line sucked in the first half…Miami drove straight down the field the first possesion and missed a field goal..mostly Maimi stopped themselves…However the O looks like they have something to build on..
August 14th, 2012 at 10:26 am
A pale attempt at levity Joe. I’ve got all the optimism of a Cubs fan when speaking about our DL.
FWIW, nice to hear Gilberry might be serviceable rotation guy since it’s coming from White.
August 14th, 2012 at 10:27 am
Nick Says:
August 14th, 2012 at 9:36 am
To my amateur eye that pic looks like an arm tackle and a torn biceps ready to happen.
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So now our players are expected to tackle without using their arms. That’ll work out.
August 14th, 2012 at 10:31 am
jfgobucs Says:
August 14th, 2012 at 10:02 am
I thought the D and D-line sucked in the first half…Miami drove straight down the field the first (possession) and missed a field goal..mostly Maimi stopped themselves…However the O looks like they have something to build on…
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Actually it was only the first series that they did poorly on. The steadily improved after that.
I have been saying for a while that the defense will need time to come together…but by the same token, we should be excited and verbal when we see good things happening. I know…it’s hard to do after what we witnessed last year. These are the times when we have to dig deep inside ourselves as fans, just as the team needs to as players.
August 14th, 2012 at 10:32 am
No Pete, the picture *looks like* an “arm tackle”. You know, the same tackle that has derailed GMC’s career thus far.
I don’t care how GMC makes a tackle, as long as he makes it and can stay healthy.
August 14th, 2012 at 10:41 am
-Roy miller was just carted off the field
August 14th, 2012 at 10:55 am
I disagree that the picture looks that way. There is too much distance for it to be that for sure. As he closed he could have changed his reach.
August 14th, 2012 at 11:02 am
Gilberry had 7 sacks in only two starts in 2010. Played with his hand down, too.
August 14th, 2012 at 11:04 am
SteveK , That play made me wince, though. I hope the surgeons did a good job stapling that tendon in his arm down.
August 14th, 2012 at 11:55 am
Sounds like Miller just had heat exhaustion…….apparently came back out under his own power.
August 14th, 2012 at 11:56 am
I thought the D and D-line sucked in the first half…Miami drove straight down the field the first possesion and missed a field goal..mostly Maimi stopped themselves…However the O looks like they have something to build on..
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They can give up all the yards they want to I could careless about that… the only statistic i care about is the big 0 they gave up in points. Thats all that matters. Bend but dont break.
August 14th, 2012 at 11:59 am
You cant judge the defense based on the first preseason because 1) They played a basic defense so didnt play much of the real scheme, 2) Didnt gameplan for the Dolphins at all, and 3)Had some defensive starters missing(Talib,Barron).Also you have to take into account this is a new defensive scheme. And people complaining about GMC arm tackling need to hush because hes just trying anyway to stop a guy moving at 100 miles an hour. Hard to just stop and think about how you want to tackle a guy.