Goodbye, Eric Wright
December 30th, 2012
Joe might stop calling rockstar general manager Mark Dominik “rockstar” if Eric Wright returns to the Bucs in 2013, especially if Wright returns with the same bloated contract that is set to pay him $7.75 million next season.
There’s no reason for it. Dominik must see that.
Wright was healthy and very well rested entering today’s game following a four-game substance abuse suspension and a California spa/beach getaway.
Wright practiced all week but was not activated today. The FOX TV cameras caught him sitting on the Bucs bench in street clothes.
Joe sincerely hopes that’s the proverbial writing on the wall. Joe can’t fathom how Wright is what Greg Schiano calls “a Buccaneer Man” and how his return is in the team’s best interest. Take Wright’s money and put it toward another veteran cornerback without a background in pills and funny business.
December 30th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
I concur with ya Joe
December 30th, 2012 at 6:06 pm
we ansolutely need corners that should be priority one. A shutdown corner would be amazing.
December 30th, 2012 at 6:10 pm
Gotta agree , money should be better spent on a player who wants to play and not take illegal substances .
December 30th, 2012 at 6:11 pm
That bonehead cost himself a fortune. We lucked out
December 30th, 2012 at 6:12 pm
Agree. He’s not even a good player. We can definitely upgrade.
December 30th, 2012 at 6:16 pm
Thank god he had that suspension… this was a desperation move (and a necessary one)… bye bye to wright hello to 1st and 2nd round CBs and a decent free agent.
December 30th, 2012 at 6:16 pm
And one that isn’t injured or playing injured the majority of the season. How do we know he can even stay healthy? It is a big financial gamble.
December 30th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Goodbye to Eric Wright, EJ Biggers, and Myron Lewis.
December 30th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
Hello Drc…
December 30th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Maybe yes, maybe no! But definitely not with the same contract and there should be no rush to make that decision.
The Bucs hold all the aces. They can wait to see how they fare in FA and the draft before taking any action. He can’t do anything because they still hold his contract. From what I can read from his contract, there are no roster bonuses due or other monies owed.
December 30th, 2012 at 6:25 pm
Hope he is gone.
December 30th, 2012 at 6:27 pm
I hope he stays…. For no other reason than it will force Joe to rescind the Rockstar GM monicker.
December 30th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
Maybe he stays because someone on the Bucs gave him the illegal drugs.
I like Teflon Dom instead of Rockstar anyway.
If the Bucs keep Wright and Gosh, there will be more people in the seats at an average Rays game than CITS Stadium on Sundays.
Imagine if the Rays had only 8 home games? You wouldn’t be able to find a ticket anywhere.
December 30th, 2012 at 6:51 pm
I hope he stays with a restructured contract and as our #2 CB, not our #1. Then we sign a free agent plus draft two more. All set.
December 30th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
E. Wright out. Quentin Jammer in. Any takers?
December 30th, 2012 at 7:28 pm
Definite yea to Jammer… as far as Wright, if he’s willing to restructure, I’d consider keepin him, depending on contract. Face it…we need 3 starting CB’s next year, and right now, assuming Wright goes, that’s a BAD situation to be in. If we could get a Jammer or Sean Smith, high draft pick, maybe 2, and keep Wright, that might constitute an NFL set of CB’s, a start anyway. However, you put it, we really need FIVE new CB’s next season, of which 3 need to be starting caliber.
December 30th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
Until he puts together a playoff caliber roster he’s just a one hit wonder GM.
December 30th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
@buccany
Sean Smith will most likely be slapped with the franchise tag ( thats one nice slap to the face ) and DRC is too soft of a tackler to play for a Schiano defense. Jammer is sounding nice to me right now. I hope the dolphins decide not to franchise Smith and we make a run for him, hes a talented cornerback who to my knowledge has not been in any trouble.
December 30th, 2012 at 8:47 pm
Terrible CB. Terrible person. Good riddance
December 30th, 2012 at 9:04 pm
Johnthan Banks in the 1st round, hopefully David Amerson in the 2nd (move to FS), Joseph Fauria in 3rd. And i know he’s a bonehead and a piece of garbage, but I’ve been wondering if it might be worth it to take a shot at Honey Badger with a mid round pick. Perhaps Schiano can get his head on straight….the kid is tough as nails and is an undeniable playmaker. That would be a pretty sweet haul. Pending any surprise cuts, the upcoming free agent CBs leave a bit to be desired. Rodgers Cromartie is WAYYYYY too soft. I think Schiano would be more likely to have success changing Mathieu’s attitude (which can be done), than instill toughness in DRC…either you’re tough and physical, or you’re not. DRC will never be that kind of player.
December 30th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
Oh Xavier Rhodes would be a great option too. Either way, there is plenty of work to be done on the back end.
December 30th, 2012 at 10:16 pm
Nope Dee Milliner in the first, trade back into the first with our extra fourth and get Jonathan Banks 🙂
FA Steal Brent Grimes from ATL
DRC
December 30th, 2012 at 11:45 pm
so easy to criticize when you guys have nothing to lose.
idjits.
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“grandpa miguel, can i hate people for no reaason too?”
keep teaching your grandkids negativity and how to hate.
December 31st, 2012 at 12:15 am
My thoughts are why is Wright so hated???
Isnt this his first offense? And havent we won when he has been on the field and lost when he hasn’t, excluding this weak? He is a capable 2 CB and more than capable 3 CB. He’ll most likely get restructured and kept as a 2 or 3
December 31st, 2012 at 1:40 am
Who said they hated Wright? Fact being, it’s not that he is hated, it is simply that he is overpaid and now the money he is suppose to be paid is not guaranteed any longer. So why pay $7+ MILL a year for an average CB when you can dump him and use that money on a more talented CB?
December 31st, 2012 at 1:47 am
You can speak for yourself but many many many people on this site on other Wright threads have expressed hateful remarks of or toward him. You may not but fact is Wright for some reason or another Wright IS one of the Hated Bucs now.