Dashon Goldson Signing A Year-Long Quest
March 13th, 2013The three of them marched to the dais. Newly signed safety Dashon Goldson, Bucs coach Greg Schiano and rock star general manager Mark Dominik.
For Dominik, getting Goldson in the Bucs fold was the end of a year-long battle. Dominik admitted he had tried to trade for Goldson a year ago, to no avail.
When Goldson was not franchised by the NFC champion 49ers after the Super Bowl, Dominik pounced. And the Goldson signing may not be the last acquisition the Bucs make.
“I will say this: We don’t stop. We will look for any way to improve our football team,” Dominik said. “We will continue to look and the Glazer family will continue to provide resources.”
Dominik said he likes to “strike and attack” when there is a talented player like Goldson, like Carl Nicks, like Vincent Jackson, like Kellen Winslow available.
For all the nervous Nellies who wanted Goldson signed last night, Dominik cautioned those with the patience of a housefly.
“It’s not as simple as, ‘Do you want it? Yeah, I’ll take it,” Dominik said of contract negotiations. “I was encouraged we got [Goldson] on the first flight [out last night]. I was excited we got a chance to recruit him. Yeah, I was nervous.”
Dominik was hesitant to discuss any future transactions, partly because, in his own words, “This is Dashon’s day.”
March 13th, 2013 at 5:12 pm
2 CB’s. ..a DE & DT….then u can relax
March 13th, 2013 at 5:15 pm
i havent heard of a resolution on the eric wright challenging his voided contract. anyone else?
im sure we cut him after that but maybe thats whats hindering our CB free agent attack?
March 13th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
So why did San Fran not try and retain him? Other needs first? Cap/money issues? The 49ers organization wasn’t sold on Goldson for the money, like Bennett with the Buccaneers? If teams want to keep you, they’ll usually find a way, no?
March 13th, 2013 at 5:23 pm
Joe posted an article dedicated to the Eric Wright situation and said he would update the moment there was anything to report.
Very excited with this signing. Saw someone mention we had three safeties on the field a lot last year so Ronde, if he returns, is not a lock to move back to corner. Although, Ronde may have been playing “corner” while technically being a safety, I guess its a matter of semantics.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:39 pm
Confessing: Nervous Nellie here!
March 13th, 2013 at 5:42 pm
If you can’t draft’em then sign’em they say.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:55 pm
Job well done Domonik.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:02 pm
if anybody is interested in watching our bran shapkin new safety they got the full 49ers vs Seahwaks monday night game on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk5PooB03uw
after watching that game I feel like I know him a little bit better. He is a guy who is going to be the back of the defense playing pass coverage so you wont really see him around the ball that often, which is ok because it frees up Barron to do what he does best, play down near the line of scrimmage. His ability to play great in pass coverage allows him to fit in this defense like a missing puzzle piece.
he is also the kind of guy thats ganna be in your face well after the whistle blows. he likes to play the bad guy and I like that. its a aggressive attitude thats def going pump some much needed energy and swagger into this defense. I like that part about him alot.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:03 pm
all in all he is a good football player.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:08 pm
For all the haters- who just want to say something negative.
The 49ers love Dashon, but can’t afford him anymore. He was their 4th round pick. He developed into an All-Pro for 2 consecutive years.
They have a lot invested in the LB core.
They will sign a cheaper replacement, or draft one, or both.
San Fran wanted Dashon back. They just couldn’t afford him.
FACT: We got one of the 3 best FS’s in the game.
Go Bucs!
March 13th, 2013 at 6:12 pm
Love the signing!!
-He def looks high in his NFL network interview, though. LOL
March 13th, 2013 at 6:12 pm
2. Dashon Goldson
2012 Grade: +6.5
2012 Snaps: 1049
Summary: It was a close call between Moore and Goldson for the top spot, especially after the season Goldson had in coverage, grading at +7.1. His 0.33 Yards per Cover Snap ranked seventh among safeties as he built on a 2011 season that saw him grade at -3.3 in coverage and allow 0.86 YPCS. Teams targeting Goldson will be looking at a true free safety as he only spent 12.3 percent of his run snaps in the box. When he’s at his best, he can play any coverage on the back end and he really excels at breaking downhill on short and intermediate routes. Like Moore, Goldson has lapses as a tackler as he missed one every 6.6 attempts, a mark that ranked 44th out of 58 qualifying safeties. Depending on the scheme, Goldson might be the top free safety on certain teams’ free agent boards.
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/02/23/ranking-the-2013-free-agents-safeties/
March 13th, 2013 at 6:27 pm
Can’t believe all the Niner fans bashing him in the PFT comment section. Calling him a “liability” in pass coverage. Hating, purely because he is no longer a Niner.
Goldson and Barron! Cant wait!
March 13th, 2013 at 6:31 pm
feelthepewterpower, it was leaked as far back as early Nov.:
”They are pretty high on (fourth-year pro C.J.) Spillman (as a future starting
safety). Plus, with heavy payments kicking in for the new stadium,
they might not have the money.”
March 13th, 2013 at 6:41 pm
@West Coast pay no attention to San Fran sour grapes fans. Yesterday every SF fan and their mother were begging San Fran to re-sign him. Goldson is the best cover safety in the game. Period. Im so pumped right now. Way to get it done Rockstar.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:13 pm
Now for the corner(s).
March 13th, 2013 at 7:17 pm
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
LB Jonathan Casillas reached agreement on a one-year deal worth up to $3 million with Bucs
March 13th, 2013 at 7:19 pm
We just signed Jonathan Casillas from the Saints. 1 Year…3 million.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:21 pm
Hedge you bet Dom-Release SS Cody Grimm and sign SS Benard Pollard. Right now we’ll get him at a- bargain of a price.
Also draft one of the Hard Hitting FS in the
3rd or 4th round to back up Goldson-(Ahmad black is major liability).
D.J. Swearinger would be a great addition. Do this and our Safeties will be complete —with guys that will punch your snot– through your ear hole.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:27 pm
Wiki-
Jonathan Casillas is a linebacker for the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League. He played high school football at New Brunswick High School and college football at Wisconsin.
Born: June 3, 1987 (age 25), New Brunswick
40 yard dash time: 4.5 seconds
Height: 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
March 13th, 2013 at 7:27 pm
I don’t know anything about Casillas. Is this guy good?
March 13th, 2013 at 7:33 pm
I was surprised to know he played for the Saints. I have never heard of him but apparently he is worth $3 million for one season? Could be a smokescreen/depth signing for the draft. Either that or maybe he actually is a decent player for all I know. We will see.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:34 pm
@Cmurda-He alright in a reserve/special teams role. Would like for us to sign Goldson good friend from SF MLB Larry Grant. He’s a veteran that played very well when Willis was banged up in 2011. He could push Goode for a roster spot, and quit possibly push Foster for some playing time. After the ISH that Hayward pulled on Cox last year-Dude has 2 go!!
March 13th, 2013 at 7:35 pm
I didnt know he played for the Aints either. The general consensus is that it was a good signing on twitter although I admit I was following other bucs fans at the time.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:45 pm
I strongly feel this is the offseason that we get er done!
But Dom has to add some quality depth & more the capable starters. The Birds are literally on there last leg-So are the Saints, and Carolina. We can set our selves up to Dominate this division for at least the next 3yrs.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:49 pm
Let the Cliff Avril chatter cease, he’s a Hawk
March 13th, 2013 at 7:54 pm
And let the Revis chatter continue as some are reporting Bucs are still going strong for him.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:56 pm
bucs just signed olb jonathan Casillas …now we just need some d line help!
March 13th, 2013 at 8:00 pm
Let us not forget that this signing provides a lot more draft flexibility.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:08 pm
Casillas was stuck behind Vilma, so should provide solid depth at least. Still see the Bucs grabbing a LB in the draft, probably higher than most expect.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:19 pm
Dom Sign- DE Matt Shaughnessy (bargain bin)
March 13th, 2013 at 8:34 pm
Avril wanted to win with Seattle. But I am not a believer that Seattle is a perrinieal (sp) playoff team. Mistake by Avril. Saved us some dough. Avrils 2 year deal gets him to almost 30 years old. Mistake on his part.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:45 pm
It says on wiki that casillas’ father is flash gordon. Lol. Any son of the flash is quite alright with me
March 13th, 2013 at 9:00 pm
clif avril got 2 years 15 million. welcome to reality michael bennet
March 13th, 2013 at 9:03 pm
I would have been okay with 7.5 a year for Avril.
I swear, sometimes these agents seem stubborn.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:08 pm
FlBoy84, this is a depth move. I wonder if Casillas can play all LB spots??
March 13th, 2013 at 9:08 pm
yeah i might have been too but now we might be able to keep bennet for a cheaper price than we were originally thinking. or he could still sign with tennessee or whoever. one thing is for sure, the teams are letting these players know who the boss is and that they arent gonna overpay
March 13th, 2013 at 9:11 pm
Cliff Avril just signed with the seahawks for 2 yrs 15 million….that’s the market for de’s…Bennett should get 4-7 million a year based off the Avril deal
Good for us if we want to retain him…
March 13th, 2013 at 9:18 pm
@Luvmybucs,
Are you asking Dom to sign Shaughnessy or saying you’ve read somewhere that he already has?
March 13th, 2013 at 9:23 pm
@FlBoy84
Naw, Just asking. Wish he would though.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:36 pm
Agree, would be an interesting pickup. Bostad would know something him from his time at Wisconsin as well.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:40 pm
No more news? come on Joe I need my fix. lol
March 13th, 2013 at 9:41 pm
bucs sign john casillas lb from saints
March 13th, 2013 at 9:46 pm
Has Micheal Bennett even been pursued by another club? if not then we might retain him after all.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:56 pm
Jason Cole reporting that the Glazers are on board and pushing to complete a trade for Revis:
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl–sources–buccaneers-management-on-board-with-potential-trade-for-jets-cb-darrelle-revis-012201366.html
March 13th, 2013 at 10:02 pm
Known Buc’s haters, Walterfootball wrote this:
“The Buccaneers spent heavily last spring, and all that got them was a 7-9 record. They apparently haven’t learned from their mistakes. They inked the top-available safety, Dashon Goldson, to a massive contract Wednesday afternoon. “
March 13th, 2013 at 10:15 pm
forget Revis ….he was seen wearing a dirty bird hat ….give Sean Smith, Eric Wrights deal.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:15 pm
It easy to evaluate things from one move without looking at the big picture. With the needs that Bucs roster had (and still has) it was impossible to fix every issue in one off-season last year. Will have a lot fewer after this year’s FA and draft are completed and should be in good shape for the foreseeable future regarding depth at most positions.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:23 pm
fuk the critiques.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:28 pm
people are going to do what they feel is in there best interest. the bucs are no expcetion. if that means signing Goldson or getting Revis than so be it.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:28 pm
Sean Smith re-signed with the Dolphins.
Bucs better not give up a 2014 1st for Revis.
Can anyone explain to me in football terms WHY Revis is the best? And why he is going to be shutdown after his surgery?
March 13th, 2013 at 10:41 pm
^No, Sean Smith did not re-sign with the Dolphins. He’s still available.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:54 pm
this seems to be inching closer and closer
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000150611/article/report-bucs-on-board-to-make-a-darrelle-revis-trade
March 13th, 2013 at 10:57 pm
FLBoy, if true, that article makes a lot of sense. Dominik certainly is right to be sticking to his guns on a 1st round draft pick this year.
If the Bucs are so dead-set on this trade, then I would hope he is offering a conditional 1st round pick in 2014, contingent on Revis signing a long-term deal (obviously only if healthy). It probably takes a 3rd this year and the extra 4th as well.
If you’re the Jets, I just don’t see how you’re going to get more than that from ANYONE (no matter how good Revis is/was), considering the risk and cost to resign him. For the bucs, that deal would protect against injury/Revis walking after next year.
That deal, I would be comfortable with.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:57 pm
Bucs should get off this Revis trade and secure some cbs before the all the good ones are gone.It may already be to late.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:04 pm
Don’t care who they sign……This franchise NEEDS a solid draft(like last season). Bucs are playing with a handicap from all the drafts gone wrong before 2011.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:08 pm
oh i meant before 2012….forgot again it is 2013
March 13th, 2013 at 11:10 pm
Great acquisition, immediately upgrades the current backfield talent – with additional/probable CB the pick puts this secondary into one of the scariest in this division, maybe the NFC…and if you factor in that Mr Bennets value has just been established by Avril signing with Seattle.
Win/Win for the Bucs, and their fans!
Now, somebody fill me in on Grimes…and Mallett!?
March 13th, 2013 at 11:23 pm
@White Tiger
Not sure how Avril signing is a win situation. We are in bad need of a pass rusher. How exactally does this help us?
March 13th, 2013 at 11:33 pm
DOUGismyHERO
“Not sure how Avril signing is a win situation. We are in bad need of a pass rusher. How exactally does this help us?”
I believe they think (as do i) that this will make Michael Bennett a lot more affordable for the Bucs.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
Yeah Nick
But personally, I really don’t care about price. I want talent and I didn’t care much for Bennett last year. But he is young so Bennett could prove to be better then I see him for.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:48 pm
Mike J —
WOW. I hate this. Don’t go all Tampa Rays on the Buccaneers. Football is not baseball. Baseball is built on stats and I like it ….. to a point.
Football is not built on stats. It is a team game with 11 moving parts more so than any other sport. It is about emotion and execution. Stats really mean nothing for most positions in football.
I watch the games and focus on players whenever possible. Barron and Goldson can BOTH be pro-bowlers. It is obvious in the film
March 13th, 2013 at 11:50 pm
That sucks about Avril. I was really high on him. I wonder if at that price though the Bucs are going to offer 5 million per for Bennett? If so, it does not seem he will get much better.
March 14th, 2013 at 1:14 am
What makes anyone think that Revis wants to play here? This dude has such a huge ego and he already knows where he wants to play. If he comes in here with a chip on his ego inflated shoulder, he may never give us his best, and will force us to run him out of town. All will be lost. In fact, even now Izdic is jerking us around. This has punked all over it. Move on.
March 14th, 2013 at 1:17 am
I watched the press conference and am stoked to have him here, you could tell tht he wanted to be here and apart of this organization. He’ll he even threw in Go Bucs!!! He is a heavy hitter and solid in coverage, we got him for a steal at only 22 guaranteed.
March 14th, 2013 at 1:21 am
I watched the press conference and am stoked to have him here, you could tell tht he wanted to be here and apart of this organization. He’ll he even threw in Go Bucs!!! He is a heavy hitter and solid in coverage, we got him for a steal at only 22 guaranteed.
Not to worry about the Cb situation, IMO Smith is waiting on us, if nothing else we can give him Wrights contract