Murphy, Melvin, Bowers On “Out” List
September 5th, 2014
The Bucs are banged up and several won’t play on Sunday.
Tampa Bay’s official injury report was issued this afternoon.
Cornerback Rashaan Melvin, wide receiver Louis Murphy, defensive lineman Will Gholston and Da’Quan Bowers, and safety Bradley McDougald have all been ruled out of the home opener.
That means only two Bucs will be inactive on game day.
The injury to Murphy creates an intriguing situation. Look for rookie Robert Herron to get his share of work and critical snaps.
As for the loss of Bowers, well, Joe was hardly counting on him anyway as the No. 4 defensive tackle.
September 5th, 2014 at 2:50 pm
8.5 % of the roster can’t start openig day
September 5th, 2014 at 2:54 pm
My money is on Herron making the most of his opportunity.
September 5th, 2014 at 2:57 pm
I wish we would just cut Bowers!
September 5th, 2014 at 3:00 pm
Bowers? Bowers? Where for art thou, Bowers?
September 5th, 2014 at 3:05 pm
Disappointed to see that Gholston and Murphy won’t be playing.
September 5th, 2014 at 3:06 pm
7 players have to sit anyway……no great losses here….get them healthy for week 2 hopefully….
September 5th, 2014 at 3:07 pm
I like bowers but he is injury Prone. Wish him health but as of right now I dont know what they see in him. I really Liked Larry English and what he produced. Hope The Organization is making the best choices.
September 5th, 2014 at 3:09 pm
Bowers, sigh.
September 5th, 2014 at 3:12 pm
Ummmmm last time I checked 5+2= 7 inactive players not 2.
September 5th, 2014 at 3:20 pm
I hope herron can turn into a Percy harvin type player, minus the migraines of course.
September 5th, 2014 at 3:21 pm
Joe,
Is Jenkins still slated to start over Banks?
September 5th, 2014 at 3:27 pm
Does bowers even like to play the game anymore? Or is he just a smooth talking SOB?
September 5th, 2014 at 3:38 pm
This is off topic but I would like to see Michael Johnson take advantage of Byron Bell… the converted RT who sucks
September 5th, 2014 at 3:40 pm
Bowers is worthless. What a shock that he’s hurt and can’t play.
I’m so surprised…
September 5th, 2014 at 3:49 pm
Eric Page back by week 3. Part of being a pro is.who can take a.hit. Owusu, murphy? We dont know if Evans can take a hit. 2 wins on accident this year.
September 5th, 2014 at 4:23 pm
I would like to see Bowers get healthy (mentally and physically) and perform like a manimal.
September 5th, 2014 at 5:04 pm
Bowers seeking his destiny: Injured Reserve.
September 5th, 2014 at 5:32 pm
@willie.D
I sure hope you are right. I love Eric Page.
While they are at it, they can cut Bowers and bring back English. He cannot be any worse than Bowers.
BTW Joe, Bowers WAS listed as a second stringer earlier this week. Unemployed would be better in my book.
September 5th, 2014 at 7:38 pm
Herron is a completely different type of player from Harvin. If he bulked up quite a bit, and could keep his speed and stay shifty, then maybe. But right now, he has the speed but not the build.
September 5th, 2014 at 7:46 pm
Bowers is going no where. He had a bad Achilles, and a groin tear.
He also is the only DT,not named McCoy, who can provide burst up the middle.
Injuries happen. Bowers has skill
Willie d. – don’t know if they can take a hit??
Unless you look at their 4 years in college!!
September 5th, 2014 at 7:59 pm
I was wrong, Herron is actually bigger (in weight) than Harvin, and 2 inches shorter. Now I am even more excited.
September 5th, 2014 at 9:28 pm
Herron doesn’t have anywhere near the lateral speed Harvin does. He’s just not as dynamic in an open field. In a straight line race they’d probably tie, but Harvin gets the $$$ because sprinting is only one element of what makes him special. As long as Herron can run good routes and CATCH what gets thrown to him he’ll be okay – but he’s no Harvin.
September 5th, 2014 at 10:59 pm
Am I the only Buc fan that is still holding out hope for Bowers to turn it around and actually become productive? (I know, Bowers hasn’t shown us diddly-squat in the previous two years, but I really thought that maybe with this new defensive minded coaching staff, Bowers could turn it around….If Bowers stays injured or “reinjures again past this week or during the season, Bowers goes in my “Total Bust” column.
September 6th, 2014 at 1:27 am
Keith- nah, I think most Buc fans still believe Bowers can be a great Player.
Just not the guys here, who hate first- then deny later.
September 6th, 2014 at 3:54 am
Keith- no this is just the most negative site for bucs fans to come on and bash their own players. Stuff they would never say if they talked with the player face to face because they would be scared shitless
September 6th, 2014 at 5:51 am
Cut the ties with Bowers…he’s a boat anchor