Now A Hole At OLB
March 9th, 2016
Could LB Bruce Carter be brought back? (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)
Now that the Bucs failed to extend an offer to previously restricted free agent and strongside linebacker Danny Lansanah, it sure appears that the Bucs may be looking for a new linebacker (along with a defensive end).
Lansanah picked the worst time to have a slump. The University of Connecticut product, who turns 31 just before the season, had a damning game against the Bears late in the year when he put up a giant goose egg. It is hard for Joe to fathom that a starting linebacker facing a run-oriented team couldn’t even get an assist, but that’s exactly what Lansanah did.
Insult to injury, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, had more defensive stats in that game than Lansanah. And the Bears surely weren’t running at Lavonte David.
The middle linebacker starter in that game, Bruce Carter, was cut yesterday, largely because of his bloated salary. Carter, who was usurped by Kwon Alexander for the starting job at middle linebacker, played well when he did play.
Joe has to wonder if the Bucs might bring Carter back at a lower payscale and plug him in at strongside linebacker?
March 9th, 2016 at 11:34 am
We can do better than Carter. Much better.
March 9th, 2016 at 11:38 am
Carter was overpayed – so cheaper is better if they do bring him back. He has speed and experience and can play all 3 LB positions – so I would be glad to see the Bucs bring Carter back if its for $2M a year.
March 9th, 2016 at 11:39 am
Jags look to be doing it right this free agent period.
March 9th, 2016 at 11:43 am
The thing is, if they offer Carter a new (lower salary) would he even return? THE CONSPIRACY RUNS DEEP!!
March 9th, 2016 at 11:44 am
I would like to see the Bucs go after Tahir Whitehead, OLB, Lions Age: 26. That would make our LB corps one of the youngest, fastest, and best in the league. Any thoughts?
March 9th, 2016 at 11:45 am
i will reserve judgement until sometime after 1600 hours. In Lich we trust
March 9th, 2016 at 11:45 am
Tahir Whitehead?
March 9th, 2016 at 11:51 am
Tahir Whitehead started down the win stretch for the Lions, one of the reasons for their improvement. Would like to see Robert Ayres from NY if we don’t go after Vernon, he had 9 sacks in 12 games even though he is getting older.
March 9th, 2016 at 11:52 am
Carter @ $2mil would be a steal……we need depth at LB….
March 9th, 2016 at 11:57 am
Whitehead also played a little Mike when Tulloch went down too.
Not so worried about the SLB. It’s usually a two down position. You could also look at Laurinaitis and slide Qwon back to Mike on passing downs. Or simply re- sign Carter
Hell, if we only knew what M Smith is looking for.
March 9th, 2016 at 12:07 pm
Jags are a completely different situation than the Bucs. The coach and GM are entering their 4th season. They *have* to show they are moving in the right direction (and they are).
March 9th, 2016 at 12:12 pm
The Jags will over pay all of their FA and have a crap year
March 9th, 2016 at 12:13 pm
Ayers wants 10 M a year..The Giants are working to keep him..we have the freaking money..damn it, get him!!
March 9th, 2016 at 12:16 pm
It’s going to be boom or bust for the Jags with the coin they’re dropping.
March 9th, 2016 at 12:22 pm
I’m not worried about LB. They have two studs. They can sign a couple more and draft one in the later rounds.
I’m concerned that they didn’t get Mario or C Johnson at DE. It doesn’t appear to be their fault, it just sucks. They desperately need a vet DE presence to go with a rookie.
March 9th, 2016 at 12:23 pm
Oh, and
SIGN DOUG MARTIN ALREADY!!!!!
March 9th, 2016 at 1:57 pm
biff barker Says:
March 9th, 2016 at 12:16 pm
It’s going to be boom or bust for the Jags with the coin they’re dropping.
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I was having the same conversation just now at home..of course I hope they fall flat on their faces..
March 9th, 2016 at 9:59 pm
WE HAVE A YOUNG TEAM A LOT OF PLAYERS NEED TIME TO DEVELOP ON DEFENSE. NEED I REMIND YOU OF MICHEAL BENNETT WITH THE SEAHAWKS OR MARK BARRON (WHO JUST SIGNED FOR 45MILLION TODAY BY THE WAY). WE HAVE A FEW HOLES TO FILL WITH THAT PICK. THE BEST PART ABOUT THIS YEARS DRAFT IS THAT EVERY POSITION WE NEED TO FILL IS DEEP. HERE IS MY LIST OF PICKS AND REASONS WHY. #1 A (TACKLE) Ronnie Stanley OR Jack Conklin WE HAVE TO PROTECT OUR FRANCHISE QB( DONT YOU THINK) # 2 WE NEED A OLB. WE HAVE ALEXANDER AND DAVID. NOBODY ELSE ON THE OUTSIDE. Darron Lee OR Leonard Floyd THESE GUYS ARE BEASTS. #3 (DB) I KNOW YOU GUYS LIKE RAMESY AND Vernon Hargreaves BUT THEY WONT BE ON THE BOARD PAST THE 6TH PICK(SD,DC,JAX,MIA) NEED DBS. FROM WHAT I SAW AT THE COMBINE I LIKE WILLIAM Jackson III,(FAST MAN TO MAN DB) I HAVE SEEN HIM PLAY MANY TIMES) CYRUS Jones,( PLAYS CB,S DUAL THREAT) AND Jonathan Jones (FASTEST 40 TIME) LOOK THESE GUYS UP ON YOUTUBE AND GIVE ME YOUR OPINION.