Report: Bucs Sign Jacquizz Rodgers
September 13th, 2016
New Bucs RB.
An old friend of Dirk Koetter’s and another weapon for America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, appears to be in the fold for the Bucs.
Per Jenna Laine of BSPN, the Bucs have signed former Dixie Chicks running back Jacquizz Rodgers to a one-year deal.
Rodgers is a versatile back known more for catching out of the backfield and returning kicks. In three years under Koetter in Atlanta (2012-2014), he caught 134 balls and four touchdowns. Rodgers came to play during the Falcons’ deep playoff run in the 2012 season with 20 carries for 96 yards in two playoff games. Last year, however, he pretty much stunk with the Bears putting up very pedestrian numbers.
Perhaps being reunited with his former offensive coordinator in Koetter may rejuvenate his career?
September 13th, 2016 at 10:55 am
Rather have Mike James back.
September 13th, 2016 at 10:56 am
He is a versatile back, and a solid return man. But his main asset is his blocking ability, he’s one of the best blocking backs in the NFL. ( if not the best).
September 13th, 2016 at 10:58 am
lose a jacquies, add a jacquizz. balance restored
September 13th, 2016 at 11:00 am
LOL ^
September 13th, 2016 at 11:01 am
Thought this would happen. Adds good depth. I wasn’t impressed with Barber or Hansborough.
September 13th, 2016 at 11:01 am
Another RB that can catch and make guys miss in space. Good pickup!
September 13th, 2016 at 11:02 am
He had a lot of success gashing Bucs teams of the past. Nice low cost, low risk pickup.
September 13th, 2016 at 11:02 am
if not returning kicks/punts, when will he get touches. This will just allow for Peyton Barber to be inactive on Sundays. Go Bucs, beat the Cards. I’m optimistic, we got Jameis. People are saying not good for the Bucs that the Cards lost, I say not good for the Cards that the Bucs are being disrespected
September 13th, 2016 at 11:15 am
I can imagine a 2 split back set with Sims on one side and Jaquizz on the other. Screen pass game would be strong!
September 13th, 2016 at 11:17 am
To heck with the Cards!!! We’re grown! We have as much chance as they do.
I thought they might sign him. Agreed, low-cost and low-risk.
September 13th, 2016 at 11:31 am
Exactly rsq said. I’m glad they lost they’re opener. Now no-one here can use the excuse they didn’t take us serious when we arrive and drag they @$$.
September 13th, 2016 at 11:48 am
@ pick 6 that’s was good lol
September 13th, 2016 at 11:54 am
” People are saying not good for the Bucs that the Cards lost,”
Yeah I don’t buy that really. If anything Arizona proved beatable. I’d rather go up there with them 0-1 and questioning themselves / angry & desperate; than them be 1-0 and confident and firing on all cylinders already
September 13th, 2016 at 12:14 pm
Called it back in August. Damn I’m good. Good signing. It’s a long season we need depth
September 13th, 2016 at 12:37 pm
Speaking for Pablo
“Pablo loves Hacquies & Haquizz……..Pablo is tempted to call one Hack….but Pablo will call one little Hack and big Hack. Pablo is very smart and loves everyone at JBF especially Lifeofabucfan who may be the mother of one of Pablo’s many many children” (Pablo is joking, of course)
September 13th, 2016 at 12:58 pm
Good move. We need Jaquiz returning kicks, so we don’t lose Hump’s services in the slot should he get hit hard on a Runback, and backing up Sims and maybe playing on some third downs blocking against a heavy blitzing team. But we need Barber for third and one or punching the ball in the end zone.
September 13th, 2016 at 1:06 pm
I have no idea where he fits in this offense, but he is a talented little dude. Adding veteran experienced players to the roster is always a good thing.
September 13th, 2016 at 1:14 pm
He is also the only known man alive to play a game of Poker with Jack Del Rio, call his bluff and live to tell about it.
September 13th, 2016 at 1:15 pm
Barber is best to never see the field, i do not trust some “nobody” with the rock. In a crucial third down or goalline situation i want Martin to be the guy. He has great vision, elusiveness, and power.
September 13th, 2016 at 1:52 pm
Remember when this lil dude TRUCKED Mason Foster?
This guy reminds me A LOT of Doug Martin.
Short, stout, strong, serious.
GREAT SIGNING.
Go Bucs!!
September 13th, 2016 at 2:47 pm
This shows that Koetter has eyes
Did everyone see when Freeman was at the backfield and they threw to telvin coleman at the LOS
5 catches 95 yards.Not once or could we stop that play . thank god for Shanahan he didnt call it more
linebackers keying on freeman and coleman running 10 yards past them. AARP smith doing his headless chicken dance
Its all about mismatches…Get chuck and doug on the field at the same time
September 13th, 2016 at 3:37 pm
Yea we some dogs not sum puppies
September 13th, 2016 at 4:39 pm
Nor surprised at all. He’s a vested veteran and now the team does not guarantee his entire salary if it doesn’t work out.
September 13th, 2016 at 6:42 pm
I dont hate this signing. The only thing that kept the old falcons from winning a superbowl was theyre horrible defense. That is the reason I was and am still a bit skeptical of Mike Smith. I thought our coverage was still a little soft week 1 and theyre gonna need to turn it up if they want a win in arizona after they lost to open the season. Like the additions on offense, defense still has me worried
September 13th, 2016 at 8:28 pm
love this signing. maybe have him return punts?
September 14th, 2016 at 12:05 am
agree with Another