Finger Pointed At Bucs Tackles
November 3rd, 2016
For the second consecutive season, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, is the most hit QB in the NFL.
A former stud NFL offensive linemen is pointing fingers.
With Tampa Bay playing tonight on Thursday Night Football, NFL Network is filled with Bucs chatter. One of those talking was former Browns and Giants center Shaun O’Hara, a three-time Pro Bowler and a Super Bowl champion.
You can see the video here.
O’Hara called out Bucs tackles Donovan Smith and Demar Dotson for allowing too many hurries. And don’t go calling O’Hara a Bucs basher. He’s quite level-headed and Joe’s talked to him privately on a couple of occasions.
Joe believes those hits on Jameis are very much on Jameis’ decisions and the playcaller, Dirk Koetter. Of course, the O-line gets its share of blame.
Perhaps all the hits finally have gotten to Jameis’ head and affected his accuracy?
November 3rd, 2016 at 2:04 pm
@Joe
Its hard to throw when you ribs hurt!!!!!!!
NFL 2017 Bucs Draft, Wr, TE and safety!!!!!
November 3rd, 2016 at 2:16 pm
Joe it’d be a lot easier for Jameis to make better decsions if he had better choices…. I like D. Smith and think he can be a great lineman in tampa but NOT at LT… Dotson is just a pathetic excuse for a football player and a walking penalty machine. never should have been extended.
November 3rd, 2016 at 2:18 pm
Wr and then TE. then consistent running game, and then pass blocking are more pressing concerns than the QB right now!!!!!!
November 3rd, 2016 at 2:19 pm
Did anyone notice Winston’s play went significantly down after he took that hit in the head trying to run for the touchdown?
Concussion? Just saying…
November 3rd, 2016 at 2:27 pm
someone on either ESPN or NFL Network noted that the play calling was not helping winston or the line when almost every pass play is a 5 or 7 step drop… almost zero 3 step drop or quick developing plays
November 3rd, 2016 at 2:29 pm
Shaun O’Hara hit our problem exactly on the head: our OLine, particularly our 2 tackles, are marginal at best. Agree with tmaxcon that Donovan Smith would be better suited at either RT or G for right now (not sure). Dotson is just getting beat time and time again, and getting Jameis rushed or killed in the process. Bucs have TONS of needs, but filling some of those is going to have to come through free agency. Finding 3 draft picks to start is quite unusual it seems, and we’ve got a LOT more holes than that. Time for Jason Licht to find some quality players or move on.
November 3rd, 2016 at 2:30 pm
@Joe
I believe the condition you are referring to that might be effecting Jameis, is referred to as “DCS.” David Carr Syndrome in NFL circles. Anyone want to bet what THE most single and repeated piece of advice older bro Dave gave to younger bro Derek??? Pretty sure it concerned not holding onto the ball…
November 3rd, 2016 at 2:31 pm
Perhaps all the hits finally have gotten to Jameis’ head and affected his accuracy?
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Joe you’re a funny guy. “Perhaps” as he limps to the sideline.
November 3rd, 2016 at 2:34 pm
The video was okay and there wasn’t anything to disagree with but then again, there really was no insight there.
November 3rd, 2016 at 2:36 pm
I’d fix the line first, before anything else. He was inaccurate to start the season, if you recall, before any of the big hits although I’m sure they don’t help. We need about 6-7 new guys on offense to really be competitive we can get most of them in the spring so we should be n good shape a year from now.
November 3rd, 2016 at 2:38 pm
any who, Looking forward to honoring John Lynch tonight!!!
November 3rd, 2016 at 2:38 pm
In order to get rid of the ball quickly, one must have receivers be open. Otherwise, we will find ourselves with pick 6’s happening. The receiving core needed a boost. Most fans, including Joe, were clamoring for this since the offseason and before the draft. It seemed to make sense to kick the tires on Rowdy Roddy White but somebody should have been brought in. I won’t even mention trading up to the 2nd rd to draft a kicker. Oh wait, look at that. I did mention it.
November 3rd, 2016 at 2:49 pm
JW holds on to the ball WAYYYYY too long.
November 3rd, 2016 at 2:49 pm
hits can take an affect on the qb no doubt….but jameis has been missing targets since week2….its not like he’s rg3 or Russell Wilson…he’s not a smaller qb…he’s a pretty big guy….bottom line is everyone is the organization has a hand in the blame….dirk, smitty, licht, the glazers, GMC, LVD, Jameis, the medical staff…EVERYONE….GO BUCS!!!!
November 3rd, 2016 at 2:49 pm
IMO Dotson has been getting worked lately. The flags on both of them have been bad too.
November 3rd, 2016 at 2:53 pm
Well maybe jason licht gets a 10 yr stud OT instead of VH3….licht is the probkem
November 3rd, 2016 at 2:57 pm
You can NEVER have enough competent offensive linemen, ever! That said, it’s a fair statement to say that we need improvement at EVERY position.
November 3rd, 2016 at 3:01 pm
Tampa Bay Bucs are the Jacksonville Jaguars without the talent
November 3rd, 2016 at 3:03 pm
I rewatched the game. Smith at times, I mean just beaten like a drum around the edge. Sloppy footwork, I will take back some of my criticism of Jameis. But…. the bomb to Evansbin triple coverage, a guy ope around the fifty. We need him to go through his progressions and make the right reads when he does have time.
November 3rd, 2016 at 3:04 pm
who wants to smile??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SZXJggFans
had to post it in case some one hasnt see it
November 3rd, 2016 at 3:04 pm
Honoring John Lynch
November 3rd, 2016 at 4:39 pm
Licht and bucs had chance past 3 years to build a dominant OL and licht swung and sucked at drafting and at the FA market… 2 years ago he could have had Lael Collins and also Tre Jackson then this year you have Laremy Tunsil staring at you and licht drafts VH3, a non need right now, build inside out, licht builds from K to out of tampa hopefully
November 3rd, 2016 at 5:27 pm
I said they should have drafted Laremy Tunsil.
November 3rd, 2016 at 7:02 pm
Lots of complaints here about our O line. Justified, I’d say. So, why is Dot getting the reps when UCLA road grader Caleb Bennock is available? Just sayin’… Dot costs us at least 2 holds a game, always at the worst possible time. Last I heard C. had a calf strain. In training camp. Let’s see what this dude can do.
November 3rd, 2016 at 7:16 pm
I wonder if Marcus Maye will be on the board when the Bucs pick in round 2?