Gerald McCoy Is Injured
November 28th, 2016
Dirk Koetter confirmed this afternoon what many had feared.
Reports of Gerald McCoy leaving the Den of Depression wearing a walking boot appear to be accurate.
Koetter said at his Monday news conference that McCoy is having tests run on his foot and ankle.
The Bucs return to the practice field on Wednesday, and the team doesn’t have to release an official injury report until after that practice. So that’s when the next update likely occurs.
In the locker room after the game last night, McCoy was his typical self. He didn’t appear to be struggling in any way. Joe snapped this photo of McCoy embracing Warren Sapp on his way to the locker room after the game and McCoy did not appear to be wearing a boot.
This evening, McCoy is scheduled to make an appearance at a Walmart on Dale Mabry Highway.
Loads of NFL linemen this time of year have issues. Is Robert Ayers’ bad ankle 100 percent? Probably not. Is Noah Spence’s shoulder perfect? Highly doubtful.
McCoy, the NFL sacks leader among defensive tackles, is a tough guy and has played through all kinds of stuff over the years. Joe’s only mildly concerned.
But if McCoy does indeed have some sort of ligament issue that shelves him for a month, then that would be a crushing blow.
November 28th, 2016 at 4:44 pm
Crushing blow indeed! GMC has been one of the biggest reasons why the Bucs defense has improved over the past few weeks. He can’t be replaced by anyone on this roster.
November 28th, 2016 at 4:45 pm
Give it a minute or 2 and you’ll hear all the haters calling him “Soft”. He has played hurt in many games and prob still will but, I would take him at 80% over a backup at 100%.
November 28th, 2016 at 4:48 pm
Siliger is no McCoy but he was good enough to start for Pats in SB 49. Saw him take some snaps Sunday night and seemed to do well.
November 28th, 2016 at 4:56 pm
GMC is a “Fragile Flower”…..one of the most overated DT in the league
…..and once again, we’ll see DTs subbing in his place making great plays for a fraction of what the BUCS are paying his overrated @$$!!!!!!!
……and once again all the GMC bandwagoneers will come out and say the same sorry $h*t……..”No uh, look at his stats”
…..blah….blah….blah…….the good OL GMC who disappears during the games and always is injury prone will not hamper the BUCS winning chances if he doesn’t play the rest of the season…
….nuff said…..flame on GMC lovers
November 28th, 2016 at 4:56 pm
I think he said that it was precautionary hopefully it’s just sore pack some ice on that baby Go on Bucs!
November 28th, 2016 at 5:01 pm
Damn!
November 28th, 2016 at 5:07 pm
So BucsAnthem is our first idiot poster on this article. Way to look like a dumb ass. Dude was blowing through double teams yesterday and always attracts a crowd. That is what a good DT will do to free up other players but you’re too stupid to realize that. God our fans look so dumb with guys like Anthem out there being so clueless and spouting stupid s&^%! You are an embarrassment.
November 28th, 2016 at 5:07 pm
Maybe he was injured celebrating the third-down down sack at the end. (The one right before Seattle converting of a 4th-and-14.) Looked like a high-energy celebration. Gotta be careful when you’re celebrating.
November 28th, 2016 at 5:10 pm
Death, taxes, and McCoy being injured
November 28th, 2016 at 5:18 pm
The Dline is a place for injuries…..Smith, Johnson & Jones are on IR….Ayers & McDonald have injuries……and now McCoy…..only Gholston has made it to this point.
Now I won’t call other JBF posters morons…but to suggest that our Dline is better without GMC is moronic.
November 28th, 2016 at 5:18 pm
Lmao well of course Mccoy is hurt smgdh as soon as we start rolling and need him more than ever he gets hurt that is why i say get rid of him and get younger he gets hurt when we need him the very most and thus stretch we will need him hope its nothing serious
November 28th, 2016 at 5:21 pm
Breaking News! Football players get hurt! Did McCoy say anything (because we all know he’s not allowed to talk about his injuries)? Is he out against San Diego? Until then, there’s nothing you can say.
November 28th, 2016 at 5:21 pm
And Akeem Spence….uninjured with Noah Spence playing injured…..seems like the QB position is the only one that hasn’t had injuries…..OK at LB also.
November 28th, 2016 at 5:22 pm
You guys also realize he got hurt midway through the game right? He played through it, and played fantastic. Some of you are a bunch of women.
November 28th, 2016 at 5:23 pm
BUST OUT THE CORTISONE SHOT, WE NEED HIM. JUST LIKE WE NEED AYERS, SPENCE AND ABOUT EVERYONE ELSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 28th, 2016 at 5:24 pm
Idiot fans on this site I swear. Like Hawaiian said, football players get hurt. He hasn’t missed a game this year but these clowns still bash him on the off chance he got hurt during the course of a 16 game season. Gotta love it here in Gooberville!
November 28th, 2016 at 5:29 pm
GMC injured?… Imagine that!
November 28th, 2016 at 5:32 pm
I wish Miko was on this site, so she could tear some of these idiots up. Of course, only if she could clear Joe’s filters.
November 28th, 2016 at 5:34 pm
No idea why the hate for McCoy. Watch any bucs game and the man disrupts the opposing offense even while routinely double teamed.
Got to be one of the strongest guys in the league, football strength wise.
November 28th, 2016 at 5:36 pm
Tampa fans are complete idiots. Me included.
November 28th, 2016 at 5:42 pm
i challenge any of you weekend warriors calling GMC soft to go up against not 1 but 2 300LB+ ol every week and tell me if you wouldnt be injured all the time. That being said, Gmac leads all DT’s in sacks. that by itself says alot specially when he sees so many double teams. thats why he plays for the Bucs and you idiots are at home judging someone for doing something you cant do. sweet irony!!
November 28th, 2016 at 5:49 pm
I just can’t fathom how anybody can complain about GMC. I have never seen a DT, not even Sapp, get off the ball as fast as GMC does. The dude is a stud. He takes on double teams virtually every play. For that reason alone, he should have about 2 sacks on the year. Nevertheless, the dude had a solid game yesterday. On one of the sacks, he literally split the double team and was on RW before he could even open his eyes. There are positions on this team at DE or maybe WR that may deserve a little whine but GMC is money well spent.
November 28th, 2016 at 5:50 pm
As much as we need GMC I would rather him sit one game and hopefully have him for our final four.
November 28th, 2016 at 5:57 pm
Okay, so all you GMC lovers…….
What are you going to say when the defense plays just as good without GMC not on the line?????
Incase you all have forgotten…….a great DT makes other players on tD-lineD-l
November 28th, 2016 at 6:04 pm
He’ll play. I’ve got “that feeling”.
November 28th, 2016 at 6:06 pm
It could be worse!!!! We still could have adrian slowborn on the roster who racked up 4.5 sacks and just got sent to ir for the rest of the season!!!!! First round bust indeed!!!!!!!!!
Go America!!!!!!
And Go Bucs!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 28th, 2016 at 6:06 pm
….other D line better……not the D lineman returning and making GMC better…..
The fact is,
Is that for what we are paying for softie GMC…..
We could use that money for more offensive weapons and some secondary help
November 28th, 2016 at 6:13 pm
He’s fine, said it matched his suit lol
November 28th, 2016 at 6:17 pm
“What are you going to say when the defense plays just as good without GMC not on the line????”
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If we win, I’ll be happy no matter who plays. I’ll say Go Bucs!
November 28th, 2016 at 6:21 pm
““What are you going to say when the defense plays just as good without GMC not on the line????”
Well let’s see he was out against Carolina and that was about the worst our D-line looked all year.
Derek Anderson was NOT TOUCHED that game. I repeat – no QB hits the entire f*cking game. By far the worst pass rush we had all year was the game McCoy missed.
You’re a freaking idiot.
November 28th, 2016 at 6:29 pm
The bucs could hypothetically buy any Free agent they wanted to. So to say we could use the money we pay GMC, to pay other players is irrelevant. Even with paying GMC we have plenty of room to add top dollar free agents.
This past off season the bucs did not want to add any free agent skills players on offense.. Don’t ask me why, but they didn’t. They had the money, they had the perceived need. But didn’t do it. So don’t blame GMC for the lack of free agents on offense.
GMC is a stud, is he worth 100m? That is debatable. But nevertheless he is our perennial pro bowl DT, and I’m glad to have him here in Tampa.
November 28th, 2016 at 6:33 pm
@ Lord Cornelius………..you’re so intelligent with name calling….this just shows me your IQ level (which is very low)…….smh…..
If you examine GMCs whole body of work from the time he was drafted until NOW…….it does not add up to ELITE or even AMAZING DT……not even close
He’s always hurt
He always disappears in games
……this happens EVERY SINGLE SEASON
…..but yet he gets a sack and the MEDIA and loverboy GMC fans like yourself swoon all over him like he’s something special
GMC is an average DT…….
…..if it wasn’t where he was drafted at in the Draft and being next to Suh…….NO ONE would be talking about him.
November 28th, 2016 at 6:34 pm
Maybe that picture is when it happened lol
November 28th, 2016 at 6:34 pm
If GMC’s injury is something he can play through, can just about guarantee that’s exactly what he’ll do. GMC & Will Gholston both have a pretty good history of playing through injuries.
Looking at the snap counts from Sunday’s game, saw something interesting that I can’t remember seeing this season. Both Ayers (54 snaps) & Noah Spence (51 snaps) were on the field more than GMC (50 snaps). Of the other DTs, McDonald (23 snaps), Siliga (11 snaps) and Akeem Spence (7 snaps) all saw some time. Since the Bucs defense was on the field for 63 snaps altogether yesterday, looks to me like Ayers (and possibly Gholston who had only 21 snaps) must’ve been playing quite a bit inside. Russell contributed 35 snaps (I presume at DE) which tells me Smitty must think a lot of him (had 1 sack & 1 tackle). Looks like they were able to do a good job of keeping the DLine relatively fresh by rotating. Apparently Russell & Siliga have added the DLine depth we’ve been missing. Bodes well for the rest of this season.
November 28th, 2016 at 6:35 pm
@Anthem. And what are you going to say when you’re 2c theory gets shot to hell. Anybody that truly believes that this team is better without GMC.. Needs.. Nevermind. It’s just asinine man. Asinine.
November 28th, 2016 at 6:39 pm
@D Rules.
Thanks for breaking down the snap numbers. It stands to reason that you are right about Russell. I’m ashamed to admit that I didn’t even know about this guy but I certainly saw some wheels and effort from him. If we can compete at a high level like we did yesterday with the full complement of all these D Linemen, Smitty is going to be unleashing fresh legs throughout 4 quarters. I like it.
November 28th, 2016 at 6:40 pm
Oh and let’s look at what players we could have signed in FA to replace McCoy’s INSANE $13 mill salary:
For one – we’d need another DT to replace him – Malik Jackson was the primary premier DT and costed $15 mill per year with more guaranteed than McCoy. He’s at 4.5 sacks and 24 tackles OMG. Can’t afford him tho because he’s more than McCoy.
After that – no big name DTs similar to McCoy. Penetrating 3 technique DTs are rare. I guess we could have just drafted Sheldon Rankins as his replacement; but then we lose VHIII and Rankins has been on IR all year.
For Gerald MCcoy we could have had basically acquired 2 potential starters in FA. A #2 WR in similar age (Marvin Jones / Mohamed Sanu / Travis Benjamin – $6-8 mill per year) and some S like Tashaun Gipson/ Rodney McLeod.
Top FAs (Vernon/Josh Norman/Malik Jackson/etc types) all made more than McCoy makes so we wouldn’t add any elite player by dropping him. Solid FAs cost like $8-12 mill. Given the bust rate of FA; and the contracts around the league; you’d be an idiot GM to point to McCOy’s $13 mill cap number and think the roster needed tweaking in that regard.
November 28th, 2016 at 6:41 pm
“@ Lord Cornelius………..you’re so intelligent with name calling….this just shows me your IQ level (which is very low)…….smh…..”
I don’t mind calling out ignorant trolling a5sholes with names if I think it’s appropriate. IF i thought you actually were posting with thoughtfulness instead of random weird hatred I wouldn’t have said it
November 28th, 2016 at 6:42 pm
@ cmurda
* I will tell you that with emergence of Noah Spence and Robert Ayers…….it is making the rest of the line better….good and more excuses to call GMC “good” ::rolling eyes::
* I will tell you that historically, the bucs place even keel with or without GMC in the lineup
* I will tell you that other players always step up and get sacks and make plays without GMC in the lineup.
……..it’s been proven time and time and time throughout the years since GMC has been drafted.
November 28th, 2016 at 6:45 pm
We just watched the best defensive performance since 2002 according to Sapp.Nuff said.
November 28th, 2016 at 6:45 pm
“…..but yet he gets a sack and the MEDIA and loverboy GMC fans like yourself swoon all over him like he’s something special”
I didn’t really praise him anywhere I’m just defending him from people like you. Link to me swooning please lol? Link to random McCOy love from everyone?
You do realize that every thread like this stars the same; with some trolls like you hating on him; and people defending him. It’s not like everyone in here is praising McCoy for no reason and then you / other haters show up like some sort of shining light of objective reality.
Also – you say he’s an average DT. Statistically that’s flat out wrong and it isn’t even close. Is he typically 16th in production across DTs? No. So what is the basis for your argument? Oh yeah nothing. Just random weird expectations of DTs that are not based in anything that happens in real football
November 28th, 2016 at 6:47 pm
@TheBucsAnthem,
How do you know so much more than all the other players, coaches, front office execs, and media that all say GMC is a great player? You’re amazing. Why are you wasting your time on this board if you know so much? Oh wait, because you don’t know spit about football. I’ll not only believe what my eyes see, I’ll take the advice of the experts. But that’s just me.
November 28th, 2016 at 6:49 pm
“* I will tell you that historically, the bucs place even keel with or without GMC in the lineup
* I will tell you that other players always step up and get sacks and make plays without GMC in the lineup.”
This is true of any DT. Houston’s D is still good without Watt and players still make plays. Denver’s D is still amazing without Malik Jackson. Those players improve those teams but a single D-line player can only have so much impact in a game.
Our D-line is better with McCoy. Period. I already pointed this out this year in what was visually obvious vs Carolina; but go ahead and dig up data on our defensive performances – especially pressure & sacks – with or without McCoy in the lineup; and maybe you will start to realize that this is all silly.
I think McCoy is like some scapegoat to you guys for everything wrong with the Bucs in the era of losing since he’s been a face to put to it. It makes sense honestly. But it’s a delusional and weird way of thinking
November 28th, 2016 at 6:54 pm
Yea lets dump a 4x pro bowler that is always voted one of the top 100 players in the nfl, year after year, which by the way, is voted on by players and coaches. Smh at you madden video game trolls.
November 28th, 2016 at 6:54 pm
@ Anthem
This is a laughable debate but I’ll indulge for s & g’s. I don’t know if you remember once upon a time when the Bucs had a DE by the name of Simeon Rice. We had a DT simultaneously by the name of Warren Sapp. Opposing O Lines had to pick their poison of who to double team. Usually it was Sapp which left Simeon to have a field day. Simeon’s lowest full season sack total was 11 with the Bucs. Sapp made him a better and more effective DE because of the pressure that he would consume. GMC consumes that same amount of pressure but opposing O Lines don’t hav a decision as to who to double. GMC is by far our most disruptive force and he’s the shortest distance to the QB. Let’s hope N Spence and/or Ayers can continue to be impactful. Make no mistake though. It’s GMC that makes these guys better and not the other way around. Your theory on how it’s been proven since GMC was drafted that the team is better without him should be a lot of fun to hear. Do tell.
November 28th, 2016 at 6:56 pm
Well
All you “GMC” fanboys can all live on the “GMC the great DT Fantasy Island”
……logic obviously goes out the window with GMC fanboys thinking
November 28th, 2016 at 6:58 pm
It’s like the movie “Groundhog Day”. Every game where McCoy looks good, he comes out of it injured.
Whatever.
November 28th, 2016 at 7:04 pm
@Anthem
see how Defense backs up his statements with statistical facts.Come back when you have some,instead of a bunch of opinions.
November 28th, 2016 at 7:04 pm
cmurda, with all of our other needs in the draft, it’d be fantastic if Russell & Siliga both turn out to be the real deal on the DLine. We’ve got several guys who’ll probably only give us 1 more year at best who we’d be wise to draft replacements for in 2017 (Ayers? Darryl Smith? for starters). We’d probably be wise to draft a WR, Safety, MLB, DE, CB, DT & TE I think. Jason Licht has his job cut out for him this year.
November 28th, 2016 at 7:05 pm
@ cmurda
DE and DTs feeding off one another is effective…….of course
But I think people are confusing GMC for an elite force in the middle…..he’s not
Is GMC effective…..sure…..when he’s not disappearing during the game or whiffing on run plays……
NO DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR lies awake at night fearing a GMC going against their offensive line…..
November 28th, 2016 at 7:07 pm
@ Bob in valrico
“STATS ARE FOR LOSERS”
November 28th, 2016 at 7:14 pm
TheBucsAnthem…your probably right! Teams probably just double team GMC because their players have nothing better to do. And he totally disappears when they triple team the guy…what a looser! We should just get rid of him and find a player who can take on the whole offensive line by himself…because it’s obvious that GMC needs help from his teammates to play well.
November 28th, 2016 at 7:23 pm
@ K2
and no other DT in the league gets double teamed???????
…..that’s simply a bias statement about GMC getting double blocked on all plays
Next time or actually, let me say…..focus on the line play and watch how many times GMC is actually getting double blocked…..I think what you’ll see is very surprising……
November 28th, 2016 at 7:28 pm
Great pic of GMC and Sapp. The whole of the D line is playing well and even if GMC takes a few less reps the rest will take up the slack.
November 28th, 2016 at 7:31 pm
@TheBucsAnthem,
Yes, other DT’s get doubled. But then guess what happens – that leaves everyone else single blocked. Then those guys start wreaking havoc, and the OL has to adjust. That hasn’t happened in the past with us, because we haven’t had anyone that can beat a blocker 1 on 1 consistently. That has started to change lately, and look what has happened. A DL works as a team, just like the OL. No one person can take over either by them self. Even the great Sapp needed help (and again, I’m not saying McCoy is Sapp). If you give McCoy help, this defense will be dominant. If not, we will struggle and you will continue to stupidly blame the wrong person. Let me know if you need me to explain further, because obviously this is a lot for someone who has already made up his mind.
November 28th, 2016 at 7:44 pm
TheBucsAnthem Says:
November 28th, 2016 at 7:05 pm
NO DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR lies awake at night fearing a GMC going against their offensive line…..
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Yea except the fact that every single opponent we play, singles GMC out as their primary focus for the o-line before games…..
You should just stop now, with each post you appear less and less educated about the game of football.
November 28th, 2016 at 7:51 pm
First of all gMC DOES NOTget double teamed all game
He played all out Sunday and was a BEAST
but when he plays like that he gets hurt look at the first game.
He is a good player not a Superstar
November 28th, 2016 at 7:59 pm
I love GMC. I don’t really care what anyone else thinks of him, especially TheBucsAnthem.
November 28th, 2016 at 8:04 pm
“ATrain Says:
November 28th, 2016 at 7:51 pm
First of all gMC DOES NOTget double teamed all game
He played all out Sunday and was a BEAST
but when he plays like that he gets hurt look at the first game.
He is a good player not a Superstar”
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BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank You……finally, one buc’s fan who does not wear “Bucs rosey” colored glasses
…….you’ve said it perfectly!
November 28th, 2016 at 8:07 pm
@Atrain
tough position to play.When Gmc got hurt,Macdonald moved over and also had a
monstrous game, but he also got hurt.
November 28th, 2016 at 8:16 pm
Hey BucsAnthem: how about you get double or triple-teamed by 300-plus pound olinemen on a single play. We’re talking, what, 600-900-plus pounds and they slip on you. Your sorry azz wouldn’t be wearing just a boot; it would either be dead or in a full-body cast!! What a moron!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GMC will be in San Diego, mark my words!! He, LVD, and the Kwonster have been playing more and more lights-out D. I love it and I listen to the games. I don’t see them on the tube unless it’s a replay. GO MIGHTY BUCS SUNDAY IN THE DESERT!!
November 28th, 2016 at 8:31 pm
So you’re criticizing McCoy because he doesn’t fit your definition of “great”? And who exactly are you? What makes you think your opinion is relevant in any way, shape, or form? Where do you coach? And why are you so hell-bent on criticizing our team captain, pro-bowl DT anyway? We’ve won 3 in a row, he’s been playing great, and everyone is happy. What kind of a loser fan does that anyway? Let the rest of us enjoy the win. Jesus, we can’t get rid of you clowns even when things are going great! I’m just glad I’m not you, because I’d probably kill myself.
November 28th, 2016 at 8:36 pm
Buc anthem–
I tell it like it is and you are a complete moron or, at the very least, ignorant to football.
Since he was drafted, GMC. Is one of the top 5 DTs in the NFL, and he’s been better than Suh.
But you want to wear blinders and stir up hate for no reason except attention. Unfortunately I giving you some now. Oh well.
Every coach and NFL talking head and opposing player will tell you he is fantastic and a pro bowler.
Yet we are supposed to listen to you and your ignorance?
Go watch cricket, you’re obviously ignorant to football
November 28th, 2016 at 8:36 pm
As one of the Joes mentioned in another article, McCoy is tied for the lead in sacks by a defensive tackle. Considering that he is injured and probably has been for much of the season, he has performed well (and granted, not elite). The defense needs to adjust and other players need to step up when opposing offenses scheme against McCoy. And, sometimes, McCoy falls for it and tries to be too aggressive and runs himself out of plays. Still, the defense is better with him than without him. We need all hands on deck for the next “playoff” game in San Diego, regardless of how much he gets paid. The season is not over, and if he continues playing, he will earn his paycheck.
And, if McCoy should not be on the team, then who? What three-technique DL is, was, or will be available? Should we go back to the (futile) McCoy v. Suh debate? Knowing what we know now, if given the chance, who was the better choice?
November 28th, 2016 at 8:51 pm
Dictionary defines ‘troll’ as … “A troll is a class of being in Norse mythology and Scandinavian folklore. In Old Norse sources, beings described as trolls dwell in isolated rocks, mountains, or caves, live together in small family units, and are rarely helpful to human beings.”
In the modern context (as Internet slang) a troll is a person who sows discord on the Internet by starting arguments or upsetting people, by posting inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community (such as a newsgroup, forum, chat room, or blog) with the intent of provoking readers into an emotional argument or discussion.
Just thought those definitions might be useful in case any of y’all had difficulty identifying where one particular (nameless of course) troll was heading. And just think TheBucsAnthem, didn’t even have to include any stats with that one.
November 28th, 2016 at 9:02 pm
I think Hawaiian might have abducted TMax………eerily quite on that front, but Anthem is towing the line.
GMC played well yesterday and I am happy about that, but he’s still soft overall and I’d love to see us trade him next year. He’s not getting any younger, and it’s what the Patriots would do.
November 28th, 2016 at 9:03 pm
Just like many dog out McCoy, they also dogged Richard Sherman, great picture of Richard Sherman hugging A. Verner on Seahawks website. Bucs fan just react, barely realize the humanity side of football (the brotherhood) or who these guys really are.
November 28th, 2016 at 9:07 pm
GMC is a very important piece of this defense, a captain on the team and great for this community. I remember him saying in an interview that nobody gets more angry about losing than him…. and I believe him. He was the start of the new era in Buc ball on defense and I love my new #93 jersey I just got! Go Bucs…. time to get after Rivers!!
November 28th, 2016 at 9:22 pm
McCoy will play thru the pain. The Great ones..always do!!
November 28th, 2016 at 9:27 pm
All this arguing is pointless. Not one person on this board can say McCoy isn’t extremely injury prone. It happens every freaking year and is always the excuse given when he vanishes. Let’s just hope this is not a repeat of the usual. Fingers crossed.
November 28th, 2016 at 9:33 pm
Wow
….all these posters that resort to “name calling” and repeating stats or what the national media says all the time about GMC…….this is why bucs fans are the way the are……
If calling things the way I see them and I don’t go with the “flow”, then I guess I must be a “troll” in all of you GMC fanboys minds…..which is really sad because it shows your level of intelligence in respect to your thoughts or disagreements.
You guys have your opinions and I have mine……but I won’t resort to childish posts against other’s opinions which you should be respectful of.
Anyways,
I agree 100% with Dooshlarue, we should trade GMC while he has value and get more picks for positions we need and free up cap space in the process.
If you don’t think for one second that those thoughts haven’t crossed Jason Licht’s mind, then your dead wrong.
Not too long in the distant future, Winston needs to be resigned and there’s no way in hell the GM will have two $100 million dollar contracts on the Glazer’s payroll.
November 28th, 2016 at 9:52 pm
Alstott up the gut …I’m no hater, but you poor soul.
Enjoy the jersey…for now.
November 28th, 2016 at 10:14 pm
rd Cornelius Says:
November 28th, 2016 at 6:21 pm
““What are you going to say when the defense plays just as good without GMC not on the line????”
Well let’s see he was out against Carolina and that was about the worst our D-line looked all year.
Derek Anderson was NOT TOUCHED that game. I repeat – no QB hits the entire f*cking game. By far the worst pass rush we had all year was the game McCoy missed.
You’re a freaking idiot.
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Good point but don’t forget when Mr. McCoy got hurt vs Denver and McDonald came in and not only had a monster game but also knocked out their starting QB which we can all agree McCoy, excuse me, Mr. McCoy has never done. (Good thing cuz McCoy would be obliged to drive him to the hospital too).
McDonald had 6 solo tackles, 2 assts and 1.5 sacks. Guess what? He was double teamed too. As a matter of fact he fought thru the double team, sacked the QB and knocked him out the game. Yesterday McDonald played the run excellently, 1 play he made an incredible tackle running down the line like he’s supposed to. See McDonald, Ayers, Gholston don’t give up on plays. The keep fighting.
You guys are funny bc you can critize Jameis, LVD, Evans, Dougie, and any and every other player but McCoy’s soft self gets a pass every time. And if you’re listening to the radio to get your info that’s by far the worst thing you can do cuz the radio hosts are completely lost and sound really uninformed when they speak. Even the former players like Booger telling you “it takes time” all year while lovie was here. They talk to youz like you’re stupid cuz they know you don’t know jack squat and will simply follow along like the sheep you are.
Def rules
You never got back to me on mcdonalds stats, ijs.
November 28th, 2016 at 10:14 pm
I live in SD and will be at the game on Sunday! I’m pumped that they’re coming to my hometown. Go Bucs. Hopefully Mccoy is alright and ready to sack Rivers
November 28th, 2016 at 10:20 pm
And if you really want to know what the best DT does, look at Aaron Donald.
11 games played not 10 cuz he’s not a wussy.
29 solo tackles not 17 cuz he’s not a quitter
6 sacks which he earned all by himself. And not getting credit for his teammates sacks. Spawn deserves 2 sacks not 1.5 that’s total bs.
And guess what not only is Donald double teamed everyday he makes about 4-5 mill a yr vs what 16mil or is it down to 13 mil now?
You people are pathetic!
November 28th, 2016 at 10:22 pm
Buc1987…. no idea why I have a poor soul. McCoy has a great game in a victory that has all Bucs fans thinking, Hey…. maybe us! And without knowing what is really going on, people start killing him basically because he started his career with back to back season ending injuries. Pretty ridiculous. We need this guy…. end of story.
November 28th, 2016 at 10:24 pm
Mccoy is always hurt. He like Martin is nothing more than a part time overpaid player. That is the undisputed fact. Neither of them can be counted on consistently. Good when they play however bucs will never win consistently with so called stars playing part time. playing part time is a waste of good cap space
November 28th, 2016 at 10:26 pm
I’m kinda mad at joe. He never said which wal-mart decoy was at, I wanted to have him sign my snoop snow cone maker. I was even gonna give him the first one. A fresh lemon flavored snow cone. I know him and Hawaii love those.
November 28th, 2016 at 10:36 pm
Alstott
You know who had a great game yesterday? McDougle, Spence, LVD, Winston Comp 75% of his 28 passes. Mike Evans.
But you guys wanna spend the day sucking mccoys vag. Child Please. 2 tackles and 1 sack? Although it was a beautiful sack at the best time 4th qrt 3-4 mins left excellent and beautiful. But wtf it’s week 12! Wtf bro where you been? Cashing those checks. Whatever man, lead follow or get tf out the way.
November 28th, 2016 at 10:38 pm
And that’s where you just lost what little credibility you had left.
Guys, this is a prime example of internet rule #1:
November 28th, 2016 at 10:45 pm
Celly
Come on man, some might but most oc run right at him. Why? Bc they see he overshots his gap and leaves gapping holes. Sure, he’s up field 3yards but the ball just went 10 thru his hole. Now, Conte making the tackle. Come on man tell me I’m wrong so I can bust out tape on you.
November 28th, 2016 at 10:45 pm
So we’re just going to pretend that Donald isn’t on his rookie contract and isn’t going to command huge money once he’s able to resign?
November 28th, 2016 at 10:49 pm
Sure and guess who set the market. Suh n McCoy. Since neither is doing anything special (although suh made the game winning tackle yesterday ijs) everybody and they grandma getting 16m a yr. shiii Donald might get 20m.
November 28th, 2016 at 10:49 pm
@DB55..
Correct me if I’m wrong, but last I remember, the sole purpose of the 3-tech is to get upfield. It’s the LB job to fill in the gap behind the 3-tech.
I thought I recalled Sapp saying that his sole job is to get to the QB. Teams used to run directly at sapp as well…
I’m not saying you’re wrong, but I am saying that getting up the field is precisely his job.
November 28th, 2016 at 10:52 pm
I’m done wasting my time with idiots. It is really fun at times, but the arguments they are coming up with at this point are so far fetched it’s a complete waste of my time. I really truly believe they don’t believe a word they are typing, but like me, they enjoy the back and forth. That’s wonderful, but I’ve had better arguments with my 5 year old.
November 28th, 2016 at 10:54 pm
Then pick it apart genius. These are facts. Please correct me you pompous as mf
November 28th, 2016 at 11:06 pm
Uh oh….McCoys Vag is swollen again…..guess he’ll disappear for another 5 games with a torn labia.
November 28th, 2016 at 11:10 pm
GMC hurt??? Ahh so what?
November 28th, 2016 at 11:17 pm
Alright, one last time. First of all, he leads the team in sacks. Period. You like to talk tackles, but he always leads the team in sacks. That’s a fact. Spin whatever you want, talk about timing, getting hurt, blah blah blah. He still leads the team year in and year out.
You like to call McCoy soft. You also praise McDonald (who I really like as well). You praise him for his great half against Denver. What you fail to mention is that McDonald got hurt in that game as well, and missed like 4 games. Oh yeah, he got hurt in warmups. We all know what you would have said had that happened to McCoy.
I don’t know why you don’t understand, but a 3 technique is not a position that racks up a lot of tackles. You can say whatever you want, but it’s true. Warren Sapp himself has said that. Everyone with any football knowledge of a 4-3 defense knows that. His job is to be disruptive up front. Teams are going to run away from him, and he is going to also eat up blockers for the LB’s to come in and clean them up. Consistently bringing up tackles is literally the most ignorant comment you can ever make.
As for criticizing others, that isn’t me. There isn’t a bigger Jameis fan whose last name isn’t Winston than me. I’m from Hawaii, but go back and look who was screaming to draft him. I have never wrote one bad thing about Evans either. I was defending him when he sat for the anthem. I don’t criticize our good players, because I have always maintained they aren’t the problem. Our problem has always been the guys around the good players, but that’s starting to change.
Aaron Donald is a fantastic player, and you could argue he’s the best DT in the league. However, if you think our talent on defense matches them then you are out of your mind. I’d be thrilled with Donald, but I don’t think he’d do any better than McCoy with our cast. It’s fine if you disagree – Donald is great. As for comparing their pay – how stupid. Donald is on his rookie contract. If you don’t understand how that works, then you’re on your own.
We can go in circles over this. Fact is, you are wrong. I have everyone backing me up. The players on this team love him. Jameis Winston loves him. They voted him captain. He has gone through 4 regimes, and they all love him. They all praise his work ethic, and how great of a leader he is. Saying he is to blame for our failures is stupid. He’s not the one that got rid of Bennett, Talib, Revis, Blount, etc. He didn’t hire Schiano or Lovie. The players on other teams vote him in the top 50 every year. I’m going to go out on a limb and say they know more than you. They actually play against him, and game plan against him. The fans, media, and coaches vote him in the pro bowl, despite playing for a bad team in a small market. You can say it’s a popularity contest, but nothing about the Bucs is popular over the last 13 years. If all you can do is say he’s soft or talk about tackles, then stop wasting your time. You just sound stupid. Everyone on this site can see right through you now. No one takes you serious. We are all thrilled we won. I love every single player on this team right now, even the kicker.
November 28th, 2016 at 11:20 pm
So many internet tough guys out tonight.
November 28th, 2016 at 11:21 pm
DB55
I agree 100% with what your saying but don’t stoop to the childish to their language in their posts.
It’s crazy because when fans actually watch the game of football objectively and actually focus in on players play and actually the technical aspects of the game, these GMC fan boys maybe will see what we’re talking about.
November 28th, 2016 at 11:24 pm
Buccfan305
…..that was pretty funny
November 29th, 2016 at 12:05 am
I feel pretty bad for my ‘fanbase after reading this thread.
– shakes head
November 29th, 2016 at 12:07 am
Anthem
Man I don’t pay Hawaii no attention. I didn’t even read what he just wrote,lol, I just like correcting him.
November 29th, 2016 at 12:08 am
He’s still Aunt Geraldine until proven otherwise.
November 29th, 2016 at 12:10 am
First 3 game Win streak since our SB year and you flippin yahoos want to still argue amongst each other rather than uniting. Then in the same breath you say our fan base sux. …………Tooo many insulting things I can say right now. Will refrain.
November 29th, 2016 at 12:12 am
Ray Rice Says:
November 29th, 2016
He’s still Aunt Geraldine until proven otherwise.
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Lol. An insurance salesman calling the Sack leader in the NFL insulting names on the internet.
November 29th, 2016 at 12:14 am
Just go hit another woman Ray. Find another team to “support” while you are at it.
November 29th, 2016 at 12:20 am
Correction… First 3 game win streak since 05. 11 Freakin years People!!!! Rejoice, Rejoice! If your glass is half empty then go get another beer.
November 29th, 2016 at 12:25 am
Jason Licht Ale to all you that can get it.
Joe has no shipping to Montana so I will continue to drink New Belgium or just go all in with Montana Roughstock.
November 29th, 2016 at 12:28 am
Trying to unite the team like Jameis does. However there is too much discord and not enough cohesiveness for lack of a better term. G’night peeps.
November 29th, 2016 at 1:04 am
Late on this one. I’ve been a big McCoy basher, but last game he showed what he’s capable of. He was disruptive, he made plays at crunch time. It’s been a long time coming . I think he fell into the losing atmosphere , but now I think he wants to be a part of the culture change.
November 29th, 2016 at 6:54 am
McCoy is living up to his paycheck. Last three years leads the league in sacks for a DT? What the hell you want from a Pro Bowler? Please keep him as a Buc 4ever. Don’t let another one get away.
Who the Hell is this Russell guy? #96, he played great when Ayers slid over to DT.
King Buc17 from Dubai.
November 29th, 2016 at 7:11 am
Wow, RayRice and Anthem you really should read Hawaiian’s posts. He is one of the best on this site and always uses facts to back up his statements. You two trolls know nothing about football and you condescending post above is just so annoying. You have had 30 or 40 guys here tell you that you don’t know anything about the game and you just ignore it all. You are just hopelessly uninformed. You should be the better man and admit that you were just being negative without any understanding of what you were saying. We still wouldn’t respect you but at least then we would know that it finally sunk in that you finally figured out that you were wrong and maybe we would hope for more informed statements the next time you post on here.
November 29th, 2016 at 7:51 am
Any player not playing with a minor injury or multiple minor or even moderate injury has not played many snaps this season. Why do you think they give them a few days off after a game. Why do you think they have High-Tech Cryo units and ice tubs and a platoon of trainers.I played many years ago, long before all the technology and i can assure you midway through the season you are injured to some extent. Tape it up, take dome aspirin, and play.
November 29th, 2016 at 7:53 am
Did you guys see Rodgers last night, he has a hamstring injury, he played.
November 29th, 2016 at 8:10 am
The Bucs should trade McCoy and get a couple of good picks for him. If his backups were to play as many snaps as him, and it is unfortunate McDonald got hurt, they would have the same stat line as McCoy for half the $$. McCoy is a decent player making elite player money. He is no elite player with his history of disappearing acts. And the stats argument is invalid. A lot of the numbers he has stacked up were obtained during non-crucial points of games. Big deal. I think many of us Bucs fans don’t care about his stats but would prefer him to make plays when they matter. Personally, I could care less how many pro bowls he has been to.
November 29th, 2016 at 10:15 am
DB55….. you’re right, under an article about McCoy being hurt getting ready for a playoff run, I guess I’m gonna comment on MCCOY!! Many of those other players had great games, and if they were in walking boots I’d talk about them. McCoys value to this team is on so many levels… he gave the pre game pep talk for cryin’ out loud. The bottom line is McCoy is our defensive captain, he’s a very good player, and is going no where! Go Bucs!
November 29th, 2016 at 10:40 am
Yeah, let’s trade away a proven player for a couple unknown picks. That always works out so well, especially with the Bucs proven draft prowess. #sarcasm
November 29th, 2016 at 10:55 am
@ Hawaiian…I would take a speedy, elite receive over McCoy every day of the week.
November 29th, 2016 at 6:18 pm
So we have two great team wins in a row and the talk centers around how our 4 time pro bowl DT is soft, average and we are better off without him. For me the story is how we can get another team win in San Diego. On the personal attacks thrown around even after those wins, cannot help but be disappointed in several of the posters. I would love to hear the story of how any poster on this site actually goes up to any one of our supposedly “soft” football players and calls them soft or out of their name. I don’t think anyone so blatantly disrespectful on the internet has the stones to do it.