Koetter: “Nagging” Injury Affecting Noah Spence
November 1st, 2016
Dirk Koetter weighs in
Rookie defensive end Noah Spence isn’t on the Bucs’ injury report, but that doesn’t mean he’s playing at full strength.
Dirk Koetter opened up today about Spence in a conference call with Atlanta media.
The great D. Orlando Ledbetter, longtime beat writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, typed up Koetter’s report.
Q: How’s Noah Spence coming along for the Bucs?
A: “Noah, he’s playing through a little nagging injury right now. He’s done a good job. I think you can somewhat look at Noah how the Atlanta folks looked at Beasley a year ago. These guys come into the league as fast pass rusher guys out of college. It maybe takes them a little bit of time to adjust to the linemen in the NFL and the speed of the NFL game. You know, we are hoping that Noah continues to improve just like Beasley has done for the (Falcons).”
Interesting to hear Koetter also reference the adjustment period for Spence, who’s now a seven-game veteran. Yes, Spence injured his shoulder a few weeks ago — to what extent has always been unclear.
Joe is not worried about Spence at all, even if he proves to be only a strong situational pass rusher. The Bucs have much greater concerns.
November 1st, 2016 at 5:04 pm
What he hurt his shoulder and is playing? And recording sacks? That’s just not possible. Tell Noah to kick himself in the calf and take 3 weeks off. There’s no way he can play w a bum shoulder, it’s physically impossible.
November 1st, 2016 at 5:14 pm
Well , you know , a strained calf is far more serious than a hurt shoulder. Hopefully his desire isn’t poisoned by the softness of the leaders of this team
November 1st, 2016 at 5:16 pm
@DB55….that only happens once they get their second contract….GO BUCS!!!!
November 1st, 2016 at 5:18 pm
I bet the first thing 93 taught the rookie defenders was how to read their paystubs and that losing is ok as long as you smile.
I am hoping for good things down the road for Noah Spence. He needs help at DT can’t expect a rookie de with a bum shoulder to do it all on his own. Need help at DT…. A little heart at DT would not hurt either.
November 1st, 2016 at 5:19 pm
Dumb and dumber
might start playing the woe is me injury bug card
If our roster wasnt riddled with injury, we would have won the superbowl
November 1st, 2016 at 5:20 pm
Lol
November 1st, 2016 at 5:29 pm
The same people saying the same thing over and over and over.
You keep trying to convince everybody, but you are still wrong.
November 1st, 2016 at 5:37 pm
astrobuc
if we are still wrong it should be easy for you all to point out all the great plays and timely pressure. Hell even the GMC supporters are crying about pass rush but god forbid they hold the leader and highest paid fragile DT accountable. He misses too many games and disappears in too many others and that is indisputable.
November 1st, 2016 at 5:45 pm
McCoy and Sam Bradford have made more money while providing no meaningful impact in the history of the NFL…
November 1st, 2016 at 5:45 pm
Torn labrum can be a significant long term injury if not surgically repaired
November 1st, 2016 at 6:07 pm
Hoping Spence can be a beast, I expected to see Mike Smith stand him up a bit more often, but i’ll take the progress 😀
November 1st, 2016 at 6:09 pm
Listening to John Lynch talk about changing a losing culture…
November 1st, 2016 at 6:13 pm
JonBuc – Don’t forget D. Martin in your scenario #alwayshurt
November 1st, 2016 at 6:16 pm
ChanEpic Says:
November 1st, 2016 at 6:13 pm
JonBuc – Don’t forget D. Martin in your scenario #alwayshurt
Certainly true this season, ChanEpic. Both Bradford and McCoy have signed contracts in excess of 125 million dollars for their respective careers. It’s stunning.
November 1st, 2016 at 6:24 pm
I think McCoy’s nagging injuries are contagious…
November 1st, 2016 at 6:47 pm
You’re right Warren, a torn Labia can be severe long term, it sure has been for Geralidine
November 1st, 2016 at 7:24 pm
Lawrence of the labia
November 1st, 2016 at 8:45 pm
wow, misogyny at jbf? not surprised.
November 1st, 2016 at 9:29 pm
Mike Smith won’t stand Spence up, because that would actually work. Lol. Imagine, moving him up and down the line of scrimmage, getting a jump on a slow moving offensive lineman. How dare he try something that would actually disrupt the other team’s offense. Lol.
November 1st, 2016 at 10:03 pm
Just keep him far away from that impersonator, GMC. Bucs love to overpay for losers. Dude always disappears during crunch time. LVD is not too far behind.
November 2nd, 2016 at 7:50 am
The fact that you all are hating on McCoy is absolutely ridiculous lol. He’s one of best DT in the game, the guy has played through several injuries throughout his career and when he misses time it’s because he can’t go. Kind of pathetic how you hate on him actually.
November 2nd, 2016 at 10:29 am
tmaxcon–just how much is JBf paying you for the constant ragging on GMC? How do I apply 4 the gig? 🙂 If Spence is hurt, how’s he getting sacks? They giving him morphine shots off record? I’m more concerned about Mikey Smith. Is he over-rated as a coach?
November 2nd, 2016 at 7:50 pm
813, amen brother.
I have all the respect in the world for him being a fighter and playing thru it. That’s a work ethic many players on the field (in the training room) don’t have.