Bucs-Bengals, Open Thread
August 11th, 2017
Kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
Fire up the in-game chatter in the comments section all throughout the pregame show and to the final whistle.
Please keep it respectful, but don’t hesitate to mix it up.
There’s so much to keep an eye on, even in the second half when future beer truck drivers, butchers and beet farmers take the field in Cincinnati.
Go Bucs!
August 11th, 2017 at 5:55 pm
“There’s so much to keep an eye on, even in the second half when future beer truck drivers, butchers and beet farmers take the field in Cincinnati.”
You’ve been cracking me with lines like this for a long time Joe. They’ll never get old.
August 11th, 2017 at 6:22 pm
Go bucs!I expect to see a lot of #29 , #80, #12, and I hope to see a solid effort from Ryan Griffin. Would love to have confidence in backups. Of course the next 4 weeeks should be the only time I see him on the feild this year but it’s always great to see progression in the systems in place for all levels. Also, I found my way to see all hard knocks episodes so thanks to all of you who helped me out . Appreciate it Joe.
August 11th, 2017 at 6:22 pm
If you have a couple beers in you and squint real hard that looks like Kay Adams! She is our good luck charm this year. GO BUCS!!!
August 11th, 2017 at 6:23 pm
Wouldn’t mind seeing McNichols beat the linebackers tonight.
August 11th, 2017 at 6:35 pm
LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, WE READY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PRESEASON OR NOT, LETS CRUSH THESE CATS!!!!!!!!!!! TAAAAMMMMMMMMPAA
August 11th, 2017 at 6:42 pm
No injuries……No injuries……No injuries……No injuries……No injuries……No injuries……No injuries……No injuries……No injuries……Shhh! Ira…..don’t jinx us again.
August 11th, 2017 at 6:52 pm
I can’t wait for this!
1) No injuries – Shaz is on point!
2) Stoked about the rookie class!
3) Our uniforms are still ugly!
August 11th, 2017 at 6:52 pm
Cant wait to see our #2s and #3s in action.
August 11th, 2017 at 6:59 pm
No major injuries please.
August 11th, 2017 at 7:14 pm
Licht has made preseason interesting!!!!
Is going to be a GREAT season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 11th, 2017 at 7:17 pm
BAAAAAAAAAAAY!
August 11th, 2017 at 7:22 pm
I see you Kansas!!! Let’s get emmmmmmm
August 11th, 2017 at 7:22 pm
Well said Shaz!
August 11th, 2017 at 7:31 pm
OK guys I gotta wait until the 1AM replay on the NFL net so I’m counting on you all for all the PBP.
August 11th, 2017 at 7:34 pm
stpete, google myfeed4u
August 11th, 2017 at 7:34 pm
Me too, St.Pete! Counting on you guys!
August 11th, 2017 at 7:38 pm
Close one
August 11th, 2017 at 7:39 pm
Martin for first down.
Jamis to evans along sideline
August 11th, 2017 at 7:40 pm
St Pete
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2017081152/2017/PRE1/Buccaneers@Bengals?icampaign=scoreStrip-globalNav-2017081152#menu=drivechart&tab=track
August 11th, 2017 at 7:40 pm
we are on fire baby!
August 11th, 2017 at 7:45 pm
Man, Cincy is playing those safeties deep.
August 11th, 2017 at 7:45 pm
Cut Hump!!!!!
Just kidding.
August 11th, 2017 at 7:46 pm
Inside the 5!
August 11th, 2017 at 7:48 pm
didn’t see that coming
August 11th, 2017 at 7:48 pm
THX Bonzai…..stats look like #3 is hot.
August 11th, 2017 at 7:50 pm
Could’ve sworn we were getting 6, these boys r gonna b tough to stop… Jameis needs to put some touch on those and were good
August 11th, 2017 at 7:51 pm
Nice drive
August 11th, 2017 at 7:51 pm
Really impressive first drive. Stopped for 3 but impressive!!! Go Bucs
August 11th, 2017 at 7:51 pm
Unbelievable drive! I’ve been a hater, but I’m being convinced
August 11th, 2017 at 7:51 pm
ROW row RowBertohhhhhhh….. With a field goal from 20 that would of been good from 50!!!!!
August 11th, 2017 at 7:51 pm
Wow. That was a big let down
August 11th, 2017 at 7:52 pm
OK I think I’ve seen enough of #3 and ME13.
Let’s see who is better tonight…Fitz or Griffen…and let’s keep #3 healthy!
Ohnono for less distance than an extra point. Anything proved by that kick?
August 11th, 2017 at 7:52 pm
Why do we get punished by having Chris Meyers do our games? What did we do as Bucs fans to deserve this?
August 11th, 2017 at 7:53 pm
Dirk has to improve as a play caller in the red zone..
Didn’t we get OJ Howard to help us in the red zone? Why weren’t we under center either pounding it for 2 yards or looking to rollout and throw it to him?
August 11th, 2017 at 7:58 pm
57 splash play in run game!!! Sweet!!!
August 11th, 2017 at 7:59 pm
where’s the defense?
August 11th, 2017 at 8:00 pm
Chris Meyers is a moron, he is awful.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:01 pm
VH3 yeah boiiiiii
August 11th, 2017 at 8:01 pm
alrighty then
ask and ye shall receive.
a turnover!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:01 pm
VH III
August 11th, 2017 at 8:01 pm
Wow. What a pick. He listened to coach
August 11th, 2017 at 8:01 pm
VH3 INT at the 2!!!!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:01 pm
My man!!!! Thats a beautiful thing… Over under 10 picks this year??? Im taking over…. 11 picks!!!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:02 pm
Def looked aweful in pass rush and against the run
August 11th, 2017 at 8:02 pm
NASTY! 1 point for the gator.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:02 pm
Man. I called that pick before the snap by VHG. Amazing play. Fast feet
August 11th, 2017 at 8:02 pm
Spence flashed
August 11th, 2017 at 8:03 pm
Oh no, why is Winston still in there? Take him out coach!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:04 pm
at the 1, my bad
August 11th, 2017 at 8:05 pm
Watching the Bengals broadcast on NFL Game Pass. Just before the pick, the announcer said: “Oh, this drive is going to the end zone!” Great job, VHIII!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:06 pm
I’ve successfully called every run up the middle that Dirk has ran!
To his credit Dirk mixed up the opening series more than he did at anytime last year in the first half, so that is a very very positive thing.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:07 pm
Doctor Stroud – Watching the Bucs broadcast Chris Meyers doesn’t even acknowledge the INT even after Barber says the ball has been intercepted – it had to be at least 30 seconds before dummy Meyers realized there was an INT. Talk about the least exciting piece of garbage in broadcast, I hate the guy, he’s awful at his job.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:08 pm
Johnnie . I agree. Spence just about had a hand on that pass to Lafell as well. Would have been a sack too if Dalton turned to pass to his left instead. Solid start.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:11 pm
My diagnosis is that Chris Meyers is suffering from an acute case of proprioception.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:11 pm
Side note: Tannehill officially goes on the IR.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:11 pm
Running game has to be better.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:11 pm
Yeah… this broadcast is just horrid. Like stfu and speak about the plays infront of you…
August 11th, 2017 at 8:13 pm
Jameis needs to use more touch there, but Evans should catch it.
However, why aren’t we running that play for Jackson or Godwin.
That should be more for YAC guys.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:14 pm
No one commented on how Joe Hawley overpowered his guy and drive him upi the field????
Wow.
Man shows he has power when healthy and no one notices lol
August 11th, 2017 at 8:14 pm
Gotta lead the receiver.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:15 pm
Canadabucsfan Says
“Yeah… this broadcast is just horrid. Like stfu and speak about the plays infront of you…”
That’s how NBC is.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:15 pm
Bonzai
Can his knees hold out? Luv the guy but his knees though
August 11th, 2017 at 8:16 pm
Bengals broadcast sucks even more! Why is it that I live in Florida and can’t even watch my Bucs on tv. They should allow all season ticket holders to be able to watch their team for free. Go Bucs!! Looking forward to the drive this season!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:16 pm
I’m sorry but Baker is just plain fat and out of shape.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:16 pm
1st group of safeties didn’t impress me
August 11th, 2017 at 8:17 pm
While I LOVE Ronde and feel he should be a HOF, dude needs to do his homework. He has mispronounced the names of FOUR Bucs players (for example, Chris “Goodwin”), and said Doug Martin would miss the first few months of the season. C’mon Ronde!! You’re better than that!!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:17 pm
Now the fun begins. Watching 21, 51, 59
August 11th, 2017 at 8:17 pm
29 isn’t ready
August 11th, 2017 at 8:17 pm
DB55 Says
“Bonzai
Can his knees hold out? Luv the guy but his knees though”
That’s the big question. This is the strongest he’s played since coming here though…so they seem to be healthier than before.
But I’m nervous about his long term health too.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:18 pm
Being a backup probably will help him get healthier if he needs to.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:18 pm
Mixon and Boyd. Wow!
Coulda shoulda woulda
August 11th, 2017 at 8:18 pm
Who else noticed how bad conte was on the first defensive series? He didn’t even jog when he was in range to tackle mixon
August 11th, 2017 at 8:20 pm
I wonder what Joe thinks about future HOF Ronde Barber saying the Bucs have no depth at corner after Joe called it the deepest position on the team…
August 11th, 2017 at 8:20 pm
@Canadabucsfan
I’m not really worried about Conte. He’s the sort that always does better in regular season than in preseason. As a result, people call him out in Preseason, but he always plays well later.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:20 pm
98 better than baker
August 11th, 2017 at 8:21 pm
Hargreaves is better
August 11th, 2017 at 8:21 pm
Ryan smith – that boy good he good. Hhhmmmhhmmm. Good and terrible.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:21 pm
I want to see mcnicols
August 11th, 2017 at 8:22 pm
Sensual chocolate everyone sensual chocolate
August 11th, 2017 at 8:23 pm
Winston look good
August 11th, 2017 at 8:24 pm
Joe I know you banned 1987 but everyone of my comments is under moderation when I have done nothing. Im not 1987 but he is right. Can you fix that please?
August 11th, 2017 at 8:24 pm
McNic isn’t getting in the game until much later if that Hard Knocks footage was a legit – he’s going to get his QB killed if he can’t pass block and doesn’t know his assignment.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:24 pm
Bird
You could say that about Mixon though. Instead we got 21 Evans. Let’s see
Welp a TDs would have helped his cause
August 11th, 2017 at 8:24 pm
Will the Bucs really keep three QBs?
August 11th, 2017 at 8:24 pm
Huff just made team
August 11th, 2017 at 8:24 pm
Huff just upped his standing
August 11th, 2017 at 8:24 pm
He will be returner
August 11th, 2017 at 8:25 pm
Nice return Huff!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:25 pm
There goes happy feet
August 11th, 2017 at 8:25 pm
Just saw Wallace Gilberry. Oh the memories!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:26 pm
DB55, Jameis could have led him better but Evans got cute and tried to one hand catch that pass. Should have been a easy reception for first down.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:26 pm
Some terrible run blocking in this game by the Bucs.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:26 pm
So monkin must walk into the WR room on Wednesday and his very first words are-
When you catch a pass GET DOWN IMMEDIATELY
August 11th, 2017 at 8:26 pm
Man if we can’t run the ball…
Huff looking like he’s trying to make the roster.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:27 pm
What does
Waiting for moderation mean after your comment
August 11th, 2017 at 8:27 pm
Who cares on that Evans drop – it was the 2nd quarter, the best thing that could happen was to drop that pass and punt and get Winston, Evans and Jackson out of the game.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:27 pm
Huff needs to become the 5th WR and return man. If he does so, then God is finally a Bucs fan!!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:28 pm
woulda punted in reg season game, but nice get
August 11th, 2017 at 8:28 pm
Overthrew the lounge singer!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:28 pm
wow, fitz
August 11th, 2017 at 8:28 pm
Need to try and get OJ Howard some targets…
August 11th, 2017 at 8:28 pm
We have a fullback!?!?!
I had no idea.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:29 pm
The offense line looks really good
August 11th, 2017 at 8:30 pm
Nice run by Sims.
Another nice run by Sims.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:30 pm
Happy feet looking like Forte in his prime now
August 11th, 2017 at 8:30 pm
Sims with the spins. Maybe this is how he can run between the tackles lol?
August 11th, 2017 at 8:31 pm
OK seen enough of Sims, get him out before he gets injured. He’s a super valuable 3rd down back – Dirk needs to use him like one like he did in 2015. If Sims can just stay healthy, if if if…
August 11th, 2017 at 8:33 pm
I agree huff should be number 5 wr and returner
August 11th, 2017 at 8:33 pm
Dirk running Sims up the middle on 1st and 2nd down is moronic – he’s not that guy, he’s not a 3 down back. He can do stuff in spurts but he’s a pass receiver and a guy you run out of shotgun. I don’t get how Dirk can do that so well in 2015 and then seemingly forget how to use him last year.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:33 pm
Fitz suks. Hope Griffin impresses.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:34 pm
Man, trying to watch this game through some crappy bootleg site since it’s definitely not televised in california, and it’s honestly a nightmare.
Besides the non-stop ads covering the video player that have to be deleted, it also randomly redirects to some spam ad page so then I have to reload and start all over again deleting the ads 1 by 1….
Almost makes game pass seem worth it.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:34 pm
Man new he couldn’t complete a pass, so he ran.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:35 pm
Strongly doubt Huff makes this team. He had a nice return in this game, then last year when it matters he’s fumbling the ball out of bounds at the 3 on a kickoff return – not to mention dropping like 80% of everything thrown his way. I don’t see how he makes the team – instead watch the waiver for any good returner, there has to be someone out there.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:35 pm
This is not Koetter’s offense. What will he do with his oline?
August 11th, 2017 at 8:35 pm
Fitzy, the smaaaaaart kid TD
August 11th, 2017 at 8:35 pm
GJ Fitz!!!!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:35 pm
lol, what?
August 11th, 2017 at 8:35 pm
RobertOooooohNo
August 11th, 2017 at 8:35 pm
Oh no… why Roberto, why…
That literally might have just got him cut.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:35 pm
@Rod, I don’t think he forgot last year.
He was next on the depth chart and Dirk wanted to see if he could handle the load. The problem is we all saw that he couldn’t do it after 1 game, but Dirk wanted to keep pressing him.
AgauyNo with an extra point miss? He might be gone real soon….
August 11th, 2017 at 8:35 pm
Wow!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:36 pm
Oh boy. Aguayo He can’t be the guy. Sorry.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:36 pm
Man, Fitzpatrick is deceptively fast!!!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:36 pm
ruh-roh!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:36 pm
Aguayno!!! th Fk!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:36 pm
Off with his head lol, smh
August 11th, 2017 at 8:36 pm
I doubt that got him cut…but it won’t help.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:36 pm
Roberto no extra pointo
August 11th, 2017 at 8:37 pm
Capece is kaput…Aguayo esta acabado.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:37 pm
Kind of troubling that the QB scramble is still our best option in the red zone…
Dirk….
Roberto’s gotta be better.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:37 pm
The kiss of death??
August 11th, 2017 at 8:37 pm
Only gonna say this once. This. Is. Preseason. Calm down.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:37 pm
Adios Roberto.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:37 pm
First time ive ever cheered when bucs kicker missed. Go folk
August 11th, 2017 at 8:37 pm
Omg he missed the extra point SMH
Get rid of him already!!!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:37 pm
I am sick and tired of aquaynoooooooo
Just cut him already. Sets up to the right and then shanks it RIGHT!!!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:37 pm
Just cut Aguayo now and bring competition for Folk. This is unbelievable SMH
August 11th, 2017 at 8:37 pm
Roberto must go!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:37 pm
It’s now Folk’s job to lose.
What a shame, Roberto is going to go somewhere and kick for a decade, but kickers last forever so maybe Folk will be here for a decade.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:37 pm
Ba-Bye✌️ Bring in a 3rd kicker
August 11th, 2017 at 8:38 pm
Ruberto done
August 11th, 2017 at 8:38 pm
Alright, play folk the rest of the game….i want to see his kickoffs vs OHNO!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:38 pm
Thats it, get him outta here. If you can’t make an extra point in preseason he’ll never be of any use.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:38 pm
Gulp
August 11th, 2017 at 8:38 pm
how long until the Fitz mob wants him to replace Jameis!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:38 pm
I wanted rerboto to win to
August 11th, 2017 at 8:38 pm
darin Says
“First time ive ever cheered when bucs kicker missed.”
Then go cheer for another team.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:38 pm
For real Roberto…. does anyone else ever notice how he never looks up at all when he kicks like a golfer would hit a ball. He needs to get his head up a tad more than that. He doesn’t even know where he’s kicking lol
August 11th, 2017 at 8:39 pm
For real Roberto…. who sees how he never looks up at all when he kicks like a golfer would hit a ball. He needs to get his head up a tad more than that. He doesn’t even know where he’s kicking lol
August 11th, 2017 at 8:39 pm
Don’t get why he’s kicking from that hash when his first kick veered right. Idiot.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:39 pm
Meet our new kicker, Nick Folk
August 11th, 2017 at 8:39 pm
Sorry not sure why that duplicate happened guys.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:39 pm
A-gone-o
August 11th, 2017 at 8:39 pm
The Bengals announcers are calling Aguayo a “disaster”.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:40 pm
Mix on is a BEAST, in more ways than one
August 11th, 2017 at 8:40 pm
Canadabucsfan Says
“For real Roberto…. does anyone else ever notice how he never looks up at all when he kicks like a golfer would hit a ball. He needs to get his head up a tad more than that. ”
I pointed this out last year and was mocked for saying it. It’s like shooting a gun…you aim through the target.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:40 pm
Siri u b!tch^
August 11th, 2017 at 8:40 pm
Chris Meyers is a moron – the kicking didn’t cost the Bucs any games last year you dolt. I hate this guy and he drags Ronde down with him – watch as Ronde suddenly becomes a top color guy the moment he gets unpaired with Meyers. The guy is terrible.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:41 pm
He missed it on purpose for HBO drama……I hope.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:41 pm
For what it’s worth, I’d rather Roberto miss extra points than field goals…
August 11th, 2017 at 8:42 pm
Exactly Bonzai. It’s like he’s doing the classic shooter mcgavin no look putt…. but doesn’t actually drain it. Lol
August 11th, 2017 at 8:42 pm
I’m pretty sure missed field goals cost us a couple games last year so…….
August 11th, 2017 at 8:42 pm
Ya we got that message already!!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:42 pm
Rod Munch Says
“…the kicking didn’t cost the Bucs any games last year…”
And Roberto actually won a game for us last year. Only scores in the game.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:42 pm
HE’S UNRELIABLE, CUT OUR LOSSES AND MOVE THE F ON!!!!!!!!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:42 pm
Honestly, is kicking FG that much different in college than the NFL? I am not an expert on the position…
August 11th, 2017 at 8:43 pm
that’s some bs man, he was clearly pulling his arms up before even making contact. Roonde was right- ticky tacky for sure.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:43 pm
No kicking didn’t cost the Bucs any games last year – Roberto actually made his only kicks that mattered (Panthers/Chiefs). The only game you could make any claim that kicking cost us was the Rams game, but you have to really reach to try to pin it on kicking.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:44 pm
Didn’t he miss one on the Oakland shootout? That would have taken us away from having to play OT? I could be wrong
August 11th, 2017 at 8:45 pm
Really think the Bucs should have moved up and got either Cook or Mixon in the 2nd round or just drafted Kamara.
We need explosive backs with the way our Oline blocks.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:46 pm
Elliott looks aggressive . I like it.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:47 pm
Well lets see if Dirk tries to get us into long FG range here and give Roberto another chance.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:47 pm
JameisDungy, you are aware it’s the backups right? The oline opened up holes when starters were in.
Plus, you have to expect a little rust…two out of 5 are playing new positions.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:47 pm
Griff!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:47 pm
Maybe we can take who ever loses the Bengals kicking competition
August 11th, 2017 at 8:48 pm
Jameis
Mixon or Cook or Kamara
Evans
Jackson
Godwin
Brate
Howard
Humphries
man..
Maybe our rookie RB can be gem or we’ll have to hope for one next year.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:48 pm
There’s the Huff I know.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:48 pm
Sure…make Huff the #5…
…Camp Meat.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:49 pm
Buccaneer Bonzai
I get what you’re saying. However, the eye test doesn’t lie. Our line just doesn’t allow a lot of time for our backs. We need someone who can explode through without a lot of time.
Huff needed to make that catch.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:52 pm
I like what I’m seeing from Griffin.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:52 pm
We could have drafted Jordan Willis too.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:53 pm
The Mitigating Factor…..what did I tell ya!!!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:53 pm
Nice punt and tackle.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:53 pm
offside, no calls
August 11th, 2017 at 8:53 pm
Man rObinson is a ST stud. SO fast.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:53 pm
love me some anger!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:54 pm
Anger is a beast
August 11th, 2017 at 8:54 pm
The Godfather
August 11th, 2017 at 8:54 pm
Calling Colin ……..do it..do it now!!
August 11th, 2017 at 8:55 pm
Wimp sideline reporter not asking about the missed kick – that’s all anyone wanted to hear Dirk comment on since Dirk’s hatred for kickers always comes through.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:56 pm
On the bright side were looking for a field goal kicker…and he is 1/1 on fg’s.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:58 pm
@bighoghaynes
Colin Kaepernick is garbage dude. Give it up, because when you lobby for that dude as if he wasnt one of the worst Qb’s in the league for the last 2 year, you make yourself look like a fool.
August 11th, 2017 at 8:59 pm
Disappointing jameis couldn’t give Evans a catchable ball 2 times in row
August 11th, 2017 at 8:59 pm
On the dark side… We see the 1st string offense can still move the ball down field in the first quarter and screw it up inside the Red Zone.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:00 pm
Winston did pretty well tonight, he has high on a few of his passes but that’s normal early in games. Doug didn’t barely touch the ball but he looked good when he did, he certainly has his burst back – I think Joe and his campaign to run Doug out of town is going to fail.
Dirk had a better offensive night than he did any game last season when he was ultra conservative and super predictable – tonight he didn’t run it up the middle on every first down, he only did it like 4 times, so that’s a huge improvement.
I didn’t see any injuries either – so hopefully that is the case.
Overall it was a productive first half. Normally these are super sloppy and the 1st teamers barely play, but that wasn’t the case here, you had one long solid drive by the offense and one long drive on the defense but they made the play when they had to.
So far, so good…
August 11th, 2017 at 9:01 pm
Ain’t happening Hog
August 11th, 2017 at 9:02 pm
Blake_bucsfan – No, Chris Meyers is garbage, Colin is like the floor of an interstate bathroom glory hole, he’s way way way beneath being a piece of garbage.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:04 pm
Anyone else see us carrying 3 QB’s? I do
August 11th, 2017 at 9:04 pm
BUCS should sign Branden Albert.
The more Olineman the better.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:04 pm
Wait n see I guess
August 11th, 2017 at 9:05 pm
If I was a coach I’d force my kickers to kick extra points from the middle of the field. I know they claim kickers like kicking from the angle but man you hardly see those kicks from that distance missed in the game from the center of the field, but extra points from the same distance from the angle seem to get missed more often. I wonder if anyone has stats based on where the ball is within the hashmarks from that XP distance.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:05 pm
I would be surprised if aguayo is on the team come monday. You know this is your last shot and you miss an extra point. He is a mental midget
August 11th, 2017 at 9:07 pm
JameisDungy – Certainly wouldn’t hurt to bring in Albert, I don’t see why they wouldn’t want to, it’s not like anyone wants our 3rd string tackle so they can be put on the practice squad with little fear of losing them if Albert looked OK.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:08 pm
Myers!!! It was Peyton not Doug on the 4th…th fk dude!!
August 11th, 2017 at 9:10 pm
Is Beckwith playing MLB?
August 11th, 2017 at 9:10 pm
@blakebucsfan
“Colin Kaepernick is garbage dude. Give it up, because when you lobby for that dude as if he wasnt one of the worst Qb’s in the league for the last 2 year, you make yourself look like a fool.”
Despite ur obvious bias, he wasn’t one of the worst QBs in the leagle the last couple of years. His team sucked. He was better than Fitzpatrick! I don’t think we should run out and sign him but let ur prejudice down and look at facts before posting or u make YOURSELF look like a fool. Js.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:10 pm
Beckeith better than bond
August 11th, 2017 at 9:10 pm
Nice tackle by evans at least he showed
August 11th, 2017 at 9:12 pm
LMAO! You should be listening Gene on the radio, he isn’t getting ANY players namesvright.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:13 pm
Omg Elliott is hurt
August 11th, 2017 at 9:14 pm
Cut # 71 holy crap that was ugly.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:14 pm
Smith is sorry
August 11th, 2017 at 9:14 pm
Ryan Smith is the new Rod “The Toast” Jones, that’s all I can think of when I watch him play – although Rod was a 1st round bust, at worst Ryan Smith is a waste of a 4th rounder, although a very high 4th rounder.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:15 pm
He not ready to be a back up corner
August 11th, 2017 at 9:16 pm
Yes Beckwith is playing mlb.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:16 pm
I’m dissappointed in evans so far too
August 11th, 2017 at 9:17 pm
Bond looked terrible on that run, too. Got totally turned around. Hope he gets better as he is listed as a starter now.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:18 pm
LOL at the hatred towards Kap on here.
Obviously it’s not about his play, because he’s certainly better than half the backups in the league right now.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:19 pm
MadMax – Interesting that Beckwith is at MLB since he’s supposed to be competing with Bond at OLB. He was a MLB at LSU and he’s very big. Could just be he was playing with the 2nd team was all.
Still waiting for Joe Dirt to make his debut – I’m hoping he gets some Joe Dirt chants. I doubt he makes the team but it’s a great nickname even if he hates it. Sort of like the Muscle Hamster.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:19 pm
My obvious bias? You’re ridiculous. The guy is 3-16 in his last 2 seasons. And looked like pure garbage doing it. The guy lost his job to blain gabbert.
Also the last time i checked. Ryan fitzpatrick led the jets to a playoff bert in 2015 ya dingus.
If anyone is biased here, its you @David.
You sound dumber than Steven A. After lovie was fired.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:20 pm
Elliott is hurt. Really ? Didn’t see
I remember people talking yesterday that 3rd outside db is not important and do not need quality
Have you watched Ryan smith tonight. I mean he is hot garbage. And he is 3rd outside
August 11th, 2017 at 9:20 pm
I think it is far too early to judge these rookies harshly. They are playing in their first NFL game. Lots of butterflies.
I’m more concerned with Barber not finding light when it is right next to him.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:21 pm
Nice grab Martino! +15 too
August 11th, 2017 at 9:21 pm
Smith def not looking good.
We’ll see if he can get better by preseason game #3
August 11th, 2017 at 9:22 pm
@Bonzai agreed on the rookie, plus
There is no game planning in these games. They’re just running schemes w/ no intention of planning for the opponent.
People have to keep that in mind.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:22 pm
welp, Folk now officially has the leg up lol
August 11th, 2017 at 9:22 pm
And then he misses one…
August 11th, 2017 at 9:22 pm
Blake that was not a 71 issue it was a smith issue. He totally lost leverage.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:22 pm
Ba-Bye-O
August 11th, 2017 at 9:23 pm
Folk is our guy!!!!
Cut the OHNO!
August 11th, 2017 at 9:25 pm
I a fan of o but it’s time man he isn’t going to be kept so cut him and look at another vet corner
August 11th, 2017 at 9:25 pm
Put in 87!
August 11th, 2017 at 9:25 pm
@Ndog
I was referencing that #71 ran over Ryan Smith like a pancake. Smith is playing like garbage. But we cant have friendly fire like that.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:25 pm
Yeah Rod, Bullough should be in there for the 4th qtr.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:25 pm
I would still take whoever the Beangles cut lol. Folk misses kick also in practice. Bullock is still only 27.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:26 pm
Colin is an anti-American anti-cop anti-American piece of trash who got chased out of the fruitiest anti-American city in America. He will not play for anyone in the NFL again since 1) he’s not any good and 2) he’s a locker room cancer and 3) he’s a cancer with the fans. There is literally zero chance he’ll play with the Bucs and the same chance he’ll play again in the NFL.
Now back to Bucs talk.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:27 pm
Folk is actually a very good kicker and has been a very good kicker for a long time – he only got cut because the Jets are tanking and don’t want to waste money on a good kicker when they want to lose.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:28 pm
Smith just flashed
August 11th, 2017 at 9:28 pm
Bond sorry
August 11th, 2017 at 9:28 pm
Ryan smith was fast on that tackle.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:28 pm
@Rod Munch
I think Colin WILL play in the NFL again…but it better not be for us.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:28 pm
Nice tackle, Smith!
August 11th, 2017 at 9:28 pm
I know he had a bad series, but keep you eyes on Caleb Benenoch.
Hes playing Right tackle. He is a physical monster.
I love Demarr, but Caleb is stronger and faster.
I hope he can win the right tackle spot.
That would give us a young, atheletic line for the next ten years
August 11th, 2017 at 9:29 pm
Wtf coverage was that?
August 11th, 2017 at 9:29 pm
You know…some of these bubble guys sure ain’s playing like they want a spot.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:29 pm
Our 2nds on D are tired.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:29 pm
27 flashed
August 11th, 2017 at 9:30 pm
Feel like I’m watching our defense against Falcons in the blowout. Turn this around D or for god sakes get another turnover
August 11th, 2017 at 9:30 pm
Our run defense tonight has been rough all game.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:31 pm
@Capt.Tim
I believe Caleb Benenoch is new to the position of tackle, so I hope fans have patience with him. Even if he doesn’t start this year…if he improves he could take over next year.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:31 pm
Gaping holes in the middle of these 2nd and 3rd string defenders….
August 11th, 2017 at 9:35 pm
2nd string D showing zero pride, zero physicality, zero want-to. I’m disapointed.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:35 pm
Ugh, bad drive on defense. Ryan Smith actually made a great tackle early on then later I saw at least one play where he missed a tackle on the sideline. Ryan Smith does not look good at all – but he does have burst, he’s certainly a practice squad guy I’d guess. Based on this game I don’t think there is any risk of losing him to another team.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:37 pm
Good thing this is preseason
August 11th, 2017 at 9:37 pm
Also on that drive Bond looked like he was pulling up early on every play, not sure if there is something wrong or what.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:37 pm
Will the Bucs go to the waiver wire later in training camp for some CB depth?
August 11th, 2017 at 9:38 pm
Hum, well maybe what I saw with Bond was something…
August 11th, 2017 at 9:38 pm
Goddddddddwin
August 11th, 2017 at 9:38 pm
Our d is hot garbage right now.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:39 pm
Nice touch by Grif
August 11th, 2017 at 9:39 pm
4th quarter should be the Godwin/OJ show
August 11th, 2017 at 9:39 pm
nice to see the fascists like rod munch here
August 11th, 2017 at 9:39 pm
Run defense has looked really poor all night on runs between the tackles. Interior DLine is getting blocked out pretty good & MLBs aren’t doing their jobs.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:39 pm
Well Doc according to Joe, corner is the deepest position on the team, so I think we’re all set.
Or more likely Joe’s been hitting the bottle during work hours.
I like Joe generally, I like they have an opinion on stuff, but on this they’re wrong. Past Grimes and VH3 the Bucs have zero depth at corner so they had better be looking everywhere for talent.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:41 pm
Revis ? Haha jk
August 11th, 2017 at 9:41 pm
Defense – agree with the the d-line not doing much so far. It’s game one of the preseason so regardless of how they looked I wouldn’t read much into it – but with the way the d-line sounds like they’ve been blowing up the Bucs o-line I was expecting a lot.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:42 pm
Canadabucsfan – Why wouldn’t we sign Revis if he still wants to play? I’d sign him in a minute if he’s healthy.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:42 pm
Lol, it preseason guys don’t have a cow. This all vanilla stuff, don’t put too much stock into it.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:42 pm
review
August 11th, 2017 at 9:43 pm
Great catch Reedy!
August 11th, 2017 at 9:45 pm
good run Mcweapon!
August 11th, 2017 at 9:45 pm
That was great eyes by mcnichols
August 11th, 2017 at 9:45 pm
Seen enough! I want Gruden back. He said he was right down the road! Lol .
August 11th, 2017 at 9:46 pm
There isn’t anything wrong with Giffin – put panties on these women if you’re going to stop the game after every hit.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:46 pm
Another drop for Martino:(
August 11th, 2017 at 9:46 pm
Vanilla or not. If you want to be Playoff Team… You get to the 2 yard line you better be able to get 7 total not 3!!!
August 11th, 2017 at 9:46 pm
Martino blowing his shot.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:46 pm
Do you think he would be good for the slot? Rod
August 11th, 2017 at 9:46 pm
My dood Martino might be done here datum!
August 11th, 2017 at 9:47 pm
We put the cart before the horse with our drafts.
Our o lines and d lines are average
August 11th, 2017 at 9:47 pm
bye Martino
August 11th, 2017 at 9:47 pm
Too many drops for the lounge lizard Freddie Martino.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:47 pm
Alright guys I’m out, but before I go:
It’s preseason game 1… there is ZERO game planning. Chill the f out.
Griffin leaving the field might make the QB decision for us… hopefully not though.
Go Bucs!
August 11th, 2017 at 9:47 pm
Anger!!!!!!!!!!!! $$$$$$$$$$$
August 11th, 2017 at 9:47 pm
Griffin is the worst backup QB in the league. Cut him to save his life.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:47 pm
Not a good night for Bucs players with last names ending in -o.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:48 pm
We really do have a great punting game, Anger is no Tom Tupa, that’s for sure.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:49 pm
That has got to be the longest fireworks display I have ever seen. Lmao
August 11th, 2017 at 9:49 pm
Aguayo is gonna be the new bouncer at the Velvet lined lounge in Vero beach.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:49 pm
DBS Says
“Vanilla or not. If you want to be Playoff Team… You get to the 2 yard line you better be able to get 7 total not 3!!!”
Oh, give me a break.
3 new WRs.
Two spots on oline are playing for the first time at their position. Another was a backup starting for a starter.
And contrary to what you think…teams do get stopped short of a TD. Even great teams.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:49 pm
Is Driskel the Bengals second or third? He looked strong.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:49 pm
I could catch more balls than Freddie martino and with both hands tied behind my back.
I wouldn’t let him on the plane. Maybe pay for his bus ride back to Tampa? There has got to be 50 guys out there better than him
August 11th, 2017 at 9:50 pm
Jack he’s their third behind McCarron
August 11th, 2017 at 9:50 pm
The bulllllll
August 11th, 2017 at 9:50 pm
Canadabucsfan – For Revis I’d play him where he wanted to play, there is no way he wouldn’t instantly be the 3rd best corner on the team, and it’s Revis, if he’s healthy he could be even better than that. Also you could use him as a corner/safety hybrid like we did Ronde his last year here. I doubt the Bucs would do it, but I will in Madden.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:51 pm
Yessssss!!!!! Was pulling for this guy preHBO
August 11th, 2017 at 9:51 pm
Bullough 49….first play and he’s rushing in for a tackle for loss..i like it.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:52 pm
Griffin knew his day were numbered, tryin to get a injury settlement.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:52 pm
Bird Says
“I could catch more balls than Freddie martino and with both hands tied behind my back.”
Mouth doesn’t count…and TMI.
(sorry, couldn’t resist)
August 11th, 2017 at 9:52 pm
He’s talking smack already too!!! He’s awesome
August 11th, 2017 at 9:52 pm
Shoulda got that for 6… lol
August 11th, 2017 at 9:53 pm
this is a playoff team?
August 11th, 2017 at 9:53 pm
Bullough is bullying his way on this O!
August 11th, 2017 at 9:53 pm
Let’s get some Mcweapon goin
August 11th, 2017 at 9:53 pm
I’m liking 49.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:53 pm
Reedy just bounced martino
August 11th, 2017 at 9:53 pm
I’d want Reedy over Huff all day long.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:53 pm
Nice wheels there . Who was that? On the return.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:54 pm
“The Bully” I like that ^
August 11th, 2017 at 9:54 pm
Reedy
August 11th, 2017 at 9:55 pm
@Bird, yup
August 11th, 2017 at 9:55 pm
87 is in 🙂
August 11th, 2017 at 9:56 pm
Bonzai, as dumb as you are you would think that way. And that is exactly what would lose you games. It was their Usual last year. Winston was under no pressure to rush those passes and they were to EVENS. Also as usual it was1 run 2 passes. They came out doing what they do!
August 11th, 2017 at 9:56 pm
We need a better backup.
I say keep Griffen. Bad or not, at least he will learn and MAYBE get better.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:57 pm
Anyone else feel that Griffin has played better than Fitz today?
August 11th, 2017 at 9:57 pm
And then he throws a pick.
PLEASE do not keep Fitz.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:57 pm
Fitz playing with the 3rd and 4th teamers, you can’t really take much from this.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:57 pm
Rielly!!
Ryan Smith has made a few great plays, and a few terrible plays
Like a rookie
Which is what he is
Still no DE. None.
Other than McCoy, Dline sucks.
And CB is not a deep posistion
Wr, Lb, Rb, And safety looking good
August 11th, 2017 at 9:58 pm
Well. Thank god we have Winston. Unreal… waste of three hours of my time.
August 11th, 2017 at 9:58 pm
I know it’s preseason, but it still hurts.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:00 pm
Agreed Bonzi.
Griffin looking better than Fitz, by a large margin
August 11th, 2017 at 10:01 pm
Preseason is always a waste of time – but it’s football, so it’s a great way to waste time.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:02 pm
Rielly in the Backfield! Tripping up the RB
August 11th, 2017 at 10:02 pm
@DBS
That’s giving me a break? lol
I typed a pretty blazing retort…but then I realized that would be sinking to your level.
So I’ll say this…when you make enough to retire at 45 like I did, then you can tell me how to succeed.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:02 pm
Come on Joe Dirt, everyone is pulling for you, you gotta make that sack if you get pressure like that!
August 11th, 2017 at 10:03 pm
Chris Meyers is a moron. You really can’t say that too often.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:04 pm
Reedy!! Bad bad play
August 11th, 2017 at 10:05 pm
Preseason game 1… Feels eerily familiar tho, I think I’ll be speaking a lil softer from now on
August 11th, 2017 at 10:05 pm
Why was that a bad play by Reedy? You’re always told let the ball go inside the 10 yard line – he did what you’re supposed to do.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:06 pm
I’m already retired and still make money in Real Estate Investing fool!
August 11th, 2017 at 10:07 pm
@Capt.Tim
CB is a scary position. Outside of the top two, we have no quality depth. Hope they get better from game to game.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:07 pm
Could we start a kickerstarter campaign to pay Ronde’s legal bills for throwing Meyers out of the broadcasting booth window?
August 11th, 2017 at 10:08 pm
And Couldn’t care any less about your bragging about what you do or your books.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:08 pm
@DBS
At what age did you retire?
And if money is the measurement, well, I’m doing quite fine.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:09 pm
I’m not a huge Fitz fan and I don’t really care if him or Griffin wins the job – but you can’t judge Fitz at all here, the WRs are guys I’ve never heard of and he’s getting no time at all to throw the ball.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:11 pm
DBS Says
“And Couldn’t care any less about your bragging about what you do or your books.”
Well, to be honest, I didn’t think you would. Not many schools for backwoods hillbillies. I just sort of assumed you use some sort of text to speech program to read these posts.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:11 pm
Man, these guys all suck. Game film will be like watching The Three Stooges.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:13 pm
50 and I am do quite fine. So I will end it there.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:15 pm
Not exactly what I’d hoped for tonight.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:17 pm
Why is it not what you hoped for? The first team offense moved the ball with ease and the defense forced a red zone turnover. I’m not sure you really get what preseason is for.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:18 pm
Sefo Liufau looks absolutely horrible on college tape, he’s a good runner but has no arm, I have no idea what the Bucs scouts see in him as an NFL passer.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:19 pm
Moved the ball but couldn’t punch it in. Gave up a ton of yardage on the ground, when that was a problem last year. Their backups certainly outplayed ours. Not what I’d hoped for.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:21 pm
Dang…Sefo Liufau has some nice passes. I want to see him play second string next week.
2 passes and he has half the yards that either Fitz or Griffin had.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:21 pm
McNichols didn’t play much tonight, he looked good when he did, but he barely played. I wonder if they already know he’s a practice squad guy and don’t want him playing too much because they worry they’ll lose him.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:22 pm
Joebucsfan shout out by Myers…well, that was cool.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:23 pm
ryan griffin with injured shoulder. fitz it is.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:23 pm
joebucsfan shout out, cool.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:24 pm
Interesting. Sefo Liufau is aware of the clock. He’s completed all his passes. And he scrambles.
I’m not ready to say make him the backup…but I sure want to see more.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:26 pm
Crap…they’re kicking it.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:26 pm
Missed, lol.
I’m not feeling good about our kickers…either one of them.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:27 pm
Sad thing is, Sefo Liufau went 4 for 4 and was looking like he might get it down to field.
Not really fair to him.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:27 pm
Bye Aguay, bye bye
NO MO OHNO!!!!
August 11th, 2017 at 10:28 pm
Welp that makes the kicking situation very clear – Roberto will make it until the first main cut. Man that stinks, I still think he plays a long long time in this league, but he’s just not going to do it here. I was pulling for you kid, but you have to do you part. I guess that Hard Knocks kicker drama isn’t going to be very dramatic.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:30 pm
Bonzai – You’re down by 2 scores, in that situation with a min to go you get it into FG range then kick the FG, the idea being that with some TO’s you can try the onside kick, if you don’t get it you use your TO’s and you might get the ball back with a few seconds to go, then you can just throw a hail mary.
It’s a low percentage deal, but a higher percentage deal than scoring a TD and solely depending on the onside kick. It’s actually the correct thing to do there, statistically it gives you the highest percentage chance to win. Also it’s a good test of a real pressure kick.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:33 pm
well, you can’t say they didn’t give Roberto a chance. Too bad really… Wasted draft pick and the kid certainly had promise in college. Kicking ain’t easy and obviously something got in his head.
Also, I don’t blame Licht for the pick. It is an extremely important position and the kid was one of the best ever in college. If you hit on him, you have position of need set for the next 15 years possibly.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:40 pm
JabooBuc – Agreed, and that 2nd round pick was a very late 2nd round pick and the extra piece thrown in there was from the 1st round trade down, so in terms of cost to the Bucs going into the draft he was a 3rd round pick. Had he been drafted like 5 picks later no one would have made a huge deal about the pick since kickers often go in the 3rd round.
No idea what happened there – and as I said before he’ll find a place to kick and play for a very long time. I don’t get it with kickers, some just flake out – and the kid has a lot of confidence which is generally the issue with these guys.
But Folk is about as good of a pickup as you could ask for, he’s been very good for a long time and he is the type of kicker that could play for another decade, a lot like Matt Bryant.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:44 pm
No, he won’t play for a long time. He is terrible and the entire league knows it. There’s always Arena or Canada
August 11th, 2017 at 10:48 pm
They have wider goal posts in Canada? If so he just might have a future after all. Worst draft pick outside of Bo Jackson imo, given what we traded for him and the on field results. Time to move on, cut his ass bring in a young leg to finish competing with Folk, or just give Folk the job and go get another defensive player,cause our depth on defense is trash, especially on the DL.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:52 pm
chris – All former Bucs kickers go somewhere else and play. Koi Forbath, Pat Murray, Connor Barth, Matt Bryant, Mike Nugget – heck Steve Christie, John Carney, the list goes on and on.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:56 pm
Difference is Rod, most of those guys were good while here. Aguayo has proven nothing while here. I know, all you Nole guys can’t except that this guy sucks really, really bad. He will never get another realistic shot to kick again
August 11th, 2017 at 10:56 pm
BucNTennesse – LOL! Worst pick? Really? You might want to check that history of first rounders we have. Drafting a guy 5 picks from the 3rd round and using a pick you got earlier in the draft on a trade down to do it (to get the same guy you were going to get anyways) isn’t even remotely close to the worst pick ever. The kid won the only games last year he could win and didn’t lose any. If he played another position that wasn’t kicker he’d be kept round. I get he’ll be cut and that’s what has to happen – but saying worst pick every is way way beyond hyperbole and is the talk of someone who knows zero history of the team. Heck earlier in this thread I compared Ryan Smith to Rod “The Toast” Jones, who was a first rounder, he was a bigger bust. Gaines Adams was a bigger bust. Keith McCants was a much much bigger bust. Gary Anderson, who we traded a 2nd round pick for, is a much much bigger bust since that pick of Anderson meant we passed on taking Emmitt Smith who everyone had has taken until that trade.
Calm down with the worst pick ever nonsense kiddo, this team has had a ton of worst picks.
August 11th, 2017 at 10:59 pm
Well, I prefer to agree with Rod on this and hope he has a long career in this league. I believe a change of scenery will do him well and i am quite certain he will get another chance.
Bigger story to me is that i was really unimpressed with the defense, specifically the D Line. On at least two plays i saw Chris Baker was easily moved out of place and more concerning is that he appeared not to give a damn. I know it’s only preseason game 1 so trying not to get too concerned but hoped for better.
August 11th, 2017 at 11:06 pm
You mean the Gary Anderson that was in the USFL, picked by San Diego, was a pro bowl rb and had been in both leagues about 5 years before the Bucs signed him? Jesus, get your facts straight before you spout off. Google is your friend.
August 12th, 2017 at 9:21 am
#49 first play of the game he’s in the backfield for a tackle for loss had for solid plays where he was in the backfield involved or creating the tackle for a loss or to stop a run this guy needs more playing time in the preseason for real good look he was a beast in college