“Every Guy From The Bucs Is Going To Be Severely, Severely Tested In Their 1-on-1 Matchups”
September 12th, 2018
Former NFL offensive linemen Ross Tucker might be the busiest man in NFL media, and that includes a pregame show gig for the Eagles on Philly sports radio.
For those still lost in ecstasy following the Bucs’ 48-40 whooping of the Saints on Sunday, Tampa Bay plays the Eagles in four days in Tampa.
Tucker hopped on WDAE-AM 620 yesterday and chattered about how the Eagles game is to wear teams down in the trenches on both sides of the ball. And, Tucker said, their head coach is typically better than yours.
Tucker was stunned how well the Bucs’ offensive line played against the Saints in their loud crib, he said, but he says every guy on the Bucs’ O-line will get a nasty test this time around.
“Chris Long looked like he still had it to me. Fletcher Cox is a bad man,” Tucker said, of the Eagles’ opening day performance. “”There’s a bunch of different matchups to watch. I think what makes the Eagles so good is unlike the Saints where it’s Cam Jordan and a bunch of guys. … I mean all the Eagles are good. Everybody they’ll have in on an obvious passing down, Hloti Ngata, Brandon Graham. I mean, all those guys can play. So every guy from the Bucs is going to be severely, severely tested in their 1-on-1 matchups. It’s going to be fun to see if they hold up.”
Remember, the Eagles are still deep on their D-line. Tucker didn’t mention defensive ends Michael Bennett (yes, that Michael Bennett) and their 2017 first-round pick Derek Barnett (6 sacks and two forced fumbles last season, including playoffs).
That group dumped Matt Ryan four times last week and Joe is especially concerned about the right side of the Tampa Bay line.
September 12th, 2018 at 9:34 am
Short passing game and running game will huge this week. I do expect the Bucs to take their shots when the Eagle safety’s vacate the deep end. They have to get Barber going early and often.
#Get After It!
September 12th, 2018 at 9:38 am
This D can be had. The secondary is meh other then M. Jenkins. I am not as worried about the O Line as Joe. I AM worried about our own D Line. With rookies galore and guys who were signed off the street playing CB, we need to have some help up front against on of the best O lines in the NFL.
September 12th, 2018 at 9:44 am
Super Bowl hangover.
Bucs 35 Eagles 10
September 12th, 2018 at 9:46 am
RU JOKINGEAGLES 44-10
September 12th, 2018 at 9:52 am
This one won’t be about Fitz. This will be about coaching and guts. There will be adversity on offense. It’s going to take a team effort. We’re 3 point dawgs in our own crib. 6 points neutral, 9 points away. very close to what we were last week. I kinda like it. Time to see what the Bucs are made of.
September 12th, 2018 at 9:57 am
If the Eagels can get consistent pressure we won’t be seeing the same style offense as last game. If we can take advantage of the shots we get when we have time, maybe some screen plays or dumps offs for the Blitzes they bring, 1 on 1’s will only work if Fitz has time to throw, if we can handle this D-line the season looks good baring injuries.
Go Bucs!!!!!!
September 12th, 2018 at 10:08 am
OJ Howard is the key to chipping and catches over the middle of the field.
September 12th, 2018 at 10:14 am
The matchup to watch is Jensen VS Cox! Also I wanna see how OJ does against the rush!if we can keep Fitzpatrick upright and clean and win this game then we are a playoff caliber offense.as for our defense any word on Vea Joe?
September 12th, 2018 at 10:17 am
Last week was an air show for the ages. Forget about it. This game will be much, much different. Who ever wins the line of scrimmage is going to come out on top. It’s going to be all about the ground game on Sunday.
September 12th, 2018 at 10:23 am
Key to the game this week is going to be Nick Foles & Fitzmagic, foles throws up dud games after dud games and then catches scorching hot fire, he has looked like doo doo through the preseason and 3/4 of game 1 but the bucs defense made a millionaire out of case keenum among others…..fitz has his payday games in the past and then shows why he has played for 7 teams…this may be an ugly 17-10 game with both qbs stinking up Ray Jay…eagles run game is much better than the bucs right now and then FG kicking…ughhh
September 12th, 2018 at 10:26 am
Super Bowl dream is over
Bucs 33
Iggles 17
September 12th, 2018 at 10:28 am
No Wentz
Lost their leading rusher in Blount
No threats at receiver
Let those trashy Philly fans melt in our stadium while our weapons expose their secondary
September 12th, 2018 at 10:29 am
This will Be a much harder game for us offensively. Anyone who doesn’t think so is fooling themselves.
I would guess the final score will be around 27 – 23
September 12th, 2018 at 10:53 am
Eagles are definitely beatable – especially if their offense plays like it did last Thursday.
September 12th, 2018 at 10:55 am
IMO – The key is the DB coaching. Need to get smarter – and implement good adjustments during the game. If they do, the Bucs will roll.
September 12th, 2018 at 11:02 am
Short passing game is what the Dr. ordered here. Eagles are a much better team. 27-17 Eagles.
September 12th, 2018 at 11:09 am
yeah this will come down to the defenses…..who stuffs the run and gets after the QB the most will win…..
#NOEXCUSESIN2018!!!!…#PRESSURESONTHECOACHES!!!!…GO BUCS!!!!!
September 12th, 2018 at 11:32 am
Bucs need to use a lot of 2 TE sets, lots of short slants and bubble routes, and a TON of play-action! Gotta also get Peyton Barber at least 20 touches. Eagles are a very good team, but they can be beat! Evans, Howard, Brate and our big receivers gotta out work and out muscle Philly for a victory. OLine needs a strong showing. Should be a fun game to watch.
September 12th, 2018 at 12:15 pm
we need to control the clock and keep philly off the field. We also need the pass rush to step up and hound foles all game long. JPP’s break out game I hope.
September 12th, 2018 at 12:26 pm
I honestly don’t think the Bucs will be wearing down as quickly as the Eagles in the Florida heat. That being said, the obvious homer that wrote the article is correct. The Eagles have a lot of “good” defensive linemen… they’re good… all of them. Cam Jordan is excellent, Sheldon Rankins is good… the rest of the guys are average… so the entire offensive line will need to play well… but that being said… they each guy is just good… not unblockable, not elite, just good. Fletcher Cox is their best defensive lineman and will probably give us the most trouble when he is lined up over Benenoch. If we can handle him, we an handle the Eagles. Offensively, Foles has been horrible throughout the preseason and week 1. Their running game is okay, but their best pass receiver is a tight end. They aren’t scaring anybody on offense which should be good with our defense that doesn’t scare many either. I think we have a great shot at winning this game, particularly if DeSean Jackson is ready to roll. Just the threat of having him on the field will be huge.
September 12th, 2018 at 2:13 pm
I hope the Bucs pull this game out. Yes the Eagles are beatable, but everyone keeps bringing up the fact that Foles has looked terrible all pre season and in their 1st game but seem to forget that he always plays like a hall of famer against us. I hope that trend ends this week and the defense keeps him in check. Gotta get a pass rush on him and our DBs gotta step up.
September 12th, 2018 at 3:35 pm
I know our team is going to come and play not so sure about the Eagles I think they were a fluke last year as well as Nick Foles no1 is scared ! Ngata lol Bennett’s a backup! Heat and humidity will play a big part in this game and I think curry and beau gonna stomp their old team
September 13th, 2018 at 12:07 am
big week for the TEs, blocking and catching