Tight End Shakeup Coming
November 4th, 2019
Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers
News arrived today from the commander-in-chief at One Buc Palace.
First, the good news. Bucco Bruce Arians advised local media that Sunday should mark the return of the No. 19 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, O.J. Howard.
The bad news? Blocking tight end Antony Auclair, who got his first reception of the year yesterday, a short red zone throw, has a “bad turf toe.” And Arians said he is unsure of his status.
Cameron Brate toughed out his ribs injury for some snaps Sunday, Arians added, noting that reserve tackle Josh Wells played some tight end against the Seahawks.
Great to hear Howard is returning. Now he’s got to squeeze footballs, shoulder a big blocking load and show he can stay on the field for the entire second half of the season.
November 4th, 2019 at 3:53 pm
even the positive news is negative and unhelpful.
November 4th, 2019 at 3:58 pm
OJ and Hudson need to hit the jugs machine this week.
November 4th, 2019 at 4:13 pm
Aahh yes, THAT’S the tmaxcon we all know and love. Mr Positivity. Hang in there Sunshine, it’ll get better. Or not.
November 4th, 2019 at 4:13 pm
Who cares about TE in this scheme, anyway? OJ can block and for some dumb a$$ reason is not playing more in the slot and they’re letting stone hands, terrible routes Perriman play there. BL and BA scheme is a joke to not be using some of the great TEs in the NFL. SMDH.
November 4th, 2019 at 4:13 pm
Howard will probably sprain his ankle and be out the rest of the year.
November 4th, 2019 at 4:23 pm
Hudson looks more like the equivalent of a AAA baseball player not eeady for the big leagues.
November 4th, 2019 at 4:28 pm
HEY COACH WHO THE HELL CARES AT THIS POINT? As a player why would I go out and give 100% and maybe tear a ACL and end my career for a team that is going nowhere this season.
November 4th, 2019 at 4:31 pm
Yeah Limp, Hudson is lucky Auclair is hurt or he might of been unemployed soon. Might bring in a new #4 TE after Auclair comes back. turf toe injuries linger. Auclair could go to IR if he not back in a reasonable about of time.
November 4th, 2019 at 4:39 pm
Injured TEs fit right into Joe’s plan for a better draft position…..
November 4th, 2019 at 4:53 pm
I thought only DBs and WRs got turf toe?
Your a TE bro. You may only sit out injured if your broke a bone……Or if you ripped flesh clean off the bone. Unless your special like OJ.
November 4th, 2019 at 5:16 pm
Last year, Auclair led all Tight Ends in penalties (8). He was good for another false start penalty yesterday. How long does this “project” have to develop? Please go back to the CFL!
November 4th, 2019 at 5:34 pm
I believe Auclair will still get a flag for a false start, or holding even on the bench! Real big shoes to fill there, lol. Great O.J.’s back, to bad BA, and Lefty don’t know what to do with him.
November 4th, 2019 at 5:47 pm
Drafted OJ in the first round….and they don’t even use him.
This team is totally inept.
Go Bucs!! (where I have no idea)
November 4th, 2019 at 5:52 pm
Guys, don’t overreact to yesterday too much. A little bit is cool but Russell Wilson is on Fire! Yes he set his record yesterday against a rookie in Jamal Dean mostly but check out his stats for the entire year.
Russell Wilson Stats
Passer Ratting: 118.2
Completion Percentage: 68.3%
Passing Yards: 2,505
Rushing Yards: 203
Total TDs: 25
INTs: 1
…………
YES you read that Right…. 25 to 1 TD/TO rating. YOu can’t beat a QB like that.
That is what you call carrying a team.
Oh and don’t start talking about how Seattle has a great D.
November 4th, 2019 at 5:54 pm
Also I think Tanner Hudson will be ok real quick. He got the big time Game Lights shined on him and he was nervous. I think he will be pretty good soon
November 4th, 2019 at 5:59 pm
It may seem like more but Auclair has a grand total of 2 penalties this year….
November 4th, 2019 at 6:27 pm
If Hudson can’t block and he missed a td pass in 3rd qtr, why is he on the team?
November 4th, 2019 at 6:32 pm
I watched the highlights again and I must say…..Russell Wilson put some perfect passes on Dean several times….especially the one in OT on 3rd down…..unbelievable pass……Dean had good coverage….pass was perfect….nothing any DB could have done to prevent the completion.
November 4th, 2019 at 6:33 pm
oj howard was not the right pick at 19, and he has proved it over the last two seasons, should have went somewhere else with the pick
November 4th, 2019 at 6:37 pm
^^ Trade up for McCaffery was the pick in retrospect. ^^
That is who I wanted all along but most Bucs fans were like ” Oh he is just a gadget player” ” He will get hurt his first yr”
SMDH
November 4th, 2019 at 6:43 pm
Preach SB
November 4th, 2019 at 6:45 pm
SB
Concerning Russell Wilson not the gadget player lol
November 4th, 2019 at 7:01 pm
SB
I was with you on McCaffery. But lets face it…if we’re honest there was more than the “gadget” “get hurt” albatross.
McCaffery was white and so many folks black and white…including ME..a 71 year old white dude were suspicious. Let’s be honest. It’s far easier to stereotype than give someone white or black or green the benefit of the doubt.
Racism is far more rooted in our brains than we realize. When I was a sportscaster in Greenville SC Furman drafted a kid from Kingsport Tennessee..Rodney Arnold. All Paladin fans were jacked because we were told he could jump through the roof.
Our first view…the Purple White preseason scrimmage. The fans excited they introduce the players and Rodney comes out and he’s a freaking white guy. There was almost a perceptible groan in the crowd…a white guy? Then during warmups Rodney goes up and does a 360 slam and folks went crazy.
Dude could jump through the roof it turns out. Dumber than a rock but a great leaper.
This was before the Snipes/Harrelson classic “White Men Can’t Jump”.
November 4th, 2019 at 7:28 pm
@SB,
and yet as great as Russell Wilson was yesterday the game was TIED after regulation 34-34. Maybe the great Russell Wilson doesn’t even beat the Bucs yesterday if he doesn’t win the coin toss in OT. Then would you be here spouting how great Russell Wilson is? My guess is NO!
Boy you guys are dense.
November 4th, 2019 at 7:53 pm
Tmax = Jason Licht
November 4th, 2019 at 8:05 pm
SB- Cook would have been just fine without losing picks
November 4th, 2019 at 8:33 pm
Ohh Goody
November 4th, 2019 at 9:12 pm
Cook………..Lol
Also Lol @ Dapostman
RW 25 tds to ONE int. Dense huh?
November 4th, 2019 at 9:15 pm
You are what your record says you are. Someone famous once said that.Hence the reason I took Russell Wilson in FF before anyone else could. Say what you want that is one of the best decision makers in the QB position in Football. Numbers can only lie so much. He has a Horrific Pass D and is 8 and 2? or Something?
November 4th, 2019 at 9:16 pm
Dapostman you should really think before you hit ‘Submit’
November 4th, 2019 at 9:18 pm
@SPBF, you know you have always been one of my favorite posters here over the last 7 yrs that I have been here. I would love to agree with you here and now but then I would be racist. You know how the one way street goes.
I didn’t want to bring up how nobody wanted a white RB.
November 4th, 2019 at 9:23 pm
Dalvin Cook has averaged 139.5 yards from scrimmage per game this season (2nd best in the NFL. This past week, 116 total yards on 25 touches. In this season alone (8 games), Cook has amassed more total yards that Howard has amassed in his ENTIRE CAREER.
But, you know, OJ Howard fell to us so we had to take him. And it’s all Jameis’ fault.
November 4th, 2019 at 9:27 pm
Cook played 4 games his first yr
11 games his second yr.
This is the first yr he has played in all games SO FAR.
History of injuries throughout HS and College.
CMC has lead the league in touches his first two yrs and is leading again. CMC was the pick of 2017.
Howard was an overblown Alabama project as usual
November 4th, 2019 at 9:37 pm
How in the HE Double Hockey Sticks could Dalvin Cook had made us better when he can’t stay healthy behind a much better OL?
Jeesh take your College affiliation out of the equation when they put on a different Jersey will ya?
November 4th, 2019 at 9:43 pm
SB… was he on the board when the Bucs picked?
No.
Cook was.
November 4th, 2019 at 9:49 pm
SB… Cook hasn’t missed a game this year. He’s been active all year and he’s doing well. When OJ has been on the field he’s been a liability with penalties and fumbles. The Bucs didn’t need a TE. They had Brate who just got a new contract and had great chemistry with JW. They needed an RB and they passed on someone who JW was familiar with and comfortable with. He even LOBBIED for him, but Licht thought he knew better. Howard’s done nothing but disrupt.
I realize he had injuries earlier on, but he seems to be past that now and is a top-tier RB on a 6-3 team.
November 4th, 2019 at 9:52 pm
Hey Pugs……I think I pointed out that he hasn’t missed a game all yr. THIS YR.
But he only played in 15 of his previous 32 available.
Not trying to measure dicks but DC hasn’t lit it up until this yr and his injuries may show up.
ALL 32 teams passed up on Cook in Rd. 1
Don’t act like the Bucs are the only one and he still hasn’t proved much more than Jameis. Flashes of Brilliance but can you count on him long term.
Jury still out on both.
November 4th, 2019 at 10:23 pm
Thou shalt not covet….
But it’s good to dream….
November 4th, 2019 at 10:27 pm
Mike Alstott was a white RB…..
November 4th, 2019 at 10:28 pm
Don’t nitpick…..RB & FB…..same thing….
November 4th, 2019 at 10:39 pm
@ SB Says:
November 4th, 2019 at 5:52 pm
Guys, don’t overreact to yesterday too much. A little bit is cool but Russell Wilson is on Fire! Yes he set his record yesterday against a rookie in Jamal Dean mostly but check out his stats for the entire year.
Russell Wilson Stats
Passer Ratting: 118.2
Completion Percentage: 68.3%
Passing Yards: 2,505
Rushing Yards: 203
Total TDs: 25
INTs: 1
Todd has been taking out the best player out of every team we have face. He didn’t take out Carson. Or Lockett or hollister. Or Wilson. Let’s face it at this point. We will compete for win with rookies.
November 4th, 2019 at 10:46 pm
Guys Kellen Winslow Jr should be getting out of prison in about 8 yrs so maybe by then the Buccaneers will have incorporated TE into the scheme….. WinnySton-The-Pooh will still be at QB. The chemistry 🧪 between these 2 guys will be INSTANT!!
America’s Groper and America’s R@per….
New England had it figured out years ago. 2 TE sets featuring 1 Paychp@th TE (Hernandez)
And one Big Lunk Alarm 🚨.
“Trash” Licht is blind.
November 4th, 2019 at 10:50 pm
Jason should have traded whatever he needed to to trade up to the 1st pick of the 2nd round to draft Dalvin Cook imagine if we would have gotten O.J. an Cook not Justin Evans Dam I hope Evans can Come back Healthy next year an pair him with our 2ndary I think SMB Dean an Davis will be a good 2ndary for years to come VH3 has to go I’ve seen enough let’s get MJ on the Outside see what he can do out there instead of Nickle
November 4th, 2019 at 11:12 pm
@ dewey selmon:
isn’t the juggs machine at mons venus…
i would gladly help them handle the biggest juggs in the house
November 4th, 2019 at 11:13 pm
i have a feeling…
neither oj or brate will be playing here real soon…
go figure
November 4th, 2019 at 11:32 pm
Adrnagy
November 4th, 2019 at 11:33 pm
Nvm.
November 4th, 2019 at 11:47 pm
The glass is always full,” Winston said, via Greg Auman of TheAthletic.com. “Just because it might be half full of water, it’s still full of air. So we’ve got to keep that glass full, got to keep a chip on our shoulder and we’ve got to find a way to win.”
November 5th, 2019 at 12:03 am
PUGS&BUCS Says:
November 4th, 2019 at 9:23 pm
Dalvin Cook has averaged 139.5 yards from scrimmage per game this season (2nd best in the NFL. This past week, 116 total yards on 25 touches. In this season alone (8 games), Cook has amassed more total yards that Howard has amassed in his ENTIRE CAREER.
But, you know, OJ Howard fell to Bucs in first round, so we had to take him. “HE has been excellent, so far!” NOT — Mr. Brick hands!
Not sure what Licht is evaluating, relative to a winning plan. I am a BUC FAN, who wants WINS….
Dalvin SHOULD have been Bucs choice in Rd1, or easy trade up in Rd2…But as usual, LICHT whiffed in Rd2, and Vikes beat him to trade up for Cook, who will be annual Pro-Bowl RB…..HMM a “little better” than Peyton Barber or RJ2…..
Thanks again, JL….
November 5th, 2019 at 7:47 am
Jordan Leggett is better than Tanner Hudson. Leggett has NFL experience and big game experience with Clemson, but we keep throwing to Tanner and Scotty and expecting NFL results. Trying to create a new Brate and Hump. We hit lightning in a bottle, that is is not a lasting way to build depth
November 5th, 2019 at 8:23 am
Wells is worthless….worse then Benenoch
November 5th, 2019 at 10:00 am
@SB,
and yet Russell Wilson was TIED after regulation 34-34.
His stats for fantasy football are meaningless and if he doesn’t win the coin toss you aren’t here.
You can pine all you want and are entitled to your own opinion but you are not entitled to your own facts.
34-34.