Weapon Or Expensive Insurance?
September 20th, 2020
Cameron Brate logged just seven snaps on opening day and not one was on special teams.
After the game, Bucco Bruce Arians said he wants to get more work for fellow tight end O.J. Howard going forward and, of course, Rob Gronkowski played more than half the snaps Sunday and isn’t about to exit the lineup.
Per OverTheCap.com, Brate’s restructured contract will earn him $4.25 million this season. That represents a fantastic insurance policy for the Bucs.
What other team has a third-string tight end who doesn’t play special teams and earns a fat check? Joe knows of none.
Today against Carolina, the Bucs will be without Chris Godwin (concussion) and Mike Evans’ hamstring is fine but not something the Bucs want to overwork. One might think this would be a game in which Brate might get a little more work.
However, Joe is confident Brate will remain a once-in-a-while player. Blocking tight end Antony Auclair is out injured today, but keep in mind he didn’t play on offense last Sunday. So it’s not like Brate will get his snaps.
Brate’s usage will be interesting to watch going forward. If he remains buried, then Joe expects to trade Brate before the midseason deadline.
September 20th, 2020 at 9:06 am
“20 years of tape
TB12 has had success with specific recievers that can separate quickly
Goofy looking Brate does not have that skillset. Brees also needs that type of reciever. That is why Brate was cut from the Saints.
We have been lied to. Bruce Almighty continuously claims he schemes and calls plays that emphasises the strengths of the quarterbacks. Liar Liar
After 20 years, Brady has to change and play differently to fit into Bruce Almightys schemes and system
We have been lied to”
Kobe Faker
September 20th, 2020 at 9:11 am
Brate was a TD machine a few years ago. I hope he gets a TD today throws some nasty blocks & catches a few 1st downs. He can Play, so let him,,,
September 20th, 2020 at 9:21 am
We have nearly $20 mil,1st & 4th round draft picks invested in 3 TEs……and, we are not getting much to show for that……simply don’t understand it.
September 20th, 2020 at 9:21 am
Brate….and McCoy. Luxuries we dont need and can add depth elsewhere.
September 20th, 2020 at 9:50 am
Actually Tanner Hudson’s soft hands are the insurance with Goodwin out
September 20th, 2020 at 10:22 am
Agree with Bobby M. Brate and McCoy are luxuries we don’t need definitely could use depth elsewhere. As soon as some teams tight end goes down make the trade (Brate).
September 20th, 2020 at 10:27 am
Brate wa a TD machine with Koetter. I blame the coaches and scheme, not the player who has already prooven himself. BA and Byron need to figure it out with Brady quick. Last week the offense was terrible.
September 20th, 2020 at 10:33 am
Auclair should be out for only 3 weeks, when he returns the Bucs should just trade Brate for anything they can get. We have to realize that Brate is not the player he once was. He doesn’t get separation and he’s not a good blocker.
September 20th, 2020 at 11:12 am
Hilarious that Kobe calls someone else a liar when he stated that he would “disappear ” if Rojo gained 75 yards or more.
September 20th, 2020 at 11:30 am
Brate is the 2nd best pass catching TE on the team, behind Howard. He’s smart and can find open holes and has great hands. He is still a good player and will still produce when given the chance.
September 20th, 2020 at 12:32 pm
Need more Brate and OJ on the field together. Gronk is still trying to find his legs.
September 20th, 2020 at 12:35 pm
We have to have the worst strength and conditioning staff ever!! Second game and injuries already impacting the team.
September 20th, 2020 at 12:36 pm
And Arians’ stubbornness is really starting to irritate me!
September 20th, 2020 at 12:56 pm
Yeah that strength and conditioning coach would have definitely stopped DJ swearinger from concussing Godwin.
September 20th, 2020 at 12:57 pm
@i8oldman: Yup. No doubt about it.
Kobe Faker=Oath Breaker
September 20th, 2020 at 2:36 pm
Tampabaybucsbro, I guess DJ gave Evans that strained hamstring, too.