Offensive Line, Defensive Line Get “F” Grades
October 2nd, 2020
Happy times ahead
Those who listen to today’s Ira Kaufman Podcast will understand this very well.
Joe wasn’t the only guy who watched the Chargers lose to Carolina on Sunday.
Sports columnist Nick Canepa of the San Diego Union Tribune also studied the game and graded each unit of the Chargers during their home game in Los Angeles.
Here was his assessment of their trenches– with a couple of extra sentences from Joe.
Offensive line: F
Played the way they were expected to play last week: Not well. Pro Bowl guard Trai Turner practiced, but he was inactive. RT Bryan Bulaga returned and got beat early for a strip sack that became a FG. Dan Feeney had a crucial face mask, as did his backup, Ryan Groy. ((Joe will add that Bulaga left the game with a back injury and his backup, Trey Pipkins, was downright dreadful. The Chargers pass blocking was some ugly stuff, but their run blocking was ok. Joe would have given them a “D.”))
Defensive line: F
Defense couldn’t get off the field (despite no Christian McCaffrey to worry about), couldn’t create a turnover, and offered no pressure despite Carolina missing two O-line starters. Stout in the red zone, though. Without Joey Bosa bookend Melvin Ingram, basically had no pass rush vs. an O-line missing two starters. Bosa got his only sack late — and he can’t stop jumping offside.
So this is what the Bucs are up against on Sunday at the Den of Depression, a team with struggling and wounded trenches, including Bosa nursing an injury.
In contrast, the Bucs’ trenches are healthy, talented and have plenty of experience playing in soggy hot Tampa weather.
If games are won in the trenches, the Bucs should be 3-1 by Sunday afternoon.
October 2nd, 2020 at 1:01 pm
Another though battle for the pampered one. Just like his days in the AFC least.
October 2nd, 2020 at 1:05 pm
The schedules is what it is Npuppy
October 2nd, 2020 at 1:07 pm
Realisto is preparing the den for his puppy. Soon they will both hibernate.
Bye bye puppy dog. Lol
October 2nd, 2020 at 1:15 pm
Another cry baby comment from the cry baby himself.
October 2nd, 2020 at 1:17 pm
Game will be over at halftime
October 2nd, 2020 at 1:21 pm
I like your optimism, Joe. I agree, but be careful. Minimize penalties!
October 2nd, 2020 at 1:25 pm
Ndog is like that dog in a fight with his tail between his legs. That’s when you know it’s over he’s got nothing left.
October 2nd, 2020 at 1:30 pm
Perfect article for NDOG and El Buco Realistic
Love this coaching staff.
October 2nd, 2020 at 1:35 pm
“If games are won in the trenches, the Bucs should be 3-1 by Sunday afternoon”.
Yeah. I have similar thoughts about my fantasy team, but then they have to play the game.
October 2nd, 2020 at 2:14 pm
Just win the damn game.
October 2nd, 2020 at 2:52 pm
Lets Face it. Ndog is either in love or related to winston. Time to move on pal. Whats done is done.
October 2nd, 2020 at 2:54 pm
Not sure what you guys are talking about I got plenty left as Jameis has many years left to play whereas this team will be lucky to have a shot next year. So I know you all live in that here and now and you have the short term memory like a bunch of 5-year-olds, but I’m playing the long game baby and odds are I’m going to win.
October 2nd, 2020 at 3:22 pm
Ndog, Brady winning a Super Bowl or two would strengthen your point of being pampered and lucky. Winning 6 is an entirely different ballgame.
October 2nd, 2020 at 3:27 pm
I thought I was a HUGE Jameis supporter and I still very much hope he makes it and does well and proves everyone he was as good as I hoped he would be but NDOG, you make yourself look like a slob-knobbing idiot. WEIRD LOL.
October 2nd, 2020 at 4:09 pm
Sorry Eric I simply don’t like liars, and people that talk crap when they have no idea what they are talking about.
People make valid points I usually ignore, but when they say something untrue or just plain stupid I let them know. So really it’s very simple don’t lie, or say something moronic and I leave it alone otherwise I’m going to point out the truth.
October 2nd, 2020 at 4:10 pm
You guys do realize that Ndog is actually Jonah Winston right? Lol.
October 2nd, 2020 at 5:06 pm
Ndog, you want to make love with Jameis. Tell me I’m lying 😂
October 2nd, 2020 at 5:08 pm
No Risk It No Biscuit Says:
“Realisto is preparing the den for his puppy. Soon they will both hibernate.”
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Which one gives birth in the Spring?
October 2nd, 2020 at 5:23 pm
But…….but………..but…..but if only our Previous ‘qb’ could get this lucky!!!!
Maybe he could have already thrown 5 picks this yr
October 2nd, 2020 at 5:26 pm
Hey Ndog……These are “FACTS” and not cherry picked either. Through first 3 games.
Completion % up 5%
Completion % of throws of over 20 air yards up 5%
Redzone TD% up to 80% vs 27%
INT % DOWN by 50%
LOVING the QB ‘downgrade’ as some idiots call it.
October 2nd, 2020 at 5:30 pm
Argue THAT or STFU!
October 2nd, 2020 at 5:38 pm
I find it interesting to have an article with F grades for Oline & Dline and to have D Smtih’s photo….
October 2nd, 2020 at 5:40 pm
Now don’t you go starting anything TBBF! 🙂
October 2nd, 2020 at 6:33 pm
According to the weather crowd, Sunday will be very wet at RJS. Ugh! It could also get real nasty aka stormy. Glad I will be holed up at the casa listening to Bucs radio. Go Mighty Bucs!! 🙂
October 2nd, 2020 at 8:21 pm
SB Says:
“Now don’t you go starting anything TBBF!”
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You beat me to it.
October 2nd, 2020 at 8:30 pm
Whenever three of you gather in my name.
October 2nd, 2020 at 9:25 pm
Love the lack of mudslinging and name calling here at this Tampa Bay Buccaneer fan site. The camaradeie! The fellowship! The pure love!
Us fake fans and true trolls can hardly get a our slimy football comments in edgewise. It reminds of the spirit of civility that prevails at certain debates.
October 2nd, 2020 at 10:17 pm
JimbobBucsFan Says:
“Love the lack of mudslinging and name calling here at this Tampa Bay Buccaneer fan site. The camaradeie! The fellowship! The pure love!”
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LOL
Just so you know, sarcasm is a common trait of highly intelligent people.
October 2nd, 2020 at 10:33 pm
Lol tbbf same!
I was thinking “damn, I’m pretty harsh on D Smith myself, but I wouldn’t have given him an F” haha.
October 2nd, 2020 at 11:04 pm
Truth be told, these are the games, home games that Jameis used to choke in. I feel much better having the Brady led Bucs then the Winston led Bucs. Feel bad for fans who can’t just enjoy this. Us taking the first quarter of the season 3-1 with a big win at home. These are the games Jameis couldn’t deliver.
October 2nd, 2020 at 11:51 pm
Bring on 3-1.
October 3rd, 2020 at 8:46 am
22-21 Chargers. Bucs notorious for reading their own press clippings. They get out coached and out worked on Sunday.
October 3rd, 2020 at 9:12 am
34-13.
Bucs line on both sides of the ball are going to kick the chargers ass. It will be a beat down