Ndamukong “Suh Doesn’t Want To Go Nowhere”
March 20th, 2021
Waiting for the big fish to sign.
The only thing that stops Bucs beastly free agent defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh from re-signing with the Bucs is retirement.
That’s the educated guess coming from former Bucs guard and current popular sports radio personality Ian Beckles. Speaking on his podcast, “In the Trenches,” Beckles was discussing Bucs free agency and how or if certain free agents will return.
Two guys, who as of midnight last night were still free agents, Antonio Brown and Ndamukong Suh, were among the topics. The ex-Bucs lineman is confident both will be back in 2021.
“I mean, AB [Antonio Brown] doesn’t want to leave Tom Brady, does he?” Beckles wondered. “He held his hand all the time. Like literally.”
Then, Beckles turned his attention to Suh. Beckles is quite confident if Suh plays football this fall, it will be wearing pewter and red.
“Suh doesn’t want to go nowhere at the end of his career if he doesn’t retire,” Beckles said. “Suh doesn’t want to go move anywhere. Who, who, what — who wants to leave here?”
Beckles is of the mind there is way too much money tied up in tight ends and that if anyone deserves to get paid it is foot-rubbing, car-littering Rob Gronkowski. So Beckles would target that position with cost-cutting decision, especially O.J. Howard, who blew out his Achilles in the win over the Chargers and was lost for the season.
“O.J. Howard is just a name, OK?” Beckles grumbled. “O.J. Howard is just a name. He looks good in his uniform. I’ve never seen him play great. Never.”
As always, Beckles welcomes feedback and encourages listeners to submit Bucs questions by e-mailing him at IanBeckles@RadioInfluence.com.
March 20th, 2021 at 8:03 am
Suh is a cornerstone .
March 20th, 2021 at 8:04 am
God willing & the creek don’t rise…..i think the Bucs & Suh have an agreement that they’ll sign him eventually. Just need to get their ducks in a row.
March 20th, 2021 at 8:09 am
I have heard ZERO.ZERO news about OJ, we don’t even know if he’ll be ready by training camp
March 20th, 2021 at 8:17 am
OJ Howard can be cut. Let someone else gamble on his “projected” talent. Suh would be a nice signing and drafting a DT to learn and play with our vets is the right move.
March 20th, 2021 at 8:24 am
Before signing Suh & others, Lucht has some extensions & restructuring to accomplish.
JPP, D.Smith,Jensen,
And I’m still hopeful for a long-term deal with Godwin
March 20th, 2021 at 8:24 am
O.J Howard SHOULD be one of the first names talked about on the team.with his ability….but he has never done anything. Never took over a game, never stood out in a game, hes never done anything. No wonder he slid to us
March 20th, 2021 at 8:26 am
Would have to agree about OJ. A few things: 1. The catch OJ made against Denver, Brate could never do that in a million years. I love Brate ok, I’m sure people will get their g-strings in a bunch by the mere suggestion that OJ is much more talented (he is) and simply put he adds a kind of dimension to the offense that nobody else can bring. Number 2: The problem is at what point has he done that in 4 years. Maybe a handful of times? Brate is a guy you can count on. And if it comes down to it that we need a few extra milly to keep Suh and AB, even for just another year then I say offload OJ. 6 million coming off an Achilles? It’s one thing coming back from an ACL, as he’d be back at 100%, but what use would we have for him anyway if he’s not the 4.55 guy anymore
March 20th, 2021 at 8:28 am
Before we sign Suh & others…Light has some extensions & restructures to accomplish with:
JPP, Gholston, D. Smith, Marpet, Jensen and I’m still hopeful for a long term deal with Godwin.
March 20th, 2021 at 8:30 am
Agree….too much money at TE. Licht found Howard and Brate…..i think you trade Howard for maybe a 3rd or 4th rd pick and draft his replacement. Right now, Howard is mostly a back up to Gronk…..a rookie can learn a role to supplement Gronk occasionally. The other guy Hudson showed ability to make some catches….he seems to stick around for a reason. If we’re going all in to win now….i dont see where Howard fits into the equation.
March 20th, 2021 at 8:43 am
First off, I don’t usually agree with Beckles a lot of times but he’s dead on about Howard. I’m not sure the Bucs can just release him and save 6mil or if not release him with a injury settlement. I believe its just a matter of time before the Bucs sign Suh. Switching to the draft, I would consider trading down or BPA depending on position.
March 20th, 2021 at 8:53 am
Damn, I really hope that Suh comes back. Howard is like another Winston, Eric Curry type who is ultra talented but just broken somehow.
March 20th, 2021 at 9:02 am
We have a lot of money tied up at tight end, but we run a LOT of two tight end sets, and we would have been so screwed last year if we did not have Gronk
March 20th, 2021 at 9:02 am
Suh is coming back
He knowes
March 20th, 2021 at 9:19 am
AB will be back at league minimum if he has to. The amount of money he will make as the spokesperson for the new TB12/Tony Robbins self-help program will more than make up for it.
March 20th, 2021 at 9:23 am
If Suh is retiring than retire but don’t leave Bucs hanging they need to find a replacement and now that Seattle is looking at AB he could be gone and to be honest I would rather have Metcalf & AB over Evan’s & Godwin. Sign AB NOW!
March 20th, 2021 at 9:25 am
OJ isn’t going anywhere. Brate on the other hand…
March 20th, 2021 at 9:30 am
I wouldn’t necessarily blame Suh if he retired. He has twins on the way and has made a ton of loot during his career. He balled out in the Super Bowl and could go out on top.
I’m still not clear on the Howard situation. The Bucs picked up his 5th year option…guaranteed for injury only…which of course he is. Injury settlement perhaps? Deafening silence on his front.
March 20th, 2021 at 9:37 am
Suh will sign. AB will stay for the right amount only. Trade OJ and keep Brate – potential < reliability and availability. Ask for a 2nd round pick, accept a 3rd.
Sign FA James White.
Then begin looking at extensions on players before we get to 2022. Need to decide who you will resign or need to consider drafting their replacement. Big questions will be JPP, D Smith, Gronk, Rojo and Jensen.
March 20th, 2021 at 9:37 am
OJ is just a name. He has been injured and outside of flashing his immense talent has never developed to be the top 3 TE he could have been. He isn’t even the 3rd best TE on the roster right now. Just a superb athlete that can’t play football.
I think the line is that he looks like Tarzan and plays like Jane.
March 20th, 2021 at 9:38 am
Good Lord!
I agreed with an Ian Beckles article.
You guys wanting O.J. Back are dreamers. The guy has never been anything but potential and disappointment.
Every Howard lover starts with” do you remember how great he was playing, before . . .”
No. I dont.
Brate has been a dependable weapon on this team, for years.
The guy is a fantastic tight end. One of the best in the league.
Together with Gronk- they are Lethal.
Trading production for Potential is a loser mover.
Stay with the horse that brung ya.
And that wasnt O J Howard
March 20th, 2021 at 9:40 am
OJ Howard couldn’t be great with the inaccurate int machine throwing low or high or behind him all the time.
March 20th, 2021 at 9:42 am
OJ has always looked like the prototype TE but has never played up to his potential. Somethings missing. Drive? Killer instinct? Confidence? Smarts? Brate doesn’t have the physical gifts but he knows how to find the the small openings in goal line plays, makes the catch and hangs onto the ball in heavy traffic. And an Achilles is not easy to recover from. Gronk and Brate are my favorites. I also think Auclair’s role can be replaced with a backup line man in short yardage plays. Find a blocking tight end with better hands than Auclair either free agent or later round draft choice.
March 20th, 2021 at 9:48 am
If Suh was going to retire he would already have said as much.
He’s been a late signer the last two years.
I, too, am interested in Howard’s physical condition. Have the Bucs said anything at all?
March 20th, 2021 at 10:06 am
Seems like every spring the past 3 years – there’s tons of talk about getting rid of OJ Howard – or getting rid of Cam Brate.
Just STOP! Both will be here in 2021 and likely beyond.
The Bucs 3 headed monster at TE (best TE group in the league) is surpassed only by their 3 headed monster at WR (assuming AB comes back – again, best WR group in the league).
And on the other side of the ball, the Bucs have a 4 headed monster at LB (LD54, White, JPP and Shaq).
So the Bucs have the GOAT at QB still playing at a very high level – the best group of TEs in the NFL, The best group of WRs in the NFL and the best group of LBers in the NFL.
No wonder the Bucs are SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS…..
March 20th, 2021 at 10:08 am
O.J. Howard is just a name, OK?” Beckles grumbled. “O.J. Howard is just a name. He looks good in his uniform. I’ve never seen him play great. Never.”
Ok, Ian Drunkard Horse Abuser. The definition of journeyman. You were a lump. Best day was when you left. Can you just go away again?
March 20th, 2021 at 10:16 am
Yeah I think OJs 6 million is guaranteed if we cut him, unless the Buccaneers can prove he’s healthy. Most teams ain’t gonna trade for a TE (OJ) that has been injured more than he’s actually played . Not to mention it would be a 1 year rental at 6 mill.
March 20th, 2021 at 10:47 am
If there’s a market for OJ then trade him. He has not been an impact player and may be one of Lichts worst 1st round busts ever. And he has had a few.
March 20th, 2021 at 10:53 am
Drop Howard, draft Frieremuth! End of conversation….
March 20th, 2021 at 10:56 am
This is a Superbowl team…. a roster spot is worth more than 6 mill
March 20th, 2021 at 11:02 am
Btw, ya’ll know Big Suh makes more money outside the NFL than in it, right? But I know his drive wants that repeat legacy….plus he’s not ready to leave Big V, not yet lol
March 20th, 2021 at 11:18 am
I agree, Suh would be one of my top offseason resignings. Very doubtful a rookie can replace Suh.
March 20th, 2021 at 11:19 am
I think Brady wants Howard back though.
And I believe Suh will come back.
March 20th, 2021 at 11:22 am
Chris Thomas from Heaven Says:
March 20th, 2021 at 8:04 am
“God willing…”
Shameful.
As an adult, you should know better.
March 20th, 2021 at 11:52 am
Suh has been everything we never got from Gerald McCoy. Even his friggin chef was of value in keeping Vea in shape and giving him the opportunity to rehab and get healthy. Does Suh even sustain injuries? This guy has earned the right to come back for a chance to repeat.
March 20th, 2021 at 12:41 pm
Beckles is right.
So long as this goat keeps hanging around.
No one is going to want to leave Tampa Bay.
Go Bucs!!! (Repeat, repeat, repeat!!)
March 20th, 2021 at 2:16 pm
I’m am so sick and tired about hearing about ON’s “potential.” It’s been 5 years. And don’t tell me about his highlights…. how many INTS is he responsible for when he just handed the ball to the other team?
OJ was a reach. Licht knows it. Brate fought and fought and has stuck around despite getting submarined in the draft.
Dalvin Cook was the pick. Period. End of story. You can argue otherwise but the stats and reality say otherwise. Brate/Gronk is a fine duo.
March 20th, 2021 at 4:09 pm
i have all 3 tight ends returning…
gronk is getting older and you hope he holds up for the full season…
oj simply never holds up for a season, and can’t be cut because the cap hit remains the same due to his injury…facts…so he is here…unless he is traded away for almost nothing – due to another team taking a risk on the possibility of a permanently damaged achilles…
and brate is mister reliable when put into action…brady does trust cam…
so keep all of them…
no auclair…
hundson is the 4th…
that is that…
also if they don’t bring AB back, and hope the void is filled by tyler and scottie, that’s fine…
but…it gives more reason for heavier tight end sets and a reason to keep the main 3 TE’s…because then i see them playing a slightly heavier role in the offense…
also i can’t see them trading cam with the idea that hudson will be that guy – because he hasn’t done much of anything yet – except be a pre-season superstar…
i think cam is worth his money personally…
also he does extremely well in front of the mikes…just sayin’
#IfCamBobbledTheTrophyAndItWentIntoTheWaterYouTradeHim
March 20th, 2021 at 6:55 pm
OJ Howard is the new Gerald McCoy. Everyone loves the two or three big plays he’s made in his entire career and acts like he’s such a huge talent. Both are overrated Bucs. As soon as OJ is healthy, he needs to be traded.
March 20th, 2021 at 9:29 pm
Trust me, if we draft Frieremuth and he’s as solid in the nfl as he was at Penn St, OJ will be a washed out memory. Can you imagine the top shelf talent that will be guiding him? ….baby Gronk under the real Gronk? …lol, come on man
March 20th, 2021 at 9:30 pm
And who is that other Penn St. player we have?
March 21st, 2021 at 8:09 pm
OJ would’ve been a pro bowler if he stayed healthy this year
March 22nd, 2021 at 6:49 pm
Re-sign Brate. Re-sign Suh. Howard GTFO.