Hot Comeback For Jamel Dean
October 14th, 2021
Remember when Todd Bowles stepped out of character a few weeks ago and sent cornerback Jamel Dean a message about playing through pain?
Dean was inactive a few days later, but he played through his knee issue on Sunday and tonight in Philadelphia.
And Dean snagged a pick in each of those games, including a gorgeous adjustment for an interception against the Eagles.
Dean recovered from an early and ugly pass interference call tonight and quickly stepped up his game. He turns 26 on Friday and his recovery against the Eagles is a nice birthday gift.
No, Dean isn’t perfect. But he’s the best cornerback the Bucs have healthy right now.
Richard Sherman left the game with a hamstring injury after never looking strong in his first three games. Dee Delaney is an upgrade from Sherman but not enough. Ross Cockrell is thriving at nickel but the Bucs are in trouble if he has to play outside full-time.
Dean must hold down the fort as the No. 1 corner until Carlton Davis and Sean Murphy-Bunting return, if they return. The more confidence Dean can build the better.
October 15th, 2021 at 12:05 am
The white substance TB12 had on his right forearm needs to be uncovered. He’s never had that on his arm before. Was it a topical painkiller????????????
October 15th, 2021 at 12:06 am
Secondary just needs to get through the Bears before heading to NOLA. Hopefully one of the 3 injured CBs is available by then!
October 15th, 2021 at 12:08 am
“if they return.”
Booo. Keep the faith Joe. Doesn’t sound like anyone is out for the year.
COCKRELL WHERES THE OTA PICK SIX!!!
October 15th, 2021 at 12:08 am
Bucs need to trade for 2 cb’s b/c they drafted Kyle & Darden (pissed away draft picks)
October 15th, 2021 at 12:09 am
Some improvement, nice to see the int, but the same overall hit and miss kind of play from Dean.
Yes a somewhat healthy DB, but there was not much to really be excited about, except for the fact Dean was able to finish the game and not get injured more.
GO BUCS!!!
October 15th, 2021 at 12:10 am
Dean is last man up. He got the pick, which was nice, but he was also awful in coverage, could have had even more PI calls against him. Still, I don’t know why the Eagles were throwing at him when Dean is, by far, the best corner we have left. If I’m the Eagles, I just see who Dean is covering, then throw it to the other WR, and they’re going to catch the ball every time.
Hopefully with 10 days off now, the Bucs can find another guy since I guess Sherman is going to be out for a while since hamstrings are the deathnil for old 30+ year old players.
October 15th, 2021 at 12:11 am
Darden needs to be returning at least punts. Mickens is garbage and Darden looked like he had upside when he got the small chance.
October 15th, 2021 at 12:14 am
BTW, the defense gave up 100 yards rushing.
First time since Minnesota, isn’t it?
October 15th, 2021 at 12:21 am
@Pete
And what rookie 4th round pick is gonna make a difference in our secondary??
October 15th, 2021 at 12:24 am
Dean should have had 4 or 5 PI penalties. He got lucky.
October 15th, 2021 at 12:25 am
His PI was too bad. He had great coverage, just never got his head around. Could have been another pick.
October 15th, 2021 at 12:48 am
Arguing with Pete after midnight is as useless as farting at a tornado.
October 15th, 2021 at 1:07 am
Dean was average at best. Okay, he got an interception on a bad pass, YAY. He got 4 pbu’s…except on two of them he should’ve been called for pass interference. He once again proved he is sub-par and better QB’s would have picked him apart.
October 15th, 2021 at 6:26 am
I’m starting to think it’s a coaching adjustment situation
after that great start
and the INT
Score of that game should have been 35 or 42 -7
let alone Philly’s come back
they did the same thing last week
WHO IS BREAKING DOWN OPPONENTS GAME FILM
and analyzing tendencies
Fournette is Brady’s new James White!!!!!
October 15th, 2021 at 7:43 am
I m not optimistic.. The Eagles aren’t a very good football team right now and their QB isn’t known for his accuracy. Dean is flagged on far too many plays and eventually, it will cost us a game.
October 15th, 2021 at 8:17 am
Hope Davis comes back soon dean did get lucky he didn’t get calls on some clear penalties. He can look really good for one play and God aweful the next not alot consistent play from him.
October 15th, 2021 at 9:23 am
I’m liking Lombardi Lenny a whole lot more these days! Hope head case Rojo is taking notes because #7 has definitely taken over as our starter. Shades of John Riggins, just freaking awesomeness.
LFG Bucs
October 15th, 2021 at 9:34 am
I was relieved when Sherman left. HE is obviously done. He cant hang with anybody. I thought his football smarts would keep him competitive. No dice.
October 15th, 2021 at 12:02 pm
This is a results based business, here is what you arm chair def backs are missing on Jamel Dean
Defense Rules can give the measurable data on this better than I
He got thrown into the fire in first start at Seattle rookie year and got schooled
Learned, improved, and if you remember our defense was very good second half 2019, Dean played very well in this time, look up the numbers
2020 played pretty well , well enough to win it all !
This year he’s played 4 1/4 games he’s played damn well, BA said a personal issue affected his Dallas play
We are all human
Look at his numbers results you’ll find 35 is a solid corner outside
It’s just Dean !