Jordan Whitehead Only Bucs Player Ruled Out (For Now)
December 10th, 2021
Status for Sunday.
Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians has said he will only be without one player for sure on Sunday.
Safety Jordan Whitehead has a calf injury and he did not participate in practice this week. Arians ruled him out. Center Ryan Jensen had a messed-up ankle and did not participate in any practices prior to this morning (he was on the field in full practice gear this morning). Arians said Jensen’s return is not a surprise to him because he knows how tough Jensen is.
Cornerback Jamel Dean and returner/receiver Jaelon Darden are returning from concussions and Arians seemed positive they will be ready Sunday. Arians held off on saying they would be full-go as they need to pass further concussion tests.
As far as corner Richard Sherman playing safety against Buffalo on Sunday — he was cross-training this week to play there — Arians quipped, “I hope not.” Arians added that Sherman is such a smart guy that picking up the nuances of safety won’t be a big challenge for him.
Arians, too, is on the injured list with a messed-up Achilles. He’s been using a leg cart to buzz around the building at One Buc Palace. When asked if he would still be on the sidelines Sunday, Arians said, “P!ssed off, but I will be there.”
December 10th, 2021 at 12:32 pm
JPP should be ruled out
December 10th, 2021 at 12:32 pm
I’m glad Jensen might be able to gut this one out, he’s really needed Sunday.
Whitehead is going to be missed against Josh Allen.
December 10th, 2021 at 1:02 pm
So who is our third string free safety?
December 10th, 2021 at 1:03 pm
Oh goody, Darden is playing! We will need those 6 yards of production.
December 10th, 2021 at 1:04 pm
Oh goody, Darden is playing! We will need his production. (The preceding comment was brought to you by sarcasm. Sarcasm. It’s what’s for breakfast.)
December 10th, 2021 at 1:21 pm
Probably Ross Cockrell.
December 10th, 2021 at 1:22 pm
Bucs NEED to be thinking about getting these guys healthy. If we go into the playoffs hurting like we are now, it’ll be one-and-done.
December 10th, 2021 at 1:32 pm
“Probably Ross Cockrell.”
OMG…….he get’s burnt more than toast. I hope Caveman Cockrell doesn’t see the field.
December 10th, 2021 at 1:34 pm
We’ll have to trade up into the 3rd for him, but Jaquan Brisker from Penn St.
RB Brian Robinson Jr in the 1st
CB Alontae Taylor in the 2nd
S Jaquan Brisker in a traded up 3rd
Thats where I am right now…subject to change of course
December 10th, 2021 at 1:37 pm
Yeah, I think Joe’s right.
I always thought Cockrell was more of a safety than CB, he has good instincts but not really the strength and athleticism for the latter. It was a good idea to make him a hybrid DB.
December 10th, 2021 at 2:39 pm
We still have Adams right?
December 10th, 2021 at 2:41 pm
Hey Joe no pods this week?
December 10th, 2021 at 2:42 pm
If AB were out there, I’d feel far more confident in our ability to score enough.
December 10th, 2021 at 2:44 pm
I’d say Cockrell at free safety……. he’s had enough tide pods
December 10th, 2021 at 3:10 pm
Did Ira die??? U guys can’t put out podcasts anymore
December 10th, 2021 at 3:42 pm
Darden must have gotten concussed diving head first into the turf, trying to avoid contact.
December 10th, 2021 at 3:57 pm
Hope Darden isn’t shy about taking a hit now.
December 10th, 2021 at 4:30 pm
I’d hope they’d bring up The Other Warner (Troy) for Safety insurance this week. Having just Adams, AWJ ✌️and Cockrell ONLY again at the Safety position, kinda scares me tbh.
December 10th, 2021 at 5:19 pm
Any podcasts this week guys?
December 10th, 2021 at 5:53 pm
Personally I think everyone needs to lay off Darden. He’s got the longest punt return in the NFL this year. Other than that he has not been given many chances. He has shown that he can be very dynamic and shifty, so give the kid a chance.
December 10th, 2021 at 6:12 pm
MadMax, are you a Bucs fan? If so, it’s not time to pontificate on the draft. We’re gonna make the playoffs and hopefully repeat. This isn’t the lost decade.
December 10th, 2021 at 6:34 pm
Speculation begins to build with the deafening silence of JBF spokesman Irv Coughman™️. Has The Covid Card Coalition asked for him to join them in solidarity during the #BrownOut? Only time will tell! I will wait with bated breath if not whiskey on my breath and in my flask.
December 10th, 2021 at 10:35 pm
@Alvin, you’re obviously new…ive been around since the 2nd year Joes had this site going…and Im a draft guy always looking, even if we win the SB again…you never stop looking….sorry you’re butthurt over what I do best here….picking future stars….but you’ll get over it lol