Bucs Punt Bradley Pinion
June 22nd, 2022
Booted.
The man Bucco Bruce Arians called the most important free agent signing of the 2019 Bucs offseason is getting the boot.
Yeah, Arians really said that. Joe was sitting right next to him.
That player is punter Bradley Pinion, who lasted three seasons and won a Super Bowl with Tampa Bay. Pinion was a solid punter but great as a touchback specialist on kickoffs.
NFL Network is reporting that Pinion, who had injuries last season, passed a physical and will now get his walking papers from Bucs general manager Jason Licht. The move will deliver the Bucs roughly a net savings $2 million in salary cap cash.
For those who blocked it out, the Bucs drafted a punter in Round 4 this season, Jake Camarda, and the job is now the rookie’s to lose.
Joe might most remember Pinion for his claim that he was the Bucs’ top receiver.
It’s always a little melancholy when a Super Bowl piece, however small, leaves the building. At 28 years old, Joe expects Pinion to find a job quickly. The 30-year-old he replaced in Tampa, Bryan Anger, made the Pro Bowl last season for the Cowboys.
June 22nd, 2022 at 11:48 am
About to make a pro bowl like Matt Gay who was a bust………
Thank you Keith Armstrong.
June 22nd, 2022 at 11:49 am
This was basically written in stone once we drafted the punter. Good luck to him. Still a skilled player. I’m sure he’ll have an Anger like bounce back.
June 22nd, 2022 at 11:51 am
Also I don’t mind drafting a punter TOO much. It’s just he was taken too early should have been a 6th round pick spent on him.
June 22nd, 2022 at 11:55 am
Everyone and their grandmothers anticipated this. They drafted his replacement, and it frees up cap money.
June 22nd, 2022 at 11:57 am
Pinion did kick offs too and hope the new punter can do the same.
June 22nd, 2022 at 12:03 pm
Keith Armweak is the one who should be getting the boot. I agree with tbbbro.
Special teams look like they take the short bus to games.
June 22nd, 2022 at 12:04 pm
Jake Camarda is also extremely good at kickoffs……I suspect Jake to be an upgrade over Pinion….and saves $2mil & we get younger………
This pick was toward the end of the 4th round……as we got Otten with our extra 4th round pick.
June 22nd, 2022 at 12:14 pm
Suh. Flowers.
June 22nd, 2022 at 12:18 pm
Pinion did a fine job with the Bucs. Thanks to him. But the new guy may be better. Has the potential, at least.
June 22nd, 2022 at 12:21 pm
Pinion did not have a very good year in ’21.
When you are a specialist in the NFL – and your contract is high for your position – you must be “good” every year or getting cut/replaced is the likely result.
Succop is in the same boat….
June 22nd, 2022 at 12:36 pm
Pinion’s punting performance went downhill the last two seasons, offset by excellent kick-offs.
I expected this cut, and praise Licht for doing it now as opposed to the end of TC when getting a job is more difficult.
I wish Pinion well, I just also wished he had punted more effectively.
June 22nd, 2022 at 12:36 pm
Can you imagine if we sign Suh now.
Gronks money is gonna be a splash you watch.
June 22nd, 2022 at 12:39 pm
I agree with Pickgrin. A punter as a specialist cannot have a bad year or he will be replaced. Ultimately, he made some great money in his career. He will get another shot but any sign of inconsistency and he will be out of the league for good.
June 22nd, 2022 at 12:45 pm
I also expect Succop to get booted……same reasons……Borreales could be a bit better, at least on longer kicks…..younger……$3 mil savings…..
We keep adding this up and maybe we can get Suh back……or an edge rusher.
June 22nd, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Succop next to go as the piggy bank continues to climb. No need to break glass anytime soon.
June 22nd, 2022 at 1:08 pm
I think that game against LA in the playoffs really killed him, too!
June 22nd, 2022 at 1:19 pm
The Bucs will be probably announcing one or two more signings soon. Plenty of cap space to get a few more things done before training camp begins…
Jared Cook and a solid pass rusher would be nice. I don’t believe Suh is coming back.
June 22nd, 2022 at 1:22 pm
I’m surprised they didn’t let Pinion compete for the job. Reminds me of when we played the Chiefs in the Super Bowl and their rookie punter (Tommy Townsend) shanked 2 punts for them. Hopefully, Camarda is our punter for the next 10 years but we don’t need to create holes on our roster.
June 22nd, 2022 at 2:01 pm
Stocking up on cap space for Suh…….
June 22nd, 2022 at 2:08 pm
Got a hunch they’ll let Succop go too. JL is a gambler when it comes to kickers & punters, and I think he’s willing to gamble on the 2 rookies he drafted (hey, Borregales still hasn’t suited up in a real game) to replace 2 seasoned vets.
Of course, if history holds true then Succop & Pinion will make All-Pro this year, and Borregales & Camarda will be moving on in a year or 2. Hopefully they both rewrite history this time however. And with Keith Armstrong training them, what could possibly go wrong?
June 22nd, 2022 at 2:08 pm
Get two stout D’s. If the D can hold teams under 20, Bucs looking good.
June 22nd, 2022 at 2:08 pm
Goatfarmer … I hope you’re right about Suh. I’d feel a LOT better about our defense with him back in the fold.
June 22nd, 2022 at 2:18 pm
Camarda was the most nfl ready kicker in the draft! His mechanics were way better than the “punt g-d.” He has also kicked in a big conference, in big moments for years, and was doing it with the hardest football to kick for distance called the Vaper one football. That ball is considered the hardest football to kick in college. It takes six yards off his best kick and amplifies mistakes (source Isaac Punts). He also had one of the better touchback % for kickers in college. Not to mention Pat Mcafee said on his show his first impression of Camarda was “he has a Sunday leg.”
As long as he stays healthy (mentally and physically) he should kick for years in Tampa.
June 22nd, 2022 at 2:29 pm
Is this some extra bait money for Gronks return?
June 22nd, 2022 at 2:56 pm
DR – I am hoping for Suh but far from confident. And, yeah – what could possibly go wrong with Keith Armstrong coaching two rookies? (Facepalm)
June 22nd, 2022 at 3:16 pm
Maybe we can bring Martin Gramatica back?😃
June 22nd, 2022 at 4:59 pm
Meet Pinion’s family at the game in Charlotte. Class act group of people. Wish him and his family well in the future.
June 22nd, 2022 at 5:02 pm
The money might toward Suh, which would make me very happy…but it also would not surprise me if Jason Licht is still trying to convince Gronk to play one more year.
Licht has pulled rabits out of his hat in the past.
June 22nd, 2022 at 5:05 pm
Replacing Succop would be a hugely risky move…one that Brady would certainly not support.
This team had struggles at kicker for years before Succop came. I think it highly unlikely we replace him with a high risk alternative.
June 22nd, 2022 at 5:25 pm
If Gronkowski is gonna retire then they need to put some of the $$$$ towards another CB, S, DE or DT. Maybe another OL wouldn’t hurt either.
June 22nd, 2022 at 5:26 pm
I wouldn’t be surprised if they bring in somebody like Jimmy Graham or Jared Cook either.
June 22nd, 2022 at 8:10 pm
Getting rid of a decent punter is one thing, byt Succop is absoulety not going anywhere. Jason Licht of all people should know dont fix what aint broken t the kicking position.
June 22nd, 2022 at 8:22 pm
Now go sign Robert Quinn with extra cash on hand
June 22nd, 2022 at 9:43 pm
Suh.
June 22nd, 2022 at 10:06 pm
Suh is not going to get resigned. The Bucs already told him they’re going in another direction.
I do expect a veteran TE to be signed. With a trade with a team like the Cardinals or Ravens or a FA. Preferably one that can catch and block. Not Tanner Hudson.
June 23rd, 2022 at 10:27 am
Does anyone know if Kieft ran a 40 yard dash? And if so was it measured with a stopwatch instead of a sundial? Like others, I’m hoping this kid turns out to be the hidden gem of all hidden gems.