The Offensive Line Protected Tom Brady Just Fine
August 10th, 2022
Protected.
Quick update on what Joe saw in a macro sense from the Bucs’ offensive line that was on the field today protecting the meal ticket and franchise, Tom Brady.
(Qualifier: What many fans look for in an offensive line is not what Joe looks for at all. When it comes to pass blocking, so long as the quarterback is untouched, Joe sees a successful blocking play. Many fans want if not demand there be five pancake blocks on each and every dropback and anything less is unacceptable. So Joe is typing what Joe considers successful and, yeah, it may make others grumble and stomp their feet in frustration and holler at the moon.)
Brady got strong protection today. Was it perfect? No, of course not. But it was fine. Joe saw maybe a couple of passes where Brady threw the ball away. Joe saw twice where Brady had to take a couple of steps one way or the other to avoid heat. Only once did Joe see a defensive lineman get in his face.
So no, the offensive line wasn’t perfect. It was, however, good enough to allow Brady to find receivers and deliver.
Joe didn’t see any need to call 911 or to order an Uber for a ride to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
August 10th, 2022 at 1:50 pm
I’m expecting our Oline to flatten every defender…..cause them to wail in agony…..beg their coaches to take them out of the game….ask for a raise….and 3 days off the next week…..or….simply put all of them on IR…
Not too much to ask.
August 10th, 2022 at 1:51 pm
So long as the recievers can get separation, Brady gets the ball out so fast, that the line need not be perfect. Just hold those blocks long enough, and don’t commit a foul. Nobody blitzes Brady anyway. At least not with these recievers.
August 10th, 2022 at 1:53 pm
Good news but no reason to get excited, the thief he kindly spoke.
August 10th, 2022 at 2:01 pm
Hainsey going down with cramps is a potential red flag on his conditioning. Those 1PM home games are brutal.
If Licht like JC Tretter then we need to get him here asap
August 10th, 2022 at 2:04 pm
The biggest help to this offensive line might be the addition of Russell Gage. If he can continue to get early separation on his routes it should give Brady the security blanket that he always used to get in New England with his slot recievers.
That and Brady’s pocket mobility has always been off the charts.
I believe they will need a better running game this year though to make the passing game click easier.
August 10th, 2022 at 2:06 pm
I don’t think that we can comfortably sustain any more injuries on the offensive line, but it’s still one of the best (on paper, for now until games start) in the nfl in spite of Brandon Thorns silly opinion that it’s 15th in the league. The nerve of these people!
August 10th, 2022 at 2:19 pm
Gage got hurt. IDK how bad, but any hurt is ominous.
August 10th, 2022 at 2:20 pm
Maniac agrees with Joe 100%
August 10th, 2022 at 2:47 pm
Hainsey should be in better condition to minimize cramps by the time the season begins.
August 10th, 2022 at 2:52 pm
@goatfarmer
Quoting Bob Dylan?
Nice!
August 10th, 2022 at 2:53 pm
Did they do a good job? The South Florida Sun-Sentinel beat writer thinks that Zach Sieler “beat up” the Buc interior offensive line.
August 10th, 2022 at 3:11 pm
Tbucs
Cramps is not a conditioning thing, it’s just a hydration thing. Drink some water, he’s fine.
Besides, I don’t know if you’ve noticed, over the last few years there are not many games at 1 PM at home, especially in September and October.
Good news for the fans –
This year they only have two home games at 1 PM. One is at the end of October and the other one is January 1. 👍
August 10th, 2022 at 3:13 pm
Its different for me …I wanna see body bags
Sincerely
Johnny lawrence
August 10th, 2022 at 3:17 pm
I always heard cramps come from inadequate hydration and electrolytes.
August 10th, 2022 at 3:28 pm
It’s what plants crave
August 10th, 2022 at 3:59 pm
Which Dolphin Beat writer?
I did not see any tweets from Greg Coat or David Hyde.
August 10th, 2022 at 4:16 pm
@Goatfarmer
Is it still considered a Dylan song or Hendrix?
@Beeej Says
Haha, “It’s what plants crave” made me laugh. Though, since we are now living in that movie it’s not so funny.
August 10th, 2022 at 4:57 pm
I’ll be here all week folks
August 10th, 2022 at 5:10 pm
Don’t anybody quote Shakespeare anymore?
August 10th, 2022 at 5:29 pm
@SPARKY
The bow is bent and drawn; make from the shaft.
August 10th, 2022 at 5:46 pm
Thanks Passing Thru,a man with real culture. Now, what the feck does that meam?!?
August 10th, 2022 at 6:14 pm
It means, “Don’t hold back, take your best shot”.
August 10th, 2022 at 6:19 pm
“what your wisdoms could not discover, these shallow fools have brought to light”
August 10th, 2022 at 6:41 pm
Man, I’m an idiot. I miss Medicated Pete.
August 10th, 2022 at 6:46 pm
Ttbucs3: “ Those 1PM home games are brutal.”
Well, there are only just TWO of these such (1:00pm @ home) games currently, “scheduled.” Week-3 vs Green Bay & Week-17 vs Carolina, on New Year’s Day! We only have maybe, JUST (5-6) 1:00pm games TOTAL, as of right now, as that is subject to change due to “flex-scheduling” for the ‘networks’ (I believe they still do this)… Since “Brady,” most of our games are in the “Prime-Time/Game of the Week” slot(s). Anyway, we started scheduling most of our home games for 4:00 due to the HEAT, but doesn’t really ‘seem-like’ there is a whole lot difference tho (maybe, at the end of games, a little), other than, having more Lightning-Delays!?:/
August 10th, 2022 at 7:20 pm
“Come not between the dragon and his wrath” …yeah, thats Brady all the way!
August 10th, 2022 at 7:42 pm
Conditioning has nothing to do with cramping. To much heat causes cramps. The body can’t take in enough fluids to stave it off. That’s why IV’s are given for severe cases of heat stroke. No matter what shape you’re in, you can’t beat the power of the sun. Hainsey is in top shape for a man his size. It’s dumb practicing in 100 degree index conditions when you have an AC field to work in. Our first two games are in AC domes on the road. Practice smart, indoors.
August 10th, 2022 at 9:27 pm
Just read from Dolphins reporter that there defense frustrated Brady all day and at one point would have sacked Brady three times in a row if sacks were allowed. Sounds like Dolphins are already taking victory laps and praising there great defense for totally outplaying our offense. I obviously wasn’t there but Joe’s report and there report are completely different.