Inactive Bucs Versus Dallas
September 11th, 2022
Bucs tight end Kyle Rudolph.
The names are in and some of them are big.
The following Buccaneers officially are inactive for tonight’s game.
They didn’t do anything wrong. It’s just the Bucs adhering to the dumb NFL rule that says not everyone on a roster can play in each game.
Offensive tackle Fred Johnson
Rookie cornerback Zyon McCollum
Wide receiver Scotty Miller
Tight end Kyle Rudolph
Running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn
Quarterback Kyle Trask
Rudolph appeared to have a fitness issue in training camp and preseason, so Joe’s not totally surprised given that he doesn’t play special teams.
McCollum is injured and Vaughn is well known for his lack of special teams ability.
Scotty Miller on the bench means newcomer receiver Russell Gage is ready to play, alongside Chris Godwin, Mike Evans and Julio Jones. Let the fireworks fly!
September 11th, 2022 at 7:06 pm
So, we dump Tyler Johnson for Scotty…..then sit Scotty……but, it’s a long season…..
September 11th, 2022 at 7:13 pm
Scotty made plays in Special Teams last year. Tyler did not. Probably was easy choice for Bucs.
Tyler Johnson won’t do much for the Texans being inactive as well.
September 11th, 2022 at 7:15 pm
Kyle Rudolph with a fitness issue? Is like an issue issue fitness taco in his mouth or a lost step issue?
September 11th, 2022 at 7:18 pm
Darden is active over Miller?
Wow… Darden must have something on Licht that is very very ugly and very disturbing.
September 11th, 2022 at 7:19 pm
Rudolph is not playing today? I wonder what’s up with that. Isnt he supposed to be the replacement for gronk. But 2 rookies playing instead of him?
September 11th, 2022 at 7:22 pm
GRONK IS COMING BACK!!!
YEAH BOOOOOOOOOOOOOY!!!!
September 11th, 2022 at 7:24 pm
Darden, about to put the doubters in the DUNGEN!
September 11th, 2022 at 7:25 pm
Rudolph is completely washed…not unlike Ira’s Cherry Red Ford.
September 11th, 2022 at 7:25 pm
When OJ got released by Buffalo, I highly highly recommended the Bucs cut Rudolph and resign OJ. As just a blocker who can run an occasional route, he’d be useful. Last year he played like 350 snaps, most as a blocker, and people didn’t notice him – which is a good thing.
In fairness, I believe Rudolph’s contract is fully guaranteed, so I’m not sure they could afford to cut him. It’s not a big contract, but they don’t have any real cap space to waste, in particular if they want to try to lure Gronk to come back.
September 11th, 2022 at 7:28 pm
Tyler Johnson inactive and OJ Howard catches TD pass. Luckily for Lovie, the Colts looked awful. Matt Ryan may b toast..
September 11th, 2022 at 7:29 pm
Who’s taking bets that’s the first play for the Bucs is a run up the middle???? Any takers???😂
September 11th, 2022 at 7:29 pm
BuxfaninTX – Actually OJ caught 2 TDs.
September 11th, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Miller5252 – Haha… that needs to be a prop bet somewhere. I need to check the betting sites and see if anyone has that listed.
September 11th, 2022 at 7:33 pm
LOL
September 11th, 2022 at 7:40 pm
I don’t see that prop bet being offered, that stinks since I would have put $50 on it being a run. I can only find first play of the game is a rush, but it’s not team specific.
September 11th, 2022 at 7:44 pm
Tampabaybucfan Says:
September 11th, 2022 at 7:06 pm
We did not dump him for Scotty. We dumped him for 3 receivers who all run a lot faster and have more special teams ability. It’s too bad, because he’s a good player, but if you’re competing for the 5th, 6th, and 7th receiver you have to have special teams ability.
September 11th, 2022 at 7:45 pm
Same here Rod. I was going to put 50 on the first possession, first play, up the middle, left or right of center. Couldn’t place it
September 11th, 2022 at 7:54 pm
LETS GOOOOO
September 11th, 2022 at 8:01 pm
Darden returning punts
White returning kicks
Rudolph is a little surprising.
Miller… A little surprising since I thought he would be a gunner but other than that, he had a pretty weak preseason.
Plus Godwin and Gage and Julio and Evans and Perriman are all ready to roll!!!
LFG!! Stay healthy!
September 11th, 2022 at 8:06 pm
Biggest surprise to me is Vaughn.
September 11th, 2022 at 8:09 pm
So….some NFC competitors have gone down…..Packers, Rams, Cardinals….
Too bad the Falcons had another miserable 4th quarter meltdown vs Saints…..
Go Bucs!!!
September 11th, 2022 at 8:12 pm
Let me be the first to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!!!
September 11th, 2022 at 8:17 pm
Good one, TBBF! Paging Dr. Booger.
September 11th, 2022 at 8:48 pm
Easy win..
September 11th, 2022 at 8:55 pm
We need to go for it sometime early in the game
September 12th, 2022 at 12:24 am
The fact that Miller is absolutely correct is so sad…