Chase McLaughlin Wins Bucs’ Kicker Job
August 21st, 2023
Chase McLaughlin is the Bucs’ new top-dog kicker.
Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin quietly had a strong spring and summer, which means he’s been consistent and fans aren’t briging up the last name Aguayo, Brindza, Gay, Catanzaro, Folk, Santos, Murray and Nugent.
Those other names are failed Bucs kickers of years past, though some of have gone on to standout careers elsewhere. Heck, Matt Gay even has a Rams Super Bowl ring.
McLaughlin won the Bucs kicking job today as Tampa Bay cut competing kicker Rodrigo Blankenship.
Big-legged McLaughlin, 27, had standout stretches of perfection in training camp, and he’s been perfect in preseason in limited work. Last year, McLaughlin had a decent season for Indianapolis nailing 30 of 36 field goals, but he stood out for going 9-of-12 from 50 or more yards.
Joe hopes Jason Licht jumps in his famous pool if the Bucs beat the Vikings in 20 short days on a McClaughlin bomb from 53 yards.
August 21st, 2023 at 6:08 pm
Good deal. Goggle Eyes could not even see the ball.
August 21st, 2023 at 6:09 pm
Jonathan Taylor has received permission to seek a trade Joe.
August 21st, 2023 at 6:10 pm
Has a good leg…..punter & kicker are the least of our problems…..
Coverage & blocking on ST seems to still be an issue.
August 21st, 2023 at 6:14 pm
Who’s winning the QB job? That’s the 1mil dollar question. Being down by 14 in the fourth quarter with 10 min remaining will require a competent QB, not a kicker. Todd Bowlwes, please don’t mess this up.
August 21st, 2023 at 6:17 pm
You Sunk My Blankenship sealed his fate when he doinked from a distance less than an extra point.
August 21st, 2023 at 6:25 pm
Doink is not a good sound to a kicker.
August 21st, 2023 at 6:26 pm
Re-sign Succop. We need a second kicker on the roster until Chase proves himself in regular season. Every other kicker has been a disaster for Jason.
August 21st, 2023 at 6:36 pm
The good news is that when TB calls for a 53 yarder the fans will have some sort of hope for 3 points! Not like last year!
August 21st, 2023 at 6:41 pm
Jonathan Taylor??
August 21st, 2023 at 6:42 pm
Chase signed a 1-year contract with us for $1.1 mil this year, but has a Market Value of $4.2 mil according to Spotrac. Can’t wait to see what 2024 brings if he does really well this year. Of course, could easily say the same thing about Baker Mayfield, Devin White, Antoine Winfield, Greg Gaines and a number of others. They’re all up for renewal next year.
And Derek, we’d all probably love to sign Jonathan Taylor, but the Bucs are currently MINUS $497,707 on the Top-51 salary CAP. It’ll surely be back in the positive range after the cutdown to 53 players (it has to be), but we’ll probably still only be around a couple mil to the good after the cutdown, and JL will want to hold that for injury replacements more than likely. It’d be nice to have money, but I’m surprised the media hasn’t already nicknamed us the Po’ Boys for the next couple years. Now’s a very good time to be developing some youngsters for the future.
August 21st, 2023 at 6:43 pm
@ Derek
Now that would be an interesting development…
My only question is – what will Indy want as compensation?
I wouldn’t give up our 2024 first round pick or second round pick…
But I would trade our 3rd round pick in 2024 and our 4th round pick in 2025.
Taylor will want a new contract ASAP so Indy doesn’t have much leverage. They should take what they can.
We would also need to clear cap space somehow – probably by extending Mike Evans.
August 21st, 2023 at 6:51 pm
@ Derek
My only concern is the tread left on Taylor’s tires and there are rumors of a current back injury.
I don’t want the Bucs to waste any more resources on another Russell Gage type situation…
August 21st, 2023 at 6:53 pm
Derek Says:
August 21st, 2023 at 6:09 pm
Jonathan Taylor has received permission to seek a trade Joe.
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If we were one player away from being a championship caliber team than Licht would do whatever he needed to do to acquire Taylor.
But we’re a season or two away from being at that level.
August 21st, 2023 at 6:53 pm
Bucs got a good kicker.
August 21st, 2023 at 6:53 pm
Joe I hear Jonathan Taylor is up for grabs? Will the Bucs make a move?
August 21st, 2023 at 7:09 pm
Here is my team roster and practice squad so far assuming no more injuries. I left room for Spytek and Licht to sign a couple of guys to the practice squad after the cuts. Ryan Jensen to initial 53 roster then on to the injured list.
TEAM NO PLAYER POS EXP COLLEGE
1 32 Josh Hayes DB R Kansas State
2 29 Christian Izien DB R Rutgers
3 24 Carlton Davis DB 6 Auburn
4 35 Jamel Dean DB 5 Auburn
5 23 Ryan Neal DB 4 S. Illinois
6 25 Antoine Winfield Jr. DB 4 Minnesota
7 30 Dee Delaney DB 3 Miami (Fla.)
8 27 Zyon McCollum DB 2 Sam Houston
9 34 Nolan Turner DB 2 Clemson
10 36 Don Gardner DB 1 S. Dakota St.
11 94 Calijah Kancey DL R Pittsburgh
12 92 William GholstonDL 11 Michigan St.
13 50 Vita Vea DL 6 Washington
14 79 Pat O’Connor DL 5 E. Michigan
15 96 Greg Gaines DL 5 Washington
16 90 Logan Hall DL 2 Houston
17 93 Willington Previlon DL 1 Rutgers
18 4 Chase McLaughlin K 5 Illinois
19 8 SirVocea Dennis LB R Pittsburgh
20 0 YaYa Diaby LB R Louisville
21 33 Jose Ramirez LB R E. Michigan
22 54 Lavonte David LB 12 Nebraska
23 7 Shaquil Barrett LB 10 Colorado St.
24 98 Anthony Nelson LB 5 Iowa
25 45 Devin White LB 5 LSU
26 49 Cam Gill LB 4 Wagner
27 52 K.J. Britt LB 3 Auburn
28 9 Joe Tryon-Shoyinka LB 3 Washington
29 97 Zach Triner LS 5 Assumption
30 70 Robert Hainsey C 3 Notre Dame
31 75 John Molchon C 4 Boise St.
32 69 Cody Mauch OG R N. Dakota St.
33 64 Aaron Stinnie OG 6 James Madison
34 60 Nick Leverett OG 3 Rice
35 71 Matt Feiler OT 7 Bloomsburg
36 78 Tristan Wirfs OT 4 Iowa
37 67 Luke Goedeke OT 2 C. Michigan
38 73 Brandon Walton OT 2 FAU
39 5 Jake Camarda P 2 Georgia
40 6 Baker Mayfield QB 6 Oklahoma
41 2 Kyle Trask QB 3 Florida
42 44 Sean Tucker RB R Syracuse
43 22 Chase Edmonds RB 6 Fordham
44 1 Rachaad White RB 2 Arizona St.
45 87 Payne Durham TE R Purdue
46 41 Ko Kieft TE 2 Minnesota
47 88 Cade Otton TE 2 Washington
48 18 Rakim Jarrett WR R Maryland
49 10 Trey Palmer WR R Nebraska
50 13 Mike Evans WR 10 Texas A&M
51 14 Chris Godwin WR 7 Penn State
52 19 David Moore WR 5 E. Central
53 83 Deven Thompkins WR 2 Utah St.
PRACTICE NO PLAYER POS EXP COLLEGE
PS 77 Justin Skule OT 4 Vanderbilt
PS 43 Ronnie Brown RB R Shepherd
PS 17 Taye Barber WR R TCU
PS 28 Cephus Johnson III WR R SE Louisiana
PS 81 Ryan Miller WR R Furman
PS 85 Kade Warner WR R Kansas State
PS 11 John Wolford QB 4 Wake Forest
PS 89 David Wells TE 3 San Diego St.
PS 80 Kaylon Geiger Sr. WR 1 Texas Tech
PS 16 Keenan Isaac DB R Alabama St.
PS 26 Kaevon Merriweather DB R Iowa
PS 25 Kedrick Whitehead DB R Delaware
PS 37 Anthony Chesley DB 3 C. Carolina
INJURED LIST 66 Ryan Jensen OG 10 Colorado State-Pueblo
August 21st, 2023 at 7:10 pm
Hard NO to Jonathan Tayor
August 21st, 2023 at 7:38 pm
Let some other schlep pay Taylor. It doesn’t matter who we put back there at RB. Gonna be a hot mess. We gots plenty of young talent at the overrated RB position. If you are not named McCaffrey or Henry it kinda don’t really matter.
August 21st, 2023 at 7:48 pm
Proposed Trade:
• Shaquil Barrett + Draft Compensation for Jonathan Taylor
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Receive:
• Player: Jonathan Taylor
• Age: 24
• Cap Number: $4,304,000
Indianapolis Colts Receive:
• Player: Shaquil Barrett
• Age: 31
• Salary: $14,602,941
• Draft Compensation: [To be Specified]
Analysis:
In this trade proposal, the Buccaneers are putting forward Shaquil Barrett, along with additional draft assets, in hopes of securing the services of the Colts’ young and dynamic running back, Jonathan Taylor. The financial dynamics of this trade are significant. Tampa Bay would be shedding Barrett’s heftier salary in favor of Taylor’s more manageable cap hit. This acquisition would bolster the Buccaneers’ offensive capabilities, while the Colts would benefit from a veteran pass rusher and the potential of future young talent from the draft.
Additional Note:
The Buccaneers are rich in young talent, particularly in the outside linebacker position. This depth makes the prospect of trading Shaquil Barrett a feasible consideration.
August 21st, 2023 at 7:51 pm
Shaquil Barrett’s Salary: $14,602,941
Jonathan Taylor’s Cap Number: $4,304,000
Cap Relief = Barrett’s Salary – Taylor’s Cap Number
Cap Relief = $14,602,941 – $4,304,000
Cap Relief = $10,298,941
So, in this proposed trade, the Buccaneers would gain a cap relief of approximately $10.3 million.
August 21st, 2023 at 7:52 pm
$6,650,000 in Dead Money
August 21st, 2023 at 8:01 pm
Of course in any major trade, medical evaluations are crucial. Both teams need to ensure the players they’re acquiring are healthy. A failed medical can change or even cancel a trade, especially when significant money and draft picks are involved.
August 21st, 2023 at 8:18 pm
Licht should definitely pat himself on the back for having a kicker who can kick a 47 yard field goal for the new era of the kick it now bucs.
August 21st, 2023 at 8:21 pm
Why would the bucs bring in Taylor to get hit before he can even accelerate or make a cut?
August 21st, 2023 at 8:42 pm
Because he has twice better yards after contact than Rachaad White.
Besides, Taylor got 800+ yards on the ground behind a sh!tty line. But you didn’t hear him whine about it. He just got the job done. Adapt, adjust, overcome.
August 21st, 2023 at 10:54 pm
Hell no to trading Shaq. He is our best pass rusher besides Vita and let’s be honest this offensive line is average at best probably more like poor so unless your getting Barry Sanders no one is running behind this line.
August 22nd, 2023 at 7:08 am
Proposes Trade
Jonathan Taylor goes to Bucs
Sheriff Andy Taylor, HOF RB Jim Taylor, Singer Taylor Swift and Rodrigo Blankenship and 53 pairs of glasses go to the Colts
Why it makes sense. Colts need to SEE what they’re doing by trading Taylor. Sheriff Andy Taylor could have rest someone for this robbery., Taylor Swift could help the Colts replace the lost fan base and everyone loves ex Colt “respect the specs” Rodrigo Blankenship.
Why it doesn’t make sense. I Toad, have been licking some hallucinogenic toads again