Receivers Battles Appear To Be Over
August 26th, 2023
Veteran receiver David Moore.
There was no late Adam Humphries-like rise from the Bucs’ receivers corps this preseason.
The decisions look rather easy for Tampa Bay general manager Jason Licht and Todd Bowles.
Russell Gage’s blown knee opened a door, but no surprised emerged.
After Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, rookie playmaker Trey Palmer is certainly a lock for the roster. Deven Thompkins’ 22 yards this preseason didn’t match his production in practice, but he’s sure to make the team because of his returner skills and experience. Veteran David Moore led the Bucs in preseason with eight receptions and seven first-down catches, and he likely would have had another big one if Kyle Trask’s throw to him when he was wide open tonight was on target.
That’s five receivers Joe is certain are a lock for the roster.
Undrafted rookie Rakim Jarrett out of the University of Maryland has impressed all summer and led the team in receiving yardage in the preseason. He catches what comes his way and has some juice.
Will the Bucs dare to cut him and see if he clears waivers to land on their practice squad? Joe would bet a few bucks Jarrett is protected on the initial 53. Most teams start with at least six receivers, though five is not unheard of.
August 26th, 2023 at 11:40 pm
I think Rakim makes the team, and Kaylon Geiger heads back to the practice squad. Rakim just flashed more.
August 26th, 2023 at 11:46 pm
Nooo, they cannot try to move Jarrett through wavers. He’s to good and a steal as an undrafted free agent.
August 26th, 2023 at 11:48 pm
Jarrett would also get plucked from our practice squad.
August 26th, 2023 at 11:56 pm
They better keep 6 because Evans is up there in age plus Tampa is the hamstring capital of the NFL
August 27th, 2023 at 12:23 am
This is looking like a great group, made even better by the fact that we have a late round pick and two undrafted players in this group.
August 27th, 2023 at 12:32 am
When trey Palmer see the ball he get the ball his hands are for real! Imagine the double coverage mike is going to get the seam should be food for trey this season ! 10 win season 3x division champs #screenshotit
August 27th, 2023 at 1:35 am
Palmer and Jarrett look like bonifide NFL receivers. No chance the Bucs try to place Jarrett on the practice squad. It will be Evans, Godwin, Palmer, Moore, Thompkins, and Jarrett. Geiger who’s looked good goes to the practice squad, Warner maybe as a sentimental guy.
August 27th, 2023 at 1:51 am
I think Jarrett has forced the Bucs hand into keeping him.
August 27th, 2023 at 6:01 am
evans – the man part 1
godwin – the man part 2
palmer – dude is crazy in the head lol
jarrett – young & polished, looks like pro receiver, will get better
moore – vet presence needed in the back ups
thompkins – returns and a bit of receiving
geiger – if 7 get kept
August 27th, 2023 at 6:49 am
Not sure how UFA Jarrett doesn’t rate an Adam Humphries comparison. I would keep him over Moore or Thompkins, for sure.
August 27th, 2023 at 7:23 am
I wouldn’t be surprised if they returned Cephas Johnson to the PS, he has size and may be versatile with more upside than some of the other guys. Will Bowles throw son of Kurt Warner a bone…
August 27th, 2023 at 8:28 am
Jarrett better make the 53.
August 27th, 2023 at 8:38 am
Jarrett makes it with Geiger & Warner on the PS.
August 27th, 2023 at 8:39 am
Size, speed and hands!!!!
August 27th, 2023 at 8:53 am
They definitely keep six.
Geiger’s back to the practice squad.
Running back is where they might lose someone. White, Edmonds, and Tucker, assuming he’s healthy, will probably be the only 3.
Brown & Laird can go practice squad. Vaughn, I’m not sure what happens.
August 27th, 2023 at 9:08 am
This group of WRs look very serviceable! So glad the team got more discipline as far as
penalties go. Should be an enjoyable season unlike the last! LFG!!
August 27th, 2023 at 2:23 pm
WE’RE GONNA SIGN MICHAEL CLAYTON.
August 27th, 2023 at 3:23 pm
It is highly doubtful that Geiger, Warner or Miller get plucked off waivers, making all three available for the practice squad. The top six are as Joe stated and it’s an easy decision.
RBs might be a bit more difficult, but I guarantee you that Tucker will not sniff the WW. Some team would definitely snatch him up.
August 27th, 2023 at 7:29 pm
If we keep seven receivers I’d be surprised. I doubt we’d go with three RBs or TEs. Would we give up an Olineman??? Risky. Geiger has a decent shot at clearing waivers. Better than Ronnie Brown. Heck, I think Durham would clear waivers too. Dafney looks pretty good in his stead.
August 27th, 2023 at 7:34 pm
Well…we might replace an offensive lineman with a castoff.
August 27th, 2023 at 9:58 pm
Kade Warner has been cut
August 28th, 2023 at 8:49 pm
Kaylen Geiger and David Moore were cuts, along with Kade Warner. 2 will be signed to practice squad I would think.