Lavonte David: Jordan Whitehead Wanted Out Of Jets
March 22nd, 2024
“Get me outta here!”
Cool moment of iconic Bucs linebacker Lavonte David peeling back the curtain today at One Buc Palace.
NFL fans often hear about players jumping to a new team in free agency and being accused of chasing a check and/or not feeling connected to their new club.
Bucs safety Jordan Whitehead, a 2020 postseason hero, spent four years in Tampa before jumping to the Jets after the 2021 season. Last week, Whitehead said he was never happy about leaving Tampa and he reflected on keeping in touch with his Bucs teammates.
What Whitehead did not say is what David shared today; Whitehead was wearing Jets green and talking about how he was ready to leave.
“(Laughs) For whatever happened [after the 2021 season], you know, he didn’t have a chance to come back [to the Bucs] but still he was communicating with us talking about how much he missed us and stuff like that — how much he (laughs), whenever his deal was done in New York he wanted to come back here and that was his first priority,” David said of Whitehead.
It’s really striking to Joe that Whitehead was playing on a top-5 defense and couldn’t wait to return to Tampa. And Whitehead is from Pennsylvania and went to college there.
David also said the bone-crushing safety might be the Bucs’ biggest signing of the offseason, including the returning big names.
Joe is glad to have Whitehead back home.
March 22nd, 2024 at 1:22 pm
David also said the bone-crushing safety might be the Bucs’ biggest signing of the offseason, including the returning big names.
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Wow, shots fired at Baker…
March 22nd, 2024 at 1:25 pm
Should’ve never let him leave, take care of your own, especially if they love the team and the city.
March 22nd, 2024 at 1:28 pm
Rod Munch: You’ve said over and over again that you think Baker is “mediocre”. You just contradicted yourself with your latest post! 😂
March 22nd, 2024 at 1:28 pm
they had to choose between he and Edwards
March 22nd, 2024 at 1:33 pm
We have transformed our culture to a place that people want to be. From the winning, the “fun”, the way JL handles the team from top to bottom. I always joke and say who would want to go to the Jets they have been losing for decades I cant imagine its a fun place to play.
March 22nd, 2024 at 1:34 pm
Joe in Michigan – the word is ‘middling’.
Anywho, I was just having some fun with you Baker Boi(s) – I thought it was obvious, but I guess not.
March 22nd, 2024 at 1:35 pm
Whitehead was the leader of the secondary in 2020. They will be much improved this year with his return.
March 22nd, 2024 at 1:42 pm
Rod Munch: As I’m just having fun with it, too. Middling means mediocre, doesn’t it? 😂😂😂😂😂
March 22nd, 2024 at 1:44 pm
Google: “If something is middling, it isn’t terrible and it isn’t great — it’s mediocre.”
March 22nd, 2024 at 1:45 pm
Joe in Michigan Says:
March 22nd, 2024 at 1:42 pm
Rod Munch: As I’m just having fun with it, too. Middling means mediocre, doesn’t it?
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Yes, I’m just saying that I almost always choose to say middling as opposed to mediocre, because middling just sounds more mid.
March 22nd, 2024 at 1:49 pm
Small rod muncher you are such a a dick….just kidding…just having fun …????….what a load of crap
March 22nd, 2024 at 1:50 pm
Winfield & Whitehead are a solid duo.
March 22nd, 2024 at 1:56 pm
Rod: I think Baker will have an even better year in 2024, if the Bucs can fix their interior O-Line.
March 22nd, 2024 at 1:58 pm
Jordan is a baller. I was so bummed he left, but damn stoked he’s back.
March 22nd, 2024 at 2:02 pm
Rod Munch, shots fired at Winfield and Evans as well. Lacks believability. Iron Mike is a first ballot HOF’er, and AW might end up there as well if he maintains his level of play. Whitehead and Mayfield will be in the audience at induction.
March 22nd, 2024 at 2:04 pm
He’s also cousins with Darrelle Revis which adds an additional layer interesting trivia of cousins who played for same teams.
March 22nd, 2024 at 2:18 pm
Regardless this is a great add. He knows Bowles D and will fit in seamlessly. The back end just got a lot stronger. And, my opinion, Bryce Hall is gonna ball out with Todd coaching him up. Saleh is a front 7 kind of guy
March 22nd, 2024 at 2:24 pm
@Rod Munch
You just triggered them here comes the baker soldiers
March 22nd, 2024 at 2:26 pm
Whitehead and Winfield are the best safety duo in the league hands down
March 22nd, 2024 at 3:03 pm
Because the returning big names are absolutely NOT game changers.
They may make good plays and make the highlight reels. but it does not make up for their weaknesses and dropped balls and missed opportunities.
The AW and JW combo are much larger game changers than the bm and me combo.
March 22nd, 2024 at 3:17 pm
Can’t wait for September!!
March 22nd, 2024 at 3:23 pm
Wow. Boss needs to quit mixing alcohol, peyote and quaaludes. Either that or he’s actually a Bot from the new technology known as “Artificial Stupidity.”
March 22nd, 2024 at 3:26 pm
Wasn’t the bucs secondary ranked 29th last season?
March 22nd, 2024 at 3:36 pm
@dave pear
momma says your so angry because your abdula oblongata is small.
not me…..momma say
March 22nd, 2024 at 3:43 pm
Joe in Michigan Says:
March 22nd, 2024 at 1:56 pm
Rod: I think Baker will have an even better year in 2024, if the Bucs can fix their interior O-Line.
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I don’t discount it, and I hope it’s the case. The Bucs will have to be better this year as I don’t think the NFC South is going to be a cupcake division once again.
March 22nd, 2024 at 3:48 pm
Conner50 Says:
March 22nd, 2024 at 2:24 pm
@Rod Munch
You just triggered them here comes the baker soldiers
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Question: Which set of people like to bring up Baker even when he isn’t mentioned?
Answer: The CONSTANTLY triggered by Baker
March 22nd, 2024 at 3:51 pm
Hey Boss, it’s hilarious how you’re trying to go 1-on-1 with Dave Pear. He’s got +100 points on you in IQ scale.
March 22nd, 2024 at 4:09 pm
He may not be an All-Pro, but he’s a difference maker. His presence was missed.
March 22nd, 2024 at 4:11 pm
Boss
Yea a guy who’s fixing to break Jerry Rice’s record isn’t a game changer.. your takes are just flat out garbage
March 22nd, 2024 at 4:11 pm
Breaking News – the Bucs just re-signed a player that fills a major area of need.
Long snapper Z. Trinner.
Welcome back Zack!
March 22nd, 2024 at 4:14 pm
Tony Marks
That’s funny because you and others always bring up trask when nobody says anything about him. Stfu
March 22nd, 2024 at 4:21 pm
Never should’ve let him go. I wanted him when he was coming out, too! I liked him even at Pitt.
March 22nd, 2024 at 4:22 pm
Rod munckin says typical nonsense out of the biggest fraud on this posting site,anything to say meg.garbage bout mayfield when will this moron learn no 1 is a fan of u rod the nod knucklehead I never heard the name or any name including L.David since he just signed back with bucs maybe he considers himself as a big name player pal & I know he never brought name mayfield up in this post
March 22nd, 2024 at 4:26 pm
Conner 50 the only garbage is u r post name everyone knows what handful of jokers post bs daily on this site bout 10 of u knuckleheads u r are the garbage king
March 22nd, 2024 at 4:28 pm
“Boss Says:
March 22nd, 2024 at 3:36 pm
@dave pear
momma says your so angry because your abdula oblongata is small.”
Bro, it’s Medulla oblongata. I know, I aced my anatomy class, and I paid attention whilst watching Waterboy.
ROFL.
March 22nd, 2024 at 4:29 pm
Rod munchkin says the word think & the word Rod do not belong in the same post I r the king of knuckleheads I crown thee
March 22nd, 2024 at 4:30 pm
Jared Goff turned his career around, so I won’t put it past Baker to string together consecutive productive seasons here. You can win a Super Bowl with an average QB. So, anyone who wants to call Baker avg, have at it. I just want the chip. He’s capable of being better than Trent Dilfer and Joe Flacco. No matter how offensively focused the NFL is today, defense still win Super Bowls, more so now with all these offensive gurus, elusive QBs, and ticky tack penalties.
March 22nd, 2024 at 4:34 pm
Rod what mid.sounds junior high that’s the quality of u r worthless posts
March 22nd, 2024 at 4:40 pm
Ah, Boss…Who thinks Carlton Davis and his 1 interception are “top shelf”, but a guy with 13 receiving TD’s is “not a game changer”.
March 22nd, 2024 at 4:44 pm
The Negative Nancy’s and Debbie Downers crack me up. Even after a good year with much to be thankful for, they’d rather be like a fly that loves to eat 💩.
March 22nd, 2024 at 5:03 pm
So glad jordan is back with the bucs.
March 22nd, 2024 at 5:06 pm
Conner50 Says:
March 22nd, 2024 at 4:14 pm
Tony Marks
That’s funny because you and others always bring up trask.?
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who?
March 22nd, 2024 at 5:11 pm
A lot of different opinions, but the bottom line is the secondary, even losing their best CB, has improved overall.
Much better depth and safety play. Whitehead was never fantastic in coverage, but he is better than what they had and much better in the run game.
March 22nd, 2024 at 5:17 pm
Huge signing! Love it!
March 22nd, 2024 at 5:20 pm
Rod Munch Says:
March 22nd, 2024 at 1:34 pm
Joe in Michigan – the word is ‘middling’.
Anywho, I was just having some fun with you Baker Boi(s) – I thought it was obvious, but I guess not.
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— Mr. Munch’s transition this offseason has been obvious. He’s firmly in the BM camp!
Meanwhile — he still can’t pass up the temptation to (easily!) raise some hackles.
Go Mr. Munch! Go Bucs!!
March 22nd, 2024 at 5:22 pm
Whitehead is so happy to be back and that makes such a difference too. I am overjoyed he is back. He and Winfield have that bond too. Go Bucs!
March 22nd, 2024 at 5:31 pm
Boss… I sometimes have a Paula Abdula oblongata hardening of the mind wand, when I wake up.
March 22nd, 2024 at 5:39 pm
Hey Joe in Michigan…. Haven’t you figured Rod Munch out yet?? He makes no definitive opinion about anything. Always wishy-washy. Or, as he calls it middling. That way no one can ever say he’s wrong about anything. I think he just likes to see his name in print. I’ll bet you could never get a rd in during a conversation.w
March 22nd, 2024 at 5:40 pm
…get a word in…
March 22nd, 2024 at 5:45 pm
This is for boss …a qbr guy:
Is ESPN QBR stat garbage?
So I’ve seen some major discrepancies between passer ratings and calculated QBR over the years. I know there are supposed to be more factors that go into it but it seems like a good amount of wu-wu nonsense also.
For example:
this past week Josh Allen had a 50% completion %, 169 yds, 5.4/att, 0 tds, 1 int, and 1 sack against the patriots.
The patriots are 16th in defensive pass comp allowed with 65.2%. 10th in yds/att with 6.7. 13th in total pass yds allowed with 3721. 24th with 10 ints.
Baker Mayfield had a 67% comp percentage, 309 yds, 9.4/att, 2 tds, 2 ints, and 2 sacks against the saints.
The saints are 5th defensively in ints with 16, 7th in total pass yds allowed with 3450. 6th in yds/att with 6.6. And 2nd in comp percentage with 58.8%.
Yet Allen had a QBR of 19.8 and Mayfield had a QBR of 19.4.
How is this accurate when Allen had a very clearly worse game against a worse defense? How can QBR say “oh they had statistically similar games when adjusting for the opposing defenses they played”?
March 22nd, 2024 at 5:52 pm
Is ESPN QBR stat garbage?
So I’ve seen some major discrepancies between passer ratings and calculated QBR over the years. I know there are supposed to be more factors that go into it but it seems like a good amount of wu-wu nonsense also.
For example:
this past week Josh Allen had a 50% completion %, 169 yds, 5.4/att, 0 tds, 1 int, and 1 sack against the patriots.
The patriots are 16th in defensive pass comp allowed with 65.2%. 10th in yds/att with 6.7. 13th in total pass yds allowed with 3721. 24th with 10 ints.
Baker Mayfield had a 67% comp percentage, 309 yds, 9.4/att, 2 tds, 2 ints, and 2 sacks against the saints.
The saints are 5th defensively in ints with 16, 7th in total pass yds allowed with 3450. 6th in yds/att with 6.6. And 2nd in comp percentage with 58.8%.
Yet Allen had a QBR of 19.8 and Mayfield had a QBR of 19.4.
How is this accurate when Allen had a very clearly worse game against a worse defense? How can QBR say “oh they had statistically similar games when adjusting for the opposing defenses they played”?
This one’s for the qbr crowd
March 22nd, 2024 at 6:12 pm
It’s obvious to me that Whitehead wanted to play with Aaron and not Baker. That didn’t work out so well. He was good enough for me to be glad he is back, though, as long as he is definitely committed now.
March 22nd, 2024 at 6:30 pm
Tony Marks
I’ve literally seen multiple threads of you bringing him up out of random and calling people cult members
March 22nd, 2024 at 6:32 pm
BakerBucs
I speak garbage to you cause your football intelligence is next to none, if you agree with boss about mike evans not being a game changer well that just proves my point
March 22nd, 2024 at 6:35 pm
I love the people that attacked Rod Munch after his FIRST post. You guys reacted EXACTLY how he wanted.
All the guys we have added in the secondary play the run much stronger and tackle better. Even better than Davis. I think the secondary actually played the deep ball well, it’s the underneath stuff that needed to be cleaned up. Mission accomplished IMO. When Winfield does come down in the box to blitz, we won’t be giving up a ton on the backend either. Pretty exciting.
March 22nd, 2024 at 6:50 pm
Yes, BillyBucco, Rod is a master of psychological warfare.
March 22nd, 2024 at 7:47 pm
Well, Boss has proven that it is in fact an “Artificial Stupidity” bot. Even a profound mental defective could come up with more coherence.
March 22nd, 2024 at 8:11 pm
I hate to say it but I’m with conner50…how can you not see that me13 is a game changer and it didn’t matter which flavor of the month QB was tossing him the rock….me13 is a stud and a class act
March 22nd, 2024 at 8:15 pm
Boss is.always making snide remarks….
Snide means insulting or contemptuous in an indirect way. For example, “What? Was she in a car wreck?” is a snide comment if your friend is wearing too much purple eye shadow and your other friend whispers to you. Snide remarks are often sarcastic, cutting, demeaning, and arrogant.
March 22nd, 2024 at 8:23 pm
Boss is too vegetative to conjure snide remarks.
March 22nd, 2024 at 8:50 pm
Of course Rod Munch decides to take a shot at Baker … “Wow, shots fired at Baker…”
Not a shot taken at Winfield, Evans or Lavonte David, of course.
Dude is pitiful. I only wish his mommy would have treated him better.
March 22nd, 2024 at 8:58 pm
Bucben61
Boss wanted Mike Evans out of Tampa and thinks he only gets his stats in garbage time, which is absurd. Evans is a true all around team player like LVD and we’re lucky to have both on the team at the same time. He’s crazy to rag on a future HOF player
March 22nd, 2024 at 10:13 pm
Not crazy, Connor.
Can’t fix stupid.
March 22nd, 2024 at 11:13 pm
whitehead really completes the back end of the defense…
yeah we have, i’d say, one corner question mark right now…
but our safety tandem is what i’d call top 3 in the league…
we were missing a safety since he left – almost as much as we had kicker issues for a bunch of years…
it was like a glaring issue that couldn’t get fixed – then poof – licht fixed it…
i’m gonna say the same thing just happened with bringing back jordan “bone-crusher” whitehead…
#GravediggersStandUpYo
March 22nd, 2024 at 11:15 pm
jordan whitehead was just as important in green bay as scotty miller was…
read that again
March 23rd, 2024 at 1:13 am
Escape from New York
March 23rd, 2024 at 3:57 am
Conner50 Says:
March 22nd, 2024 at 6:30 pm
Tony Marks
I’ve literally seen multiple threads of you bringing him up out of random and calling people cult members
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Never bring up anyone random kid. You just don’t undersand context but this Trask person. You never answered
Who?
March 23rd, 2024 at 12:16 pm
Jets are a dumpsterfire. If Arron Rogers can’t save them this year then they should be removed from the NFL or the owner should be forced to seel it.