“Classic Todd Bowles Cornerback”
May 8th, 2025
Tackling.
So in the wake of the draft as we meander to this weekend’s rookie minicamp and begin shifting focus to the meat of underwear football season, the four-letter gathered together all its NFL talking heads to opine on all sorts of draft angles.
One question the gaggle had to answer individually was to choose their favorite draft pick. That’s a helluva field to throw a dart at — 257 players were chosen, from Cam Ward to Mr. Irrelevant.
Ben Solak’s favorite pick was the Bucs’ third-rounder, corner Jacob Parrish from Kansas State at No. 84 overall.
Parrish is a classic Todd Bowles cornerback — feisty, instinctive in zone, able to press and an excellent tackler in space. He reminds me of Tykee Smith, a 2024 third-rounder who emerged as a key nickel defender for Tampa Bay. The Bucs needed to add depth to their secondary, and they got a perfect scheme and culture fit in Parrish.
From what Joe has seen of the guy, Parrish seems sticky. That’s a good sign.
And Parrish is quick. That’s always a plus.
And Parrish can tackle! Thank you, God!
The way the game has slipped defensively, any corner who can tackle has an edge over dang near everyone as long as he can defend a pass, of course.
This ain’t luck, its grit🍀
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May 8th, 2025 at 10:40 am
Just about every pick has been someones favorite pick, even Tez got hyped
May 8th, 2025 at 10:59 am
Parrish would look like a throw back wearing number 20….hello? Ronde? hello? on a side note – can us mere mortals expect any content from the Joe’s from this weekends festivities at One Buc?
May 8th, 2025 at 11:01 am
Given how poorly the secondary played last year, I’m feeling a little optimistic. But as they say, proof is in the pudding. Let’s get this thing rolling!
May 8th, 2025 at 11:55 am
Jacob does look “sticky”!
Rookie Parrish vs Christian Izien should be an excellent TC and preseason battle for the slot CB ‘starting’ position.
If Parrish wins – it will be the 3rd year in a row a rookie mans that spot (Izien, Smith, Parrish).
He’s a bit short for outside in the NFL which is where Parrish played the majority of snaps at K-State – but with a 4.35 – 40, a 1.54 sec 10 yard split, a 37.5″ vertical and a 10’9″ broad jump – he’s got the speed, quicks, hops and explosiveness to merit some practice snaps outside as well – just in case the injury bug hits the CB room hard again this year. Pretty sure Parrish would be a better option from day 1 to play outside than either Hayes or Funderburk if a couple CBs wind up in the tub for 1 or more games……
May 8th, 2025 at 12:08 pm
I just really love the depth factor here. If we have Parrish playing nickel and Smith can move to safety, we will have one of the most cross-trained and versatile backups in Izien as any team in the NFL. At this point he’s played a lot of snaps at both nickel and safety and even some at outside corner. The dude has a ton of experience and is very reliable. I love it. We weren’t prepared for last year’s injuries but we’re ready this year and if we don’t have as many injuries, just pure icing on the cake.
Just please no injuries at ILB, DT, OT or QB.
May 8th, 2025 at 12:42 pm
we miss you ronde
May 8th, 2025 at 1:48 pm
Parrish, Smith, AWJr, Zion, Morrison, Izien… the youth movement at DB is looking good. Probably a safety away from depth at that position but they have a few guys who can play several positions
May 8th, 2025 at 2:05 pm
He is quick, uses his hands a lot – I wonder if that is going to get him some PI calls? The vets are going to have to teach him to hide that a bit.