Scotty Miller’s New Talent
January 16th, 2022
New talent.
One of the greatest plays in Bucs history, if not one of the greatest plays in Tampa Bay sports history, was in the NFC Championship game last year when Scotty Miller caught a bomb from Tom Brady in the final seconds of the first half. It proved to be the winning touchdown.
Had that touchdown never happened, the Bucs likely lose and never make it to the Super Bowl.
Since that play, Miller hasn’t done anything in the passing game. Granted, Miller missed quite a bit of time with a turf toe injury. But when the Bucs started pulling guys off the street and giving them reps over Miller, Joe wondered how much he was paying to rent that room in Bruce Arians’ doghouse.
Today, Miller helped force a fumble by Philly fan favorite Jalon Reagor on a Bucs punt. No, Reagor didn’t field the punt cleanly, but Miller’s shot to Reagor’s ribs ensured a fumble.
This is the second major play Miller has made this season on punt coverage. The first was when he recovered a fumble at Indianapolis that set up a Bucs touchdown in a very close win.
After the game, Arians said that if it was up to him, he never would have played Miller on punt teams but Arians is damn happy he delegated authority to special teams coach Keith Armstrong.
“I thought special teams played best of the year,” Arians said. “I was very apprehensive about [Miller] being a gunner with his size. But he has turned out to be a helluva gunner.”
Hey, if you can make plays you will find job security. And now Miller has been a part of two takeaways on punt team in his first season as a gunner. In Joe’s eyes, that’s production.
January 16th, 2022 at 7:10 pm
Miller needs to give us offense! Last year he gave us some plays. We need that desperately right now.
January 16th, 2022 at 7:12 pm
Joe the ball came out of Reagor’s arms which would not been a big deal as he could of just scooped it up and proceeded but Millers tackle was such that it purposefully took Reagor out of position to be able to retrieve it. Honestly Miller has a brain which processes information ultrafast and he is making plays as a result.
January 16th, 2022 at 7:13 pm
Scotty knows.
January 16th, 2022 at 7:14 pm
Cowboys will win this game because Jimmy G is a pathetic excuse for a QB. He’s so terrible. All you have to do is not miss your receiver by 2 miles and throw a pick. You are terrible in every aspect Jimmy G yet the 9ers are winning because of an elite effort on D so far. I just don’t think it will last. Jimmy G always blows chunks.
January 16th, 2022 at 7:15 pm
We do not need Miller desperately please stop the foolishness!
January 16th, 2022 at 7:16 pm
That was a crazy play on special teams by Miller though. That was a big play
January 16th, 2022 at 7:22 pm
Desperately, seriously. The Bucs just won their 14th game of the season and Scotty has one touchdown on offense. Scotty is a luxury, not desperation
January 16th, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Delay of game. Thats weak as hell. Qb sneak up the middle. Terrible job of coaching. Playing to not lose and the 9ers are going to do just that. You don’t give the ball back to Dak. You get 1 freaking yard. That’s weak as heck Shannahan. Weak coach.
January 16th, 2022 at 7:33 pm
Already in 9er territory. Shannahan sucks as a coach. 1000%. A QB sneak is more likely than stopping Dak right now. Shannahan can’t win games that matter. If the 9ers somehow win, it will be in spite of their coach not because of.
January 16th, 2022 at 7:35 pm
Agreed @cmurda
January 16th, 2022 at 7:40 pm
I will tip my cap to Shannahan for being smart enough to decline the 3rd down penalty and bringing up 4th and 11. They are so lucky that Wilson did not adjust well. That was at least a big play if not a TD. The 9ers need a first down. I would make sure even throw it to get the 1st. I wouldn’t just let the Boys take their timeouts and let them get the ball again. What? Did this game basically end on another defensive hold and it was the right call. Wow. They aren’t going to have much time now if any.
January 16th, 2022 at 7:41 pm
After watching this Cowboys/49ers game its a shame the Cowboys didnt win. We would have whipped them up and down the field.
January 16th, 2022 at 7:45 pm
I think we match up well with Arizona but we know how the Rams have been tough for us.
January 16th, 2022 at 7:47 pm
Whoever they play i feel the bucs will need 24 plus to win the game. They also need a fast start. They tend to play better when they get a fast start.
January 16th, 2022 at 7:49 pm
The Nickelodeon telecast is way more exciting. With that said, the girl has a super screechy voice. A little tough to listen to.
January 16th, 2022 at 7:51 pm
I don’t wanna chase Kyler Murray all over. Stafford throws bad picks and can be rattled.
Dean catches that interception in LA, we might have shook him good.
January 16th, 2022 at 7:52 pm
How many lives does Dallas have?
January 16th, 2022 at 7:54 pm
That’s hysterical. The 9ers are not good but Dallas may still lose to them. They found a way not to finish the game again. My goodness. The 9ers offense is terrible. Why do I get the feeling that this game isn’t over. This is bad coaching for Dallas to have a shot.
January 16th, 2022 at 7:55 pm
Scotty is baby Gronk
January 16th, 2022 at 7:55 pm
In range for a bomb to the endzone. The failures of the 9ers make me believe the TD is possible
January 16th, 2022 at 7:57 pm
Neither one of these teams look like they wanna win this here at the end
January 16th, 2022 at 7:58 pm
What a crazy ending. That was sus. The Cowgirl faithful is going to be crying hardcore.
January 16th, 2022 at 7:59 pm
I want to see a riot in Dallas — Burn down the building, then if the SB is moved, it can be moved to Tampa!
January 16th, 2022 at 7:59 pm
Cowboy bonehead move. Bizarre.
January 16th, 2022 at 8:00 pm
Watching the overhead replay, the Dallas Dummies can’t even complain about it, those are the rules, the refs didn’t impede the play.
January 16th, 2022 at 8:00 pm
That was bizarre. Linemen just blocking the ref. Stupid to run it there though
January 16th, 2022 at 8:01 pm
As Romo said. He should have handed the ball to the ref to spot it. Just a foolish move .
January 16th, 2022 at 8:01 pm
Alright everyone, things are going perfectly so far, now let’s just have the Cards beat the Rams, and it’s a perfect weekend! The Rams are the team the Bucs really don’t want to play again, just a bad matchup, and while the Cards will not be an easy matchup, at least it’s not a bad matchup.
January 16th, 2022 at 8:09 pm
True Mark. Why wouldn’t you literally hand it to the ref. Ref tried to hustle. It is what it is. I think it was foolish to squeeze in that play. You throw a quick sideline route and go out. The 9ers were still defending the end zone. It still would have been unlikely for the TD anyway. I’m happy to see Big D suck D in the playoffs.
January 16th, 2022 at 8:09 pm
Yup. Agreed Rod. Totally
January 16th, 2022 at 8:09 pm
He’s clutch.
January 16th, 2022 at 8:11 pm
Surprise pick of the week is the Steelers over the Chiefs
January 16th, 2022 at 8:11 pm
Rod Munch i don’t wanna hear about matchups. Rams haven’t played well in a long time. They can’t make Stafford look great again. They likely get the rams and those wideouts are gonna have to step up. They can’t depend on evans and just gronk!!!!!
January 16th, 2022 at 8:11 pm
Nah. I’m j/k. What a terrible game
January 16th, 2022 at 8:15 pm
Scotty! We need more power!
January 16th, 2022 at 8:16 pm
Rams or cards… Short week and cross country travel…
I’ll take that!
January 16th, 2022 at 8:18 pm
Francisco,
You don’t know football if you don’t recognize that Rod is 100% correct. The Rams are just a TERRIBLE match-up for the Bucs.
January 16th, 2022 at 8:20 pm
“Shannahan sucks as a coach. 1000%”
If you’re going to shoot for metaphoric hyperbole why hold back…say he sucks a million %.
Perhaps…he’s had a couple of bad seasons but in five years he’s been to the Conference Championship once already with a shot at another.
Remember the old Bucs. Would we have hired a coach who sucks if we knew that 40% of the time he would get us to the NFC Championship…he’s got 20% in the bag and is one win away from 40% and then perhaps beyond.
A Brady-Garrapolo showdown in an NFC title game to go to the SB would be a huge media draw…perhaps not as much as Brady versus BB earlier but it would bring some eyeballs with the storyline! Mentor versus protege.
January 16th, 2022 at 8:25 pm
Do you dopes realize whoever wins TOMORROW night, will have one less day to recoup and will be flying across the country to take on our Bucs? I am thrilled. We’re better than both those teams. Stafford played out his A@s the last time we played them. Stafford is 0-3 in the playoffs and is a choker all day. We’ll beat the Rams here next weekend, if they can beat the Cards.
January 16th, 2022 at 8:38 pm
Perriman can’t catch, which keeps getting him cut; I prefer Scotty as WR3.
January 16th, 2022 at 8:39 pm
Now that he’s healthy, and looking extremely fast, why don’t they let him return kickoffs and punts? He’s gotta be better then what we got back there, he doesn’t know why it’s bad just to run left and right
January 16th, 2022 at 8:52 pm
Rod Munch Says:
January 16th, 2022 at 8:01 pm
Alright everyone, things are going perfectly so far, now let’s just have the Cards beat the Rams, and it’s a perfect weekend! The Rams are the team the Bucs really don’t want to play again, just a bad matchup, and while the Cards will not be an easy matchup, at least it’s not a bad matchup.
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I agree with that Fancy Man.
McVay and Payton have our number.
I’ll add, that I didn’t want to play the Cowboys again either.
We were lucky to beat them in Wk 1.
Cards
Niners
Packers
No problem.
January 16th, 2022 at 9:23 pm
Anytime a Cowboys fan blathers on about all the championships they’ve won, ask them to get out their VCR so they can show them
January 16th, 2022 at 10:12 pm
Lmao beej. Yeah it’s been a. Long time since they’ve won any meaningful games
January 16th, 2022 at 10:22 pm
There was a camera on Miller as he ran down the field with reckless abandon to make a huge timely play that’s winners do
January 16th, 2022 at 10:32 pm
Miller is stupid fast feel bad since his injury he has kinda been forgotten what a player to still find a way to impact the game
January 16th, 2022 at 11:39 pm
Much rather play the Cards, but if we play the Rams and beat them, well that would be just fine with me. Been waiting a long time to beat them in playoffs.
January 17th, 2022 at 2:11 am
Good on Scotty doing whatever is needed to make plays.
If we get some better weather next week, the Bucs need to get him a shot or two deep as a reward.
January 17th, 2022 at 4:50 am
can he play corner? he’s quick just tackle the knees
January 17th, 2022 at 11:56 am
With the running back situation the way it is Scotty Miller would make one heck of a nice running back.
He has speed and the ability to catch the ball coming out of the back field. I think BA needs to look at using Scotty on third downs more often.
Go Bucs
January 17th, 2022 at 11:56 am
Use Scotty Miller more on the deep ball he can do it
January 18th, 2022 at 6:18 pm
Using Scotty is an absolute must from here on out. He’s one of the fastest white guys in the league. He’s not afraid to put his 174 pound body on the line. Also, he believes in himself. If the game is on the line and the ball is flying his way he’s going to find a way to catch it. Go Scotty and go Bucs!