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The Deaner
04-23-2010, 04:05 PM
Yeah, I'm like 99% sure I'm the only Bucs fan on this board, but whatever, at least now I can have spirited conversations with myself without coming off like a lunatic, I hope.
Anywho, I sincerely hope the Bucs are targeting Everson Griffen with their 35th overall pick, and then take the best reciever on the board at 42 tonight. In the third, I'm feeling the best CB available, unless there just isn't anyone who warrants a 3rd rounder, in which case, OT.
The Deaner
04-23-2010, 07:13 PM
Well, I get partial credit for them taking the best WR on the board, right?
****in' Brian Price...
piazzajordan2
04-25-2010, 03:24 PM
Do you know Matt McGuire?
The Deaner
04-25-2010, 04:22 PM
Of him, obviously. But I've no idea of his rooting interests.
CornerBlitz
09-12-2010, 01:03 AM
And I don't mean that in a creepy, Michael Jackson kind of way. I too am a Bucs fan, even though I hardly ever visit these forums (48 hour work weeks, 2 kids, trying to go to school, and writing for Deblogled...only time left is for drinking).
But definitely a Bucs fan, and looking forward to seeing how far Freeman's come this week against the Brownies. Thoughts?
The Deaner
09-12-2010, 04:45 AM
Hey, I've heard of you.
My main thought is I don't understand how all the Browns fans I've encountered are so incredibily confident going into today's game. The game is a complete toss-up at best, at worst it's going to be another Jake Delhomme masterpeice.
But I'm excited to see Freeman, if a little apprehensive. He looked crisp in his two pre-season games, but there may have been a little bit of rust develop in his time off. Hopefully, though, he just picks up where he left off with Mike Williams.
CornerBlitz
09-14-2010, 06:56 AM
I think said Browns fans bought the hype on Delhomme, forgetting that he likes to throw the ball into double-coverage and doesn't enjoy the motion of following through. Part of the Brownies' problem, though, is play selection. I'm glad Tampa won, but the Browns were gashing the Bucs with the run. I like TB's linebackers, but all of them (even Ruud) overrun too many plays. That has to stop. The Bucs dodged a bullet, but they need to take a long look at the film on this one.
I think Freeman and Williams will be a real bright spot, too. I just hope it's sooner rather than later.
"Hey, I've heard of you" = the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me LOL
The Deaner
09-19-2010, 03:35 PM
I was pretty impressed with how they played today. The run defense looked adequate against a good running team. And yeah, we benefitted from some boneheaded playcalling, but Josh Freeman looked absolutely incredible today. He's a stud, there's no two ways about it.
SDbucfan
12-15-2010, 03:17 AM
It is sad that the most recent post is from September. I hate that we have lost so many starters to injuries, I wonder how different it would be if we did not have the week 4 bye. I was really hoping that Talib would have a 10 int year and McCoy could get a couple more sacks, but I cant see us winning many more games with such an injury depleted depleted team. At least we cant have a losing season this year, really hope we can pull off one more win.
MontgJA1
03-23-2011, 09:37 AM
I have gone back and forth on the Adrian Clayborn thing since the beginning of the college football season. Everything I read says that he is great against the run, but 17 reps at his pro day? Really? At 280lbs he posts a 17? Combine his total with Gerald McCoy's and we still wouldn't break the record. I'm confused, but in my life it's necessary.
The Stowaway
04-18-2011, 12:58 AM
I don't think Clayborn is the best pick at #20 for us. Considering seven DEs would be off the board, I'm sticking with Mike Pouncy (OG, U FLA) until someone can convince me the 8th best DE is a better value than the best OG in the draft.
The Stowaway
04-19-2011, 11:41 PM
Here is my full Tampa Bay Buccaneer draft:
Round 1 (Overall #20)
Mike Pouncy, OG, University of Florida
Round 2 (Overall #51)
The Pick: Christian Ballard, DE, University of Iowa
Round 3 (Overall #84)
The Pick: Chris Carter, OLB, Fresno State
Round 4 (Overall #116)
The Pick: Pierre Allen, DE, University of Nebraska
Round 5 (Overall #151)
The Pick: Deunta Williams, FS, University of North Carolina
Round 6 (Overall #187)
The Pick: Mike Mohamed, ILB, California
Round 7 (Overall #222)
The Pick: Markus White, DE, Florida State
Round 7 (Overall #238)
The Pick: Lee Smith, TE, Marshall
To see the reasons, check my blog: <a href="http://tiny.cc/acj54">BucsDraftNews</a>
SDbucfan
05-04-2011, 07:21 PM
I was pleased with our draft overall. I think Clayborn and Bowers will stay healthy, Clayborn has played with Erbs Palsy his entire life and he seems confident it wont effect him. If Bowers knee was not manageable I think Dominik would have stayed away from him. Mason Foster is a tackling machine, and hopefully he can tackle the runner before they get 10 yards downfield. Stocker and Black also have potential to see a decent amount of playing time.
OSU_BANGER
05-05-2011, 07:25 AM
Our defense will be much better this year. Bowers and Clayborn are gonna eat quarterbacks alive.
The draft was good. Give this defense one or two years to get some experience under them and they are going to wreck havoc all over the NFC south. This could be a very promising year for the Bucs. Signing a big play making corner when the lockout ends would be huge.
klunker18
09-28-2011, 05:25 PM
What is the Bucs RB situation? Obviously Blount is the starter, but what if he gets injured? Earnest Graham is listed as the FB, but would he take over the Tailback spot if Blount got hurt?
Hopefully someone looks at this!
klunker18
09-28-2011, 05:26 PM
Oh and would Graham or any backup RB actually make any impact if Blount did in fact get injured?
The Deaner
10-16-2011, 05:25 PM
Ha, I wish I had seen this before today.
Earnest Graham's a good RB. He's our FB because he's too talented to keep off of the field. He's having a good day today. Kregg Lumpkin's not terrible, either.
So, if the Bucs land a top 5-10 pick, will that be enough for everyone to STOP DRAFTING ALFONZO DENNARD to us?
The Deaner
12-06-2011, 03:45 PM
Justin Blackmon, or the Stanford LT whose name escapes me, please.
Martin or Blackmon would be huge if we could land them. Claiborne or Kirkpatrick are definitely worth considering, as is trading down for extra picks with a team that wants RG3 or Barkley, then taking the BVA linebacker or cornerback.
The Deaner
12-10-2011, 02:18 PM
Hell, at this rate, losing out the rest of the season seems like a possibility. I doubt it, 7-9, 6-10 seems more likely, but with this team, you never know. So Blackmon and Martin are definite possibilities.
I feel like Rah needs to find an actual Defensive Coordinator. One that's more of a disciplinarian than he his.
I think we're heading for 5-11, if we can manage a win over Jacksonville this weekend. If we lose, 4-12 is a very real possibility. Morris needs to get a DC and a new OC in the offseason- IF he keeps his own job. Which is looking less and less likely. Paging Jeff Fisher?
The Deaner
12-11-2011, 09:51 PM
Pat Yasinskas (whom I'm not proud of giving credit to) brought up the idea of bringing back Tony Dungy. I'm not gonna lie, I've fantasized about that idea before, but it (for obvious reasons) seems unlikely. Still, nothing would rouse interest and bring some discipline to this team like the return of Dungy.
Also, no way Morris keeps his job if the season ends on a 10 game skid.
Pat Yasinskas (whom I'm not proud of giving credit to) brought up the idea of bringing back Tony Dungy. I'm not gonna lie, I've fantasized about that idea before, but it (for obvious reasons) seems unlikely. Still, nothing would rouse interest and bring some discipline to this team like the return of Dungy.
Also, no way Morris keeps his job if the season ends on a 10 game skid.
Dungy would be dream candidate, but there's no way that he'd take the job- he ruled himself out of coaching anytime soon when he was asked about the Penn State opening (http://www.indystar.com/article/20111205/SPORTS/111205027/Former-Colts-coach-Tony-Dungy-not-interested-in-Penn-State-job?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|SPORTS).
I agree that Morris is (rightfully) toast at this point- I just wrote an article that goes through our options for a new coach (http://www.bucsnation.com/2011/12/11/2629475/examining-the-bucs-options-for-our-next-head-coach).
Bucs might as well draft RG3 if he is available. Let him sit behind Free, and if Free struggles another season...dump him.
The Deaner
12-17-2011, 10:08 PM
I want Jon Martin. I think this offensive line's a lot worse than most people realize. Either Martin or Blackmon would be Josh Freeman's best friend right now. I'm not yet ready to give up on a 3rd year player who's shown plenty of flashes of greatness.
I want Jon Martin. I think this offensive line's a lot worse than most people realize. Either Martin or Blackmon would be Josh Freeman's best friend right now. I'm not yet ready to give up on a 3rd year player who's shown plenty of flashes of greatness.
I can't get past our defensive ranking: #30. That hurts. We're the Bucs- we're supposed to be about solid, reliable D. Claiborne or Kuechly is my choice right now. And I'm calling it that we're headed to #5 overall- Jacksonville wins one more game and we lose out on #4 to Cleveland based on strength of schedule.
The Deaner
12-20-2011, 09:42 PM
I can't get past our defensive ranking: #30. That hurts. We're the Bucs- we're supposed to be about solid, reliable D. Claiborne or Kuechly is my choice right now. And I'm calling it that we're headed to #5 overall- Jacksonville wins one more game and we lose out on #4 to Cleveland based on strength of schedule.
Definitely a Top 5 pick, which means another hopefully talented player we can add. I hate how bad our defense is, but there's more wrong with this unit than just the talent level on the field. It's how undisciplined and sloppy this unit is that bothers me, and that falls directly on the coaches.
Codmons
03-27-2012, 12:53 AM
Hoping the Bucs hit it big in the draft
The Deaner
04-26-2012, 10:57 PM
Love Doug Martin, absolutely hate Mark Barron. Not so much as a player, just that we spent the 7th overall pick on a guy we could've got in the mid-to-late teens. He'll probably be one of the best safeties in the NFL, but how much is that really saying?
Love Doug Martin, absolutely hate Mark Barron. Not so much as a player, just that we spent the 7th overall pick on a guy we could've got in the mid-to-late teens. He'll probably be one of the best safeties in the NFL, but how much is that really saying?
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The Deaner
04-29-2012, 10:38 PM
It's the Draft, man. Had to visit WF once or twice.