2011 Season Thread

Caddy · 07-30-2011, 08:38 AM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 2011 Edition

Raymond Webber
Mike Coughlin
E.J. Wilson
Cody Grimm
Devin Holland
Earnest Graham
Gerald McCoy
George Johnson
Tim Crowder

Practice Squad

Ed Gant
Chris Riley
Nic Grigsby
Frank Okam
Martell Webb
Brett Ratliff
Collin Franklin

Former Players

Aaron Feld
Deonte Jackson
Doug Worthington
Josh Jasper
Quintin Borders
Victor Aiyewa
Jose Cruz
Brandon Carter
Ashton Youboty
Aundrae Allison
Vince Anderson
Cory Brandon
Brandon Gilbeaux
Detron Lewis
Robert Malone
Jock Sanders
Rendrick Taylor
Armando Allen
Matt Allen
Cory Brandon
Thomas Claiborne
Jonathan Crompton
Marc Dile
Dominique Harris
Brandon Heath
Simoni Lawrence
Alex Magee
Tyrone McKenzie
Kyle Moore
Nathan Overbay
Maurice Price
Ryan Purvis
Nick Reveiz
Jacob Rogers
Al Woods
D.J. Johnson
Daniel Hardy
Christian Yount
Derrell Smith
Ross Homan
Collin Franklin
Allen Bradford
Christian Yount
David Sims
Zane Taylor
Chad Spann
Matt Clapp
Swanson Miller
Will Barker

Trades

bullg8rdaddy · 07-30-2011, 03:48 PM

Thread thief! >:/

Caddy · 07-30-2011, 07:05 PM

Well I've been doing it the last few years, why stop now. If anything, you are the thief!

bullg8rdaddy · 07-30-2011, 11:36 PM

lol slacker!

V.I.P · 07-30-2011, 11:44 PM

We need a FB. Graham is a running back, and Lorig is a defensive lineman. I want that Taylor kid we got from Clemson last season to get a fair shot at the job. Or we can just sign Leron McClain (Pipe Dream) from the Ravens

Caddy · 07-30-2011, 11:47 PM

Leonard Weaver? I think the team is pretty high on Lorig so I'm not sure we make a move.

The Alex · 07-30-2011, 11:50 PM

Unbiased Titans fan here. Just stopping in to say I'll be shocked if the Bucs don't make the playoffs.

V.I.P · 07-30-2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Caddy

Leonard Weaver?

Doesn't he like ....... have a broke neck or something?

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Originally Posted by The Alex

Unbiased Titans fan here. Just stopping in to say I'll be shocked if the Bucs don't win the superbowl this season.

Thank you sir, i agree :D

Caddy · 07-30-2011, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by V-I-P

Doesn't he like ....... have a broke neck or something?

I don't know :(

V.I.P · 07-31-2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Caddy

I don't know :(

Last i heard of him was failing the Physical in Philly. If he's healthy though, i'd most def like us to take a shot on him :)

bullg8rdaddy · 07-31-2011, 12:38 AM

Some young DE's I still wish we would bring into camp:

Manny Lawson, 27
Jamaal Anderson, 25
Derrick Harvey, 24
Tim Crowder, 26
Steven Friday, 23

Young DT:

Marcus Thomas, 25

Young OT:

Ryan Harris, 26

Talent wise I think they are better than the guys we have projected as 2nd teamers, IMO.

Woods, Trueblood, Bennett, Magee, and Kyle Moore.

V.I.P · 07-31-2011, 12:41 AM

Tim Crowder better come back!!! He's a good rotational/back-up. We should release Kyle Moore, and make Michael Bennett & Tom Crowder the two back-ups.

bucfan12 · 07-31-2011, 06:29 PM

-Dez Briscoe is playing awesome rightn ow. Making catch after catch. This guy's talent level is beast like. He might be a very underrated target for Free and the bucs this year in the slot.

- Free is looking AWESOME out there! Morris said he's sharp and very accurate throwing lasers out there. One report said he's light years ahead of where he was at last year. (MVP candidate?)

- DBs are struggling a bit. Biggers and Lewis are looking very good. Gaitor is a little behind. Cody Grimm is still being hindered by that leg injury and looks a bit slow out there. No news on Talib.

- I still want to see some insight on SS Larry Assante. He played very well when he got the chance.

- Foster and McKenzie MLB battle is under way and both seem to be very good. I'll be satisfied with either, from all the positive reports I'm hearing on both players.

- Bowers looks really explosive. (Steal of the draft)

- I really want to see the Bucs bring in a vet. RB to split with Blount. I think relJying on Lumpkin, Bradford and Graham is risky. Bring back Caddalac or sign a guy like Snelling would be a better option.

brasho · 08-01-2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bullg8rdaddy

Some young DE's I still wish we would bring into camp:

Manny Lawson, 27
Jamaal Anderson, 25
Derrick Harvey, 24
Tim Crowder, 26
Steven Friday, 23

Young DT:

Marcus Thomas, 25

Young OT:

Ryan Harris, 26

Talent wise I think they are better than the guys we have projected as 2nd teamers, IMO.

Woods, Trueblood, Bennett, Magee, and Kyle Moore.

I like Lawson and think if he returned to DE where he belongs, he could better use his speed as a pass rusher.

Of course, Anderson and Harvey were signed...

Friday signed with the Texans, presumably as an OLB.

I've been right on in my free agency re-signing predictions (except for Trueblood), re-signing Black, Joseph, Hayward... and my next prediction is Crowder. I don't have us re-signing Williams.

Marcus Thomas is gone too.

I actually think we are loaded with good young depth on the Oline. This is a group I am excited about.

brasho · 08-01-2011, 07:57 PM

Out of the players listed above as our 2nd teamers, I think most have good talent. Magee (3rd rounder), Moore (4th rounder), Woods (3rd rounder) and Bennett (undrafted due to concerns over dedication, not ability) all have excellent talent. Magee is a big guy that runs very well. He could be the DE/DT swing guy (Tyoka Jackson, Jovan Haye, Ellis Wyms( that we've been missing for a while. Moore has talent but just hasn't been right physically (too fat, too hurt) to make an impact. He's got a great frame and pretty good athletic ability. Woods is very stout at the point of attack and good initial quickness. I'm not a big fan of his though, as I feel that down the road he is more of a 3-4 NT-type. Bennett has good first step quickness and athleticism. His long speed is lacking, but he can run the arc and plays with good pad level. I like these guys... I'd like other guys more than the 3rd teamers we have, though. I think Doug Worthington is worthless. Brandon Gilbeaux is very limited by a maxed out frame and short arms. George Johnson is a very good athlete and intrigues me, but has never really produced even in college

bullg8rdaddy · 08-01-2011, 08:37 PM

E.J. Wilson?

bucfan12 · 08-05-2011, 11:06 AM

Some camp notes I think some buc fans will like to hear:

- When Myron Lewis has been lined up against Mike Williams, Lewis has done an excellent job in coverage. I think he can be a solid starter and line up on #2 WRs in Nickel packages this year with barber in the slot on 3rd downs.

- Clayborn, Bowers, and yes Roy Miller are looking fantastic so far. Miller seems to have picked up some pass rush moves and seems stronger. Clayborn and Penn are having some battles 1 on 1.

- Haven't heard much on McCoy, but the reports I am seeing are he's built strength in his legs and is quick off the snap. They haven't really reported anything because he hasn't had to go up against Davin. He's been wrecking Zuttah and Faine and the rest of the backups to the point unblockable, but we really will see his performance once Davin starts to practice.

- WR is our biggest strength. Williams/Briscoe/Benn will form a lethal trio for opposing defenses, and Freeman has been tearing it up. The defense however has caught up since the pads came on.

V.I.P · 08-08-2011, 03:54 PM

here you go Cadyy ;)

http://www.buccaneers.com/news/artic...3-c4bd67bda563

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OFFENSE:

WR Mike Williams Sammie Stroughter Micheal Spurlock Ed Gant Raymond Webber
LT Donald Penn Demar Dotson Cory Brandon
LG Ted Larsen Brandon Carter Marc Dile
C Jeff Faine Jeremy Zuttah Matt Allen
RG Davin Joseph Derek Hardman Thomas Claiborne
RT Jeremy Trueblood James Lee Will Barker
TE Kellen Winslow Luke Stocker Daniel Hardy Ryan Purvis Nathan Overbay Jose Cruz
WR Arrelious Benn Dezmon Briscoe Preston Parker Jock Sanders Detron Lewis
QB Josh Freeman Josh Johnson Rudy Carpenter Mike Coughlin Jonathan Crompton
RB LeGarrette Blount Kregg Lumpkin Allen Bradford Mossis Madu Armando Allen
FB Earnest Graham Erik Lorig Rendrick Taylor Nick Reveiz

DEFENSE:

LDE Michael Bennett Da'Quan Bowers Kyle Moore Alex Magee
DT Gerald McCoy Frank Okam E.J. Wilson
DT Roy Miller Brian Price Al Woods
RDE Adrian Clayborn Tim Crowder George Johnson Brandon Gilbeaux
SLB Quincy Black Dekoda Watson Brandon Heath
MLB Mason Foster Tyrone McKenzie Derrell Smith
WLB Geno Hayes Adam Hayward Simoni Lawrence Victor Aiyewa
LCB Aqib Talib Myron Lewis DJ Johnson Vince Anderson
RCB Ronde Barber E.J. Biggers Anthony Gaitor Elbert Mack
SS Sean Jones Corey Lynch Dominique Harris Devin Holland
FS Cody Grimm Larry Asante Ahmad Black

SPECIAL TEAMS:

P Michael Koenen Robert Malone
PK Connor Barth Jacob Rogers
KO Michael Koenen Connor Barth
H Michael Koenen Robert Malone
LS Christian Yount
PR Micheal Spurlock Preston Parker Sammie Stroughter
KR Micheal Spurlock Preston Parker Sammie Stroughter

etk · 08-08-2011, 04:00 PM

Interesting seeing Lumpkin as the backup RB. I liked him for Gruden's offense back in college but injuries derailed him quite a bit.

Nice to see the Elbert Mack era coming to a close.

I wanna see Webber and Black move up the depth chart.

V.I.P · 08-08-2011, 04:24 PM

Lumpkin looks pretty good in goal line situations in TC so far, but I still want Graham to be the second RB. Erik Lorig, or Rendrick Taylor better show something in pre-season, so Graham can be relieved of FB duties.

bucfan12 · 08-08-2011, 06:34 PM

I'm especially happy to see Anthony Gaitor ahead of Elbert Mack. I think it's finally time we get rid of that guy. He's not very good.

Also, it will be interesting to see what happens at Safety. We have Jones, Grimm and Assante locks to make this team, as well as Lynch and Black probably fighting for a roster spot. The most interesting thing is we have T-Jack coming back Sept. 23, so there will be decisions to be made.

Also, what is the size of the rosters, 53 or 55 this year now under the new cba?

etk · 08-08-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bucfan12

I'm especially happy to see Anthony Gaitor ahead of Elbert Mack. I think it's finally time we get rid of that guy. He's not very good.

Also, it will be interesting to see what happens at Safety. We have Jones, Grimm and Assante locks to make this team, as well as Lynch and Black probably fighting for a roster spot. The most interesting thing is we have T-Jack coming back Sept. 23, so there will be decisions to be made.

Also, what is the size of the rosters, 53 or 55 this year now under the new cba?

Black isn't getting cut. He's improved every day and this staff believes in their draft picks. He's been compared to Ronde as a player and Ronde was almost cut his rookie year. The staff isn't even gonna consider doing that to Black. Corey Lynchs are a dime a dozen...Ahmad Black is a special player.

bullg8rdaddy · 08-09-2011, 01:02 AM

Also like that Mack is behind Gaitor.

Fairly certain that the number is 54 due to the new CBA.

Caddy · 08-09-2011, 04:35 AM

It's pathetic that Mack is behind a late 7th round pick many thought wouldn't even be drafted.

brasho · 08-09-2011, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bullg8rdaddy

Also like that Mack is behind Gaitor.

Fairly certain that the number is 54 due to the new CBA.

No, final rosters are still 53, the big difference is that there is no 3rd QB designation and that there are now 46 active players on game day instead of 45.