The Bucs And The Pro Bowl
December 24th, 2009When Joe wrote that headline above, he has to admit: He let out a chuckle, sort of the same response when Joe hears a foolish person try to tell him that it is not true that Caybrew is superb choice in holiday refreshments, despite the fact they have never drank one.
The best way for anyone to get Joe to buy them a Caybrew is to utter such nonsense to him at a quality watering hole that stocks Caybrew.
Upon further study with the Bucs, there may be some players that are actually worthy of a Pro Bowl selection, despite the Bucs quality of play more suited for a toilet bowl.
Stylish Backwards Hat, better known as Rick Brown of the Lakeland Ledger, ponders which Bucs may get the nod.
Offensively, guard Davin Joseph made the team last season. Will he go back-to-back? What about left tackle Donald Penn, who has done an admirable job of holding off opponents’ speed rusher and protecting the quarterback’s back side? How about center Jeff Faine, the glue to this unit?
On defense, Aqib Talib leads the team in interceptions and often plays against the opponents’ best receiver. Should he get a nod? What about Tanard Jackson? Linebacker Barrett Ruud is fifth in the league in tackles. Is this his year?
In Joe’s eyes, Donald Penn should be a slam dunk. Joe believes no Bucs player has played as well this season as Penn.
Tanard Jackson would be a good choice as well, but he may be hurt due to missing four games to begin the season as he served a suspension for failing to take a drug test.
Aqib Talib may also be playing Pro Bowl-type football, but Joe wonders if his mishap with a cabby may have clouded his performances?
December 24th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Get real! No Buc will be named to the Pro Bowl this season.
December 24th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
I’m with you Joe on Donald Penn and Aqib Talib.
December 24th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Penn won’t make it because no one outside of Tampa or maybe the NFC South knows who he is. Talib let way too many big plays happen early during the year to get the nod. Basically all the pro bowl guys will be from whatever prime time games fox/cbs/nbc shoved down our throat.
December 24th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
I love how three Bucs O-Lineman are mentioned as Pro Bowl possibilities this year despite two of the top 10 worst offensive performances in franchise history and a less-than-compelling job running the ball.
How many big plays has Ruud made this year again? How many has he given up?
Good to see Rick Brown seems to have as much of a grasp on the Bucs as you’ll find on ESPN. And no Rick, that’s not a compliment…