Report: Bucs A Player For Nnamdi Asomugha
July 28th, 2011
Joe’s done his share of freelance work for the Newark Star-Ledger. The pay’s always top notch.
The point is Joe knows they’re a legitimate outfit with high standards. So Joe will consider their latest, that the Bucs are knee deep in the Nnamdi Asomugha sweepstakes, as a very solid rumor. Here it is:
The Jets initially contacted Asomugha Tuesday. The 49ers and the Texans were also in hot pursuit, but now the Joseph deal presumably eliminates Houston from the race. But Tampa Bay — which has been relatively quiet in free agency thus far — has also been in the mix, per a person with knowledge of the teams competing for Asomugha’s services.
What’s next? Early this evening, the Jets were asking Asomugha for a decision, per a person informed of the communication between the sides.
Exciting? Yes.
A good idea? Sorry. Joe’s confident the Bucs don’t need a cornerback. Aqib Talib’s coming back. Ronde Barber is still here and strong. The Bucs drafted Myron Lewis in the third round and like him. E.J. Biggers is solid.
Nnamdi ain’t worth it. Not in this defense.
But, of course, Joe would cheer for him like hell.
Update 10:27 p.m.: Unintentionally urinating the face of the legions of Nnamdi lovers, Warren Sapp just Twittered the following:
@QBKILLA Tampa Bay Is Not In Nnamdi Asomugha Sweepstakes!!!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:25 pm
Joe:
I agree with you on him, though it isn’t necessarily for the reasons you state; I do think we need a CB, but I do not think we need a CB that is going to leave us looking for another in three or four years. I was hoping for JoJoseph, who would have given us another three years; barring that, I am not any more sure than you are that we should be in the CB market.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Sure, the Bucs don’t NEED a CB, but if you have a chance to get a great player you get him. Especially if that player is a CB or DE. You can never have enough covermen or pass rushers.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:27 pm
Hmmm! OK! I think I would like this if it happened. Rah knows DB’s
July 28th, 2011 at 9:27 pm
@Joe
EJ Biggers is no where near Asomugha’s level of play
July 28th, 2011 at 9:29 pm
Joe here,
@Patrick — No reason to waste your time stating the obvious. Joe didn’t claim or imply Biggers is.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:31 pm
As I’ve said publicly here on JBF since it became clear Nnamdi would be entering free agency…..
He would make this team better. Now go get him.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:32 pm
Anybody heard anything about Cadillac? Is he going to re-sign with the Bucs?
July 28th, 2011 at 9:32 pm
Curious, where would Ronde stand in the scenario that we do sign him? As a perennial leader on the team, is he okay becoming a nickelback?
July 28th, 2011 at 9:33 pm
The fact that none of you want Asomugha is baffling. He is the number one free agent on the market and would undoubtedly improve our defense. He is smarter than Talib, more athletic than Barber (not to mention 6 years younger), and much more talented than Biggers and Lewis. This would be huge for our team, and he would also provide a mentor for the younger players on the defense. Go Bucs!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:33 pm
It’s exciting news and fun to think about but it wouldn’t be a good idea. I just don’t think bringing in a super paid player with so much cheap talent on the team is good for chemistry.
Besides is it a guarantee this won’t hinder talibs “redemption comeback tour”?
July 28th, 2011 at 9:33 pm
Image how the sack numbers could go up when the opposing QB has no where to throw. Now, could this happen without Asomugha, I actually think it could. But…with him it would be pretty exciting to see a rotation including Asomugha, Talib and Barber.
Don’t really see it happening. Doesn’t seem to fit the path Dominick is going, but who knows. Might have been playing it off the whole time. He’s probably got a great poker face.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:34 pm
How can any team not “need” a CB? Today’s game favors passing and protects QBs. Teams regularly employ 3+ WR sets. Separate from whether Asomugha is a good signing, teams need CBs like they need OLs.
Let the spending binge begin!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:36 pm
God bless him, but Ronde could use the extra bench time. It’ll only add to his longevity. Bottom line is, a shut-down corner with a DB minded coach is a recipe for success. Lets get him!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:38 pm
The NFC South is gonna be the toughest division in football next year probably. The Saints are consistently good and the Falcons are getting better. The Panthers are rebuilding but they’ll be better as well.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:38 pm
I don’t think Ronde would mind playing against the slot receiver……it’s where he’s best anyway
July 28th, 2011 at 9:41 pm
I would love to see Nnamdi locking down Roddy White and Talib playing on Julio Jones.
It would also help the pass rush if a QB has to hold the ball for another 1/2 second or so.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:41 pm
@KohneysKorner
Marc Kohn Heard Bucs offer could be 6yrs $75 million with $35-40 million guaranteed for Nnamdi Asomugha. #jets #49ers
July 28th, 2011 at 9:42 pm
Oh boy, now that would be a dream come true and a major ticket seller.
If the Bucs land Nnamdi, I have to give the Ol Capt’n props, He was on this hard before Aqib had the second handcuff on. I guess I shouldn’t get my hopes up quite yet, but I agree with Joe that the Bucs are deep at CB. Still Dom said you can never have too many. I wonder who Nnamdi will back up. Not really.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:42 pm
Lets not forget that a stud CB can play at a high level well into his mid 30s (Sanders, Green, Woodson). He could be around well past 2015.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:44 pm
If they get Asomugha for 12 to 14M on a 3 or 4 year deal with all guaranteed money up front this year, then I’m not opposed to it. It would put the team at, or near the cap floor, it wouldn’t affect the teams ability to re-sign players in future years, he would be terribly over-priced (like the 16 to 18M per year I’ve been hearing) and we could still pick up CB in next years draft if Ronde retires and Talib is suspended (next year) and have a top notch CB still on the roster.
I haven’t been for this deal at all, til I started seeing $12M/yr numbers being tossed around.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:46 pm
Charlie Burkowitz
BREAKING NEWS: Jets, Asomugha have agreed sources say. 6 yr deal, details being ironed out but framework HAS been agreed to. #jets #nfl
July 28th, 2011 at 9:47 pm
Whatever they do, just don’t give him Hanyesworth money
July 28th, 2011 at 9:47 pm
nevermind that guy is a nobody
July 28th, 2011 at 9:48 pm
Well, jersey #21 is available.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:48 pm
but even if they did, he’s the real deal unlike the then overhyped Haynesworth
July 28th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
If I hear one more person say they don’t want Nnamdi ima go crazy. He would give us the best secondary in the NFL, and in a passing league, how can you not want him more than any player available???
July 28th, 2011 at 9:53 pm
we’ve been involved in a whole lot so far with very little to show… come on MARK finish and stop flirting! haynesworth, jonathan joseph, (allegedly) bush (allegedly), Free the tackle from dallas… how about you win one!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:54 pm
I get the feeling like Dom will land this one. He had two (known) misses, and with the Glazers giving him the greenlight on this and their wallets, he’ll close.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:56 pm
not trying is better pr than trying and failing to get Nmamdi. i would have been more supportive of our not trying for him than if we try and fail
July 28th, 2011 at 9:57 pm
To the guy who thinks Nnamdi will sell tickets. You’re nuts.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:57 pm
Not worth breaking the bank on though.
We need that LB from San Fran.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:57 pm
I agree Dom needs to learn to close.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:58 pm
I agree Nnamdi is a beast and a need to this team with ronde retiring soon and talib possibly going to jail after this year. But what are we going to do this year? Bench ronde barber and just put him in with certain packages? I feel like we can’t do that to our face of our defense and only veteran on the team
July 28th, 2011 at 9:58 pm
bring him in why not thats what i wanna kno
why the hell not
July 28th, 2011 at 9:58 pm
“Patrick Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 8:20 pm
@Wienamen
NFL.com’s Steve Wyche has reported that the Bucs aren’t pursuing Asumugha.”
This is why reports don’t mean a thing.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:59 pm
everybody hates that guy at auctions who starts biddding with no intention of buying… just driving the price up for everyone else.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:59 pm
You mean Patrick Willis? I don’t see them letting him go, but if we can get him, I think that’d be better as LB is a bigger need.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:59 pm
i wanted Joseph real bad, i saw on NFL total access that the Bucs are “not” in the running. im so confused on this, so im gonna go out and say “i dont care if they sign him or not” i would love to have him but this “are we in or not” mess is frustrating. i just wish he would agree to terms with someone SOON! anybody have any clue if were gonna get another RB? BUC IT IM OUT!!!!!!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:59 pm
What if we landed him though and then cut Talib. Now that would be sending a message 🙂
July 28th, 2011 at 10:00 pm
i will say this… i feel better with a rookie at mike if namdi is on the outside. let’em run!
July 28th, 2011 at 10:01 pm
Not Willis, not Spikes.. the other FA… drawing a blank.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:04 pm
You think we could trade Josh Johnson for anyone? I like Johnson a lot, but he’ll never start here and he could get a chance somewhere
July 28th, 2011 at 10:05 pm
Manny Lawson
July 28th, 2011 at 10:10 pm
Spikes is old but could be a wise pickup.
For what it’s worth John Clayton just said jets in the lead but we still in there.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:10 pm
Takeo Spikes already agreed with San Diego
July 28th, 2011 at 10:14 pm
Manny Lawson is a 3-4 OLB and is not a good player PASS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYtIa8ehHgE
Watch that… Do you really want 2 Ruud’s? LOL
July 28th, 2011 at 10:15 pm
QBKILLA Warren Sapp
Tampa Bay Is Not In Nnamdi Asomugha Sweepstakes!!!
8 minutes ago
July 28th, 2011 at 10:16 pm
People who dont want Nnamdi on this team are honestly dumb and dont know football. Nnamdi is the #1 free agent in this years class. Who cares if were paying him 18 million a year. We need to spend money anyway. I mean Biggers and Lewis are good but are they even on Nnamdi’s level. NO WHERE CLOSE. @Joe is saying he cant play in our scheme. Raheem switches up his scheme so much it doesnt matter what scheme Nnamdi is gonna play in Raheem is going to play to his strengths. Hmmm.. A line up of Nnamdi, Talib(could be suspended), RB, Biggers, Lewis or Talib(possible suspension), Barber, Biggers, Lewis Mack(whoever). Uhm yea ill take the first plz. And who cares if hes 30? if Barber can still play at a high level I can see Nnamdi doing the same. Remember when Woodson changed teams and he was 30 and was supposedly going on the downside of his career? Yea how did that workout I think he won DMVP 2 years ago and was great again last year. If you have a chance to pick up a shutdown corner and have 2 on the field at all times you do it. SMH
July 28th, 2011 at 10:19 pm
A Figure around $12-$14 million I might be able to stomach. But not the 18+ mill that has been harped by many talking heads in the industry.
Either way, I still do not see CB as that large of a need. I would rather spend big money on an OL.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:19 pm
Nick Barnett? Anybody know anything about him? Is he any good?
July 28th, 2011 at 10:20 pm
Then again, this could all be BS generated by those same talking heads to get more traffic for as revenue.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:25 pm
Joe, if we sign him would you ever admit to him that you were opposed to it?
July 28th, 2011 at 10:27 pm
Patrick…Nick Barnett is very solid.. Hardy Knickerson-ish
July 28th, 2011 at 10:28 pm
Plus he has a super bowl ring and knows what it takes to get there…..he’d be a good leader along with Barber in that locker room
July 28th, 2011 at 10:30 pm
If the Glazers expect ticket sales to rise, they need to throw us something?! Give Dom a blank check, just this once!
July 28th, 2011 at 10:31 pm
I like how no one is thinking about our 2012 CBs. With Talib being a FA and Barber likely retiring, our starters would be Biggers and Lewis. Wahoo!
July 28th, 2011 at 10:34 pm
Joe is OBVIOUSLY opposed to us signing the 2nd best corner in the league.
Damn, read that and it sure looks stupid doesn’t it.
Barber is done in the next few years and Talib could be suspended.
What an awful idea to add a corner!
July 28th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
patrick, you are driving me nuts. if you dont know anything about any of these guys you keep naming off then why are you talking?
July 28th, 2011 at 10:38 pm
I know it’s before the Sapp update but the Texan part interested me:
Today – 9:05 PM ET
According to the Newark Star-Ledger, the Bucs have been a stealthy contender for free agent Nnamdi Asomugha.
It’s not clear just when the Bucs entered the race, though it is worth noting that their name appeared just as the Texans dropped out. The Jets are widely considered the favorites, and they are reportedly asking for a decision by the end of the night. The Niners may up the ante as well after losing out on Johnathan Joseph.
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/43937213/ns/sports-player_news/
With the Texans signing Joseph (whom the Bucs may have been after), the Bucs could now be focusing on Nnamdi. The nfl.com update of the Bucs not interested in Nnamdi came before the Texans signed Joseph.
Just a thought…
GO BUCS!
July 28th, 2011 at 10:41 pm
@gotbbucs Some people just really like interaction. Don’t let it drive you nuts, though. Cause if that is the only thing driving you nuts, you’re in great shape. Take it easy, broseph :o)
July 28th, 2011 at 10:42 pm
Nick Barnett is fragile as glass, we dont need him. I’d rather play Foster or McKenzie being as they have just as much experience in the system that Barnett does.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:44 pm
@gotbbucs
I asked anyone if they knew anything about him cause I remember hearing his name around joebucsfan the other day when Dominick gave his press conference. We could use a linebacker
July 28th, 2011 at 10:44 pm
Peyton Manning is not signed yet lets pay him! hell sell tickets dont you guys know he is the number two player in the league let alone free agency.lets just over look the young talent!Anyone who dont want Manning would be a fool.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:46 pm
If the Jets get Asomugha, are they gonna keep Cromartie or let him go?
July 28th, 2011 at 10:48 pm
@m. wesley
haha good one
July 28th, 2011 at 10:52 pm
AAAAAAGGGHHHH!! This sucks.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:52 pm
Wasn’t interested in Sproles, but I know some were…just reported by a cpl ppl on twitter that he accepted 2 yr offer with New Orleans
July 28th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
@Patrick, Barnett may technically have a ring, but he was injured for most of the second half of last season and did not play in the big game. Watching from the sidelines doesn’t really count as “experience.”
Anyone else think Addai could be a great complement to Blount?
July 28th, 2011 at 10:54 pm
I wish I worked for the CIA so I could tap Dominiks phone right now…PATRIOT ACT bitchs!
July 28th, 2011 at 10:54 pm
Ive been back and forth on the Nnamdi thing and the only way I feel that it is worth it is if we changed into a more man coverage system. I just don’t see it happening.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:56 pm
apparently jets are asking for a decision tonight by nnamdi. Could we be minutes away from a decision (one way or the other)?
GO BUCS!
July 28th, 2011 at 10:57 pm
TAMPAAAA!
July 28th, 2011 at 10:57 pm
Is Cadillac going to be re-signed?
July 28th, 2011 at 10:57 pm
@FearTheGlow Remember, when Talib was drafted analyst griped about it because they said he was more suited for man coverage.
It is still weird to me that the Bucs are headed in that direction. I’m game though.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:58 pm
BAAAAYYYY!!!!!
July 28th, 2011 at 10:59 pm
Biggers was actually pretty damn good last year especially since the bucs looked damn good when talib was out. Not saying talib isn’t good but I think our secondary is strong now rockstar gm go get ruud back dammit!
July 28th, 2011 at 11:01 pm
Joe here,
Tommy Boy wrote: “Joe, if we sign him would you ever admit to him that you were opposed to it?”
Absolutely. Joe opinion of Nnamdi has nothing to do with his ability or quaility, just fit for the Bucs. No shame or discomfort there.
July 28th, 2011 at 11:03 pm
Jets
July 28th, 2011 at 11:03 pm
I dont care what happens Im drinking kool aid I am a homer I will support them till the end but its just so much easier now that Dom is here
July 28th, 2011 at 11:04 pm
BAYYYYY?
July 28th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
Screw Namdi!!!! He obviously doesnt want to play here to small of a market for him. He wants the glitz and glammer of NY. We will be fine without him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 28th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
dom needs to stop teasing us, either way go for a guy and land him, othwerwise your ‘homegrown blueprint’ stuff just seems like an excuse for poor negotiating skills
July 28th, 2011 at 11:06 pm
He will regret it just like I’m sure Haynesworth regreted not coming here.
July 28th, 2011 at 11:10 pm
Dominik is probably laughing at all of us getting jerked around by the Twitter trolls right now while he works on something entirely different.
July 28th, 2011 at 11:10 pm
Bucs need at least two splash pickups to pump the gate if nothing else
July 28th, 2011 at 11:10 pm
@Dan I was completing Oahubuc’s post.
July 28th, 2011 at 11:19 pm
o i know i didnt see yours, i thought i was completing it too…. but wasnt sure if that was what he was going for hahah thats why i added the question mark. haha
July 28th, 2011 at 11:20 pm
sproles to new orleans and clabo re-ups with falcons………………………….
July 28th, 2011 at 11:21 pm
@Dan In that case…….
TAAAAMPAAA!!!!
July 28th, 2011 at 11:22 pm
so if the jets wanted their answer tonight… does that mean we may have some relief from this hell anytime soon?
July 28th, 2011 at 11:22 pm
oooh i know this one!
BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYyyyyyy
July 28th, 2011 at 11:25 pm
@Dan…hopefully…
July 28th, 2011 at 11:25 pm
I dont think this is serious. There’s probably a flirtation just to generate this sort of buzz, and/or look like they’re trying to spend. It’s sexy and gets us talking. But it’s not the biggest need on this team.
July 28th, 2011 at 11:27 pm
Clayton says NO deal on Nnamdi yet.
July 28th, 2011 at 11:27 pm
DONT YOU TEASE ME DOM! DONT YOU TEASE ME!
July 28th, 2011 at 11:29 pm
Sign him, Talib might not even be able to play this year and Ronde is getting up there in age. Lewis will be a solid option soon also with biggers, but with all the cap space we have we should sign him! if not Nnamdi, go after Cromartie and if not him get a replacement for Ruud since hes most likely going to leave us, dont want Foster starting his first year.
any reports of bucs going after an offensive FA?
July 28th, 2011 at 11:31 pm
Wow, Sproles for 14 mil, only 6 guaranteed?
If we re-sign Caddy, it better be for less than half that, cause Sproles is at LEAST twice as explosive as Williams…
July 28th, 2011 at 11:36 pm
profootballtalk released what their insiders say:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/28/bucs-arent-werent-chasing-nnamdi/
July 28th, 2011 at 11:39 pm
Dominik’s not teasing anyone. PFT just quoted sources saying that mention of the Bucs in relation to Asomugha was all just a smokescreen by parties trying to drive up the price. A source close to the negotiations said the Bucs aren’t and never were in the mix for Asomugha. Sorry, but Sapp is absolutely correct.
July 28th, 2011 at 11:40 pm
John Clayton just said they’re in
July 28th, 2011 at 11:41 pm
pics or it didnt happen
July 28th, 2011 at 11:47 pm
FLBoyinDallas,
Quoting an anonymous source doesn’t make it reliable. PFT isn’t the end all/be all in breaking football news.
July 28th, 2011 at 11:49 pm
Davin Joseph agrees to 7 years, $53 million, $19 mill guaranteed! WOOO
July 28th, 2011 at 11:50 pm
heres my theory! dominik drives up prices of players who have the same agent as someone he is trying to negotiate with! the agent gets more money when said player finally signs… AND gives dom a better deal with said player already on the team (davin joseph, barret ruud)
July 28th, 2011 at 11:56 pm
I’m a big Dom supporter, but I must admit these attempts to “jump a canyon in two quantum leaps” appears to be ending in a series of on-time failures. I’m sure that the Bucs are not playing some type of charade, or as someone has described it – a tease. I don’t know if Dominik is snakebit from past deals that went south and is structuring deals with so many outs and conditions, that players are being scared off. Whatever it is, he needs to either state emphatically that we will not be a meaningful player in FA this year (and maybe he has and we’re refusing to believe him because they have so much money to spend) or go to the mat and win one by refusing to lose! By continuing what appears to be foreplay without closing the deal will encourage the Hoi Polloi to accuse them of amatuerism and at worst, incompetence.
July 29th, 2011 at 12:00 am
We signed a Punter??
AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
Big night in Tampa Bay. Bucs reach agreements with RG Davin Joseph (7 years), RT Jeremy Trueblood (2 years) and P Michael Koenen (6 years).
July 29th, 2011 at 12:09 am
For god’s sake we don’t need to waste money on a punter just use the one we have.
July 29th, 2011 at 12:24 am
Hate to say I told ya so.. I know its not a done deal.. But they said you cant have enuff cornerbacks..
July 29th, 2011 at 12:25 am
@Patrick Our PUNTERS(big plural there) were terrible last year. A team with a garbage punter is an opponent offense with great field position.
July 29th, 2011 at 1:45 am
nhamdi is a good fit for the bucs, and i no we already hav good cb’
s but u got to look at the big picture here, barber is getting old and might retire next year and there is a possiblity talib might not be in the bucs next year or even this year, and plus our young cb’s won’t be able to stop very good wr’s this season or even the next season
July 29th, 2011 at 2:01 am
i still say we address the middle line backer position….if not ruud than who, not a rookie, not there!!! make a move mark please!!! and that thomas dude still sucks!!! GO BUCS!!!!!!!!
July 29th, 2011 at 2:16 am
i guess what is important is how good nnamdi thinks the fit is with the bucs
can i suggest this?
while taanard and or grim get back into playing shape/healed up from injury respectively
nnamdi and talib at corner with Barber playing safety? they talked about it alot last year dont know that they did it that much.
July 29th, 2011 at 2:41 am
@Dan Tanard isn’t injured. He has been suspended for the wacky tobaccky.
As far as Ronde playing safety, ain’t gonna happen. Grimm is healthy, Sean Jones is still employed, Ahmad Black was just signed, and Tanard will be around after week 4. Too many quality safeties to play Barber out of position. Besides, Barber is good at that spot.
Lets not try and fix a wagon wheel that isn’t broken.
July 29th, 2011 at 3:27 am
which is why i said playing shape for him and healed up for grim i thought the ‘respectively’ might have sorted that out… but i probably used it wrong.
last i heard said was that Grimm was at 80 percent, still sore and something about them putting a plate in (sounded future tense but could have meant past tense) . And i remember barber saying they did use him in some packages at safety last year and many announcers talked about it being something they did. so that leaves sean jones and… a rookie till either one of the other two are at 100 percent. (or playing a less than 100 percent player slowing down the recovery process) i was really just thinking aloud we do (would) have depth at corner for barber to play safety (esp if Nnamdi comes to town) and it would only be until Grimm T-jack or Black get the go ahead
and just speculation
July 29th, 2011 at 6:29 pm
and the eagles got him