Bucs Sign A Free Agent — From Another Team
August 15th, 2011
Joe knows there are still some misguided fans running through the streets of Tampa screaming in agony for the Bucs to spend money on free agents from other teams.
Well, perhaps these folks will be somewhat soothed to learn the Bucs are still out there combing the free agent pool looking for help. Today Tampa Bay signed former Buffalo Bills cornerback Ashton Youboty to a two-year deal, so reports Buccaneers.com.
The Bills originally selected Youboty early in the third round (70th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. He became a restricted free agent in 2010 but was re-signed by Buffalo to a one-year deal. Youboty is the second unrestricted free agent Tampa Bay has added from another team in 2011; on July 29, the Bucs signed former Atlanta punter/kickoff specialist Michael Koenen.
Youboty (5-11, 189) played in 43 games with seven starts during his Bills tenure, contributing 60 tackles, one interception, seven passes defensed, two sacks and one forced fumble. Last year he appeared in 13 games, playing primarily on special teams.
With defensive backs as his specialty, Joe suspects Raheem Morris will shed some interesting light on Youboty later today. But Joe suspects this guy’s likely here as a special teams guy.
August 15th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
Is it pronounce You Booty, or Yo Booty ? I can hear it now “Your Booty draws the flag”
Well, Tampa can never have enough cornerbacks, I say good move.
August 15th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
I believe its pronounced Ya-Booty
August 15th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
Is this insurance for a Talib suspension?
August 15th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
to me, its a goodbye to elbert mack
August 15th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
I don’t really know if the sign adds to the teams at all. Seems like we are Planning on keeping 6 CBs. Talib, Barber, Biggers, Lewis, Gaitor, and Youboty. Looks like Mack will be walking the plank. After last weeks huge gaff of spearing KC’s KR before he had the ball, Holland too will not make it. I doubt he makes it to the next game after this signing. That is, unless this is a signing because they caught wind of a possible Talib suspension.
August 15th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
depth… and Talib, Lewis and Black are nursing some injuries. Also a ST player.
August 15th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
so…who did they cut?
August 15th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
TE Jose Cruz
August 15th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
I agree. A good idea to bring in an experienced starter. Just in case Tib pulls another Talib
I’m not hollering to spend money. The team looks too good not to have faith and Patience. Signing another Experienced corner makes me rest easier.
Both OLBs still worry me, though.
August 15th, 2011 at 1:20 pm
Is his name spelled right? He isn’t even listed on the NFL website. Quite the treasure…
August 15th, 2011 at 1:24 pm
NM=…wasn’t listed under players and didn’t pop up on name search for free agency. But did show up when I looked at all the FA defensive backs.
http://www.nfl.com/player/ashtonyouboty/2506902/profile
August 15th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
He was pretty good at OSU. He’s from Liberia and played hs ball in Texas. I think he’ll do just fine on ST’s and reserve. I like the addition.
August 15th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Free Agents are only to correct mistakes in the draft. Myron Lewis is my guess. Guy is never healthy and doesn’t flash when he is.
August 15th, 2011 at 1:59 pm
Ohio state guy. He us remembered here in Columbus for getting burned in the Texas game . Left school early. Below average corner.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:01 pm
Could be preseason body just to keep from more injuries. If he plays well He could make, if not he won’t. I believe Coach Morris gives every player a close look at how he produces before he makes the cuts.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:03 pm
Charlie, i disagree on Myron Lewis. He is often injured, but definitely does flash when given the opportunity.
He was targeted A LOT last year when he got gametime, and he stood his ground like a champ. Tape proves it.
I think this signs the departure of Mack, who is never injured and often dissapoints when given opportunity. Can’t wait to see him go
August 15th, 2011 at 4:06 pm
I wouldnt bet the Farm this guy makes the roster. I doubt there is a signing bonus that would hurt the cap with a release.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Just competition for the last roster spot. In other words, Mack. Nothing more to see here.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
Yes…this guys last name is priceless. He is worth rooting for just because of how much fun his name is to say.