Barber’s “Little Things” Wow Schiano
August 25th, 2012
Ronde Barber was too smart for Tom Brady last night
Mark Barron brought home the glory for his pick-6, first-quarter touchdown against Tom Brady and the Pats last night, but it was Bucs icon Ronde Barber who made the play.
Graybeard Barber read Tom Brady, undercut the route and tipped the pass up into the welcoming arms of Barron. Then Barber led the calvary into the end zone.
That wasn’t the only special play Barber made last night, according to the leader of the New Schiano Order.
“Some little things [Barber] did tonight, I haven’t experienced in a long time,” Schiano said, with tone that expressed awe.
Schiano explained that Barber’s “little things” took him back to special moments of his days as a Bears assistant coach in the 1990s.
Joe loves Barber as much as the next guy, but Joe has serious concerns as to how well Barber can play safety and handle the increased pounding he’ll get at the position.
Barber’s going to have some trouble in coverage with tight ends, but last night was an indication that he’s likely going to make up for that with guile and pure football smarts.
August 25th, 2012 at 10:56 am
It will be feast or famine a lot but overall it will be a good move.
August 25th, 2012 at 11:02 am
Question…who will fill in for Joseph? I thought Hardman was next on the depth chart?
Btw…I haven’t seen them get props ANYWHERE but the Special Teams did a remarkable job…I don’t think we would have won without them.
Can anyone tell me what tv station will air the 4:30 press conference?
August 25th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
Barber may have some occasional problems with big tight ends this year because of his size, but I also think he will be a splash play machine. Look for 7 Int’s, 4 sacks, and a trip to the pro bowl. This could be his finest hour.
August 25th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Barber’s little things wow Schiano? Man, that coach is extremely detailed.
August 25th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
I think Larsen is the first interior lineman off the bench, unless his performance last night gave Schiano pause. Just like Dotaon is the first tackle off the bench, regardless of if it is left or right.
I really don’t think Barber will be ground up. He played all the top tight ends the last couple of years in Rah’s defense, and has always been a guy that gets up on the line and puts his head in there.
If the Bucs can generate a pass rush, Ronde will have a big year.
August 25th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Cavalry.