Looks Like Benn Must Re-Earn KR Gig
November 16th, 2012
Little used Arrelious Benn (4 catches/3 Benn’d arounds) practiced without limitation all week and should be raring to go on Sunday in Charlotte after missing last week’s game with a bum shoulder.
But will Benn be used?
Benn was the primary kickoff returner before the Bucs-Chargers game, and he had been in the role since Michael Smith was buried on the bench after debuting as kick returner on opening day. Benn has one or two strong returns out of 13, and it seems Greg Schiano might have moved on from Benn in that role.
After practice today, the leader of the New Schiano Order appeared inclined to keep new cornerback LeQuan Lewis in that role. Lewis wasn’t good against the Chargers — he fumbled a return, recovered, and then took it to the 8 yard line.
“I’m not sure change is the answer. Sometimes as a coach you want him to have a second chance,” Schiano said while not commiting to Lewis in the role.
Schiano mentioned Lewis, Benn, Tiquan Underwood and WR Chris Owusu as guys that could return kicks. Previously, Schiano talked about Roscoe Parrish possibly expanding his punt returner role.
At this point, Joe just hopes nobody fumbles so the high-powered Bucs offense can get on the field.
Maybe next year one of the cornerbacks the Bucs’ draft will be able to return kicks.
November 16th, 2012 at 7:53 pm
There is no damn shame in taking a knee and starting at the 20. Special teams gives me tiny heartattacks every Sunday.
November 16th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
Remember when Benn was drafted ahead of Mike Williams?
November 16th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
Give Michael Smith a 2nd chance!!
November 16th, 2012 at 9:18 pm
Benn is stealing money at this point
November 16th, 2012 at 9:48 pm
not sure if Xavier Rhodes has experience returning kicks or not….but thats our next CB..
November 16th, 2012 at 9:55 pm
CB’s are at a premium right now and don’t need to be returning kicks. They can barely cover passes as it is and no more on their plates.
November 16th, 2012 at 9:59 pm
Adam Hayward in for Quincy Sunday.
I predict he will score his 2’nd TD.
On the record.
November 16th, 2012 at 10:09 pm
Still wondering what happened to Smith. In preseason he looked promising.
November 16th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
wondering about smith as well
November 16th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
@Raphael… Agree 100% that Xavier Rhodes is our CB in the draft next year (maybe Jonathan Banks).
November 16th, 2012 at 10:53 pm
Colorado wassup I see that your state pass the law..changed the whole culture of your city huh?
November 16th, 2012 at 11:29 pm
It’s going to be tough for him to regain the starting job when the coaches keep telling him that the 1pm games start at 4.
November 17th, 2012 at 4:38 am
I don’t see how anyone can predict the draft at this point in the season. Way too early.
Joe…
These video ads that play audio? They are now casing IE to hang up on me. Everything freezes for about 3 seconds. It froze 4 times while typing this. And there was no pause on the vdeos either.
November 17th, 2012 at 4:39 am
“casing” = Causing”
November 17th, 2012 at 7:51 am
Regis Benn = michael clayton
November 17th, 2012 at 8:12 am
@upthegut
negative, Clayton atleast had ONE good year, Benn has nothing to his resume and is basically just talked about potential
November 17th, 2012 at 8:43 am
” Maybe next year one of the cornerbacks the Bucs’ draft will be able to return kicks.”
Because we all know were gonna draft atleast one. I’m thinking first and second pick.
November 17th, 2012 at 9:03 am
I think we redshirt Smith
November 17th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Benn had an excellent 2010′ season with some big catches. He’ll do it again.
More importantly is team.
Just win baby!!!
November 17th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Can’t they get Clifton Smith back? the knock on him was he was only a pr/kr. but thats what we got now…
November 17th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
I dislike the video ads and find myself coming here less often now because of them.
November 17th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
I think Michael has spent enough time in the doghouse. Let him play.
November 17th, 2012 at 1:39 pm
Sacbucs,
Hasn’t changed anything except for the fact that if you are caught with Marijuana it is not looked at as a crime. People who smoke it do it indoors, I never see/smell it in public(Except for at the System of a Down Concert). Hasn’t really changed anything, but perception and tax revenues.
November 17th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Paul:
Peanut Smith is done. He’s had too many concussions and he couldn’t hand on to the football.
November 17th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
I find my self using the mute key here more than usual.
November 17th, 2012 at 9:10 pm
Kickoffs just haven’t been as exciting since they changed the rules.