Stevens Means Means Linebacker Depth
April 27th, 2013
The Bucs, with their fifth round pick, have selected an outside linebacker from the football factory of the University of Buffalo, Steven Means.
Means is certainly camp meat and may mean linebacker depth, which Joe knows Bucs coach Greg Schiano wanted to add.
Means does have some speed, running a 4.6 40-yard dash. He was a defensive en,d but his size and speed better translate as an outside linebacker in the NFL. One breakdown of Means suggests he’s a special teams guy.
Means is third in Buffalo history in sacks.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:46 pm
hmm sounds like he could be an interesting option to compete for Q.Black’s old spot…
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=103127&draftyear=2013&genpos=DE
April 27th, 2013 at 2:46 pm
Who? They play football there?
April 27th, 2013 at 2:50 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GuCT1N8NLo
April 27th, 2013 at 2:51 pm
is he from buffalo or uconn?
April 27th, 2013 at 2:53 pm
Joe’s right, he won’t play DE for the Bucs. He’ll play OLB with the added ability to rush the passer when called on. His pass rush skills are superior to Dekoda Watson or Quincy Black so that’s a bonus. Plus he’s really fast. The late rounds are perfect for drafting great athletes with high upside, so this guy fits the bill. Maybe he makes the team, maybe he doesn’t.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:54 pm
I believe this guy would have been available Monday morning.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:58 pm
This guy is really good at shedding blocks. SAM LB maybe? He looks good at blitzes with multiple pass rush moves even though it wasn’t top talent.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:00 pm
@1976Buc
Just because he might not have been draft means that they would have had a chance of signing him. He most likely would of stayed closer to home.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:03 pm
@1976buc
maybe so, but the bucs have shown/stated that they will draft a player instead of risking signing as ufa if they are far from home. and he is from buffalo, ny.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:06 pm
What are we doing? Not feeling good.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:08 pm
This draft has been a disappointment after the Banks pick in the second round. None of these guys will make a difference and be on the team 3 years from now. This will be remembered as a draft of Revis and Banks. Everybody else is second string at best.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:11 pm
Internet GM’s are funny.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:11 pm
Has Brandon Jenkins 6’2″ 251 Florida St. been drafted??
April 27th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
At 6-4 and a burger away from 260, he’s too big to be a LBer in our 4-3 defense. I think his upside is better than Gholston. I actually seen him throwing Olinemen around. You don’t see him getting thrown around by Olinemen.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:15 pm
@Tim-
I’m sure you’ve put in all the research necessary to make these judgements… maybe you should send your resume over to OBP.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:15 pm
I don’t understand all the hate on this draft. Just because you people haven’t heard of these players doesn’t mean that they will all be busts. I guess you guys are the same people who go to Kiper and Mcshay for draft analysis.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:17 pm
I agree Sneedy! Really hilarious reading these posts. Expertise on display. LOL!
April 27th, 2013 at 3:17 pm
Can we please get a return man.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:17 pm
With the drafting of Gholston and Means means that the Bucs are trying to have much better pass rush this year. When Bowers and Clayborn come out, Gholston and Means will get their chance to bring heat. Means is as cut as Simeon Rice. Could be a hidden gem discovery from Eric Stokes. Backups are now much faster than what we had last year.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:18 pm
@Buqsfan
He is athletic. The SAM really is more of a run supporter so he has the size, speed, and athletic ability to do so.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:20 pm
@Erick, I’m with you on this. I do not pay any attention to Kiper every since I heard he gets kick back from agents to push prospects.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:22 pm
@Daffy Buc
Plus Gholston and move in and spell Mccoy like Bennett used to do.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:24 pm
@Sneedy, I see speed rush DE in Means. I was hoping that we can get OLB Keith Pough at sam.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:28 pm
Hey . Schiano is runnin the pick show and he is doing a horrible job. Remember chucky s picks. Their next pick will be from the WNBA. Coach, u coach and let Dominik do his job.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:33 pm
I’m bird, schiano was heavily in the mix of choosing Barron Martin and David. Schiano knows what he’s doing. Sit back and enjoy te couch.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:46 pm
I forgot Keith Pough was still available.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:49 pm
All this pre judging is funny to me, it’s not as exciting as last years however I think we filled gaps. I think Our first 4th rounder will fit perfect.
April 27th, 2013 at 4:43 pm
Highlight reel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0GuCT1N8NLo
He has a knack for shedding blocks quickly and violently and getting into the backfield. Also has fantastic pursuit skills and play recognition.
April 27th, 2013 at 5:03 pm
Had Means at the bottom of my available DE list.
I can’t see him being an OLB for us. Until Dominik or Schiano say otherwise, he’s a DE for the most part.
April 27th, 2013 at 5:14 pm
@Bucfan
NO he was not. He said so himself! How could a rookie coach, back in the NFL after more than a decade away, come in and be “heavily in the mix of choosing Barron Martin and David.” only weeks after he was hired? It makes absolutely NO SENSE.
Im sorry but that is just wrong.