Mistake Dismissed: Bucs Cut Anthony Collins
March 10th, 2015
It was clear the Buccaneers waved the white flag on Anthony Collins in early December. And now it’s official.
An expensive free agent harpooned by Lovie Smith and Jason Licht last year, Collins has been released. The man asked to replace iconic left tackle Donald Penn is a former Buccaneer.
Collins was ugly in the 2014 preseason but played a couple of good games early in the regular season. In September, Collins also was known for his extreme passion, angry and then teary after losses.
He even snatched a leadership role and was credited for heartfelt motivational tactics in Pittsburgh, the site of the Bucs’ first victory.
Collins seemed like a great teammate but something went terribly wrong. His play declined significantly. The injury bug bit him and he missed a few starts. Then he was a healthy scratch, benched for the final three games.
Joe still doesn’t get why Collins was signed to big money by Tampa Bay. Before last season, Collins, 29, had never made more than seven starts in a season. He was a career backup. And he played like one last year — at one of the most important positions on the field.
Various reports claim the Bucs owe Collins $3 million for 2015, despite him being off the roster. Joe thinks that money will be money well wasted.
March 10th, 2015 at 5:34 pm
Great news!
March 10th, 2015 at 5:36 pm
Sends a clear message…..when the Bucs will spend $3 mil to dump you….
Like the message!!!
March 10th, 2015 at 5:38 pm
Three million bucks for doing nothing! And I’m not picking on Collins. Pro sports is now full of wildly overpaid athletes.
I don’t mind people getting what they’ve earned. But I’m so freaking over the professional sports owners like Sternberg scamming cities for HUGE subsidies so owners can make billions and their employees millions.
It’s clear this money is not necessary! Until taxpayers wise up I guess the owners will continue their socialism and live large off of we taxpayers.
March 10th, 2015 at 5:39 pm
Not to worry….Buc Luck…we’ll be watching him play in January
March 10th, 2015 at 5:40 pm
Sounds good! Now what did we officially save?
March 10th, 2015 at 5:42 pm
Wow jacoby jones was signed by the chargers…..wtf lovie and jason must be givin each other hanbjobs in lovies basement right now
March 10th, 2015 at 5:43 pm
He must’ve done something bad….Had he not, we could’ve tried him at RG. Oh well, looks like John Coffee will be starting LT barring a significant FA pickup or high draft pick.
March 10th, 2015 at 5:45 pm
He was the main taller during season and off-season, good luck making that kind of money again quitting clown.
March 10th, 2015 at 5:48 pm
I would take Kenyatta Walker over this piece if $hit!
March 10th, 2015 at 5:49 pm
They were better off just leaving his spot empty on the field and run plays without him. Just run 3 O-lineman that’s how bad Collins was.
March 10th, 2015 at 5:49 pm
Addition by subtraction with this move. Hopefully Lovie and Licht add a stud OT through the draft or free agency to protect the Cannon in 2015!
March 10th, 2015 at 5:50 pm
Good day Collins
March 10th, 2015 at 5:54 pm
maybe this move will give some people some more confidence in Lovie/Licht.
Willing to admit a mistake and just move on is a good trait.
With that being said, I would not be in favor of releasing Michael Johnson (yet).
As the great Raheem Morris said (the last holder of a winning record in Tampa), “I’ll tolerate you until i can replace you”
March 10th, 2015 at 5:59 pm
I’ve frequently posted the stat from WalterFootball and others that show just 54% of first round draft picks making it in the NFL. 50% for 2nd rounders and of course it drops quickly after that.
What I haven’t seen are any stats on FA’s. It’s hard to quantify whether and FA was successful or not. It’s clear Johnson and Collins were busts. EDS and Mankins were not exactly successes either. But what about a player like Verner.
He’s a competent NFL CB who does not hurt the team. He’s not a dynamic impact guy but what’s his price tag. How many Verners could be had for one Revis? Well if Revis gets his 20 million that’s 5 Verners. I love Revis but if I gotta build a team with a salary cap in place I like Verner a lot!!! 5 players the talent of Verner are simply more valuable than ONE player even as gifted as Revis. How many plays is Revis on the field?
March 10th, 2015 at 5:59 pm
They must have someone on the practice squad better than him.
March 10th, 2015 at 6:01 pm
but lovie/licht have made quite a few mistakes to make up for … lol
let us hope they rectify that with winston and some wins!
March 10th, 2015 at 6:01 pm
that took all day?
March 10th, 2015 at 6:02 pm
sorry just run “4” O-lineman and leave Collins on the bench
March 10th, 2015 at 6:03 pm
i like the original kevin more than “the kevin”……..needed to be said
March 10th, 2015 at 6:04 pm
lurker Says:
March 10th, 2015 at 3:56 pm
and teacherman777 touches kids…
see how unfounded accusations work? (example)
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He called Winston a thief. How is that an unfounded accusation?
March 10th, 2015 at 6:05 pm
Another bad player on a poorly coached and managed team. Funny Case Keenum got traded for a 7th today from Houston..
And we couldn’t get anything for McCown? As they say, bad teams start at the top
March 10th, 2015 at 6:09 pm
Isn’t that what we were doing anyway?
badumbum chhhh
March 10th, 2015 at 6:09 pm
if the Buccs are going to Yuck up things…it was “best” it happened last year with no coordinator and no long-term qb in place. We need veritable LT to save (hopefully Jameis, if not Mariota) from getting destroyed ala McCown and Glennon were last year. You can’t think, function as a qb taking that many shots…
March 10th, 2015 at 6:15 pm
StPeteBucsFan, we have finally found something we agree on. I don”t begrudge the players getting the big bucks because they are capitalists in the highest regard.
But setting the owners up with huge stadiums with sweetheart deals no matter who they are is like welfare for the rich.
March 10th, 2015 at 6:18 pm
Bucgatr, I have no ill feelings for Winston but when you steal crab legs from a Publix, you are a thief. So far that’s the worst you can call him.
March 10th, 2015 at 6:21 pm
Best FA move yet. Now follow up with renegoiating MJ’s contract or cut him also. Better to sign Clayborn to a 1 yr contract and draft Oline and Dline and LB. Sign Conte so they can cut Goldson as well. Problem is these guys don’t draft well either.
March 10th, 2015 at 6:21 pm
I have no ill feelings for Winston either dneast. None whatsoever. He has been caught stealing twice, the crab legs, and the soda at Burger King. I am not the one calling him a thief but if the shoe fits wear it. There is something wired wrong when you can justify taking something that doesn’t belong to you because it is just a little thing
March 10th, 2015 at 6:22 pm
The Eagles/Rams Trade gives me hope that Lovie/Licht can get a trade for Rodgers for Glennon done.
March 10th, 2015 at 6:25 pm
It’s also been rumored that SEVERAL student athletes get away with “free food” from grocery stores throughout the country.
March 10th, 2015 at 6:26 pm
Somewhere Donald Penn laughs at Lovie and Licht for this one.
March 10th, 2015 at 6:27 pm
“But setting the owners up with huge stadiums with sweetheart deals no matter who they are is like welfare for the rich.”
Indeed ddneast we are near agreement! I would only change the word “like”.
It IS welfare for the rich. If Americans every opened their freaking eyes and read some political and economic information we’d stop giving away everything to the richest in this society.
E.G. I’m willing to bet that the vast majority of you here pay at least 7.65% in taxes on EVERY dollar you earn. Worse your employer has to match it so that’s like a 15% hit on your earnings. That’s ON EVERY DOLLAR YOU EARN.
Wanna know how much the rich who whine about the 47% pay on their dollars for that FICA tax. NOTHING over $118,500. Do the math. Somebody earning 10 million a year pays NOTHING on 9 million 900,000 dollars while you pay 7.65% on EVERY dollar you earn. Now the same jackwagons who receive this benefit btch at you if you don’t make enough to kick in some Federal Income tax!
And so yes…let’s all build Goldman Sachs banker Stu Sternberg a new stadium!!! What if instead of paying 81 million in salary every year he paid for his own freaking facility and the players only earned 40 million. Think they could survive?
Look at the bright spot. At least they won’t be paying 7.65% on that million like you will on ALL of you earnings. For those of you doing better than 118,000 a year…good for you.
March 10th, 2015 at 6:27 pm
Maybe now the Glazers will admit their mistake and send Lovie to retirement. Let Licht and Koetter run the show.
March 10th, 2015 at 6:31 pm
87ForJameisNOMariota Says:
March 10th, 2015 at 6:25 pm
It’s also been rumored that SEVERAL student athletes get away with “free food” from grocery stores throughout the country.
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C’mon bro. Statements like that are the main reason that generates hate for Winston. Blind support and minimization by his fanbase. You saw the tape. He looked all around before stuffing them. Jeesh 87. You have seriously gone down hill in the last couple of months. I used to Truly value your opinion on our team
March 10th, 2015 at 6:33 pm
Doesn’t look like philly will be making a big push for Marcus.
Bradford/Sanchez > Mariota?
What’s that tell you.
March 10th, 2015 at 6:35 pm
I am SO not a Winston hater either. I am a doubter. Im a doubter of Mariota too.’
When Tim Tebow was going into the NFL I told all my friends that he would probably have to move to TE if he wanted to have a long career. The kid never played QB before his Senior Yr. All my buddies said I was crazy. I said. No Im Honest.
They all throw it at me all the time that even though he only played 16 games he still has a better win % than Sam Bradford or Cam Newton.
March 10th, 2015 at 6:42 pm
Looks like we’re staying calm, signing some of our guys, and looking toward the draft.
Like it.
March 10th, 2015 at 6:48 pm
StPeteBucsFan Says:
March 10th, 2015 at 5:59 pm
How many Verners could be had for one Revis? Well if Revis gets his 20 million that’s 5 Verners. I love Revis but if I gotta build a team with a salary cap in place I like Verner a lot!!! 5 players the talent of Verner are simply more valuable than ONE player even as gifted as Revis.
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Verner’s deal is cheap in 2015 at $4.25M – but averages $6.3 over the 4 years – so its like 3 Verners for Revis’ salary. Same principle though. This was exactly the thinking in releasing Revis – that a CB is not worth that much when you can get 3 or 4 good players for the same price as 1 great player.
I agree with it in principle – but when you go and sign Johnson, Collins and McCown with the $ you saved cutting Revis – it tends to not work out so well.
March 10th, 2015 at 6:55 pm
@ Joe
I see the chargers released Chad Rinehart. Should the bucs pursue? I think they should.
March 10th, 2015 at 6:55 pm
it’s official: NO SWAP of first round picks
via espn sportscenter
March 10th, 2015 at 6:57 pm
Adam Schefter
Eagles acquire QB Sam Bradford and 5th round draft pick in 2015 from Rams for QB Nick Foles, 4th round pick in 2015 and 2nd round pick in 2016.
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter
· 3m 3 minutes ago
If Sam Bradford is not Eagles’ starting QB this season, Philly gets back its 2016 2nd-round pick from STL.
March 10th, 2015 at 6:59 pm
bucgatr, you are a winston supporter attacker.
March 10th, 2015 at 7:05 pm
Addition by subtraction.
March 10th, 2015 at 7:06 pm
@Lurker. That is an almost fair assessment. However I do not attack Winston “supporters” per say. Only the ones that can not acknowledge the flaws and simply state ” I see them and they could be real, but I think he can get past them.” I was the Opposite of the people I am against when Tebow went into the league. I LOVE the kid!!!!!!!!! I saw all of his On field warts the way my buddies couldnt. If the Bucs draft Winston, I will get ALL THE WAY behind him and support him to the fullest because that is what Ive done for 39 yrs. I am just more realistic than most and wish people could be the same way maybe
March 10th, 2015 at 7:08 pm
And Lurker. I am known on most sites as just ‘gatr’. That is because as you should know I am actually gatrbuc17.
March 10th, 2015 at 7:09 pm
bucgatr 71 Says:
March 10th, 2015 at 6:31 pm
C’mon bro. Statements like that are the main reason that generates hate for Winston. Blind support and minimization by his fanbase. You saw the tape. He looked all around before stuffing them. Jeesh 87. You have seriously gone down hill in the last couple of months. I used to Truly value your opinion on our team
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You are the typical person who just regurgitate what is being told without doing your own research which in turn will show you have no idea what you are talking about. To all you “Winston stole crab legs” people, the video shows what Winston’s supporters have been saying. It was a hook up. The video shows he walks right into Publix, up to the seafood counter without waiting and is handed a prepackage container of crab legs. There was no looking around before stuffing them like bucgatr falsely stated (then again he is a obvious gator fan who would rather lie on the former noles player than learn the truth). After receiving the legs, Winston then turns around and walks right out of the store. The hook up. Below is the video in order for you to stop looking stupid and like a liar when discussing winston and the crab legs.
http://www.tmz.com/videos/0_y3pntm87/
March 10th, 2015 at 7:09 pm
There is no way Bradford is the starting QBS for the Eagles next year. This is absolutely part of a move up. So if they offer Bradford, their pick at 10, their 2nd and 3rd and possibly their left tackle are we in business?
March 10th, 2015 at 7:09 pm
LOL…….I just said my old screen name and the comment is awaiting you know what.
Do I need to change my IP address again? Or can us children just play nicely?
March 10th, 2015 at 7:11 pm
@Tiny Tim.
Just another typical once in a while poster that comes in here with nonsense.
I have stated Numerous times that I graduated from UF and Wifey graduated from FSU. We are the house divided. There can BE NO MORE rational Gator fan vs a Nole fan than me.
But Whatever you think is cool
March 10th, 2015 at 7:11 pm
the eagles have pick #20 in the first round!
March 10th, 2015 at 7:13 pm
Oh …………So set up stealing is OK rather than Stealing on the Down Low?
LOL
That is bad wiring buddy.
You go on and keep entertaining me tho.
Make me look like a Winston hater because I am saying he stole twice and maybe that is a problem. Why dont you call me a Racist too while you are at it . Most WINSTONITES do. I feel sorry for the people who actually support him While doubting him at the same time.
SMH
March 10th, 2015 at 7:15 pm
By Default in Tiny Tim’s rationale that it is Actually the Seafood Manager’s Fault for the “missing crablegs”
The Publix chain damn sure wasnt giving them away
March 10th, 2015 at 7:19 pm
University of Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota was cited on Wednesday (November 12, 2014) in Lane County, Oregon.
According to The Oregonian, Mariota was cited around 12:45 a.m. for driving 80 mph in a 55 mph zone.
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this puts people in danger and is more serious than a hookup, and yet not a peep. hmmmmmmmmm your actions belie your words, bucgatr71.
March 10th, 2015 at 7:21 pm
you are waaaayyyy overstating things. it was employee theft, plain and simple. it was a hookup as happens throughout every city. extra meat on a sandwich, free drink, many thing happen like this.
March 10th, 2015 at 7:21 pm
Lurker…….I don’t like Mariota either.
March 10th, 2015 at 7:23 pm
everyone has done something wrong. i am sure you have despite your piousness… 😉
March 10th, 2015 at 7:25 pm
We should have given Collins another chance.
I think he was injured last season.
March 10th, 2015 at 7:26 pm
Whatever…………Stealing is stealing. Im not saying that Winston can’t get past it. You guys are incredible. I make ONE statement that since he HAS been caught stealing that he is a thief. So I am wrong?
Two years ago I found a wad of money totaling 2,100 dollars with no name on it. I toiled with the idea of keeping it. I posted an ad in the paper ” large wad of cash found, Call and verify amount.” Lady called me and told me the exact amount. She was a Missionary in town for a seminar with 12 kids in her charge.
March 10th, 2015 at 7:28 pm
lurker Says:
March 10th, 2015 at 7:23 pm
everyone has done something wrong. i am sure you have despite your piousness… 😉
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Ive done more wrong than you could ever dream of doing. I am not auditioning for the No. One Pick Overall either
March 10th, 2015 at 7:34 pm
@ bucgatr
You can try and deflect what I said, but the truth is you lied and said winston look around and stuff the crab legs which craps on all of your credibility. Yea, typical winston hater caught in a lie and instead of addressing the lie, they rather beat around the bush. The video clearly shows you are a liar so as my post stated and many have said, it was the hook up. Sorry you are not cool enough or have never been in a position to get the hook up. You however have been in a position to either lie and make up stories or perform simple research in order to gain the truth. You chose to lie. How can you condemn anyone for having character issues? Some of you are too funny.
March 10th, 2015 at 7:35 pm
Ok, so I thought it was reported that the Rams and Eagles also swapped 1st round picks. If this did not occur than I have no idea what Chip Kelly is doing. Makes no sense.
March 10th, 2015 at 7:38 pm
I will say this once again. I don’t think Either QB is worth the no. 1 overall pick in This yr’s draft. My opinion is starting to sway on both QB’s more as time wears on though. Just because I bleed Blue and Orange in the college ranks does not in one Iota affect my ability to break down what I want for my Pewter and Red. I know that a lot of people have a problem setting their homerism aside but I am not one of those people. I wanted us to trade down because of my disbelief in BOTH QBs. In the last few weeks BOTH QBs have impressed me and are doing a good job at changing my mind. All I know is that when I try to have a rational conversation here I constantly get attacked by Winston “Enthusiasts” but never by Mariota fans
March 10th, 2015 at 7:41 pm
At Tiny Tim
I would rather be misinformed about a video ( which maybe I was) than to be acting without with in defending a Man’s actions for taking something that doesn’t belong to him.
I dare a man to take something from me.
March 10th, 2015 at 7:41 pm
* without “wit”
March 10th, 2015 at 7:43 pm
I just can NOT understand for the life of me how people can say ” Hey it was just a hook up”
I want to SUPPORT Jameis if he comes here but some of you jerks make it really hard
March 10th, 2015 at 7:45 pm
bucgatr 71 Says:
March 10th, 2015 at 7:09 pm
LOL…….I just said my old screen name and the comment is awaiting you know what.
Do I need to change my IP address again?
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LOL – was wondering how you got around Joe’s “don’t want to babysit you anymore” banning. Cat’s out of the bag now – so you might have to do it again unless Joe just reads it and says-“whatever” and lets you slide.
A comment based on above discussion gatr – I’ll point out that I’ve never seen you call Brooks a thief even though his Free Shoes U. hook up was “stealing” a lot more value than the crab legs. You probably did back then though I’m sure – LOL. Point being – everyone makes some bad choices in their life. Brooks made a bad choice in accepting free shoes just like Jameis made a bad choice in accepting free crab legs. But Derrick Brooks is certainly not defined by that bad decision – and neither will Jameis be.
March 10th, 2015 at 7:45 pm
i have never thought your gator love has blinded you but your distaste for winston supporters has.
March 10th, 2015 at 7:45 pm
Do ANY of you guys with these childish defenses have Children?
Do you tell your kids……Hey its ok if one of your friends works there and wants to give you free stuff?
SMH
Yes everyone does wrong. Just Acknowledge the fact that ONE stupid mistake is Just That. When there are Numerous occasions you just want to be sure that they are All just accidents right?
March 10th, 2015 at 7:46 pm
I have NO problems with Winston supporters Lurker or You
March 10th, 2015 at 7:48 pm
“You saw the tape. He looked all around before stuffing them. Jeesh 87.”
Are you for real? I’ve gone downhill?
I saw the tape and it was a hook up. No looking around or being sneaky.
Ya know I knew a guy once that worked in shipping and receiving at a Service Merchandise store. He used to give me “hook ups” out the back door all the time. Was it wrong? Sure, but it does happen all the time.
Could be why SM went out of business though…
March 10th, 2015 at 7:48 pm
Adam Schefter
Eagles acquire QB Sam Bradford and 5th round draft pick in 2015 from Rams for QB Nick Foles, 4th round pick in 2015 and 2nd round pick in 2016.
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter
· 3m 3 minutes ago
If Sam Bradford is not Eagles’ starting QB this season, Philly gets back its 2016 2nd-round pick from STL.
March 10th, 2015 at 7:48 pm
I DO have problems with the ones that refuse to acknowledge his flaws and talk about them rationally.
I have Equal Problems with the Assrounds that attack him relentlessly
March 10th, 2015 at 7:49 pm
If Sam Bradford is not Eagles’ starting QB this season, Philly gets back its 2016 2nd-round pick from STL.
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LOL How long does he have to “start”
He hasn’t played an entire season in how long?
March 10th, 2015 at 7:49 pm
“Cat’s out of the bag now – so you might have to do it again unless Joe just reads it and says-“whatever” and lets you slide.”
LMAO
March 10th, 2015 at 7:51 pm
87………..
I really am not trying to start ish with you. I guess you have been defending JW for so long in so many different forums that you have gotten to a point where you are more argumentative than Im used to. No worries mate
March 10th, 2015 at 7:52 pm
87ForJameisNOMariota Says:
March 10th, 2015 at 7:49 pm
“Cat’s out of the bag now – so you might have to do it again unless Joe just reads it and says-“whatever” and lets you slide.”
LMAO
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Are you referring to me sir? 🙂
March 10th, 2015 at 7:52 pm
oops, was updated
via schefter:
Eagles will surrender 2016 2nd-round pick to Rams in QB trade no matter what. But will get back a conditional 2016 pick from Rams. It will be a 3rd if Bradford does not play at all; and a 4th if he starts less than 50 percent of plays
March 10th, 2015 at 7:53 pm
@bucgatr
You keep saying he stole it and that is a sexier story for the media to tell and for the gullible people to believe without doing their own research. But it is well known that the publix up there takes care of Noles players plain and simple. It is unfortunate that a cashier up front was unaware of such privileges etc but that is the real fact and thats why Lovie and Licht are not worried about it. Winston fell on the sword for his program because if it were to come out that there were benefits handed out to players then FSU could face possible sanctions. Its obvious you have no idea what a hook up looks like because you can’t recognize one when you see one. FYI…being misinformed (the world is flat) as you stated is okay, but making comments as facts (You saw the tape. He looked all around before stuffing them) as you did is unacceptable. Obviously you did not see the tape, yet you presented an argument as if you did and as if it was fact. Pitiful
March 10th, 2015 at 7:53 pm
bucgatr 71 Says:
March 10th, 2015 at 7:41 pm
“I would rather be misinformed about a video ( which maybe I was) than to…”
gatr – its also possible that you are misinformed about other things that negatively shape your opinion of Mr Winston as well. That’s a true statement isn’t it? Have you thoroughly researched as many things as you can about Jameis Winston? Both the good and the “bad”. I’m guessing No.
I’m betting that if you truly did spend time researching for your self both good and bad things about Winston – then your general perceptions of him would change quite a bit.
March 10th, 2015 at 7:55 pm
@Pickgrin……….You are quickly rising up the charts of my favorite Winston supporters
March 10th, 2015 at 7:58 pm
gatr – its also possible that you are misinformed about other things that negatively shape your opinion of Mr Winston as well. That’s a true statement isn’t it? Have you thoroughly researched as many things as you can about Jameis Winston? Both the good and the “bad”. I’m guessing No.
I’m betting that if you truly did spend time researching for your self both good and bad things about Winston – then your general perceptions of him would change quite a bit.
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In all honesty I have not done as much actual Reading as I should. My wife is a FSU grad and has done exhausting research of course. My best friend back in Fla is a Nole. And One of my Foremans is from Tallahassee and a die hard. I let them do most of it for me. I am a busy man
March 10th, 2015 at 8:00 pm
bucgatr 71…I just think everything that Winston did after the rape allegation has been blown out of proportion because of the allegation.
I’ve maintained that same stance for months now. These “red flags” that everyone talks about are so tiny, but everyone magnifies them to be so much more than they really are…
Okay I’m off to watch Better Call Saul now…
March 10th, 2015 at 8:00 pm
We’re not all just Fn “Cinnamon holes” or “Criminoles” gatr – LOL
But you can be damn sure that every damn one of you UF lot is just a F’n Gator…
March 10th, 2015 at 8:02 pm
Just a joke UF alumni – no hate responses please
March 10th, 2015 at 8:02 pm
Later 87………And as always…..Keep up the Buc Fight
March 10th, 2015 at 8:03 pm
bucgatr 71…for the record my older brother is an FSU grad and I basically got kicked out of FSU.
My bro thinks Winston is better than Charlie Ward was, but says the Bucs should stay away from him because of all the trouble. So it’s not just in here that I argue about Winston.
BTW my bro’s NOT a Bucs fan though, he’s a Pats fan.
I stopped looking up to my brother when I was 15. Draft Jameis.
March 10th, 2015 at 8:04 pm
You guys even had a pretty good player come through there once – I think his name was Emirile Smith or something like that… 🙂
March 10th, 2015 at 8:04 pm
Holy snap……..You like “Better call Saul” 87
Then that means you watched all of Breaking Bad
March 10th, 2015 at 8:06 pm
Lol Pickgrin. Regardless of what Joe thinks, I get along with you Noles.
If not Then I wouldnt be married to a woman 15 yrs my jr. for 11 yrs.
March 10th, 2015 at 8:08 pm
It was a real shame we never got to see Charlie Ward play in the NFL since you mentioned him ’87. That dude was a seriously bad ass QB just like Winston is.
March 10th, 2015 at 8:12 pm
Pickgrin, He may not have been able to ‘change’ the QB position but he would have been Moon + Tarkington 2.0
March 10th, 2015 at 8:14 pm
I think I must have been one of the very few Noles fans that got to see it in person when Charlie lead that amazing 4th quarter comeback at the Swamp in 93. There certainly weren’t very many FSU fans there that day.
March 10th, 2015 at 8:19 pm
As you know Pick that in those days we were on the verge of our first NC . I saw that game with you. I graduated UF in 89.
March 10th, 2015 at 8:21 pm
My parents held Tix until 1995 when my brother chose to go to Alabama.
Flucking tratior!
March 10th, 2015 at 8:22 pm
That game was so awesome.
“Cmon Gators – Get up and GOOOOOh NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!” 🙂
March 10th, 2015 at 8:22 pm
“@Pickgrin……….You are quickly rising up the charts of my favorite Winston supporters”
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it is a short list pickgrin and you might feel lonely…lol
March 10th, 2015 at 8:23 pm
roll tide
March 10th, 2015 at 8:25 pm
But yea – UF has some pretty damn good teams under Spurrier – no doubt. he had that program humming.
March 10th, 2015 at 8:28 pm
Lol ……….No Lurker. There are several JW supporters that I agree with and banter with. I feel grateful to Joe for banning me before. I have been able to have more revealing conversations and separate the “supporters” from the………….Well…….”Tebowites”
March 10th, 2015 at 8:29 pm
Lurker – we’re gonna make a Winston fan out of this gatr yet. Or rather the Bucs will and Winston will do the rest himself. All of these fools who are non-believers that Jameis is one of the best QBs to come down the pike in quite some time are gonna be converted sooner or later. They will have no choice if they are truly Bucs fans.
March 10th, 2015 at 8:33 pm
Side Note:
How many of you are happy that Brees no longer has Jimmy Graham as a target?
March 10th, 2015 at 8:36 pm
LOL Pick. I just read your post. If you go up you will see that I Want to Support Winston if he is our pick. I just hate a bunch of knuckleheads flucking with me and helping me to act outside of my comfort zone. I realize this is a choice that only I can make but Idiots help that cause along
March 10th, 2015 at 8:45 pm
Well guys, tonight is poker night as some of you well know because I play with ten or so other guys that are not Bucs fans.
Im not even going to ask them about Winston vs. Mariota this weekend just to throw a monkey wrench in the plan. I am going to be obtuse.
Later Bucs Fans!!!
Keep the Buc fight Strong!
March 10th, 2015 at 8:48 pm
Well at least you’re acknowledging responsibility and not living on De Nial river gatr.
Since we’re all chummy here – do me a favor and watch this video if you haven’t seen it. Dude doing this breakdown of Winston’s one and only loss knows what he’s talking about.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYa6S6UA0MU#t=61
March 10th, 2015 at 9:00 pm
“I am going to be obtuse.” – bucgatr71
quote of the week!
March 10th, 2015 at 9:11 pm
sounds like gatr must have watched Shawshank Redemption recently with that quote.
March 10th, 2015 at 10:59 pm
Incompetent Lovie and his lousy lapdog GM made a 4-12 team much (McCown), much (Collins), much (Johnson) worse. Shameful incompetence by tweedle dee and tweedle dumb
March 10th, 2015 at 11:32 pm
Pickgrin Says:
March 10th, 2015 at 8:14 pm
“I think I must have been one of the very few Noles fans that got to see it in person when Charlie lead that amazing 4th quarter comeback at the Swamp in 93. There certainly weren’t very many FSU fans there that day.”
Nope but I was at the Choke at the Doak game. Drove from Pasco to see it LIVE.
With the Gators up 31-3 entering the fourth quarter, many thought the rout was on. It ended in a tie.
For those of you that really care to read about that game. Wikipedia it. It’s a good read. Choke at the Doak. Great Game.
March 10th, 2015 at 11:39 pm
The Seminoles’ 28-point rally tied the NCAA record for biggest fourth quarter comeback.[1] Despite the fact that Florida did not actually lose, the game has gone down as one of the biggest “chokes” in college football history and has been popularly dubbed the “Choke at Doak,” adding another memorable chapter to the intense rivalry between the two schools
March 11th, 2015 at 2:08 am
This debockal with Collins just shows the ineptness of Lovey in judging talent. How bad he f’s up this year will make or break him.