Moore Could Surprise
March 22nd, 2015
The spreadsheeters really like the Bucs’ signing of former Cowboys cornerback Sterling Moore.
The signing of Sterling Moore was met with a big yawn by many Bucs fans before they checked their phones for the tip off time of the next NCAA hoops game, cursing under their breath about Greg Hardy.
However, if one is to believe the stat geeks from Pro Football Focus, the Moore signing may very well be one of the best free agents of the season. Quarterbacks had but a 61 percent completion percentage when targeting receivers covered by Moore. Though Moore never had a pick, he never gave up a touchdown last season, either.
Moore will battle Leonard Johnson as the nickelback, which Lovie refers to as a starter because he plays so much. Don’t be shocked if Moore also pushes Verner a little bit, too, if Verner doesn’t soon turn the corner back to his Pro Bowl form.
March 21st, 2015 at 11:50 pm
Verner, Banks and Moore. We are actually pretty solid at cornerback. Very important considering our average pass rush.
March 22nd, 2015 at 10:03 am
Agreed, LargoBuc.
March 22nd, 2015 at 10:11 am
I like what you did there “turn the ‘corner back’ to his Pro Bowl form”
March 22nd, 2015 at 10:18 am
Like I said massive upgrade
March 22nd, 2015 at 10:35 am
Depth is an amazing thing to have. Honestly I’d have no problem with Moore and vernor on the outside and kick vernor n the nickel and let Moore and banks man the outsides n nickel formation because if all 3 are capable on the outside to stand ground n not get roasted then vernor is the best slot corner on the roster.
March 22nd, 2015 at 10:40 am
Provided Moore wins the job that is lol no hand outs all competition if banks is better u start him with vernor Hell if Jenkins is better u start him no bias all competition Tampa 2 baby
March 22nd, 2015 at 10:41 am
The best DBs can only cover so long, if there’s no pass rush, it doesn’t matter….
BUT, that being said, the guy better prove he’s really good before everyone starts talking about him replacing one of the current starters….
March 22nd, 2015 at 10:54 am
I wonder how many of our “suck-azz” players from last year will turn into elite players as they digest the Tampa 2.
March 22nd, 2015 at 11:03 am
@Sapp
“I wonder how many of our “suck-azz” players from last year will turn into elite players as they digest the Tampa 2.”
You need to be more specific. How many “suck azz” players are still on the roster? Elite? That’s a pretty high bar. Are you talking LVD and GMC elite or would solid NFL players be enough?
I think we all agree the 3 most glaring holes…QB..(fixed with the draft)…OL…and DL. The OL is still a huge ? But we still have the draft and the first pick off the waiver wire (some good players will show up there).
DL…perhaps not the hole we believe it to be. I agree with TBBF that the obsession with an individual like Simeon Rice is misplaced as well as the obsession on sacks.
What we need is PRESSURE…that includes rushed pass attempts and batted balls. How many batted balls did we have last year.
This doesn’t have to come from one or two players like a Hardy/GMC duo.
It can be a team effort.
And so if Smith and Gholston continue to improve…if English and Fatinikun also grow…the DL does not look all that bad.
March 22nd, 2015 at 11:14 am
I hope no matter what happens they let Lovie coach the team for at least five seasons. You can’t take over a crap team and turn them into a contender over night. I hope it doesn’t take five years but seems like Lovie has the team going in the right direction.
Like this signing…
March 22nd, 2015 at 11:30 am
Yep season ticket holder here first timer look for me under the pirate boat this is going to be a fun season.
March 22nd, 2015 at 11:33 am
I only have one thing say….
Stop, wait a minute
Fill my cup, put some liquor in it
Take a sip, sign a check
Julio, get the stretch
Ride to Harlem, Hollywood
Jackson, Mississippi
If we show up, we gon’ show out
Smoother than a fresh dry skippy
March 22nd, 2015 at 12:12 pm
OMG lol didn’t know you still had swamp land to sell, thought you had given that up
March 22nd, 2015 at 12:37 pm
No TDs allowed. That’s what we need!
March 22nd, 2015 at 12:40 pm
This team needs to stay healthy. Period.
March 22nd, 2015 at 2:00 pm
No fly zone 2015
March 22nd, 2015 at 2:45 pm
This is stupid. Sterling Moore is the only slot corner on the team besides Leonard Johnson. If he wins a starting job who plays the slot? Surely not Banks or Verner…..
March 22nd, 2015 at 3:50 pm
Hopefully Moore turns out to be solid. We definitely needed an upgrade from Leonard Johnson.
March 22nd, 2015 at 7:38 pm
I’d prefer having verner switching over to nickel slot on passing downs I think he’s more capable than anyone else we have to cover inside routes plus he gets killed with double moves.
March 22nd, 2015 at 7:51 pm
I wish we would sign Tillman and Briggs
As backups/coaches.
Im dead serious.
March 22nd, 2015 at 10:07 pm
Oh no! Another PFF endorsement? Didn’t we learn our lesson with Amthony Collins? PFF is worse than useless!
March 23rd, 2015 at 7:56 am
Even if Moore is bad he’s still a GIANT upgrade over Leonard Johnson, who is probably the worst slot corner in the league.