Bucs Can Trade Tim Wright Starting Friday
June 13th, 2015
Joe is happy the Bucs claimed tight end Tim Wright on waivers yesterday. The former Buccaneer is a good, young football player and instantly drops a competition bomb in the tight ends room, and his presence and versatility might scare a few receivers, too.
That’s always a good thing.
But Joe also smells opportunity.
Per NFL labor rules, Wright getting claimed by the Bucs after the Patriots dumped him does not mean Tampa Bay is locked in to Wright. The Bucs only have to keep him on the roster for seven days.
Winning the Chase for Jameis armed the Bucs with not just America’s Quarterback, but the Bucs won the right to claim any waived player first. Jason Licht is making full use of that weapon. Multiple claims have been made, including safety D.J. Swearinger, a former second-round pick.
Maybe the Bucs want Wright, but there’s also a chance they’re short-term investing here. A trade market will evolve for the durable Wright, who has caught 11 touchdowns and a lot of footballs in his first two seasons.
Joe would love to see Wright stick around a while, but Joe would also be pleased to see Wright dumped for a decent draft pick.
June 13th, 2015 at 8:50 am
I love having Wright on the roster. He is a heck of a weapon to go with ASJ and Meyers. If we keep Wright it would make the Bucs TE position one of the deepest on the team, maybe only second to that of the DT position. I am surprised we picked him up only because it made all the sense in the world… Lol
June 13th, 2015 at 9:12 am
As of right now. Until proven otherwise, Wright is the best TE on this team. He has done more for this team than anyone else in that TE room. Sure ASJ is probably more talented, but the most important asset a player can have, Wright has and ASJ hasn’t proven yet: Availability.
June 13th, 2015 at 9:12 am
Keep him. Is rather have him than a late round pick.
June 13th, 2015 at 9:13 am
Timmy is a good friend of mine and he absolutely hates going back to TB but he told me he’s going to suck it up and play along but first chance he gets, he’s getting out of there. Can’t say I blame my dude.
June 13th, 2015 at 9:18 am
I didn’t understand why we got rid of him in the first place for one of the crappiest olinemen in the league. Wright was a beast as a rookie and was ranked as one of the top TE’s in the league. ASJ, Tim wright, VJax, the muscle hamster and MIke Evans will drive defensive coordinators crazy.
June 13th, 2015 at 9:20 am
I know Timmy too! And he told me that he can’t wait to play with Winston! Lol
June 13th, 2015 at 9:21 am
Abilu: please tell Tim I hope he stays. I am a huge fan of him and I know he will be one of the top TE’s in the league with Winston and all of the offensive weapons will make his numbers go through the roof.
June 13th, 2015 at 9:24 am
Omg Eric I hope your right. I would hate to lose him. He is the best TE on this team. And if ASJ can stay healthy they will be a crazy tandem.
June 13th, 2015 at 9:40 am
He’s a go friend mine, too, Alibu and he told me he can’t stand you and wishes you would quit stalking him. Told me just because you bought him a drink at a bar doesn’t make you a BFF. Wishes you would get a life.
June 13th, 2015 at 9:40 am
I know Timmy too and he says he—wait, I don’t know him. I’m just an anonymous poster on a message board who is probably a 12 year old Falcons fan.
June 13th, 2015 at 9:44 am
Keep Wright ASJ is injury prone and Meyers scares no one
June 13th, 2015 at 9:47 am
Since everyone’s fantasizing … I know Timmy too and he said he’s really happy to have a nice-paying job doing something that he loves doing.
June 13th, 2015 at 9:48 am
If he does stay, I think Myers is the odd man out. He can’t block. Wright can’t either but if you’re going to be a one trick pony might as well be good at it.
June 13th, 2015 at 9:49 am
Huh? Come on Joe!!!
Why in the hell would we trade him? The TEs currently on this roster are among the worst in the NFL… ASJ is the best we have and he pretty much sucked last year…
Plus what do you really expect for us to get in a trade? A seventh round pick? Oh goody!!!
June 13th, 2015 at 9:51 am
I just read on here somewhere yesterday that some other team is interested in Wright. Right, good move if they keep him or trade him.
June 13th, 2015 at 9:53 am
We don’t need four tight ends.
June 13th, 2015 at 9:54 am
Regardless of if we retain Wright or trade him, we won the Mankins trade and for once got one over on the Patriots. Oh, and I personally know Tim and he told me that he always hated the cold weather and enjoys Grouper fishing, observing eyecandy at the beach and pole dancers, so he begged to be let go and had arranged that the Bucs would pick him back up. That was confirmed by the Glazers who I also personally know! Top that made up crap Abilu!!! LOL
June 13th, 2015 at 9:56 am
Why not trade one of the other bums.????
June 13th, 2015 at 9:57 am
I would have him line up in the slot until/unless someone offered a player or draft pick that couldn’t be refused. The guy has proven to be very versatile, and the need is far greater at the slot position, than TE.
June 13th, 2015 at 10:02 am
Maybe the Bucs put Timmy back at his original position. WR. Evans,VJax and Timmy at slot.
June 13th, 2015 at 10:08 am
I had a peer sixer w timmy back in starcade ’87 and timmy wants to catch some winstons and smoke the nfc south
June 13th, 2015 at 10:20 am
Maybe we trade him for Lagerrette Blunt. Dusty Rhode’s last comment above
June 13th, 2015 at 10:31 am
Dewey – Sounds like a plan.
June 13th, 2015 at 10:32 am
Mornin’ Fellers! I am so stoked I can’t even think about Buccaneer football right now. I’m going on vacation for the first time in three years! Going up around Helena to a lake that is Loaded with Pike and Walleye!! Can’t wait.
June 13th, 2015 at 12:17 pm
TIMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!
Heck yeah put Tim in the slot man that would we SICK!!!!!!!
June 13th, 2015 at 12:44 pm
Wright does not have the speed or quickness to play slot… He will be used as a pass catching TE in the red zone and in certain offensive packages…
June 13th, 2015 at 12:49 pm
If Timmy has trade value then the Patriots just did a lazy/stupid thing. Worst case scenario you send a mass email to other GM’s saying the guy is available and see if anyone bites. Seems odd that they wouldn’t explore it for someone who is young, cheap and has been productive in the past.
June 13th, 2015 at 1:03 pm
I agree with you Tom S.
June 13th, 2015 at 1:09 pm
I agree with Tom S too. Tim Wright is cheap, young and was still cut before training camp. He’s a role player with no trade value.
June 13th, 2015 at 1:30 pm
They will keep Wright.
Imagine the nightmare a DC would have trying to plan for four 6’5″+ receivers on third down…with Stocker as the h-back.
Koetter is no doubt giddy with the thought…
June 13th, 2015 at 1:51 pm
Great receiver. terrible blocker. i would keep him around for protection for when ASJ gets hurt again. i do love having the 1st waiver spot til September! we should be able to pick up some really good players in july n august!!
June 13th, 2015 at 2:21 pm
rayjay1122 Says:
June 13th, 2015 at 9:54 am
Regardless of if we retain Wright or trade him, we won the Mankins trade and for once got one over on the Patriots. Oh, and I personally know Tim and he told me that he always hated the cold weather and enjoys Grouper fishing, observing eyecandy at the beach and pole dancers, so he begged to be let go and had arranged that the Bucs would pick him back up. That was confirmed by the Glazers who I also personally know! Top that made up crap Abilu!!! LOL
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The Patriots won the Super Bowl last year, they won the trade.
June 13th, 2015 at 2:26 pm
i’ll take all the TE’s we can get. Given the Buc’s OL liabilities seeing two TE sets next year will not surprise me. We must keep Fameis alive if we’re going to compete.
In addition can run and catch in the NFL. He’s proven it. And so with Koetter’s offensive creativity I’ll feel certain the Bucs could find a way to get Wright into a position to catch one of Fameis passes…whether in the slot or even wide…Wright is a good athlete whose major liability is his lack of blocking and physicality for the TE position. That’s OK they have plenty of ways to work around that blocking liability and take advantage of Wright’s receiving skills.
June 13th, 2015 at 4:27 pm
Abilu
He and LVD both.
June 13th, 2015 at 5:48 pm
Jeez Abilu! We are not friends, much less good friends!
June 13th, 2015 at 6:02 pm
Trade a guy you just acquired from the waiver wire hahahahahaha
June 13th, 2015 at 11:50 pm
I know Timmy too, and he told me late at night he picks his nose,…puts it under his pillow and makes a wish. The first won was hopes he gets the first catch from Winston.
June 14th, 2015 at 12:31 am
I believe Abilu.
June 14th, 2015 at 5:54 pm
I agree with StPete! I always take the tight ends when I can! Lol! I know it’s an old joke but I can’t help myself!