Buccaneers Sign Former Pro Bowl Cornerback Tim Jennings
September 3rd, 2015
Depth has come to the Buccaneers’ crew of cornerbacks.
Tonight, Jason Licht announced during the Dolphins-Bucs game that Tampa Bay signed 31-year-old former Colts and Bears cornerback Tim Jennings. The 2012 and 2013 Pro Bowler was cut by the Bears last week. Last season, Jennings had zero interceptions followed by minor offseason knee surgery.
Joe can’t imagine Jennings would sign here without being told he has a strong chance to start. Also, Joe suspects Jennings is being paid quite well.
As Joe wrote earlier, there’s a reason Lovie ran out Johnthan Banks and Alterraun Verner to play against the Dolphins in a meaningless game tonight. They’re still fighting for starting jobs.
September 3rd, 2015 at 9:41 pm
Welcome aboard Tim! Now tear it up for us Brother!
September 3rd, 2015 at 9:44 pm
Jonathan Banks is not Richard Sherman, I get that, but you have to develop your on, he has talent, he gets his hands on the ball and he can tackle, I hope we don’t get into so many free agents that we don’t grow the draft picks, that being said, Jennings over Jenkins and I wished hard for the local kid to shine.
September 3rd, 2015 at 9:49 pm
Finally!!! Depth In the Defensive Back
Welcome aboard Mr. Jennings. Glad to have you as part of the Buccaneer Family! Here’s To Your Health, and Productivity.
(Projected Rotation)
LCB Alterraun Verner | Tim Jennings
RCB Johnthan Banks | Mike Jenkins
SCB Sterling Moore | Isaiah Frey
SS D.J. Swearinger | Major Wright
FS Bradley McDougald | Shawn Williams
Haven’t seen it this deep, Since we had ….
LCB Ronde Barber | Corey Ivy
RCB Brian Kelly | Tim Wansley
SCB Dwight Smith |
FS Dexter Jackson | John Howell | David Gibson
SS John Lynch | Jermaine Phillips
I know my guys MadMax & Tmaxcon – would respect this move
September 3rd, 2015 at 9:49 pm
Verner, Jennings, Banks, Jenkins….
None are great but all have strengths and give the Bucs depth. There will be A LOT of times when 3 of the 4 along with 2 safeties and Kwon and LVD are in the field. That should be pretty damn formidable for the back 7.
Just need the DEs to step up because the DTs should be damn good.
September 3rd, 2015 at 9:50 pm
Oo my bad, we haven’t acquired Shawn Williams services yet.
September 3rd, 2015 at 9:54 pm
We should now be called …
The Tampa Bay BuccaBears.
September 3rd, 2015 at 9:54 pm
Yay! We signed a guy with no picks last year, coming off knee surgery, who was cut by arguably the worst team in the NFL. C’mon.
September 3rd, 2015 at 9:56 pm
Jennings is not replacing verner or banks…unless because of injury.
I’m thinking he’ll be our 3rd CB and cover the slot.
September 3rd, 2015 at 9:57 pm
Wait for it….
September 3rd, 2015 at 9:59 pm
@Dave
Verner is great. Banks will eventually be.
Verner is going to explode this year.
September 3rd, 2015 at 10:02 pm
I here Cortland Finnegan is trying to pitch his services.
Serviceable Nickle Back?
September 3rd, 2015 at 10:03 pm
*hear
September 3rd, 2015 at 10:04 pm
would LOVE cortland.
he is TOUGH… doesnt know the system at all though.
September 3rd, 2015 at 10:05 pm
We’ll know after awhile if he’ll work out or not, but it don’t hurt to sign him.
Fan since 76′ – that made me laugh out loud.
September 3rd, 2015 at 10:06 pm
Fs tim jennings
September 3rd, 2015 at 10:07 pm
LOL Freeman
September 3rd, 2015 at 10:16 pm
LOLOLOL FREEMAN
September 3rd, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Danr
Back when he was w/ Tenn. – He played a lot of Slot/Nickle.
He’s a savvy Dude, So I’m sure he can Jam, Sink and handle the 9/7 routes on the outside.(Gulp)
But nah, at this point in his career – He’ll make a solid backup slot corner. He’s instinctive enough, to play the flats well. Plus he’s a decent tackler
So why not?
LCB Alterraun Verner | Tim Jennings
RCB Johnthan Banks | Mike Jenkins
SCB Sterling Moore | Cortland Finnegan
September 3rd, 2015 at 10:28 pm
Licht is the GM comeback of the year!
OK Licht bring on some depth for our o-line!
8-8 is coming to us this year!
September 3rd, 2015 at 10:31 pm
Jennings > Dixon
September 3rd, 2015 at 10:42 pm
If he has the balls to release Logan Mankins
($7 Million a year is to much for below average pay).
Some how trade for a swing tackle
Example(s)
-Michael Ola (Bears)
-Cordy Glenn (Bills)
-(James Hurst (Ravens)
Pick up serviceable guard that can play center(If released)
Examples(s)
-Andy Levitre
-Trey Hopkins
-Dillon Day
Trade for a decent Edge Rusher or Two
Example(s)
-William Young
-Chris Clemons
-Quinton Coples
+Win a playoff
No doubt! – He should be the GM of the Year
September 3rd, 2015 at 11:02 pm
*($7 Million a year is to much – for below average play).
September 4th, 2015 at 1:00 am
Bonzia- You are correct about Jennings position.
Jason L. basically said he would be competing for the slot corner spot vs Sterling Moore. Jennings seems to want to be on the field more than collect a last paycheck or just get a ring for just being a back up player.
September 4th, 2015 at 1:00 am
You’re right on it like always Luv, damn straight we respect this move. Now to watch the waiver wire for O line, Guards in particular.
September 4th, 2015 at 1:14 am
Why are you guys so concerned saving Glazier’s Money? Are we unable to sign a player this season due to cap room? I thought everyone on here thought it was a bad idea to cut starting OL players before you find someone better to replace them. Now it’s a good idea to do it a few days before the start of the season. And with rookie QB that we all know will be blitzed like crazy up the middle. Bad idea. I’m not saying it won’t happened but I hope they have more sense than that.