Buccaneers Sign Guard J.R. Sweezy
March 9th, 2016
Here comes another Super Bowl ring to your Buccaneers’ roster.
Tampa Bay has paid guard J.R. Sweezy, who turns 27 in April, to leave Seattle and head to Tampa. Sweezy started 46 games over the past three years for the Seahawks.
What’s odd and interesting is that Sweezy played right guard there, and the Bucs have Ali Marpet at right guard. However, Sweezy is a converted defensive lineman, a seventh-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft out of North Carolina State. He’s an athletic dude known for his run blocking, and clearly the Bucs think he can be versatile.
Joe thinks it’s obvious that Sweezy will compete at left guard in the battle with Kevin Pamphile to replace Logan Mankins. And the Bucs might get real serious quickly in training Marpet at center.
Marpet often was the No. 3 center in practices last year. Joe’s not saying Marpet will make the switch in 2016, but Joe could see him being the backup center this year.
Just keep Sweezy off the local buses, and all should be good.
March 9th, 2016 at 6:02 pm
From Rotoworld, includes the fan favorite PFF grade…
“Although Sweezy has a big name, he was a 16-game starter on one of the NFL’s worst offensive lines last season, and graded out 69th among 82 qualifiers in PFF’s guard grades.”
So is he a starter or just depth or truly going to compete for a job in an open competition?
March 9th, 2016 at 6:03 pm
I hope our starting guards can pass protect better than JR Sweezey has the last few years. He’s a beast in the run game (regardless of what PFF says), but not so great in pass protection.
March 9th, 2016 at 6:05 pm
Hey, that’s great news since our offense will have to score 30 per game to win by 2 or 3 points.
March 9th, 2016 at 6:05 pm
Not impressed, better options available earlier but I guess we were too busy trying to resign Dougie.
March 9th, 2016 at 6:06 pm
J.R. Sweezy was the 66th ranked guard. What a signing!
March 9th, 2016 at 6:07 pm
Wah wah wah!
Keep crying babies! It’s hilarious
March 9th, 2016 at 6:08 pm
This guy can make some great blocks but isn’t consistent yet. The Bucs saw his ability these coaches can develop him cause he’s still relatively new to guard.
March 9th, 2016 at 6:09 pm
NFL teams don’t make signings based on pro football focus.
March 9th, 2016 at 6:10 pm
I’m thinking it’s a good depth/competition signing. It’ll make Pamphile win the job and Sweezy will be the sixth lineman as an “eligible receiver”.
March 9th, 2016 at 6:10 pm
Not impressed at all. Probably won’t even make our roster this season. If he does, we have a huge problem at guard. The guy isn’t that good at all when you look at his stats. So far, completely unimpressed by what Licht’s doing. It looks like since he screwed up so bad when he first got here signing 3 high priced stiffs on the first day of free agency, he’s scared to offer anyone close to what the going rate is. I seriously doubt we’ll sign Ayers. Looks like the Glazers have told him to be very careful with their……..OUR money. I suppose they need that extra season ticket money for those new scoreboards, because it sure as hell isn’t going for quality free agents……
At least they allowed him to keep Martin!
There’s a reason none of us are GMs I suppose. SMH
March 9th, 2016 at 6:11 pm
I’m glad we got Martin back but the team has not got any better maybe took a step back with out Logan
March 9th, 2016 at 6:13 pm
Any potential help for the OLine or Dline is valuable. Can’t find any info on the terms yet.
Looks like we lost out to KC for Schwartz 🙁
March 9th, 2016 at 6:14 pm
We don’t need a 31 year old pass rusher the let go instead of a one handed player. Would be a waist of money
March 9th, 2016 at 6:16 pm
bucs need help at guard and tackel desperately. yes this cat is not perfect but going into the season with Pamphile penciled in at LG with ONLY 1 Game his entire LIFE at guard is beyond stupid….
The rules are simple…
1. Protect Winston
2. Give Winston Weapons with experience
3. SEE RULE 1
March 9th, 2016 at 6:18 pm
I love all these experts on her.e how many of us actually watch the O line on other teams? There are other experts saying he was the most consistent O Lineman from a super bowl winning team. Welcome the man to Tampa, and let the GM do his job, and let the Coaches coach.
March 9th, 2016 at 6:18 pm
I’ll take Zane Beadles over Sweezy
March 9th, 2016 at 6:18 pm
Mike Wallace anyone?
March 9th, 2016 at 6:19 pm
No way Marpet goes to center.
Sweezy will compete at LG. Not sure Pamphile is set there at all.
The NFL now uses many 6 OL sets.
My Seahawk friends say he’s a mauler. Last season the OL got much better when Hawley, another mauler, was put in.
I like “nasty” on an OL.
March 9th, 2016 at 6:21 pm
jb says – . I suppose they need that extra season ticket money for those new scoreboards,
Yes, they needed to make it triple digit since opposing teams will most likely score in triple digits on this pathetic defense that Licht refuses to upgrade.
March 9th, 2016 at 6:22 pm
Surprised Browns S Tashaun Gipson hasn’t gotten much love yet.
Would love to see him playing here next year.
March 9th, 2016 at 6:23 pm
For some teams, maybe — for a team with Jacquies Smith at the top of their depth chart it would be a much needed signing
March 9th, 2016 at 6:27 pm
I thought green Bay fans complained about everything. Please calm yourselves people!
March 9th, 2016 at 6:27 pm
Fsuking Says:
March 9th, 2016 at 6:18 pm
Mike Wallace anyone?
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Nah bruh more like Anquan Boldin.
March 9th, 2016 at 6:32 pm
I can’t fault the young man for assaulting a bus driver…..after all there is nothing else to do in Mooresville, NC.
Now….if Sweezy has a couple of healthy big toes…..we can hold out hope.
March 9th, 2016 at 6:34 pm
LOL@ Tampabaybucfan..
March 9th, 2016 at 6:34 pm
Speaking for Pablo
“Pablo would like to see his Bucs trade Mike Glennon to Denver for either Manny Ramirez or Louis Vasquez…..Pablo wants to protect Hamus as best we can.”
March 9th, 2016 at 6:35 pm
thunderchunkyPA Says:
March 9th, 2016 at 6:18 pm
I love all these experts on her.e how many of us actually watch the O line on other teams? There are other experts saying he was the most consistent O Lineman from a super bowl winning team. Welcome the man to Tampa, and let the GM do his job, and let the Coaches coach.
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My pick for post of the day!
I welcome him to Tampa!
March 9th, 2016 at 6:36 pm
Boldin is pretty old. He probably wants to compete for a sb ring or retire. Jermaine kearse would be better. Louis murphy is coming back so idk if licht is looking at wr. Imo we dont sign or draft a wr.
March 9th, 2016 at 6:41 pm
Cb lets get casey hayward to compete.
March 9th, 2016 at 6:44 pm
What PFF says isn’t law lol
Football guys love this guys grit and play
The Nerds don’t
I’ll take the football guys word
March 9th, 2016 at 6:45 pm
Seems how the seahawks could run the ball with anyone they put back there, id say the line was decent. Since when has pff meant a famn thing to any of us.
Was he a DT or DE in college? Maybe hayes wants to give him a spin. I still think we should slide gmc to the edge and release the hounds
March 9th, 2016 at 6:48 pm
Jax continues to pick up high end players..
March 9th, 2016 at 6:49 pm
Bucs picked up high end players at the start of FA 2 years ago. How did that work out for us?
March 9th, 2016 at 6:55 pm
And I think Denver did too..how did that work out???
March 9th, 2016 at 6:56 pm
Scotty in Fat Antonio Says:
March 9th, 2016 at 6:49 pm
Bucs picked up high end players at the start of FA 2 years ago. How did that work out for us?
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Different players..different coaches…heck even the weather was different that day..so what’s your point caller??
March 9th, 2016 at 6:58 pm
Well done Jason Licht! One of the worst graded OG’s in the NFL and possibly a 31 year old situational pass rusher! You have truly made this team better!
Free Agency rocks!
March 9th, 2016 at 6:59 pm
FA is a crap shoot….mainly crap
March 9th, 2016 at 7:01 pm
Evening fellers. On the bright side, Sweezy doesn’t even have to change his number.
March 9th, 2016 at 7:01 pm
Excellent. More depth.
They got their RB back and added OLine depth.
They are trying to get a DE.
I’d like to hear about a possible DB as well
You hatred out there are ridiculous. Trust licht and dirk.
They’ve done good so far. You all act like every name you throw out there should have signed within an hour for what you thought was a fair deal. Get a grip. Look at Johnson. They allegedly offered him 6 million for a few years. And he took a one year 3 1/2 million deal to stay at Carolina. Bucs never had a shot
March 9th, 2016 at 7:02 pm
Who gives a sh/t about PFF. They rank Alexander as a bottom tier linebacker and hate Donavon Smith
March 9th, 2016 at 7:04 pm
Bucs SB with Jameis Says:
March 9th, 2016 at 8:57 am
7 Mil, 4 yrs, 20 mil guaranteed! I want to see it done before I get home from work today!!! Get it done LIcht!
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Well most of my wish came true.
March 9th, 2016 at 7:04 pm
YEp..we flashed for a bit resigning Martin. Then the sound of the..bargain basement flute lured us to the 69th of 82 graded NFL lineman. We luv ourselves some bargains. Lets see what other..GEMS.. Licht and co come up with. Why there be gold in them archeological digs!
March 9th, 2016 at 7:04 pm
Wasn’t Russel Wilson running for his life last year
March 9th, 2016 at 7:10 pm
That’s right give me maulers! Has anyone seen the numbers yet? Bucs addressing an area of need….. Sounds good to me!
March 9th, 2016 at 7:19 pm
Guys, I frequent a NFCW site every day and the skinny by all my Seattle buds are that this guy is a Mauler in run blocking but lacks in pass protection. I am feeling we get another rotational piece for obvious passing downs. That is just me thinking tho
March 9th, 2016 at 7:21 pm
Pablo got it right. Protect Hamus. LMAO.
March 9th, 2016 at 7:24 pm
Maybe we aren’t signing all these guys because they think it was Lovie and not the talent
March 9th, 2016 at 7:28 pm
I watched a few Seattle late games and I’m not the least impressed. Hope we did not overpay on this 5 yr deal. I observed Russell Wilson running like he was being chased by ghostbusters quite a bit due to a non existant Offensive line. Hope the Bucs got the..Bargain they were searching for.
March 9th, 2016 at 7:32 pm
Mike Johnson
You would not be impressed if they gave you the the top rated Bitch Trophy. Because you sir…. Would find something wrong with it.
March 9th, 2016 at 7:33 pm
Weddle?????
March 9th, 2016 at 7:39 pm
How bout muhammed wilkerson? Aint he out there in free agency still?
March 9th, 2016 at 7:43 pm
So now do you move Ali Marpet over to LG since (Better in Pass Pro)
Move J.R Sweezy over to RG.
LT Donovan Smith
LG Ali Marpet
C Joe Hawley
RG J.R Sweezy
RT Demar Dotson
March 9th, 2016 at 7:48 pm
Howdy LUV…..I like your thinking. However I don’t think we are done yet.
March 9th, 2016 at 7:49 pm
I like this pick up. The guy is in his prime. Comes from a perennial contender. Who cares what he did over 10 years ago. Solid pickup. I think this will be the trend. Sign 2nd and 3rd tier players. There are several really good players still available.
Hate not getting Schwartz. But we still should sign Tashaun Gipson, Sean Smith or Greg Toler, Rishard Matthews, Kelvin Beachum, and either Derrick Shelby or Jaye Howard.
Beachum could start at tackle. Matthews can end up being our #2 WR. Shelby or Howard can start. Gipson is all pro level if he can stay healthy. And Smith or Toler can come in and be our #1 ( . That’s some serious talent. And should all be reasonable when it comes to price. 25-30 million for all of them. Would still leave a little over 20 million for rookies and other holes that need filling.
March 9th, 2016 at 7:50 pm
I was really hoping for Mitchell Schwartz but alas……..our history of losing keeps all the good ones from wanting to come here unless we double pay.
March 9th, 2016 at 7:51 pm
Smith can be a #1 and Toler could prob be a #2 CB. Both are good players. Smith is a shut down man coverage guy. And has the size to deal with the big WRs in the NFC South. He would be a perfect fit IMO.
March 9th, 2016 at 7:53 pm
And I would move Marpet to LG and play Sweezy at RG.
March 9th, 2016 at 7:54 pm
thunderchunkyPA Says:
March 9th, 2016 at 6:18 pm
I love all these experts on her.e how many of us actually watch the O line on other teams? There are other experts saying he was the most consistent O Lineman from a super bowl winning team. Welcome the man to Tampa, and let the GM do his job, and let the Coaches coach.
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For real all these wanna be talent scouts who in reality don’t know jack about this guy outside of what they read third hand. Yet people who work in professional football everyday are willing to put their job on the line that this guy is worth picking up. I think I will go with them over all of you.
March 9th, 2016 at 7:54 pm
Sup SB,
Yeah – there’s still some good trade targets.
Plus a few guys with low tender guys (C.J Anderson, Tony Jefferson)
Then there’s Greg Hardy
March 9th, 2016 at 7:54 pm
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March 9th, 2016 at 7:59 pm
LUV………Mein buddah, I will pretend I never saw the Greg Hardy reference. Go Bucs
March 9th, 2016 at 8:06 pm
Vernon got 52 mill guaranteed… LOL Giants GM is on crack.
March 9th, 2016 at 8:14 pm
Didn’t Marpet play LT at Hobart High? Why not move home back to the left sid and let Sweezy play the right?
March 9th, 2016 at 8:17 pm
With the amount of money the bucs are going to pay him he should be a starter
March 9th, 2016 at 8:21 pm
Sweezy got 5 years 32.5 mil
March 9th, 2016 at 8:22 pm
And just Rappaport report Ayers is on his way to Tampa tonight for talks..and contract signing I hope..
I do follow the giants quite a bit..and Ayers is an upgrade!!
March 9th, 2016 at 8:32 pm
Nick fairley mlb zach brown olb tahir whitehead casey hayward jeremy lane sean smith jermaine kearse steve wisniewski a site that im looking at lists the available free agents and prince amukumara as available. 1 out of each of those positions should be considered
March 9th, 2016 at 8:32 pm
Buncha whiners.
Unless you’ve actually played on the offensive line and know how protections work it is very hard to judge the individual players. Everything must work as a cohesive unit or it all breaks down.
He’s getting paid to start, so yes I agree, move Marpet to the left side where I think is his more natural side.
March 9th, 2016 at 8:46 pm
Here is a cool video of Sweezy’s position coach praising and breaking down a few of his plays.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=A3uSX-BARkk
March 9th, 2016 at 9:19 pm
Seahawks Offensive Line coach Tom Cable said, “It’s my opinion, but I think J.R. Sweezy is as good as anybody in football at what he’s doing right now.” “I think he’s one of the very, very, very fine guards in pro football.” And teammate Russell Okung said, “He’s playing at what I’d say is a Pro Bowl level.”The Seahawks valued his toughness, his tenacity and his aggressiveness.” He’s missed only two games over the last three seasons. He has attitude and a nasty streak. He will fit in perfectly with Ali Marpet and Joe “brawley” Hawley. Sweezy is a “smash mouth” offensive lineman and I welcome him to Tampa.
Robert Ayers is planning on meeting with the Buccaneers and we need to sign him. I can’t wait for the draft to see our front defensive four. DE Robert Ayers – DT Gerold McCoy – NT Vernon Butler – DE Leonard “the freak” Floyd. Yes!
March 9th, 2016 at 9:24 pm
Pickgrin
Gread Video Bruddah – Thank U for sharing
March 9th, 2016 at 9:44 pm
TBB..lmao. Thanks for that.
March 9th, 2016 at 9:54 pm
@ LUV and 87………….It’s coming.
March 9th, 2016 at 9:59 pm
Tbbf
Vasquez was cut yesterday.
March 9th, 2016 at 10:01 pm
DB……..What is good homie!?
March 9th, 2016 at 10:03 pm
SB
Sup bro. All is good in the world. Sup w you?
March 9th, 2016 at 10:05 pm
Catching a bunch of Rainbow as they spawn and taking Pics of the Moose as they come out. How are you and yours?
March 9th, 2016 at 10:08 pm
Good! We getting ready to go cruising for 8 days. DR, Aruba, Turks and kacos and some other Dutch island that looks like a rainbow threw up on it. Coocoos or some ish like that. I need a vaca so I’m excited.
March 9th, 2016 at 10:11 pm
!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome. I hope your cruise is much better than the debacles I have been reading about. Have a great time brah. Save travels and dream of DeForest Buckner in the First!
March 9th, 2016 at 10:22 pm
Nah Buckner is not on my wish list. Not sure who I like, I was thinking Treadwell but I have a feeling lots will change by May 1st. I really like Boyd (WR) out of Pitt in the 2nd-3rd. Who knows we might end up with Myles Jack. What do I know?
March 9th, 2016 at 10:28 pm
From everything I have read Buckner is the best fit for McCoy. Jack is possible if we use him in a roamer role but neither will be available at 9
March 9th, 2016 at 10:49 pm
Don’t know enough about Buckner.
I’ve tried to research these DLs coming out. I’m stuck on Kafausi, Spence and Oakman. Mayock has Leonard Floyd at #4, Buckner is not in his top 5. I didn’t even know about Floyd.
I think Licht knows what he’s doing. I will believe, until he rucks up royally.
March 9th, 2016 at 11:03 pm
http://nfltraderumors.co/top-25-2016-nfl-free-agents-list/