Humphries Talks Corners
August 5th, 2016
Mad respect from Rudy.
Sometimes when you want to know about cornerbacks, what better way to break them down than to talk to a wide receiver?
So that’s what Joe did when he spoke with good guy and newly knighted No. 3 wide receiver Adam “Rudy” Humphries.
In particular, Joe wanted to know about the two new additions at cornerback, veteran Pro Bowler Brent Grimes and rookie Vernon Hargreaves.
When Humphries spoke about Grimes, it seemed like Grimes’ skillset took his breath away.
“Grimes is ridiculous!” Rudy said. “I have a lot of respect for him. His reaction time and how he can get in and out of breaks is unbelievable. It’s something I have never seen. Just watching him on film, I don’t know how he stays healthy with the breaks he can get out of. It is really impressive.”
Then Joe chatted with Rudy about Hargreaves. From the words of Rudy, it seems the Bucs may be onto something special with Hargreaves. Rudy really likes how fundamentally sound Hargreaves is for a rookie.
“First thing that stood out to me is, he is just an athlete,” Humphries said with clear respect. “He can jump and intercept some passes that most guys can’t get up and grab. His footwork is good and he’s really patient as well. He doesn’t [bite] on double-moves as some other guys. But, yeah, the first thing that stood out going against him is he is an athlete that can move around.”
Last year, when just about everyone thought the offensive line would be a weakness starting two rookies and pulling two guys off the street (yes, even Joe was fearful of this unit), it turned into a strength. The same might hold true for the corners this year.
No sober person would argue the secondary didn’t stink last year. Like fish rotting in the Florida sun. But with the addition of Grimes and Hargreaves, and it seems early on Alterraun Verner has been resurrected, the cornerbacks unit very well could turn from slop to top shelf.
August 5th, 2016 at 12:19 pm
Don’t tease me Joe.
August 5th, 2016 at 12:27 pm
“Chile peppers in the blistering sun.”- Dylan. I thought that pic looked like Aguayo. Grimes? Where’s all that rain forecast for today? Break up the Bucs!
August 5th, 2016 at 12:42 pm
I messed that one up, it’s… Hot Chile peppers in the blistering sun.
August 5th, 2016 at 12:44 pm
Brent Grimes looks like a 58 year old mob boss in that picture
August 5th, 2016 at 1:59 pm
Yes, but he moves like a 28 year old…on a hit
August 5th, 2016 at 3:04 pm
Rudy? That’s a terrible nickname 😑
August 5th, 2016 at 3:29 pm
These corners have me so high about this defense this season. Two pro bowl bookends. Man that’s huge y’all.
August 5th, 2016 at 3:54 pm
still too many hits on Jameis given-up by the oline last season…plus losing Mankins hurts at least for this year. Not all of it is on the o-line either, Jameis has to know when to run/progress through his reads faster/get rid of it quickly on blitze and teams with great pass rushes/throw it away, etc.
August 5th, 2016 at 3:54 pm
I am WORRIED about Donavan Smith. Slow feet that could get JW killed.
August 5th, 2016 at 4:01 pm
I like AH! for his nickname….or EurekAH.. Hump is cool as well…we could go a lot of ways with hump.
August 5th, 2016 at 4:02 pm
or the TampAH Terrific
August 5th, 2016 at 5:17 pm
Grimes, Verner and Hargreaves is a very solid starting 3-some. CB play will be immensely improved this year.
August 5th, 2016 at 7:08 pm
I’m looking for better play from this group, a big name or two to be cut and for Hargraves & Grimes to get a combined 9 picks this year!……….. As far as their play I think your asking the wrong guy (Humpy)
August 6th, 2016 at 8:27 am
That’s def not Rudy in that pic, that’s Grimes Joe. Lol
August 6th, 2016 at 8:29 am
My bad, u just made it sound like that was Rudy in the pic. Now that I read the article I get it.