Licht: Speed Nice, Not Required
March 1st, 2017
Receivers talk.
Even today, when winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter was holding his press conference at the NFL combine in unseasonably warm Indianapolis, he mentioned the Bucs need #WeaponsForWinston.
And if Koetter could get speedy weapons, something this team sorely lacks, he won’t walk around moping, that is for sure.
Later, when Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht offered an on-the-record, sidebar session with local Tampa reporters, he noted he is not locked into obtaining a speedy receiver, for example.
In so many words, Licht said adding a talented receiver improves a team, speed or not.
“No, no, there are other ways we can get better [without a receiver who can stretch the field],” Licht said when Joe asked if he is locked in to one type of skill. “You can get better by not necessarily focusing on one attribute. There are other ways you can get faster on offense besides just by receivers.”
So for those Bucs fans who think if Licht strikes out on DeSean Jackson, then he may just throw in the towel on acquiring a receiver, well, think again.
March 1st, 2017 at 1:25 pm
I mean, he is right that speed isn’t everything but having speed in this offense at WR would be nice.
March 1st, 2017 at 1:25 pm
That means we’re drafting John Ross. lol
March 1st, 2017 at 1:34 pm
“besides just by receivers”
Dalvin?
March 1st, 2017 at 1:34 pm
“There are other ways you can get faster on offense not just reciever” . I like that line. I imagine he had this 4.4 RB in the back of his head when he stated it.
March 1st, 2017 at 1:35 pm
😀Same time 87..
March 1st, 2017 at 1:36 pm
NOS..yet Joe still thought he meant WR’s. lol
March 1st, 2017 at 1:46 pm
Licht saying we don’t need WR help, OL help, DL help, safety help. Looks like another off-season of value signings and udfa.
Weapons for Winston? Pssft, more like Profits for the Glaziers.
March 1st, 2017 at 1:48 pm
Never show your cards in a poker game before the final bet has been called. A great bluff can beat a straight …..
March 1st, 2017 at 1:50 pm
I swear some people don’t even read these articles before typing out their complains and bullspit. *eyeroll*
March 1st, 2017 at 1:53 pm
I swear some people.
March 1st, 2017 at 2:05 pm
Hmm tightend?
March 1st, 2017 at 2:16 pm
Yeah I read that as the same as 87 and NosBos. Sounds like he is talking about a RB. TE maybe but since he was talking getting faster I am going to go with RB
March 1st, 2017 at 2:20 pm
That nicca talking about Freddie Martino, foh with dat ish.
March 1st, 2017 at 2:23 pm
@ Louis….Spot on.
Licht is doing his poker face indeed. He is not going to surrender to D Jackson’s agent that easily.
Good move by Licht.
March 1st, 2017 at 2:24 pm
DB55….i have no clue how licht evaluates the shortcomings of the team, last year we needed edge rushers, OL, WR, Safety, CB, he grabs an undersized corner then a K, and a year later we still 100% need OL help and safeties and WR……have tons of faith in koetter but not the guy going to canada to find WRs that no one wants
March 1st, 2017 at 2:26 pm
Dusty
Don’t even get me started on the cfl signings you might get me kicked out of here.
The Glaziers best action is inaction.
March 1st, 2017 at 2:57 pm
That’s exactly why the Bucs haven’t had many long touchdown runs after the catch by receivers. It’s a huge hole in the offense’s capabilities and defenses know it.
March 1st, 2017 at 3:08 pm
Sounds like oj howard is definitely in play
March 1st, 2017 at 3:28 pm
@Louis
Agreed. It’s fun for everyone to try to guess who we’re going to get in the offseason and draft, but these guys are professional liars (and they’re good at it) and no one will ever know who or what type of player(s) they’re interested in.
March 1st, 2017 at 3:55 pm
Smoke screen season. Believe nothing said by anyone.
March 1st, 2017 at 3:57 pm
“So for those Bucs fans who think if Licht strikes out on DeSean Jackson, then he may just throw in the towel on acquiring a receiver, well, think again.”
To me, that statement seems a complete opposite of what Licht said. If anything, Licht put less importance on the WR position.
Not that I believe him for a second. This is the most deceptive time of the year after all.
March 1st, 2017 at 3:59 pm
Nole
He could have meant TE also. 😉
March 1st, 2017 at 4:01 pm
They say in mysteries that whatever is the least likely theory is probably the real truth.
I say this about the NFL during this time of year…whatever a coach or GM claims they have the least interest in is probably what they really have the most interest in.
That’s why I believe…WR in round 1.
I do not agree with such a move. I think we should go RT and DE in 1 & 2, but hey…I’m not making the decisions.
March 1st, 2017 at 4:04 pm
Translation, if O. J> Howard is on the board, HE WILL BE A BUC
March 1st, 2017 at 4:43 pm
He may have been refering to the positional speed added by a tight end, like O.J. Howard or David Njoku.
Obviously I prefer O.J. but I gotta admit, I’e been watching more stuff on Njoku, and that kid could be the next Vernon Davis.
March 1st, 2017 at 6:42 pm
He also could mean my wr does not need to have desean jackson type of speed as long as he is a productive weapon. There is nothing wrong with adding a vjax clone. Remember he led the league in yards per catch for a few seasons. Speed does not always equate to being a productive football player. Licht is looking for football players first. The production will take care of itself after that.
March 1st, 2017 at 6:45 pm
@blake but can he block? I’m tired of these “role” players. I want an every down TE and some every down DEs too.
March 1st, 2017 at 7:07 pm
GET JOSH GORDON!!!!!!! IF HE IS REINSTATED TAKE A CHANCE ON HIM AND FORGET VJAX!!! DRAFT ANOTHER RECIEVER TOO BUT GORDON IS THE BEST THERE IS SPEED AND SIZE!!!
March 1st, 2017 at 7:50 pm
^^ TURN THE VOLUME DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 1st, 2017 at 9:00 pm
@UsfBuc yeah he’s definitely not the elite blocker that O.J. is, just doesnt show the same kind of power or pop in the running game. But he’s not garbage either.
A lot will have to do with the 40 time for him tho. And he most likely would be used as a “move” tight end split out wide. If he runs a 4.48 or better he might be worth a 1st rounder if we trade back a few spots.
March 1st, 2017 at 9:48 pm
I’m willing to bet Josh Gordon still better than every free agent WR and every WR about to enter this year’s draft.
March 1st, 2017 at 10:05 pm
DB55, i can understand aome ill will towards thw Glazer boys. But over the last few year they have put their money on the line for this team. So that criticism is pretty ignorant. Grimes, Ayers, sweezy, and Daryl Smith didnt come cheap last season. Leta not forget they pulled the trigger to acquire Darrel Revis and were willing to pay him 15 mil a year (until Lovie spoiled that for us) if this were 7 years ago, you could have a legitimate gripe. But the last 3 years or so the wallet has been wide open.
March 1st, 2017 at 10:34 pm
@blake Jordan Leggett from Clemson is the same type of te as oj howard. Used like howard too but he was more involved in the passing game. Not sure if he has the same top speed as howard but he looks fast. Good hands. Only knock on him is that he doesn’t finish or maintain his blocks. That’s a coach able habit tho would be good pickup in the 2nd. Another guy who caught my eye was bucky hodges. Played outside most of the time but he’s fast 6’7 great release from the LOS and he goes Calvin Johnson jr on the dbs.
March 2nd, 2017 at 12:03 am
Oh come on guys..it’s all the oldest trick of the book..fool them all..Jason is probably reading all these comments and laughing at us..
He’s not going to hint at all what he’s doing..geesh, we all know that!
March 2nd, 2017 at 8:12 am
I’d rather sign Jared Cook and save the draft pick spent on OJ howard if you really want another skill set outside of Brate