Team Glazer, DeSean Jackson & The Famous Dirk Koetter Credo
March 9th, 2017
Loud message from ownership
Joe laughed out loud when other media types insisted the Bucs wouldn’t chase expensive free agents last year, and Joe did the same this winter.
Team Glazer has been throwing around buckets of loot since 2012. What are these guys missing?
Joe is thoroughly confident Team Glazer learned from the debacle of the 2011 offseason. After the Bucs were 10-6 in 2010, with a super-young team and coach, Bucs leadership made the brilliant decision (sarcasm) to only sign a punter in free agency.
Tampa Bay jumped out to a 4-2 record after big “signature” wins against the Saints and Falcons, and then they never won another game in 2011. They didn’t have enough veteran leaders and raw talent to stop the bleeding of a 10-game losing streak and right the ship.
It cost Raheem Morris his job and forced Team Glazer into another rebuild.
Fast-forward to 2017, the Bucs are coming off a 9-7 season with another 23-year-old quarterback ready for his third season, and Team Glazer just ponied up big money to insure Mike Smith remains defensive coordinator for two more seasons.
To not make bold moves in free agency would be foolish and evidence that nothing was learned from 2011. Team Glazer is way too smart for that.
Sure, free agency is the devil, but only if you pick the wrong players. If Jason Licht screws up free agency like he did in 2014 and, arguably, in 2015, then Team Glazer likely reassesses its general manager. But fear is not part of this regime now, nor should it ever be.
Joe believes Team Glazer is following its inspiring head coach, who so profoundly told the Bucs last year to, “Speak softly. And carry a big mother f*%%’n stick!“
March 9th, 2017 at 9:25 am
Keep the cueballs happy. Go Licht
March 9th, 2017 at 9:25 am
Would still like another WR. Pryor or draft one in top 3 rnds
March 9th, 2017 at 9:27 am
I agree with a few of those podcasts Joe – I’m seeing a 2 year window where we have to make a strong push before having to make a large financial commitment to several key pieces on our team.
Plug as many holes as you’d like today!
March 9th, 2017 at 9:34 am
I hope we do not neglect the defense during FA/draft so we can build upon what Smith has started. Could we all just imagine a potent offense and a dominant defense in the same season? Going to be interesting to see what pieces to the puzzle are added when it is all said and done.
March 9th, 2017 at 9:41 am
Joe what are the chances we pick up Dontari Poe?he said he was willing to take a 1yr prove it deal and I haven’t read of him getting signed or interest from anyone.also who else should we expect to be signed to a bucs life today/tomorrow?any other big name players or anyone under the radar we should keep our eye on?
March 9th, 2017 at 9:42 am
How about adding Mangold (C), Baker (DE) and Micah Hyde (S) now! Round out the day on a really high note!
March 9th, 2017 at 9:43 am
Poppycock there Joe! All I can say to the Glazers is..Prove it. Prove to us you want to be a champion. Prove to Bucnation you want the Bucs to be great. End statement!
March 9th, 2017 at 9:43 am
There’s reports anqaun boldin wants to play for a Florida team. Go sign him to.
March 9th, 2017 at 9:44 am
@Mike Johnson
They did when they fired the Incompetent one and promoted a “Real” NFL Head Coach!!!!!!!!!
March 9th, 2017 at 9:49 am
Chris Says:
March 9th, 2017 at 9:43 am
There’s reports anqaun boldin wants to play for a Florida team. Go sign him to.
EXACTLY !!!!!!!
March 9th, 2017 at 10:03 am
Jeagan, great post!!! bucs have a ton of holes that need to be addressed, that shouldn’t create a gilded image of the oevrall team after the pickup of Djax
March 9th, 2017 at 10:04 am
Guess we looking a whole lot more appealing now after the year ME had and Djax making it his business to come on board. He a Nole but I feel like Quan thumbed his nose to us this time last season. So I’m little mixed when it comes to him.
March 9th, 2017 at 10:08 am
The guy on the left is rocking the legendary Glazer mullet.
March 9th, 2017 at 10:10 am
I thought Maurice Gibb was dead.
March 9th, 2017 at 10:12 am
Now go after Ross…
March 9th, 2017 at 10:23 am
let’s go after Kevin Zeilter now!
March 9th, 2017 at 10:33 am
Glass half empty:
The Glazer’s haven’t spent money. Prove it, Glazer’s! Blah, blah, blah.
Glass half full:
With the exception of a short period in the early 2010’s the Glazer’s have spent freely during the bulk of their ownership, certainly with Licht on board. They will do so this year as well.
March 9th, 2017 at 10:43 am
Good god could you imagine Desean Jackson and John Ross?
March 9th, 2017 at 10:45 am
Interesting that all the chatter today is about offensive FAs … Desean Jackson & Jason Kelce … now that Calais Campbell & Tony Jefferson appear to be signing elsewhere. Hopefully Bucs stay focused on fixing our 2 biggest defensive deficiencies (DLine & Safety) plus use 2 draft picks for those spots also to get a leg up on the future.
March 9th, 2017 at 10:47 am
Sorry I am going to have to have a few playoff years before I forgive the Raheem Morris, Schiano, era.
I do note the different tune.
Apparently 29/30 year old free agents are no longer considered “fools gold” by the Glazer Boys.
Raheem is probably saying WTF?
March 9th, 2017 at 10:54 am
Maurice Gibb… You killing me
unfortunately we will never see our owners rocking out Jerry Jones style with some hotties living it up… its unfortunate.
March 9th, 2017 at 10:57 am
john ross fans please review his medical history… it’s a HUGE gamble with those knees bucs need reliable tough football players. not another gamble or “hope he stays healthy or if he stays healty” can’t win a division with a roster full of “if’s” Give me a slightly slower durable guy with good hands over a combine warrior with bad knees.
March 9th, 2017 at 11:07 am
After looking at who the bucs talked to this seams there plan.
FA
Starting WR
Starting DL at fair price other wise will use draft.
Draft
Starting RB(can get one up to 5th rd)
Starting DL(can get one 1-2nd rd)
Rotation DE(3-4rd)
Development WR(3-7 rd)
Development S(3-7 rd)
Development OL(4-7 rd)
March 9th, 2017 at 11:31 am
Go get Kamar Aiken and big body Brandon Williams to plug the inside next to McCoy. Wouldn’t complain about splashing for AJ Buoye either
March 9th, 2017 at 11:47 am
SoCalBucFan … I suspect that you’re real close, except that hopefully FAs will include a Safety (someone to start opposite Tandy?) and a OLineman (preferably a Center but a RT would do also).
March 9th, 2017 at 11:53 am
tmaxcon, we totally agree here! Already have bad knee injuries x2 when speed is one of your best asset, is this what we might call gambling with our first round pick? Tough call here by the GM and our scouts and medical evaluations teams.
I hope we get a chance to add Mr. Howard to our Offense.