These Spreadsheeters Like
June 5th, 2017
PFF tribe approves.
Yesterday, Joe brought word from the numberscrunchers over at BSPN who are unimpressed by the offseason moves of Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht.
They believe the Bucs will return to the NFC South basement this fall.
However, their PFF tribe kindred spirits might disagree. Though Joe has yet to read what the PFF tribe projects for the Bucs (and Joe isn’t panting to find out), they like at least one move Licht made. That was drafting Penn State wide receiver Chris Godwin.
It seems (per the PFF tribe that tries to document such things) no wide receiver in the B1G had more yards on deep balls last season than Godwin.
Per the PFF tribe, Godwin compiled 504 yards receiving on targeted passes of 20-yards or longer. Perhaps that is one reason why the Bucs drafted him? Winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter laments the terribly few explosive plays the Bucs had last year. If Godwin’s college numbers are any indication, he’s all about explosive plays.
June 5th, 2017 at 8:24 am
Our beloved Bucs won’t be in the NFC south basement, nor will they be in the Super Bowl, in 2017. As usual the truth is somewhere in the middle, and I think our ceiling is one playoff win and that’s if we’re healthy(of course).
June 5th, 2017 at 8:25 am
Let them underestimate.
Godwin will be a household name by mid-season.
June 5th, 2017 at 8:34 am
Joe you just made “infamous Dave” puke!!!
Licht is the best GM in Bucs history!!!!
Can you spell S-U-P-E-R-B-O-W-L!!!!!!!!
Can you spell D-Y-N-A-S-T-Y!!!!!
The old Bucs are HISTORY!!!!
Expect more Bucs Fans!!!!!
Go Bucs!!!!
June 5th, 2017 at 8:40 am
Such a tough division you could reasonably make a case for all teams being in last place and all 4 being in the playoffs
If the Bucs d continues to improve I don’t see them finishing any worse than 2nd if the d plays like it did against Dallas and New Orleans they will need a lot of luck to be in the playoffs
June 5th, 2017 at 8:51 am
I exoect the Bucs to be strong contenders in 2018….I think this season will still have some us and downs with new pieces and two key players transitioning to new positions potentiality. No matter what they will be a lot of fun to watch
June 5th, 2017 at 8:55 am
(WR) Cris Godwin
Per: Dirk Koetter
June 5th, 2017 at 8:59 am
The dude’s well-rounded LUV. It will be increasingly difficult to keep him off the field if he lives up to his potential.
June 5th, 2017 at 9:00 am
Bucsfanman
No doubt brotha – We’ve got a gem in this one.
June 5th, 2017 at 9:13 am
Per: “The G.O.A.T” Mike Farrell – Rivals National Recruiting Director
Look Back: Chris Godwin – Penn State – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUE8OOpQLt8
Note: He has good one on O.J. Howard as well.
June 5th, 2017 at 9:21 am
I was watching that clip thinking, “This is before Penn St.!” Think how much more polished he is at this stage!
June 5th, 2017 at 9:27 am
What will help him this year??? The fact that when he is on the field, he will be going against teams 4/5th best coverage guy!!! He will be well placed to take advantage of being a lower progression in the passing game!!!!!!!!
Go Bucs!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 5th, 2017 at 9:30 am
Bucsfanman
Exactly – This kid is always working to better his game.
So his potential should continue on an upward trajectory.
June 5th, 2017 at 9:30 am
Worth noting PFF consider themselves a “scouting website”, not analytics
June 5th, 2017 at 10:28 am
Good point Realist. He should be able take advantage of those coverages.
This will be fun to watch!
June 5th, 2017 at 11:40 am
Godwin at pick #84 was one hell of a steal. We got multiple steals in the 2017 draft. OJ Howard at #19 was pure good fortune. McNichols at #162 is another IMO. We’ll see on Justin Evans and Kendell Beckwith but I believe the Bucs are initially very happy with those choices where they were picked as well. And Stevie T. in the 7th may also turn out to be quite the value selection if he makes the team.
Nice job Jason Licht of staying patient and letting the board come to you in a talented draft pool.
June 5th, 2017 at 11:40 am
This is just in keeping with the Licht formula…sign an FA to play immediately and mentor the rookie who will eventually take his place.
Godwin is the natural successor to DJAX.