Michael Bennett Trade Chatter — To The Falcons
March 4th, 2018
The intrigue is unavoidable, the thought of versatile stud pass rusher Michael Bennett, who the Bucs let walk out of Tampa five years ago for no good reason, squaring off twice a year against J.R. Sweezy and Demar Dotson with a burning desire to take off Jameis Winston’s head.
ESPN and others are reporting tonight that Bennett’s Seahawks are talking to the Falcons, among other things, about a trade for Bennett.
It’s almost comical — and it feels like another chapter in the Bucs’ bizarre soap opera: the likelihood of the Falcons letting Adrian Clayborn (9 1/2 sacks) walk and bringing back Bennett. Super Bowl Falcons head coach Dan Quinn knows Bennett well from their days together in Seattle.
Are the pass-rush starved Bucs one of the teams talking to Seattle about Bennett? Doubtful.
What next, LeGarrette Blount and his three Super Bowl rings to the Panthers to replace Jonathan Stewart and complement Christian McCaffrey?
Look, Joe’s not about to start running through downtown St. Pete with lit torches tomorrow night; general manager Jason Licht deserves a shot to show what his plan is to fix the Bucs’ defensive line. But it better be successful, preferably more successful than whatever Robert Quinn, Michael Bennett and Calais Campbell bring to the table in 2018.
March 4th, 2018 at 9:40 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fn36l_z3WY
March 4th, 2018 at 9:43 pm
Us Bucs fans live with dark clouds above us constantly.
March 4th, 2018 at 9:45 pm
The off season freakouts over media speculation is at an all time high.
March 4th, 2018 at 9:46 pm
Licht just doesn’t want to create any expectations or hype for this year, wouldn’t want to make him cringe.
I’ll wait and see till after the draft, but I don’t think I’m gonna pay $300 for Sunday ticket this year. Or the $1000+ dollars I spend to make a trip home to see a game in person.
March 4th, 2018 at 9:52 pm
Buccaneers are currently not in the race for ANY of the following. (as reported)
Trumaine Johnson
Malcom Butler
Muhammad Wilkerson
Michael Bennett
And we lost out on Quinn over a 6th round pick.
Only player we are currently linked to is Poe.
Pathetic
March 4th, 2018 at 9:55 pm
Joe what exactly makes you “doubt” Tampa is one of the teams in the mix for bennet?if they were in talks with the Rams then I guarantee they will be in talks with the Seahawks. Everyone who is a Tampa fan thought Licht wasn’t seeking a trade for a pass rusher and it proved wrong with Quinn a few days ago. Goes to show you Jason Licht is putting in the work to fix the team.
March 4th, 2018 at 9:56 pm
If you hear about a potential trade, then it was leaked to leverage or squeeze more out of a deal by another third party!!!!!!!!!!
Go Bucs!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 4th, 2018 at 9:56 pm
Anyone who thought glazers would step up and do the right thing have not been paying attention for over a decade
March 4th, 2018 at 9:57 pm
Figures typical Glazer’s to cheap to get anyone half decent. As long as they keep making money they don’t care, just keep on settling for mediocrity. Ugh it’s
frustrating being a Bucs fan during free agency
March 4th, 2018 at 10:01 pm
Bennett is a piece of trash, the Falcons can have him.
March 4th, 2018 at 10:03 pm
Voice your displeasure with your wallet.
The Glazers are turds. Club seats CANCELLED. No more wasted sundays.
Tired of losing year after year and paying for a substandard product.
March 4th, 2018 at 10:16 pm
Munch
Yeah talent is irrelvant… wake up the choirboy expirement failed miserably. POINTS and talent wins games not good guys…. nice guys ALWAYS finish last
March 4th, 2018 at 10:17 pm
Bennett is trash, he can take his anti-American anti-cop fat rear end deep into the heart of dixie and see how that goes for him. Hopefully it ends very very poorly.
As for Quinn, that is a trade Licht needed to get done – but I will repeat what ESPN is still saying, it wasn’t a swap of 6ths, they’re saying it’s that PLUS a 3rd or a 4th. I’d still have paid that if I was the Bucs, but just saying if ESPN is correct that is much closer to what I’d have expected to be the return.
Finally if you lived through Culverhouse then you know what a cheap owner is – and the Glazers aren’t a nickel and dime cheap operation. Sorry to ruin your whinny rants, but it’s the truth. Now please go stick your leg in a running lawnmower.
God bless.
March 4th, 2018 at 10:20 pm
Nice guys end up working for and making money for A-holes like myself… driven winners are needed not freaking role models raise your own damn kids nfl is sports entertainment
March 4th, 2018 at 10:20 pm
His plan is simple, he was genuinely convinced his #1 pick Winston was the next Tom Brady and would march us down the field every game, masking the defense’s weaknesses with comeback wins and clutch play. He thought signing Jackson, Martin bouncing back and then drafting Howard would put the offense over the top. Then Winston had a 9 game losing streak as a starter, continued with turnovers and here we sit evaluating every position but QB, WRs, TEs and LBs. Licht needs a miracle from Winston that simply isn’t coming, the NFL is the ultimate team game and we have waaay too many holes to fill. We need at least two starters on the o-line, two or three new RBs, a back up QB, two or three new d-linemen, one or two quality CBs, one new safety and possibly a new kicker. Somehow all that is supposed too mesh in one offseason in a new system…..Not likely happening.
March 4th, 2018 at 10:21 pm
I thanked god for a lap dance just 20 minutes ago….
March 4th, 2018 at 10:27 pm
At least tmax knows he is an A-hole and thank god there are A-holes like him around so nice guys can use them for their dirty work.
March 4th, 2018 at 10:29 pm
When rented bush is as close as you get without paying you’d better thank God for it.
March 4th, 2018 at 10:43 pm
Guy had one 10 sack season and one 9 sack season in 9 years and you’re writing about him like he’s a young Julius Peppers, sober Aldon Smith, Simeon Rice, etc. Bennett was decent in his younger days but not worth this much attention.
March 4th, 2018 at 10:48 pm
It won’t bother me one bit if Bennett goes to the Falcons … they draft well and I’d be more worried about the dude they’d draft with the pick they’re trading for Bennett …
March 4th, 2018 at 10:49 pm
Looks like Licht just isn’t a closer.
Plain and simple.
If you look at his history and comments, he’s always trying to measure against what the other GMs and media would think.
He worries about PR and character, but then whiffs on both anyways with guys like Baker. Quinn and Peters – young Pro Bowlers at premium positions – are so rarely available. There’s no making up for missing out on them.
The good GMs simply go and get their guys. Period. Then let the wins do the talking for them from a PR standpoint.
Licht, come on man…
FIX THE TRENCHES, FIX THE BUCS!!
March 4th, 2018 at 10:55 pm
TMax must be at the Blue Oyster Bar? Well played, Sir! Sounds like you’re the head of a multi-level marketing scheme…sign me up!
March 4th, 2018 at 10:55 pm
Was sorry Bucs didn’t get Quinn, but hope they stay away from Bennett. He’s not as young as he use to be and has shown he is a world class Turd. Let him be Atlanta’s problem
March 4th, 2018 at 11:02 pm
The Seahawks are blowing things up it seems … there is even a Twitter rumor that is being backed by some big Seahawks fan that there is talk the Hawks might TRADE RUSSELL WILSON … apparently to the Browns or Giants for their #1 or #2 overall plus their 1st rounder next year and maybe quite a bit more, apparently with the intention of either drafting Saquon and signing Kirk Cousins, or more likely, drafting Sam Darnold … I think that is complete BS but who knows. Seattle seems like a mess and just a little while back, people thought they would be a dynasty.
March 4th, 2018 at 11:23 pm
Only the uninformed are b!tching about Licht not getting Peters.
March 4th, 2018 at 11:25 pm
No, that will be a Bucs problem if Bennett winds up in Atlanta.
March 4th, 2018 at 11:27 pm
Why should we be hopeful about anything this year? Come on 2019 so we can start rebuilding…again.
March 4th, 2018 at 11:28 pm
It’s fun that because I attack tmaxi-pad when I can (and most is rightfully justifiable) but I do agree with some of the things he does say. This team needs a spark. I’m not talking about a huge spark like the glazers selling the team (one can only hope they do!). I’m talking about a spark from new players with a drive to rip someone’s head off and spit down their necks! The maxipad thinks im some McCoy nuthugger (his words). I’m really not! He is by far the best d lineman we have at the moment. Would I love the team to build around him? Of course! But I would also be open to trading him (if the price was right) and starting over. Half of me thinks this team is close to being a playoff team and half of me sees a team that’ll go 4-12 next year. All I know is if the Bucs can fix the damn trenches and get a halfway decent rb, things will be a whole lot better. This d line they have has been neglected/half-arsed tended to for so long that they can’t even breathe on a qb. Fix the trenches, no “choirboys” and watch this team take off! Now, back to my crown and coke!
March 4th, 2018 at 11:42 pm
JOE,
Why do you say that about Peters? Everyone knows he’s a bit of a headcase but the dude is young, just entering his prime and already a ball-hawking All-Pro corner, and while he’s a loon, he’s not a Lawrence Taylor type of loon and could certainly have been a big-time addition to the Bucs secondary.
I’m not one of the people complaining about missing out on Peters but I’m certainly not going to bash those who are as Peters can really play, is young and is also still CHEAP.
March 4th, 2018 at 11:51 pm
I’m not one to care much about bringing in choirboys the Bucs need to get a little nasty on defense but with that said I think Licht made a wise decision to stay away from Peters. He has issues that goes back to his college days at University of Washington and supposedly went Latrell Sprewell on one of his assistant coaches. If you aren’t familiar with incident look it up.
Peters probably is a top 5 CB but the risk that he may not even be in the league in 3 yrs is too risky to give up and 2nd and 4th for him.
March 4th, 2018 at 11:53 pm
https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/washington-boots-cb-marcus-peters-after-reported-dispute-with-coaches/
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/02/12/marcus-peters-admits-he-deserved-to-be-kicked-off-team-at-washington/
March 5th, 2018 at 12:00 am
^ I know, I know, but he can also really ball out … Lawrence Taylor isn’t winning any model citizen awards but he has a bust in canton
March 5th, 2018 at 12:00 am
A bit?
March 5th, 2018 at 12:02 am
Yeah he can definitely ball but it’s a different league than it was back when Taylor played. Aldon Smith is a prime example of how Taylor’s career would have ended if he played in this era.
March 5th, 2018 at 12:10 am
^ I understand guys and I never complained the Bucs didn’t make the deal for Peters, but the Rams obviously felt comfortable enough to trade a 2nd, 4th AND walk away from Trumaine Johnson just to get Peters and I would venture to guess that most people trust the Rams front office more than they trust the Bucs front office … just saying.
March 5th, 2018 at 12:19 am
Hmmm I wouldn’t say that the Rams have a great front office. Let’s keep an eye on them and see how things go next season. I personally have no idea what they’re doing with all of the unsigned players they currently have. If I was Licht I’d see if I could swindle Aaron Donald from them since they don’t seem to want to pay him.
March 5th, 2018 at 12:23 am
I think that there is a distinct possibility that the Bucs have developed a reputation as a place where free agents and trades go to die. There’s something in the culture that is driving people away. The only way that is going to change is with a series of 24-4 good drafts and multiple winning seasons.
No player is going to waste two years to build something when they can choose to go to a place that’s built.
March 5th, 2018 at 4:29 am
I seriously doubt the Bucs will sign any top free agents. They will probably sign a bunch of scrubs to one year deals. Then Jason Licht will pound on his chest…screaming…King Kong ain’t got nothing on me.
March 5th, 2018 at 5:34 am
What are we to think if Licht misses on Bennett and Poe in addition to his miss on Quinn? This week should be interesting.
March 5th, 2018 at 6:15 am
Let’s see……wanna play in the fantastic new Mercedes Benz dome in Atlanta for a proven quarterback and a super bowl contender? Or play in 95 degree heat for half the season bottom dweller with an Uber riding, W eatin’ “developing” QB?
March 5th, 2018 at 8:02 am
BucTrooper Says:
March 5th, 2018 at 12:23 am
I think that there is a distinct possibility that the Bucs have developed a reputation as a place where free agents and trades go to die. There’s something in the culture that is driving people away. The only way that is going to change is with a series of 24-4 good drafts and multiple winning seasons.
No player is going to waste two years to build something when they can choose to go to a place that’s built.
*Very interesting point(s) you make here, BT. It made me immediately think of DeSean Jackson. A player no doubt well repected throughout the league…now watching the final few years of his career die a slow death in Tampa. I can only imagine what he must be thinking and saying to friends throughout the NFL.
March 5th, 2018 at 8:25 am
I think I said just yesterday….why would Bennett want to come back to Tampa. The team that fired him or let him go for zero. Would you trust that team or go to ATL, a team that is 2 years removed from a SB and still loaded with talent.
The over under for the Bucs in Vegas for WINS in 2018…is 6.5 and there is a reason for that. Will Koetter and Licht survive another 6-10 or 7-9…most would say no.
March 5th, 2018 at 8:48 am
tmaxcon Says
“Nice guys end up working for and making money for A-holes like myself… ”
As if you could ever be successful enough to pay someone to work for you.
March 5th, 2018 at 8:52 am
Waterboy Says
“Hmmm I wouldn’t say that the Rams have a great front office. Let’s keep an eye on them and see how things go next season. I personally have no idea what they’re doing with all of the unsigned players they currently have. If I was Licht I’d see if I could swindle Aaron Donald from them since they don’t seem to want to pay him.”
Now that is smart thinking.
Most here are seeing Licht’s inaction as a weakness…but you bring up an interesting point. If Licht believes better options will test the market, he could be waiting for a better player.
If they are stupid enough to let Aaron Donald hit Free Agency, that would be huge. He would actually be worthy of a huge contract, more so than McCoy. And I love McCoy.
March 5th, 2018 at 12:34 pm
Why would any player want to Tampa? Except for the ones who don’t care about winning and only want a big paycheck.
March 5th, 2018 at 12:56 pm
LakeLand Says:
March 5th, 2018 at 4:29 am
I seriously doubt the Bucs will sign any top free agents. They will probably sign a bunch of scrubs to one year deals. Then Jason Licht will pound on his chest…screaming…King Kong ain’t got nothing on me.
^^BINGO^^
I believe we discussed this last week(maybe another poster)…..licht has to stop being cheap!!!!!!…..instead of spending big on a couple top notch FA’s, he likes to be cheap and spend big money on several mid tier FA’s…..
you would think this staff would show a little bit of urgency since they’re all on the hot seat but I guess not…..they act as if they have nude pics of the glazers boys in the tub together when they were toddlers…..
#NOEXCUSESIN2018!!!!!…GO BUCS!!!!
March 5th, 2018 at 1:36 pm
Why couldn’t I have been your son Malcom? Well….Lots of reasons, but these kids can’t run a team for sh%t. They are all about making money and they don’t know how to do that. They need to realize they could make a ton of money by spending just a little bit on players and staff. Bought the big TVs and indoor practice facility, but not a team. They thought bringing in Desaun Jackson for $80 mill was going to win them a SB last year. Myself and so many people were hyped about the Bucs before the season started thinking we had a really good team, with people buying season tickets and merchandise. But in the end, we hit rock bottom like the market after Trump’s steal tax. And now no one wants to play for us. So sad. Stuart Sternburg’s of the NFL either need to sell soon or start to figure out how to put a franchise together.