Dominant Summer
August 8th, 2018
Joe often gets belted with the question of who looks great in Bucs training camp.
The answer has been easier than usual this year.
Consider that Dirk Koetter said the Bucs weren’t doing a lot of full-speed stuff in practice yesterday. Well, how is a Bucs fan supposed to evaluate that effectively? Joe always laughs at outlets that make a bunch of bold proclamations out of one or two training camp practices.
Regardless, after a couple of weeks of viewing practice — and reviewing chunks of it on film — the beastliness of Ali Marpet has been astounding.
Marpet, 25, looks significantly stronger than in past seasons, not just in his stature but through various practice action. He’s winning over and over and over again, and he looks completely comfortable at left guard. Joe’s not seeing a learning curve.
This rise is compounded by the fact Koetter has said repeatedly that Marpet routinely is coaching up center Ryan Jensen on the offense and the line calls.
Of the guys bringing the contract year juice, Joe puts Marpet atop of the list, followed by Peyton Barber and Kwon Alexander.
Joe will be spending a lot of time tomorrow night watching Marpet and Jensen against the Dolphins.
August 8th, 2018 at 7:30 am
Oh Daddy! Bucs football has finally come back me. Oh how I’ve missed you!! GO BUCS!!
August 8th, 2018 at 7:44 am
We need to lock up Marpet and Smith. I doubt we will find someone else who we can plug and play at LT. Smith isn’t the greatest but I man beginning to believe that moving Marpet to LG has more to do with the chemistry between Marpet and Smith rather then try to plug a hole (or which there were two at our guard spots)
August 8th, 2018 at 8:20 am
Mr. Marpet to me, is the Mike Alstott of the OL. Here’s to his continued dominance and good health.
August 8th, 2018 at 8:52 am
“Consider that Dirk Koetter said the Bucs weren’t doing a lot of full-speed stuff in practice yesterday. Well, how is a Bucs fan supposed to evaluate that effectively?” Exactly! “Soft Camp” Koetter strikes again! The evidence just keeps piling up.
August 8th, 2018 at 8:54 am
I think it’s safe to say he is a really good football player
On the other side we probably have the worst line in football
August 8th, 2018 at 9:01 am
Kwon can be replaced. We all know it
August 8th, 2018 at 9:03 am
Love Marpet he has grown so much over last few years see a little of Logan Mankins in him
August 8th, 2018 at 9:09 am
We should be able to lock all of these guys up since we will be drafting a QB as the number one draft in the draft next year. A rookie QB gives us enough salary room to lock all of these guys down. We can then let Winocheo be a burden for another team, most likely Cincy. We can also Have Fitz Grimm him on how to be a pro.
August 8th, 2018 at 10:06 am
Great player – seems like a cool dude too.
Wasn’t Ali the highest draft pick ever for a D3 player – or something like that? What a great usage of a trade up into the late 2nd rd for this pick. Kudos to Jason Licht for targeting Marpet as a ‘must have’ and making sure the Bucs got him.
Hopefully Marpet has found a permanent home at LG and will stay put there for the next 10 years.
Now about that other Guard spot….
Is it possible that Licht(ning) could strike twice at the same position in such similar fashion?
GM Jason once again targeted a small school D2 stud LT with the intention of likely moving him inside and also once again traded up (into the late 3rd) to grab Alex Cappa.
Can Cappa pull a Marpet and ascend the depth chart quickly in his 1st training camp – to become a game 1 rookie starter at RG? How awesome would that be if Cappa’s talent basically forces him into a starting role from the getgo?
August 8th, 2018 at 10:19 am
That’s right. He is the all-time highest drafted D3 player in history. Next closest one was Chris Warren of Ferrum in the 4th rd / 89th pick. Even more well known guys like Garcon and Shorts were 6th and 4th rders, respectively.
August 8th, 2018 at 10:22 am
Then it was probably the correct move. Can’t wait to watch Jensen
August 8th, 2018 at 10:23 am
April 2019– “Bucs trade up for #4 overall pick Missouri QB Drew Lock.”
August 8th, 2018 at 1:16 pm
Consider that Dirk Koetter said the Bucs weren’t doing a lot of full-speed stuff in practice yesterday.
and this is what doomed us last year….a soft a$$ TC….then when the bullets start flying, we get banged up….then that opens the door for everyones favorite excuse….injuries….
this soft mindset has got to go….
#NOEXCUSESIN2018!!!!….#PRESSURESONTHECOACHES!!!!….GO BUCS!!!!
August 8th, 2018 at 1:17 pm
Average at best got thrown around to much for my liking . D Smith is a much better lineman going against the best week in week out
August 8th, 2018 at 2:20 pm
I only care what Marpet is capable of doing against the Saints and Panther’s. The Saints have literally owned him, and oh LA. Rams dline too. This is the year of no excuses
August 8th, 2018 at 2:24 pm
I’m only concerned with how he plays against the Saints and Panther’s. Because the Saints have Literally owned him. And oh yeah L.A. Rams also embarrass him
August 8th, 2018 at 7:50 pm
Godeep66…better grab the windex your crystal ball is pretty damn cloudy.
August 8th, 2018 at 10:53 pm
DrStroud & Bucboi,
You don’t have a full speed practice two days before a game. C’mon man!