More On The Jordan Whitehead Impact
August 14th, 2018
Class-shaker
Joe already has written plenty about the apparent profound impact Thursday’s bone-crushing hitting of rookie safety Jordan Whitehead had on this Bucs team.
But it runs even deeper.
Joe chatted 1-on-1 with rookie cornerback Carlton Davis about it, and the Bucs’ second second-round pick this year said Whitehead raised the bar and sent a jolt through the rookie class, which also includes second-round cornerback M.J. Stewart.
“It jacked us up. We always talk about competing out there and getting each other hyped by making plays, him going out there and doing it and not just talking about it really, you know, I respect him more as as football player,” Davis said. “We all saw it. I’m still learning about these guys and watching everything they bring to the table, rookies and vets, and trying to at least match that.”
Joe still remains stunned that it was a rookie, a fourth-round pick, who sort oft temporarily set a new tone for the Tampa Bay defense this season. Very cool, and still a little bit concerning that it wasn’t a veteran.
August 14th, 2018 at 6:35 pm
It’s pretty evident Jordan has been coached up by cousin Darrelle Revis.
August 14th, 2018 at 6:37 pm
It was 1 preseason game so let’s not anoint the guy as the next John Lynch quite yet!
Fingers crossed that this guy is the real deal.
Go Bucs!
August 14th, 2018 at 6:38 pm
Joe I have a feeling this draft class is going to change everything for this defense. From Whiteheads bonecrushing mentality to the live to see another play of MJ Stewart to the surprise Carlton III has been so far. Now it Vita Veas turn to show us what made him our 1st round pick.
August 14th, 2018 at 6:40 pm
captain creme puff will suck the life out all rookies and newly acquired free agents prior to week one to ensure the basement streak does not get broken. it’s a buc life and we have 9 years of proof / history.
August 14th, 2018 at 6:42 pm
He was a four star recruit out of high school. He rushed for over a thousand yards…was a team leader in tackles when playing defense.
At Pitt he was an impact player from his freshman year. He is simply one of those players who has the ability to set a mood. Let’s hope he doesn’t hurt himself trying to inflict all that pain and let’s hope he can figure out how to control the number of penalties he may get.
August 14th, 2018 at 6:48 pm
Anyone is better than Conte.
August 14th, 2018 at 6:52 pm
1 preseason game or not this kid has been properly coached up. not only does he hit hard he hits hard within the parameters of the new rules and that is what blows my mind about this kid. you know what they say, you play how you practice and I think this team proved the theory to be correct last year. Albeit not in a positive way. All three of these kids are serious about wanting to be great and are willing to put in the work to get there. Bottom line, we have the talent on this team, now its up to the coaches to tie it all together and its up to Licht to shore up whatever holes we have left through FA and last rd. of cuts. Lets go boys this year is the year. I can totally see us snagging one of the wildcard spots this year!! Go Bucs!!
August 14th, 2018 at 7:13 pm
I like the quote from Carlton and I think we will be liking his impact a lot sooner, if the Dolphins game was an accurate indicator.
August 14th, 2018 at 7:15 pm
St Pete I don’t know why you’re talking about pentalties.
August 14th, 2018 at 7:24 pm
“St Pete I don’t know why you’re talking about pentalties.”
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Because if you are playing good defense in the NFL in 2018, most likely it is a penalty.
August 14th, 2018 at 7:29 pm
Our backfield could be set for years if all three, plus hargreaves and evans pan out!
August 14th, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Reality is a Beotch:
Yo ho yo ho
It’s T-Max’s life for me
He rarely gets dressed
He’s always depressed
Mpm’s basement is a sight
Even though he’s a boy
He can’t stand McCoy
It’s T-Max’s life for me!!!! Hey!
August 14th, 2018 at 7:39 pm
Feelthepewterpower….. I hate to break it to you but the chances for Hargreaves panning out are diminishing by the day. The guy may get back on the field and be OK(which is the best he’s ever been) for us but my prediction is that his rodeo is just about over with the Bucs.
August 14th, 2018 at 8:39 pm
i wish someone would put together a tape of all these hard hits everyone is raving about
August 14th, 2018 at 8:41 pm
har-grievances is injured again and kickin back smokin’ some of that good buddah
August 14th, 2018 at 9:09 pm
JohnLynch didn’t shine until year 3, neither did Ronde, so if they can have impact as a rookies, that will speak well of this class, but it still has to get done with the front seven
August 14th, 2018 at 9:33 pm
I’m really hoping this guy becomes the real deal for the bucs DBs and he was making very nice plays all over, but they were also mostly against Dolphins 2nd and 3rd stringers and Osweiler. The fact he played that entire game was so pathetic. But let’s keep the faith. GO BUCS!
August 14th, 2018 at 10:15 pm
It’s not really concerning. Conte and Tandy have had plenty of time to make their Mark on the defense I’m hoping that we are turning the page to the next chapter of the defense.
August 14th, 2018 at 10:52 pm
Sure it was one game, but guys don’t play the way Whitehead did Thursday by accident. One good hit maybe, but three? I don’t think so. Licht and Company saw something here. He’s got game and where he can take it remains to be seen. He’s fast and strong. He can play multiple positions, including running back. He has great instincts and can probably return kicks. My question is how the hell Licht got him in the 4’th round. This kid is like Chris Godwin, another steal and someone to keep your eyes on. Be advised: This was not a fluke.
Well played by the Scouting staff and Licht.
August 14th, 2018 at 10:55 pm
Everyone tmax post. I just envision will Ferrell yelling ma the meatloaf. And her yelling back. Son are you online again sucking the life out of the comment section of joe bucs fan. It’s been nine years son.
August 14th, 2018 at 10:55 pm
Looking at this picture I see the 3 Musketeers!!!
August 15th, 2018 at 12:07 am
Hey Joe, I’m ecstatic that it’s a 4th rounder who is family of a legend setting the tone. This team could go undefeated this year with the talent they got! It’s up to them to make it happen all 4 quarters of every game! Go Bucs! Straight DOGS!
August 15th, 2018 at 12:21 am
By the way: Kwon was a fourth rounder, too. It seems you can get pretty good leadership back there…
August 15th, 2018 at 3:39 am
Quality draft picks build championship teams- be a little more patient, Bucs fans, it’s a long road from the garbage heap, but Licht is getting it done, despite some stumbles…
August 15th, 2018 at 6:42 am
Good to see Licht focusing on the defense, hope our new young players help turn this defense around. It would be great to have a tenacious defense to go with a
potent offense. Go Bucs!
August 15th, 2018 at 7:19 am
ONE game guys. Lets let him string together a couple of more OK?! Our standards are so low that ANY impact stands out.
He looked good. If he continues to play that way, we might be sitting on a deep group of safeties.
August 15th, 2018 at 10:33 am
If Vea and Stevie T will come thru to stop the run for us and absorb double teams and our three super backfield rookies along with VHIII pay off this year, and Smitty for the first time gets creative and drops the LovieLooserZoneDefense and adapts his defense to the strengths of his players, yes, we could make the playoffs this year and Licht will be the reason why!
August 15th, 2018 at 6:13 pm
Kwon ’18