Murphy-Bunting Talks Bruce Arians’ “Legends Dinner” Plan
May 23rd, 2019
Bucs rookie CB Sean Murphy-Bunting
There’s a new plan being executed at One Buc Palace, one of many innovations by Bucco Bruce Arians.
It’s a rubber-chicken-type circuit designed to formally deliver knowledge and form bonds between young Bucs and team icons.
Rookie cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting called it a “Legends Dinner” plan by Arians, one that led Ronde Barber to get in front of the second-round pick — man-to-man.
Speaking on WDAE-AM 620 today, Murphy-Bunting said Barber counseled him on developing a healthy mental state, balancing the physical and mental sides of the game with a home life. And always outwork the next guy mentally and physically was a big piece of advice, Murphy-Bunting added.
Interesting stuff by Arians. Can Joe get an invite to the Warren Sapp dinner? Would somebody please get Earnest Graham in here to talk to Ronald Jones? Maybe Martin Gramatica can share every ounce of wisdom he has with the battling Bucs kickers?
Joe likes that Arians is pushing the issue and getting the “legends” here in a more organized fashion.
It was beyond ridiculous and borderline irresponsible for Dirk Koetter and Jason Licht allowing more than a year to pass before Barber spent significant time with Vernon Hargreaves. Shame on you for that, Dirk and Jason.
A well-spoken dude, Murphy-Bunting had a quick and thoughtful answer when asked about transitioning from college to the NFL.
“It’s a lot faster. You have to buy in a lot more to the program and what’s at stake,” Murphy-Bunting said. “Because everyone’s competing for the same thing and you kind of know that. In college, it’s obviously a little different because everyone has different goals and different things in life.”
May 23rd, 2019 at 11:38 am
maybe vh3 didnt have time for barber, vh3 seems more of an instagram football player than a real one on the field
May 23rd, 2019 at 11:47 am
this is the big difference between this coaching staff and leadership, there putting young players in a position to succeed, I believe lavonte david will have a great year with being able to blitz much more and actually using him the right way unlike lovie and koetter.
May 23rd, 2019 at 11:47 am
Finally! Some talk about SIGNED players on this team!
Forget Suh until he’s signed.
Haven’t we all seen this franchise bungle multiple contracts for players and coaches?
Like BA says: Let’s talk about the guys that are here.
May 23rd, 2019 at 11:52 am
^Is Murphy-Bunting even signed yet
May 23rd, 2019 at 11:57 am
Also, it looks like Hargreaves is out of the dog house already (if he ever was inside in the first place).
I saw a clip from OTAs where he batted a pass away this morning.
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Go Bucs!!!!
May 23rd, 2019 at 11:59 am
I don’t blame the coaches for that. VHIII has the resources to reach out to former players. It does help to see this tho
May 23rd, 2019 at 12:21 pm
Lots of interceptions yesterday in practice.
Murphy Bunting, Carlton Davis, Devin White.
Defense is back to swarming on the field.
May 23rd, 2019 at 12:23 pm
Lots of undercuts too which is route recognition and a result of press corners.
Not bad throws.
Devin Whites was just a STUD in action.
May 23rd, 2019 at 12:27 pm
Ronde Barber should replace helpless GM Licht as new GM
May 23rd, 2019 at 12:49 pm
Earnest Graham??? lol
Yeah, let’s get in a failed RB to talk to Jones.
Why not Warrick Dunn? Or some RB Arians had elsewhere?
May 23rd, 2019 at 1:01 pm
I agree with joestang!!!! Or grab John Lynch when his coach seeks more power!
May 23rd, 2019 at 1:13 pm
SENIOR
I AGREE….
GO BUCS!!!!!
May 23rd, 2019 at 2:22 pm
Cmon Joe! You’re making it seem like Dirk shooed away former players like Schiano did. I personally don’t think that was the case.
May 23rd, 2019 at 2:25 pm
Sounded like a good kid, speaks well.
But we have seen that before haven’t we.
May 23rd, 2019 at 2:44 pm
Lovie used to have all the old timers come around and “mentor.”
And let’s be clear, Hargreaves isn’t trash because they didn’t get Ronde involved
May 23rd, 2019 at 3:43 pm
Bunting Carlton & Dean are the 3 CBs Imost looking forward too.
I heard that Bunting excells in covering a deep half. Would be to not hold my breath that Michael Thomas or(god forbid) J.Jones is going to torch the top of our defense at will.
May 23rd, 2019 at 3:44 pm
typos*
May 23rd, 2019 at 4:07 pm
earnest graham is a failed RB? HA! now that’s funny!
dude carved out a role on our squad with pure determination.
May 23rd, 2019 at 9:04 pm
I wouldn’t call Ernest a failed running back if you make a nfl roster an stuck around for more than 3 years sorry that’s not failure but I will say he wasn’t the fastest or the flashiest but the dude did run with determination
May 23rd, 2019 at 9:29 pm
I’ve already made the point about the draft, that seeking team leaders is something that successful teams do, that Licht-weight never seemed to do before BA arrived. Well it is also becoming apparent to me that our staff is paying attention to wonderlick(sp?) scores as well, something else that Licht-weight never seemed to care about. Why is he still here?