Opening Depth Chart Released!
August 6th, 2019N
ow you can really smell the sweet fragrance of the 2019 preseason opener.
The Bucs’ first depth chart of the year has been published.
And there is intrigue!
Bobo Wilson is listed as the No. 1 punt returner and kick returner. Friday night could represent his best shot to make the 53-man roster. Once upon a time Kenny Bell dropped a preseason kickoff return and basically was never heard from again in a Bucs uniform.
Rookie Mike Edwards and Jordan Whitehead are the starting safeties. Man, the Bucs are young there. Edwards and Devin White are the only rookie starters listed on either side of the football.
Cairo Santos is listed as the No. 1 kicker, which is interesting. Will Gholston, Ndamukong Suh, Vita Vea and Carl Nassib are listed as the defensive linemen.
August 6th, 2019 at 9:12 pm
White is not listed as a starter as a rookie?
August 6th, 2019 at 9:12 pm
Gabbert starting QB?
August 6th, 2019 at 9:15 pm
So Justin Evans is backing up Whitehead?
August 6th, 2019 at 9:17 pm
Is Anthony Nelson this years Kenny Bell or Rojo?
No peep heard about him in rookie camp, OTA’s or now in Training camp. Should not be that hard to beat our 2nd string tackles on a play or two.
August 6th, 2019 at 9:23 pm
Good to see the Bucs once again appeasing America’s loser QB with the notation of BoBo Wilson as the returner. JW is always pushing for this fellow Free Shoes University teammate. I guess it’s true, misery needs company.
August 6th, 2019 at 9:31 pm
How quickly joe you have forgotten that devin white is a rookie
August 6th, 2019 at 9:34 pm
Hats off to Bobo. Man, best of luck Bobo. If anything, I do love your moxi and determination. Wouldn’t it be something if Bobo takes it to da house………………..Go Bucs!
August 6th, 2019 at 9:37 pm
The Bucs are going to STINK this year. I hope the JBF business model accounts for lack of interest. (BTW, I’m only here until hockey season starts.)
August 6th, 2019 at 9:41 pm
@Ami cool story and all, but why not just stick to hockey and spare us your trolling.
August 6th, 2019 at 9:42 pm
Pretty sure the defensive depth chart is just a paper thing as the bucs will be rolling with 5 DBs most of the time, joes do you know who that 5th db is that will probably be starting?
August 6th, 2019 at 9:43 pm
Ami Chris – lets just pretend hockey season already started
August 6th, 2019 at 9:44 pm
Santos is starter in the first game because he is the veteran. Just like he was first in practices.
I’m guessing he will get first half, then Gay for second half. Then they’ll switch up next week.
August 6th, 2019 at 9:44 pm
geno711 – Rookie defensive lineman rarely do anything, including first rounders. Take for example Vita, he spent the first 10 games of the season being nicknamed Velcro.
August 6th, 2019 at 9:46 pm
A good part of the starters may not even though lay a full quarter…except maybe oline. Arians might want them to get more play time.
August 6th, 2019 at 9:48 pm
Wow AMI……..Talk about negative thoughts upon birth! How about let’s wait and see just what unfolds this season BEFORE you talk smack. You obviously are sporting a murse. Not to be confused with a purse. Whatever your baggage this year is a new. Either you are on the ship or simply running your Gator and hoping for negatory results. In anycase, we don’t need you on our site.
August 6th, 2019 at 9:50 pm
Wait, Stewart is listed as a corner again? I thought he was a safety now.
August 6th, 2019 at 9:53 pm
Shaquil Barrett is behind Spence on the released depth chart.
Not sure if that’s good news in that Spence is suddenly playing like a starter – or if Barrett isn’t all that good and that’s why Denver let him go for not all that much money.
August 6th, 2019 at 10:20 pm
Big deal. If it was the first game of the regular season it would mean something. It is the first preseason game and means nothing.
August 6th, 2019 at 10:23 pm
I was pleased to see see where the following guys were listed.
Cole Boozer
Michael Liedtke
Alex Cappa
Beau Allen
D’Cota Dixon
Anthony Nelson
M.J. Stewart
Jeremy Leadbetter
Caleb Benenoch
The placement of Benenoch tells me how the current coaching staff sees him in contrast with what many fans might expect.
I realize that this is just a preliminary, first-cut look.
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Go Bucs!!!
August 6th, 2019 at 10:24 pm
Good for Bobo, he’s worked hard for it. But don’t hiccup, because Bruce Anderson is looking for that crack to cement his spot on this roster as RB/returner. We could actually keep all 5 of our RB’s if Anderson would return kicks. I know BA and Licht are aware of the talent they have in Bruce Anderson.
So Bobo make it count brother! Return for TD Friday Night!
August 6th, 2019 at 10:30 pm
They release a depth chart because they have to, its for you guys not them. No one should be intrigued at this point before a preseason game. That first games is where more jobs are lost than won.
August 6th, 2019 at 10:50 pm
Sorry, guys. Just hard to be optimistic. Other NFC South teams seemed to improve themselves. I see no evidence of that here. I like Jameis and he plays hard but he’s the fourth best (by a wide margin) QB in the division. You just can’t win with a meh QB. And a bad defense. And a horrific secondary. And a coaching carousel. Will be a miracle to win 5 games this year.
August 6th, 2019 at 11:12 pm
Free Shoes University? Hilarious dude gets funnier every time! Do u write your own stuff??
August 7th, 2019 at 12:59 am
We all can tell by your post you do not follow the Bucs at all. You’re obviously not a Tampa Bay area fan, but a Tampa Bay lightning fan. I too am a lightning fan, and a buccaneer fan but I follow both and I don’t make ignorant comments or statements about either team if I don’t know what I’m talking about. Educate yourself before you keep making a fool of yourself.
August 7th, 2019 at 3:51 am
Joes post says:
“Man, the Bucs are young there. Edwards and Devin White are the only rookie starters listed on either side of the football”. Oh n ive also read ateast two times an article here has mentioned Nelson 🤷♂️
August 7th, 2019 at 11:52 am
Rob tanner: “I don’t make ignorant comments or statements about either team if I don’t know what I’m talking about. Educate yourself before you keep making a fool of yourself.”
I dunno Rob:
1. Looks like other NFC teams have improved. Where is our obvious improvement? 4 rookie DBs?
2. Uh, Jameis is better then a healthy Cam, Matty Ice, Brees? If not then he IS 4th best.
3. Bad defense- -correct until proven wrong.
4. Horrific secondary- -ditto.
5. Coaching carousel- -how long has BA been here?
6. 5 wins- -Bleacher Reports have them pegged in the bottom third of the league.
If I was going to have to give out “fool of the day” award between AMI and you, guess who would get it.
But, this whole discussion has played out here repeatedly all pre-season. That is how are the Bucs going to do this year. Some (most?) of us prefer to read every comment, draft pick, event in a overly optimistic way. Others of us (AMI and I) believe that leopards don’t change their spots in one season. Let’s see some progress in Buc world other than a coaching carousel before we start printing playoff tickets.
August 7th, 2019 at 5:01 pm
AMI,,, cmon man.
There is no reason to play the Bucs against the Lightning or against the Rays. All 3 represent frikking TAMPA BAY.
I am a huuuuuge fan of all 3. For me, the BUCS will always be the first love… but again… i watch EVERY single game of all 3.