Bucs A Finalist For Melvin Gordon
March 16th, 2020
Bucs reportedly in the hunt.
Finally, an epiphany!
If you believe a guy who traffics in make-believe football, then there is reason to put stock in a report that the Bucs are a finalist for former Chargers running back Melvin Gordon.
The veteran tailback from Wisconsin is a free agent and a guy who glosses himself as a fantasy football expert, Michael Fabiano of the NFL Network, has twittered the Bucs are making an impression on the versatile Gordon.
Melvin Gordon’s market shrunk a bit more today. It’s down to Atlanta, Miami or Tampa Bay if he’s to see a true featured role in 2020. Those teams might fill backfield voids in the draft.
— Michael Fabiano (@Michael_Fabiano) March 16, 2020
If Fabiano’s information is correct, the Bucs see Gordon as a feature back.
There are a few questions Joe has. The first is, what happened to this stable of mediocre-to-rotten running backs the Bucs have, which Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians referred to at the combine as “solid.” Guess not solid enough.
With the addition of Gordon, if it happens, would the Bucs give up on free agent Peyton Barber or Dare Ogunbowale? Or both and draft a running back along with signing Gordon? That would be smart.
Lastly, what does one have to do to become a fantasy football expert? Joe wants to know. Isn’t there some mega-money fantasy tournament in Vegas that draws hundreds? Joe suspects if someone could win that a couple of times, that’s good enough to crown yourself an “expert.”
Or perhaps, you just have to know a producer at NFL Network?
As Joe likes to say, the five most feared words in the television medium are, “We bring in Michael Fabiano… “
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(Joe can assure you Joe’s idea of “fantasy” has nothing to do with football and everything to do with a sultry brunette on a private Caribbean beach.)
Joe is very happy to know someone at One Buc Palace realized this team needs a competent running back. Perhaps too late for Jameis. Better late than never.
March 16th, 2020 at 8:22 pm
Please NO!
March 16th, 2020 at 8:24 pm
Gordon is garbage
March 16th, 2020 at 8:25 pm
Dare Ogunbowale checking in ladies and gentlemen.
March 16th, 2020 at 8:25 pm
Someone hasn’t watched a Bucs game in a few years.
March 16th, 2020 at 8:26 pm
Fool’s Gold Gordon…passed up 10 million a year from Chargers a year ago. Oops. Would be a huge mistake…
March 16th, 2020 at 8:26 pm
I think Fabiano is just saying it’s down to those teams left for Gordon to sign with if he wants a featured role. I don’t think he’s suggesting Tampa is interested in him, but I could be wrong.
March 16th, 2020 at 8:26 pm
Yah. Not a big fan of that move
One year out of 5 where he ran for 1,000 yards plus
Tds arent terrible but he has been hit by injury bug
March 16th, 2020 at 8:27 pm
No thanks, draft a r.b. instead.
March 16th, 2020 at 8:30 pm
Lol joe I mean for a guy that’s suppose to be top tier
I know Barber and Jones ain’t that good so I never expected them to any more than scrubs
March 16th, 2020 at 8:30 pm
He is not garbage, just not worth the price tag.
March 16th, 2020 at 8:31 pm
For the right price, yes. But still draft Clyde or Dobbins….
March 16th, 2020 at 8:31 pm
“What does someone have to do to become a fantasy football expert?”
LOL…
What does someone have to do to become a “Bucs Expert” with the non-stop championing and excuse-making for Jameis Winston while using an anonymous moniker to write from? Especially when nearly every other industry expert is stating he isn’t a great starting NFL QB due to his inconsistency.
Sorry, I couldn’t resist. 🙂
March 16th, 2020 at 8:32 pm
Barber is not under contract, dare is undrafted so I doubt this possible signing matters to the bucs when it comes to those two. And yes why wouldn’t you still draft a back? Damn being a smart a$$ about every report even something you said should happen doesnt make you seem smarter than anyone at one buc place, you just come across like a jackass.
People keep talking like BA should have come in pulled a lovie Smith and gutted the team without scouting
March 16th, 2020 at 8:34 pm
This team will look very much like last year’s. This year we will get 10 wins. With Winston again winning passing title…
March 16th, 2020 at 8:36 pm
Joe loves falling in love with every name in free agency. We can’t run the ball well because our offense of line is stagnant and they do not pull or successfully zone block. They are fat and unathletic.. We’re also predictable and don’t have a full back on our roster. We fail to run the ball by design not personnel in terms of running backs.Spending money on Gordon will be a huge waste of money to get the same results.
March 16th, 2020 at 8:38 pm
Please no!!!! I want nothing to do.with Gordon.Waste of valuable cap space give Ronald Jones a feature back three down role and stop telling the defense when.ita a run play..Wtf this team.is stupid if they pay this guy
March 16th, 2020 at 8:40 pm
More absolute trash, they truly want to drive this entire roster right into the ground don’t they. My goodness this guy was easily the second best back on his own team to Austin Eckler a undrafted free agent. This entire off-seasonl has DISASTER written all over it.
March 16th, 2020 at 8:43 pm
john taylor
March 16th, 2020 at 8:46 pm
Mariota is contract discussions with Guruden and the Raiders.
March 16th, 2020 at 8:47 pm
I forgot it does fit our montra of being a non-existent team in 2-3 years cause considering this due is always hurt he should be retired but then.
So if we get him the tally will be up to:
Coach = retired
QB = retired
RB = retired
Top WR = wash up
One OLB = retired
OTHER OLB = Quality years done
DT(Suh) = retired
C = retired
Yes so excited we have to win the Superbowl cause after that we will be 0-16. Super excited 🤮
March 16th, 2020 at 8:47 pm
Gordon, Taylor, Ogunbowale…all former Wisconsin guys…and of all of them, Taylor is heads and shoulders the better back. Period.
March 16th, 2020 at 8:48 pm
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March 16th, 2020 at 8:49 pm
Scotty.. you mean Jameis, not Marcus, don’t you?
March 16th, 2020 at 8:51 pm
Now we’re using fantasy football people as our sources? OK.l
Gordon’s agent found an easy mark.
March 16th, 2020 at 8:51 pm
No thanks
March 16th, 2020 at 8:52 pm
Poor little Ndog, having a rough day since his hero was let go to test free agency and he magically didn’t have all 31 other NFL teams ringing his agent’s phone off the hook to sign him.
March 16th, 2020 at 8:54 pm
Does anyone remember reading that Gordon and Rivers wanted to stay together? Could this be a package deal? My gut is telling me Rivers is the right QB to take us all the way. Go Bucs!!!
March 16th, 2020 at 8:57 pm
Hell no on Gordon and his attitude.
Draft a fresh RB!
March 16th, 2020 at 8:57 pm
We won a super bowl with Michael Pittman and we are saying that Melvin Gordon is trash, pffftttt. If the price is right, he could be a great fit.
March 16th, 2020 at 8:57 pm
When are you people going to learn all I care about is this team and these moves so far are not anything to write home about AND is destroying any future we could possibly have. But its ok I love not having any future at all to look forward to. Yes it is great not having any idea who our coach, QB, RB, etc… is going to be.
March 16th, 2020 at 8:58 pm
I really don’t think that is what he was saying AT ALL.
If Gordon wants a FEATURE role it’s down to these 3 teams means,” If these teams were interested, he could still fill that void”.
NOT, the Bucs are one of the teams interested and Gordon has whittled it down to these 3.
March 16th, 2020 at 8:59 pm
Come on. Let’s be real. Gordon is just a better Peyton Barber. Same styles. Just Gordon can catch and run. Barber cant. Or Dare. And we need to stop calling them to do out routes which gets picked every time if they are going to be here
March 16th, 2020 at 9:01 pm
Gordon held out last year because he believed he should reset the RB market.
March 16th, 2020 at 9:04 pm
Lol nah, draft a dude. Gordon ain’t it.
March 16th, 2020 at 9:04 pm
Umm..why would we sign a RB to an expensive Free agent contract when we don’t run the football… Personally, I’d rather feature Rojo than sign Gordon…I’d much rather Eckler
March 16th, 2020 at 9:05 pm
Anyone else disappointed to see the Bucs not really do anything today? We could have gotten Jack Conklin ( 25 ) to replace Dotson and also could of added a safety or CB ?? I thought we have tons of money and now Melvin always hurt Gordon is in play 😳 I just don’t get it because we could of shored up the tackle situation for years, but do they really think that offensive line is good enough to protect a QB like Brady ? Now Teddy isn’t coming and would have loved to see Carr come here, but all said it was a disappointing day !!! Tomorrow they better show us something because all the top players are getting picked up ?? I would have traded Evans and Barber for Hopkins in a heartbeat .. not happy
Sincerely,
Season ticket holder ( stadium club ) since 2000
March 16th, 2020 at 9:05 pm
FA Tackle Kelvin Beachum played well for Bowles with Jets. He’s probably available for reasonable price and then draft Jonathan Taylor .
Gordon’s 4 out of 5 years ave was less than 4 yards per carry
March 16th, 2020 at 9:11 pm
Wow. Mind blown. The comment section really speaks to the level of quality (or lack thereof) with the majority of posters on these here pages. This is shameful and embarrassing.
I know a lot are just doing and saying anything for a rise and the attention…and to be “different”, but some of these are actual people’s “intelligence” and thoughts.
This is exhibit A of why I like my dogs better than 95% of humans (and that might be an understatement). I am not joking or exaggerating when I say that either, unfortunately!
March 16th, 2020 at 9:11 pm
From the score
“ In five seasons, Gordon has averaged more than 3.9 yards per carry once. He also has just one 1,000-yard rushing campaign to his name. He does everything well, and he’s an asset in the passing game, but he doesn’t do anything particularly great. All of this is to say, Gordon probably isn’t worth the $13 million per year he held out for last year, or whatever sum he’ll obtain in free agency.”
March 16th, 2020 at 9:14 pm
overpaid Peyton Barber type
March 16th, 2020 at 9:16 pm
JOE
you realize Gordon May be the second most overrated running back in the NFL next to Bell right?
You’re ignoring facts I know how trash you think jones is BUT COME ON
March 16th, 2020 at 9:16 pm
As usual the bucs are bombing free agency. I love the team but between them and my Noles, it’s making want to quit watching football. I’m gonna give them a couple more seasons. Because of the Corona virus I’ve come up with another excuse if we suck this season😂.
March 16th, 2020 at 9:18 pm
Rumour has it someone at onebucplace reads JBF comments and want Ndog to work for them..
March 16th, 2020 at 9:18 pm
I’m really not a fan for paying a running back that could on his way down. I just don’t see many backs having a long productive career anymore, it really takes special back to produce year after year. Do I think he’s better then what we got??? Sure I do! But can you do just as good in the draft for a lot cheaper so you can pay to hold onto your D and upgrade??? Yup! We need an upgrade at RB but I would rather pull a Lynch and stack the D line and find a trio of backs.
March 16th, 2020 at 9:22 pm
rumor, they need someone they can trust to text people they are clueless
March 16th, 2020 at 9:23 pm
YucLife- not bothered by it because this was to be expected.
The whole narrative that we had all this cash to spend is BS considering we have so many fA and have to fill the QB position. Signing our own guys and building on last year is huge and the fact that we got our two best pass rushers on lock is a very good sign.
The most frustrating thing is not knowing who the face of the franchise will be next year.
I wish they’d just sign Jameis or announce they are moving on to out this to bed but BA thinks he can get his cake and eat it too, we will see.
March 16th, 2020 at 9:23 pm
Ahh moderation still?
March 16th, 2020 at 9:26 pm
Anyone find it strange that any team that is trying to actually win, not sell tickets, doesnt want anything to do with Tom Brady? And dont bring me the Pats cause they have a relationship where they have to give him an offer or they look horrible. This entire thing is freaking ridiculous.
March 16th, 2020 at 9:27 pm
NDog is off the deep end. We made two quality moves. Barrett and JPP. My wish is coming true.
Re-sign this Defense
Get a starting RT – I can wait until the draft, it’s a deep draft.
Add a RB. – once again, I can wait until draft, we may get into trade down in the first, then back up to get RT and RB in the first.
Leftovers go to a QB – NDog, there still a chance your boy could be our QB. Calm the hell down.
In BA I Trust!
March 16th, 2020 at 9:29 pm
Thanks but no thanks…. find a better upgrade.
March 16th, 2020 at 9:40 pm
Gordon is uh well better than not addressing the position I guess ,,,,, but he’s like a 6 to 7 mil guy at most !!
March 16th, 2020 at 9:40 pm
So if we get him the tally will be up to:
Coach = retired
QB = retired
RB = retired
Top WR = wash up
One OLB = retired
OTHER OLB = Quality years done
DT(Suh) = retired
C = retired
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Top WR washed up?????????????????
You have OFFICIALLY surpassed T m ax as the DUMBEST Poster here
Dam Dude How do those loafers even taste?
March 16th, 2020 at 9:42 pm
“Anyone else disappointed to see the Bucs not really do anything today?”
I for one think that they did a remarkable job for the 1st day. They tagged Shaq and signed JPP.
Ever play poker?
You don’t show your cards until all of the bets are in.
Now everybody repeat after me.
You have to know when to hold them, know when to fold them!
Know when to walk away, know when to run!
You never count your money when you’re sitting at the table
There’ll be time enough for counting when the dealings done!
March 16th, 2020 at 9:42 pm
Freeman or Dion Lewis…probably better value and fits current regimes approach to roster management.
March 16th, 2020 at 9:46 pm
When you care every year and your team has not won a meaningful game in nearly 2 decades that is the definition of insanity believing this year will be any different.
March 16th, 2020 at 9:46 pm
You post the name Joe and the “fans” shoot it down. Tom Brady? Nope. We don’t want the goat. Melvin Gordon? Only 26 years old. 36 TD’s in 4 years. THIRTY SIX. He isn’t going to get top dollar after last year and he’s got great hands. There isn’t much not to like unless of course you fancy yourself a Bucs fan and post on this site. Rolling my eyes right now. I’d be pumped up to get Gordon. I also agree with Joe. Hedge your bet by drafting an RB in the draft but I wouldn’t go higher than round 3. We need O Line and D Line help early on.
March 16th, 2020 at 9:48 pm
@Buc You..you’re exactly right. Joe took the article out of context because he doesn’t care for Fabiano apparently.
March 16th, 2020 at 9:48 pm
Ndog wow… grow up stop crying
Jameis is a bum… you’ll see
March 16th, 2020 at 9:49 pm
Mariota signs with the Raiders!
March 16th, 2020 at 9:50 pm
Four years ago I was in first place in my main $ ff league. I had Melvin Gordon and David Johnson as my RB 1 and 2. They were KILLIN’ it for me. I had no idea there were only 25 waiver wire moves allowed on the season. Gordon got hurt week 12 I think. I still placed third but in the big picture where are Gordon and Johnson right now?
Either on or going to new teams.
No thanks on Gordon.
March 16th, 2020 at 9:51 pm
NDummy says ME is ‘washed up’
I can’t stop laughing.
March 16th, 2020 at 9:52 pm
For the right price, I’m fine adding him to the mix
March 16th, 2020 at 9:53 pm
I’m really bummed that we missed out on Conklin. Cleveland got him for a steal too at 3 years 42 million. I’m pretty sure we’re paying Donovan Smith more than that and Conklin is a much better player…
Pretty sure transforming our Oline into a dominant unit would have gone a long way towards landing Brady since that’s apparently who we want so much.
March 16th, 2020 at 9:53 pm
Mariota to Raiders! Wow
March 16th, 2020 at 9:55 pm
😱draft one
There is depth in the draft
March 16th, 2020 at 9:56 pm
Melvin Gordon makes NO senses for the Bucs! ROJO stats last year were just as impressive and ROJO has a better catch % than Gordon and is faster!
I want a mauler to go with ROJO and runner by committee. If we were going for a Wisconsin RB why not simply wait and draft Taylor who blows Gordon away for a fraction of the money and is .2 faster than Gordon in the 40 and runs waaay harder.
I wouldn’t mind Taylor but I don’t wish to spend a #14 on him! If he fell to us in the second I wouldn’t be upset.
March 16th, 2020 at 10:02 pm
@ Tye Says:
March 16th, 2020 at 9:49 pm
Mariota signs with the Raiders!
Wow Interesting.. thanks..
March 16th, 2020 at 10:09 pm
Never was a Gordan fan. Just never thought he was that great.
March 16th, 2020 at 10:10 pm
SB you one lying mother fer aren’t you?
March 16th, 2020 at 10:12 pm
Not to break the subject on RB’s… but my stomach is starting to Cramp up severely.. I can feel it wrenching in periodic pain… say it ain’t so Joe!! Diarrhea is about to bomb out of the rear!! Is that diarrhea??? No! It’s JayMiss down in my porcelain bowl!.. returning to the Bucs!! Oh Crap!!!
March 16th, 2020 at 10:13 pm
How am I lying N?
March 16th, 2020 at 10:16 pm
Top WR = wash up
That is your post.
How am I lying. Ok maybe I am exaggerating about you being ‘the’ most ignorant poster.
March 16th, 2020 at 10:18 pm
Gordon is better than what we have, but he is nothing special. He’s not even worth half of the 10 million per year that he turned down from the Chargers (gotta be kicking himself in the a$$ right now). If he comes at a bargain and we draft one in the first 4 rounds, I’m good with it. One year “prove it” deal for 2-3 million sounds about right for this guy, but I’m pretty sure that won’t be good enough for him. Plenty of running back fish in the sea. I’m just happy that we seem to be caring about the position again.
March 16th, 2020 at 10:24 pm
Jamies needs realize he is not getting 30 mill this year. Should take a one year prove it deal with ANOTHER team that actually RUNS the football. Philly … would probably take Wentz’s job when he gets hurt again!
March 16th, 2020 at 10:33 pm
@stpete . Now, that sir is something I can live with but it would have to be Rd 1. Maybe trade down and later in Rd 1 though. Jonathan Taylor checks all the boxes. He could transform this running game. There’s only one problem. O Line is picked through in Rd 1 especially with the increased importance of the big fellas. You know what’s hard to get in the other rounds? Do you know what the Bucs need to improve on to be able to run the ball and keep any QB upright? O line is simply a more valuable commodity which is why I think we go FA or later pick for RB but use that 1st rd pick on O Line. Taylor won’t be there after Rd 1.
March 16th, 2020 at 10:36 pm
This sucks. Look at the boring ass crap we have to argue over. I need Coronavirus to disappear and sports back in my life.
March 16th, 2020 at 10:37 pm
Joe thinks he’s good but dude has played five seasons and in four he failed to average 4.0 yards per carry or more. Hard pass.
March 16th, 2020 at 10:47 pm
Sign Gordon at 20 mil per. Sign Brady. Trade him for Fournette. Draft rb with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd round picks. Bring back Bo. Try out OJ but cut him. RB is most important position on the field. It’s impossible to win a super bowl without a great running back.
March 16th, 2020 at 10:48 pm
SB what about the below is confusing? I clearly said IN 2-3 YEARS!!!!
Ndog Says:
March 16th, 2020 at 8:47 pm
I forgot it does fit our montra of being a non-existent team in 2-3 years cause considering this due is always hurt he should be retired but then.
So if we get him the tally will be up to:
Coach = retired
QB = retired
RB = retired
Top WR = wash up
March 16th, 2020 at 10:48 pm
Has anyone asked where all of this money is going to come from……..we need to sign our players…..
Draft a RB…..
March 16th, 2020 at 10:49 pm
BA already said he wants his running backs to be great pass catchers and Gordon can do that well!
March 16th, 2020 at 10:50 pm
You take sh!t out of context and lie. You done it before and you did it again so I called your a$$ out. Talk crap, argue all day, but lying is a bunch of crap.
March 16th, 2020 at 10:56 pm
^^^^^
What a joke . A grown man who acts like a dang child
March 16th, 2020 at 11:08 pm
very small market for gordon as expected
March 16th, 2020 at 11:13 pm
If Vikings got a nice package … what can we get for mike Evans ?
March 16th, 2020 at 11:52 pm
I am not sure Gordon who is a prima-donna would be good for the locker room. I think we can draft a RB and save the big cash Gordon is seeking.
March 17th, 2020 at 12:03 am
Stop trying to dump mike! Retards
March 17th, 2020 at 12:39 am
We keep 4 RBs.
March 17th, 2020 at 12:43 am
Sumthin, sumthing I N G
Ndog and Adrnagy sitting in a tree………….
March 17th, 2020 at 12:44 am
I hope natural selection catches up with you two
March 17th, 2020 at 12:56 am
You jealous?
March 17th, 2020 at 12:56 am
It’s ok. I got something for you …
March 17th, 2020 at 1:18 am
Actually Adrnagy I apologize to you.
We have had our differences but not enough to warrant that response by me.
My bad. Stress and a cocktail getting the better of me.
March 17th, 2020 at 3:58 am
I like what we’re doing so far, I know once we ink a deal with Brady a lot of mid level free agents will sign with us for a discount in hopes of winning a ring.
Please do not pay Gordon top money, he seems like a cancer in the locker room, I’d much rather draft a guy than overpay this primadonna. This guy is not worth losing our defensive line depth. Hopefully with the Browns signing Conklin they will draft anything but offensive tackle in the draft. We need to get either Willis, Becton, or Wirfs, Thomas seems like another Donovan Smith unless Suh leaves and Kinlawcis there. I think the 49ers get Kinlaw there if he’s available.
March 17th, 2020 at 6:27 am
Bucaneer scotty so can ROJO he proved that last season, it was his size and pass blocking that kept him off the field. I wish they would give him a shot.
March 17th, 2020 at 6:39 am
Much rather pull off a trade for Leonard Fournette