Quarterback Of Last Resort
August 14th, 2020
Bucs GM Jason Licht.
General manager Jason Licht got very candid in a backhanded way yesterday. And and it let Joe know that Jameis Winston returning to the Bucs this season was the equivalent of a the Bucs opting for a checkdown pass on 3rd-and-17.
“I like Jameis. Bruce likes Jameis,” Licht told NBC Sports yesterday. “You know Jameis, there were several scenarios where Jameis, we would have made a pitch to keep Jameis. But we just obviously had an opportunity to get Tom, and our evaluation of Tom was, ‘This guy can this play and it’s not just for one more year.’ We think he’s got more than one year left, if he wants to continue his career.”
That “several scenarios” line was telling.
If Licht is to be believed, then Jameis was not the team’s first option if it didn’t land Brady. So how many if-then scenarios would their had to have been for the Bucs to make Jameis an offer? And if Licht is to be trusted, then the Bucs never made a pitch to keep Jameis.
Ironically, Arians said multiple times he could win in 2020 with Jameis. So that’s yet another reason Arians has no excuses in 2020.
Joe loves the Brady signing. Don’t get it twisted. But it is a little unnerving that Licht just publicly acknowledged that Brady playing in 2021 is a question mark.
It’s all-in for 2020!
August 14th, 2020 at 10:14 am
Who cares as long as we finally cut the umbilical cord to Winston. We were going nowhere with him at least now we have hope every season looking for the right guy after Brady decides to retire. It’s not like we have a history of winning to protect. We could of used a different QB every season for the last 5 years and got the same losing results. Besides all the personal records he did nothing to move this franchise forward.
August 14th, 2020 at 10:29 am
“We think that he has more than one year left”……
August 14th, 2020 at 10:30 am
So Jean let me get this straight you want a rookie quarterback to come into an absolute dumpster fire with one of the worst defenses in the league and absolute horrible kicker, no running game and an average at best offensive line and turn the franchise around by himself? Let’s just be clear that’s what you were expecting right?
August 14th, 2020 at 10:33 am
Ndog
So what did JW do for us in five seasons? Who’s to say a rookie couldn’t have done better or even worse the same results as JW. Five years wasted trying to pin the tail on that donkey.
August 14th, 2020 at 10:33 am
I’m still waiting for someone to show me where the Bucs told jw they were going to sign him and to not listen to other teams. A report from a source (worth a darn) that reported this.
I’m waiting…
August 14th, 2020 at 10:37 am
Ndog
Fortunately for your boy, he has escaped the horror that is the Bucs’. Holding that clipboard shouldn’t be too much for him.
August 14th, 2020 at 10:37 am
No NPUPPY he expects a rookie qb to come in and not make high school like mistakes at the nfl level.
You know, not lead the league in turnovers since entering the league.
Not get suspended for being a perv.
The stupid hand eating stunts along with stuoid pre game poems.
You know, be a man and get his job done!
I prefer my qbs use yahoo to google. Yahoo gets you better results.
-951
August 14th, 2020 at 10:42 am
ndog….it was a playoff team last year with an average qb. Everyone on this team grew but the qb didnt
August 14th, 2020 at 10:45 am
Lmao . NPuppy worries about a rookie . It’s not like young guys can’t come in and be way better than what Jameis Winston was . The last two league MVP winners (Pat Mahomes and Lamar Jackson) won the award in just their 2nd season .
August 14th, 2020 at 10:53 am
“This guy can this play and it’s not just for one more year.”
I’m confused Joe.
How does that translate to you that : “But it is a little unnerving that Licht just publicly acknowledged that Brady playing in 2021 is a question mark.”?
August 14th, 2020 at 10:57 am
OH BOY LETS SEE WHAT THE SHILL FORCE IS CRYING ABOUT TODAY.
August 14th, 2020 at 11:02 am
Here’s your worst case scenario.
Opening in New Orleans, Bucs win the toss, opt to receive. First play from scrimmage is a slant pass. Receiver’s cleat gets caught in the artificial turf. He trips, pass is intercepted for a pick 6, and Winston’s standing on the sideline, jumping, pointing and laughing.
August 14th, 2020 at 11:09 am
well, john, he couldnt laugh too much. jw’s first and last pass as a buc were pick 6’s
August 14th, 2020 at 11:09 am
John Sinclear
That could happen. But we both know it won’t be because Brady missed his target receiver and threw it straight to the defender like JW did so often. Not even giving his receiver a chance. Check yo sheets
August 14th, 2020 at 11:18 am
Joe, like Yeah posted, ‘This guy can this play and it’s not just for one more year.’ Don’t see where that’s a question mark.
August 14th, 2020 at 11:24 am
Brady signed for two seasons.Why is 2021 a question mark?
August 14th, 2020 at 11:26 am
Jmarkbuc Says:
August 14th, 2020 at 10:37 am
Ndog
Fortunately for your boy, he has escaped the horror that is the Bucs’. Holding that clipboard shouldn’t be too much for him.
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Oh come on now……
JayMiss can ABSOLUTELY find a way to eff that up too!
Of course that will be followed by a press conference with him telling us how blessed he is and that he just has to get better.
God is good.
August 14th, 2020 at 11:36 am
@dooosh
of course he’ll find a way to screw that up!
just like when he (jw) came off the sidelines when he was injured to start the fight in NOLA…
JW is a cancer! I WILL BE MAN ENOUGH TO SAY IT!!! JAMEIS WINSTON IS A CANCER!!!
August 14th, 2020 at 11:38 am
I would have been happy keeping Jameis as a backup to Brady for a few years. Maybe Tom could have helped Jameis, maybe not ? But he would have been a good insurance policy at the right price. Problem was that Jameis wanted way too much and ended up settling for a pittance in NO. Idiot.
August 14th, 2020 at 11:43 am
You people are a piece of work, I done with this site, good luck Joe now that you’ve allowed the real fans of this team to be driven away. Good luck to your old folks home team peeps.
When you have 5-10 visitors coming to your site once the old men are gone don’t be surprised.
August 14th, 2020 at 11:45 am
PUPPY,
was it the cancer statement that drove you away?
dont worry, youll be back. youve left before and youll come back either as the puppy or under a different name.
August 14th, 2020 at 11:48 am
I’m just happy the team isn’t making excuses for JW anymore. That was 4 long years. The first year JW played very well for a rookie. But the final 4 were rough.
Dismissing a QB’s interceptions because he has great yards is like… a cornerback who often completes a tackle for a goal line stand, but also regularly misses tackles that result in 40 yard touchdown runs. It’s cool that he got those goal line tackles, but you don’t want that dude on your team.
August 14th, 2020 at 11:51 am
You think Jean Lafitte has a burning passion for Jameis Winston now. Just wait for him to be the starting QB of the saint for the next 10 years. If the dude just fixes 1 part of his game he will definitely be in elite company.
August 14th, 2020 at 11:59 am
Let it be known:
Ndog, time of death 11:43
August 14, 2020
We’ll all miss the little Nuthugger…… hopefully he stays dead.
August 14th, 2020 at 12:00 pm
Na Na Na Na Pup. Finally took my advice on hauling ass. I have finally enjoyed one of your posts.
August 14th, 2020 at 12:05 pm
Speaking of left, does anyone know whatever happened to TMaxicon?
August 14th, 2020 at 12:23 pm
Ndog you came into the chat picking fights with others and then strangely try to play some victim card proclaiming that you are quitting the site. And you will be back in probably a hour or so going against your own pathetic word…….Oh and you done this at least 450 times on this site already…….You cant tell the truth about Our team and you lie to your own danged self. Almost exclusively…………..That’s all. Just wanted to share a few facts.
August 14th, 2020 at 12:33 pm
31 other teams did not even view him as a value at the backup position so, GOOD CaLL on the Bucs part!
August 14th, 2020 at 12:40 pm
Ndog Says:
August 14th, 2020 at 11:43 am
You people are a piece of work, I done with this site, good luck Joe now that you’ve allowed the real fans of this team to be driven away. Good luck to your old folks home team peeps.
When you have 5-10 visitors coming to your site once the old men are gone don’t be surprised.
Ohhhhh, we ALL know you’ll be back. Maybe in disguise, but you’ll be back. Saints’ fan now? BWAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
August 14th, 2020 at 12:41 pm
Npuppy is done?! Yes! More visits from me to this site! Thank you.
August 14th, 2020 at 12:43 pm
See ya tomorrow Ndog.
August 14th, 2020 at 12:44 pm
NDOG
you have NO DOG N YOU!!!!!!
just like JW!!!!!…
GO BUCS!!!!
August 14th, 2020 at 12:49 pm
yeah
Listen, I wish JW the best but too bad it’s on a team in our division, so I have to continue hoping he plays poorly. I didn’t want to and I never did trash JW before his fourth season hoping he would change, but I grew tired of his chicanery, subterfuge, and immaturity after year 4. If he were on another team besides the Saints I would be behind him 100 percent to go on and have a great career. As it is now, I hope he stays buried on the bench.
August 14th, 2020 at 12:58 pm
🤣🤣🤣
Ndog Says:
December 21st, 2019 at 5:27 pm
This was the worst time for Jameis to have his worst game ever. I ALWAYS call it like I see it and today pick #1, 2 and 4 were 100% his fault and none of those throws should be happening to a franchise QB. My personal belief in him was shaken today and I find it hard to believe that many of the people in the building don’t feel the same way.
🤣🤣🤣
GO BUCS!!!!
August 14th, 2020 at 12:58 pm
I can’t wait to see what Ndogs new burner account is going to be.
August 14th, 2020 at 1:16 pm
813,
That is a gem you found there.
Nicely done!
August 14th, 2020 at 1:17 pm
Gotta draft a QB next draft, either that or let Ryan Griffin learn from the GOAT… too bad no preseason to get reps…
August 14th, 2020 at 1:19 pm
Buc1987 Says:
August 14th, 2020 at 12:43 pm
See ya tomorrow Ndog.
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I know, right?
Don’t you just love people that do that?
August 14th, 2020 at 1:27 pm
Ariana or Christiansen (I forget which) already said the order was as follows:
1: Brady
2: Bridgewater
3: Jameis
There is nothing to read into, that’s been stated publicly.
August 14th, 2020 at 1:56 pm
It was widely reported the Bucs were attempting to extend Winston…unfortunately his party was delusional on his market value. As a free agent, your value is what the market will pay you. The NFL market is generally very aggressive towards starting QBs. Brady fetched $25 million per year on the open market. Winston….he got a $1 million as a 3rd string QB.
August 14th, 2020 at 1:58 pm
Jay-Miss was the Bucs’ last option. Turns out he was the last option for 31 other NFL teams. He was given far more weapons to succeed than many other QBs in the NFL including Tom Brady and Lamar Jackson. Good riddance.
The rest of you should just ignore Ndog. He is either JayMiss1of1 or close to the Winston family. He’s not a Bucs fan. He’s a Winston fan.
August 14th, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Ndog, please let this be the first time you’ve made a true statement! And don’t let the door hit you in the ass when you leave.
August 14th, 2020 at 2:12 pm
Ndog Says:
August 14th, 2020 at 11:43 am
You people are a piece of work, I done with this site, good luck Joe now that you’ve allowed the real fans of this team to be driven away. Good luck to your old folks home team peeps.
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BOOOOOOOOOYA!!!!!!
I am Officially taking the rest of the day off and I am pouring a Devil’s Cut to celebrate in about 30 seconds!
August 14th, 2020 at 2:19 pm
Thanks 873
I just screenshot that for later
August 14th, 2020 at 2:19 pm
@ Ndog
Funny, I had a different take on Licht saying: “it’s not just for one more year”. I read it as meaning :”Who knows, he could maybe play for several years”.
August 14th, 2020 at 2:19 pm
I meant 813
Sorry bro
August 14th, 2020 at 2:31 pm
And so Ndog has joined his buddy NOSBOS in self exile. Watch for new avatars. I’m sure NOSBOS is here in disguise. Hey NOSBOS, how did that 10 win Buc season in 2019 work for you?
August 14th, 2020 at 2:48 pm
Ndog has told this lie before. Done with this site only to return.. Because people have a different opion of Winston then you. Poor little hurt pup.
August 14th, 2020 at 3:18 pm
Winston was never an option to return. Winston single handedly buried his NFL career the last three games of 2019. He could have made a small attempt at playing smart football, but he couldn’t.
He’s one sexual misconduct accusation away from a year long suspension, if not longer given his past. No team is going to pin their hopes and dreams to a clown like that. Time in the NFL is too fleeting for anyone to take that chance.
The Patriots barely had a QB on the roster and Belichick didnt want him for less than a million dollars.
August 14th, 2020 at 3:20 pm
NDog is spot on on his analysis- don’t worry I will continue to remind you all.
August 14th, 2020 at 3:24 pm
Clean House
I must agree with you on that……..
I mean, after all he said:
Ndog Says:
December 21st, 2019 at 5:27 pm
This was the worst time for Jameis to have his worst game ever. I ALWAYS call it like I see it and today pick #1, 2 and 4 were 100% his fault and none of those throws should be happening to a franchise QB. My personal belief in him was shaken today and I find it hard to believe that many of the people in the building don’t feel the same way.
August 14th, 2020 at 3:29 pm
bucsfaninOregon
I can guarantee you Nos isn’t here. I talk to him every few months. He isn’t here Yet.
August 14th, 2020 at 4:09 pm
Ndog: “I’m the ONLY REAL Bucs fan!!!!!“
Also Ndog: “I’ll badmouth the Bucs every chance I get, because they got rid of my favorite player!!!!!”
August 14th, 2020 at 4:10 pm
Further proof that Ndog and Clean House are the same person.
August 14th, 2020 at 6:37 pm
NDog and I might be smart and honest enough to see what’s going on here, but we are not the same person.
It’s called being in the 1% of intelligence. That’s why there are so many of you buffoons out there and so few sensible viewers and commentators.
August 14th, 2020 at 6:49 pm
Article should be called GM of last resort,
Although I don’t fault him for getting the GOAT
I have to say though, I’m kinda sick of calling him the GOAT-
I know he has the championships, but I prefer Payton Manning personally.
Would Manning have the same championships if he had the Pats? Belichick?
August 14th, 2020 at 6:53 pm
Clean house talking about manning now oh boy. Brady still playing and ya boy Winston hanging on by a thread he better tighten up.
August 14th, 2020 at 7:12 pm
It’s called being in the 1% of intelligence. That’s why there are so many of you buffoons out there and so few sensible viewers and commentators.
So YOU are the reason that Tyrod Taylor is starting……I get it.
August 14th, 2020 at 7:19 pm
Old news. It was always Brady, Bridgewater, Jameis…when Bridge went to Carolina it was because the Bucs told him Brady was probably coming. They also told Jameis they wanted him back, just hold on while we try Brady. Source? Arians and Licht in March. #content
August 14th, 2020 at 7:24 pm
Clean Doublewide
Maybe you just have a thing for guys with abnormally large foreheads?
I’ll take Brady for the win.
August 14th, 2020 at 7:37 pm
Clean Doublewide…………………..LOLOLOL 🙂
August 14th, 2020 at 7:46 pm
I suspect the Bucs knew they had Brady long before they let on.
They already knew what was “behind door #2″…and it wasn’t checking sheets and be ballin’…
August 14th, 2020 at 7:48 pm
Clean House Says:
That is highly debatable.
August 14th, 2020 at 7:53 pm
“Today, picks 1,2 and 4….”
That’s hilarious (in hindsight), all by itself.😂
August 14th, 2020 at 7:57 pm
Rob in L O’ Lakes
Speaking of left, does anyone know whatever happened to TMaxicon?
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Pretty sure he took the unemployment….Ndog missed out.
August 14th, 2020 at 8:08 pm
Cobraboy: I agree. I worked for a guy who was friends with a Dallas Cowboys coach in the 2000’s. He told me Drew Bledsoe would be the Dallas QB for that upcoming season, months before a deal was announced.
August 14th, 2020 at 10:05 pm
Brady big time this year, not so big next year. The Bucs are probably lining up Aaron Rodgers already.
If the Bucs make a playoff run this season it will do a world of good for the mindset of the team. Sometimes they need to remember that they can win, that is all it takes.
The Bucs also have two new RBs, both of whom I am excited about.
Yeah, the right rookie QB could start a dynasty. Look at Mahomes.
August 14th, 2020 at 10:20 pm
Jmarkbuc Says:
August 14th, 2020 at 7:53 pm
“Today, picks 1,2 and 4….”
That’s hilarious (in hindsight), all by itself.😂
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True Jmark
Way to simplify the situation!!! 🙂
August 14th, 2020 at 10:42 pm
@Craig: A Mahomes is like a rainbow unicorn. Plus, he went to a well-coached team stacked with playmakers.
And he’s not checkin’ his sheets or ballin’…
August 15th, 2020 at 1:58 am
Absolutely it would have been. It was basically giving him one last chance well knowing damn well they need to draft a QB. They still need to draft one next year now but big difference from where they will be coming from
August 15th, 2020 at 6:48 am
1st NFL pass was a Pick last pass with Bucs was a pick….
There is nothing to talk about with Jameis.. why are we still talking about him..
Oh yea bc NDOG.. lol.. my lord dude.. your like a dog with a bone let it go man..
Or just buy a Jameis Saints Jersey and get it it over with. Your man crush is beyond strong.
Good luck rooting for the Saints. They have a WR ahead of him on the QB depth chart… lol
August 15th, 2020 at 9:08 am
Clean House = Ndog = arrogant trolls. So much smarter than everyone else they have to keep reminding us. Otherwise, we’d never know. Certainly not by their posts. 1%? Of buffoons, maybe.
August 15th, 2020 at 2:51 pm
Ndog & Clean House: “We’re in the Top 1% intelligence”
Also Ndog & Clean House: Gets on Bucs website and whines and cries about a player that the Bucs got rid of. You prove yourselves wrong!
August 15th, 2020 at 8:29 pm
Licht finally saw the light
August 15th, 2020 at 8:33 pm
We, the Bucs (and fans) mortgaged our future in the hopes that things will go the way everyone is expecting them to. Right now, we’re paper champions. Here’s the question, how many paper champions have won the SuperBowl let alone the playoffs?
The excitement is real, BUT, if things don’t turn out the way everyone is expecting we’ve set the franchise back another decade. If that happens ME13 will want out, Goodwin is not a lock to comeback next yeae, OJ if leaving as soon as he gets a chance And you’re looking for a new quarterback to do essentially what you just ran Jamies out of town for trying to do while breaking all the team records at his position.
We were potentially setup to make a run for the next 5-10 years. We’ll see what happens and revisit this at this time next year or maybe after game 9.
August 15th, 2020 at 8:35 pm
**made the playoffs **