“He’s Given Me A Lot Of Free Will To Go Out There And Make Plays”
September 22nd, 2020
Joe called out Ndamukong Suh for an early-fourth-quarter loaf against the Saints. On Sunday versus Carolina, Suh was anything but a loafer.
He was chasing speedy ball carries down from the behind and his pass rush was revitalized.
Suh had 2 1/2 sacks all last season but racked up two sacks of Teddy Bridgewater on Sunday.
“I got lucky,” Suh humbly said on ESPN TV after the game.
Suh went on to explain to the national audience that the Bucs executing their plan early to shut down McCaffrey led to a lead, which gave them more chances to chase the quarterback.
Interestingly, Suh calmly said he’s a Buccaneers because of the high expectations for the team and a shot at a Super Bowl. “That’s why I came back,” he said.
Joe will note that both Suh’s sacks Sunday came with Will Gholston rushing inside and taking on double teams, and Vita Vea off the field.
Suh also shared his admiration and appreciations of Todd Bowles. “He’s given me a lot of free will to go out there and make plays.”
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September 22nd, 2020 at 7:04 am
Love Suh!
Stud, smart, competitive, mature, DURABLE AF!
I hope we can get to the playoffs and see Suh try and win his SB.
Ndamukong translates to “house of spears”. Couldn’t ask for a better competitor.
September 22nd, 2020 at 7:17 am
Vea looked like he’s have trouble some this year. He gets good initial push but he’s not as disruptive yet this year and has people just bounce off of him without making the tackle. I have to wonder if it’s related to his hand injury.
September 22nd, 2020 at 7:21 am
How is Geraldine looking these days? Soft, you say?
September 22nd, 2020 at 7:26 am
Our defense is getting the job done stopping the run…..we shut down Kamara….last night he had 79 yards rushing & 95 receiving…
We essentially shut down McCaffery……put him out of action for a few weeks….and we put Michael Thomas out.
We are punishing Defense and Suh is a big part of it.
September 22nd, 2020 at 7:38 am
Agrees Vea looks like a shell of himself, out of shape.
September 22nd, 2020 at 7:53 am
Such has a monster game!
September 22nd, 2020 at 7:54 am
Can we talk about Carlton Davis being a top 10 at his post? Pablo likes what he see
September 22nd, 2020 at 7:55 am
Suh had a monster game.
Autocorrect really sucks.socks.
September 22nd, 2020 at 7:55 am
see?
September 22nd, 2020 at 8:02 am
I had high hopes for Vita Vea this year. Not sure why he is so out of shape. He needs to do more during the offseason if he expect a large second contract.
September 22nd, 2020 at 8:07 am
I expect the issue with Vita is the hand injury putting him behind. When your main go to move is a strength based bullrush and you can’t lift weights and use your hands properly in practice, it’s gotta throw you off.
Suh had a great game. He really blew up guys out there.
I have always been a fan of Will Gholston. You cannot run the ball anywhere near him. If he’s developed a pass rush too, that would be awesome. The dude always works hard.
September 22nd, 2020 at 8:27 am
Gerald who?
September 22nd, 2020 at 8:52 am
I tell u who has been playing slow and uninspired is 50
September 22nd, 2020 at 8:53 am
Vea has been that guy this year
Unimpressed
September 22nd, 2020 at 8:56 am
Ease up on the GMC stuff guys……..
……or else the Poi Boi, Hawaiian Buc will awaken from his slumber to chime in and remind us all of what a great person Softy is and how all of us haters are just bad, hateful people for not believing the bullish!t.
However, Gummy is gone and the defense now plays great and with a lot of passion.
Coincidence?
September 22nd, 2020 at 8:56 am
Freakin love this guy!!
September 22nd, 2020 at 8:57 am
Uh Fred, FYI autocorrect is optional. Get to your phone’s settings and turn it off. Isn’t it the very definition of arrogance that some pinhead engineer actually thinks he knows better what a user intended to type, autocorrecting ‘errors’ on the fly? Simply read\edit your copy BEFORE clicking the Submit button. Thinking for yourself is essential. That way you, and you alone own the outcome. If you plan to vote, and I pray you do, thinking about what you are doing will be critical. Look at Sleepy Joe(think, think, think, pass). Look at Trump(think, mark ballot).
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September 22nd, 2020 at 9:05 am
Both McCoy and Suh are above average players. Suh is far more aggressive than McCoy was.
It saddens me to not read that Suh likes the Buccaneers.
He fits this team so well and looks bad ass blowing up guys.
Maybe the team needs to try and get closer to ole Mr. Angry Bird.
Lose Suh and you will lose the defensive intensity.
I told you it starts with him, he sets the tone.
If Suh is pancaking guys and getting sacks? you are going to win the game
See last season, offenses plotted against Suh and David and JPP and Shaq ate em alive. Now they watch for JPP and Shaq and the rest of the team opens up on them.
Suh is your anchor who deserves some love.
GO BUCS!!!
September 22nd, 2020 at 9:09 am
Fumble! There’s a lib at JBF World Headquarters. What a shame.
September 22nd, 2020 at 9:09 am
suh and gholston look better than suh and vv right now….
hell ive seen nunez-roches look better than vv at times….lol…
GO BUCS!!!!!
September 22nd, 2020 at 9:31 am
damn never noticed how massive suh is lol…huge arms, big neck, small head.
he played well for sure tho
September 22nd, 2020 at 9:40 am
Vea is doing his job clogging the middle. That’s what we drafted him to do, he’s not a pass rushing DT, he’s not a 3 tech like Sapp, or McCoy. He’s doing what he’s supposed to do. The kid I’d like to see get a few snaps is the rookie Davis. His future would be brighter if he got some game snaps next to Suh while Suh’s still a Buc. He’s more of a 3 tech, then nose, so let’s see if he can get to the QB.
September 22nd, 2020 at 9:58 am
Suh still a force, and part of a legitimate NFL defense. GO BUCS!!!
September 22nd, 2020 at 11:03 am
He has been the prefect replacement for G McCoy, who I believe is out for the season?
Honestly, Suh has really impressed me. At his age, he shows little sign of slowing down. Same as JPP.
September 22nd, 2020 at 11:06 am
I hope Shaq Barrett started getting some sacks soon.
September 22nd, 2020 at 11:22 am
Going into the season, I was really excited to watch this offense and was nervous about the defense. After 2 games, it’s flipped. I am excited to watch the defense take the field and get nervous when the offense comes out.
I am chalking the offensive woes to no preseason and a really weird camp. If this offense can continue to grow and this defense can stay consistent, this team can really make the playoffs.
Can you say cautiously optimistic 🤷🏻♂️
September 22nd, 2020 at 11:47 am
Suh is one of a number of very good free agent signings by Licht, anbd it is about time he gets some positive recognition.
Suh is awesome!!!
September 22nd, 2020 at 1:04 pm
Imagine being on that dudes bad side!! That dude could have been a boss of a criminal!! Lol… Imagine that dude in prison just absolutely mauling people!! Dude is an animal!!! He could wrestle a dang gorilla and hold his own!!!
September 22nd, 2020 at 2:46 pm
I know that I lead the charge in signing Suh into retirement whenever that will be.
I am sure Suh will eventually become beloved here it is just a matter of time throughout this season.
I find it hard to believe that he doesn’t like the defense he is playing on.
I also find it hard to believe that he likes going to teams going no place?
The Buccaneers will be the team he will need to cement himself in the minds of people’s memories. That ferocious Buccaneer who demolished just about everyone who is in front of him. Even holds his own when double teamed. In Canton as a Buccaneer. With that much effort from him. why not appreciate old vets and sign them into retirement contracts heavy on incentives with injury out agreements. Suh would feel a lot more appreciated and we would keep our intensity. Same with David JPP ect ect
September 22nd, 2020 at 3:48 pm
Joe- I like how you have Gholston some recognition for his contributions. He is playing the best ball of his career and I think should be given legit pro bowl consideration if he continues to play at this level.
September 22nd, 2020 at 3:52 pm
Won’t go there quite yet with Gholston as a Pro Bowler but he is having his best season so far.
September 22nd, 2020 at 4:23 pm
The play where you could see where Suh wasn’t loafing was on an outside pass to McCaffrey where Suh took a good angle in pursuit and chased him down from the side for a solo tackle. Just nothing something you really expect to see from him.
Gholston had the best game I can remember him having. Not sure who is on that Carolina line, but whoever was playing left guard was awful.
September 22nd, 2020 at 5:08 pm
vita is just out of shape…
it’s glaringly obvious…
wait until about week 5…
they have always been concerned about him early in the seasons with the heat as well
September 22nd, 2020 at 5:09 pm
dam we have a great front 7 though…
September 22nd, 2020 at 7:04 pm
adam – have to wait until the temps get down for Vita to play more minutes. But also remember that he was once again “injured” during camp, so he didn’t get to practice during the summer as much as he wanted to. I’m sure he really really wanted to be out there practicing to build up his stamina…