How Good Is Devin White?
September 18th, 2020
Devin White looked damn good against the Saints.
He didn’t make a game-turning big play, but he sure played well.
Joe asked White if he felt like the speed and power he said he added this offseason translated to the field in the season opener, and White emphatically replied that it did — and that he’s a baller.
Joe then asked defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, after finally seeing White in live action, to detail how the savior Bucs linebacker has improved in his second season.
“Again, he’s another one that’s grown mentally,” Bowles said. “Coming into it as a rookie and being a signal caller – that’s tough because you have to take care of everybody and get the call at the same time. He’s embraced it, he’s a natural leader. The knowledge of the game has slowed down for him immensely, so that allows him to play a lot faster. Lavonte [David] gives him a great deal of help. Again, those two guys together, competing against each other and getting along, I think that’s made him a very good football player early on in his career.”
Joe is excited for the true difference-maker White could become this season. And that’s what a No. 5 overall pick should be, a Pro Bowl/big-impact player.
But White’s going to have to bring those big plays to really earn his status and reach his goals. Hopefully, that starts on Sunday.
September 18th, 2020 at 5:10 pm
Joe was wrong. He said the Bucs should have taken someone else.
September 18th, 2020 at 5:21 pm
devin is an improving work in progress…
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but more importantly…
all these white jersey and white pants games is a bit too much…
we really need a few white jersey with pewter pants games…
it’s a good look
September 18th, 2020 at 5:26 pm
^^^^^^^
Agreed
White on white never looks great.
White jersey with pewter pants…..probably our best uniform.
I wonder if we had to wear them since the Saints had black/black?
September 18th, 2020 at 5:26 pm
Lavonte David so deserves to play in a playoff game. White is being mentored by the best. Keep these uniforms, please!!
September 18th, 2020 at 5:33 pm
It seemed like DW and LD were in on every play. 12 tackles each.
But where was Shaq?
September 18th, 2020 at 5:40 pm
White’s not only a great player but has an excellent character……no Uber “hassles” in his future…..he may “horse” around a bit though….
September 18th, 2020 at 5:50 pm
Skyrocket trajectory
September 18th, 2020 at 5:56 pm
So our record is what…7 wins 10 losses with him in the line-up?
September 18th, 2020 at 6:18 pm
Football is a team sport, cmon man.
The Saints were a perennial 7-9 for years in the last decade with an undisputed Top 10 QB of all time. 🙄
September 18th, 2020 at 6:22 pm
Joe was against drafting him because MLB wasn’t a sexy enough position to warrant a high pick.
September 18th, 2020 at 6:26 pm
TE Antony Auclair is placed on injured reserve.
September 18th, 2020 at 6:27 pm
White played strong until they got near the goaline. White played like crap on the Saints first two TDs…….He let Kamara come out the backfield on 3rd & 10?? He was awful on that play. Next drive he runs into no man’s land to give up an easy Score.
Devin White needs to learn how to play the endzone pronto!
I distinctly remember McCaffrey tearing White to pieces in the redzone last year. White needs to step up once the field shrinks. He has his great flashes but he looks rotten whenever he try’s to play Redzone D. If he can ever figure out the short field he will carry this defense to greatness.
September 18th, 2020 at 6:29 pm
GO BUCS!!!
September 18th, 2020 at 6:40 pm
541 the Saints dint try to th egg ow a long pass all day on Shaq. Bress did nothing but throw quick passes for 1 yard all day.
The Saints relyed on yac. The short passes took Shaq out of the game.
Let’s see if Teddy trys to take lot of time to throw. He might have to.
September 18th, 2020 at 6:58 pm
The sky is the limit for Mr. White.
September 18th, 2020 at 8:42 pm
Remember when Joe questioned this pick over and over?
September 18th, 2020 at 9:42 pm
He’s a great player!! Will be roaming the middle of the field smashing people for the next decade in pewter!
September 18th, 2020 at 9:52 pm
Best thing for White was ending up on this team. He’s got a defense full of vets that have been there done that. They keep working with him and his knowledge keeps growing he might be able to be better then Brooks. I just hope he can also pick Brady’s mind as well and get some good knowledge from him. I really like the fact that he seems like a real positive kid that doesn’t seem to wanna be out getting into trouble. Once pass coverage is fixed he’ll be a beast.
September 18th, 2020 at 10:27 pm
The middle of our defense on all 3 levels is stacked. Vea, White, and Winfield will only get better over the next few seasons. Throw in all of our good young DB’s and look out. For all the haters of Licht he really has put together a stud team with a good mix of young guys and enough vets to help them learn faster.
September 18th, 2020 at 10:28 pm
Better than Brooks would be a stretch….
55 was from an Era that actually played defense. But nothing so far to dislike about White.
September 18th, 2020 at 10:33 pm
hammerhead Says:
“Joe was against drafting him because MLB wasn’t a sexy enough position to warrant a high pick.”
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It’s not about the sexy! Linebacker is like running back, generally there are a lot of guys able to play the position, and an easier transition to the pros, so you don’t spend high. White is shaping up to be an exceptional talent, though. It’s hard to argue the pick now.
September 18th, 2020 at 10:35 pm
Joe is pretty clear who he wanted and why and it has nothing to do with women.
Joe wants every Bucs player to ball out. To suggest Joe doesn’t want a Bucs player to do well is sickening.
September 18th, 2020 at 10:56 pm
Everyone makes the Pro Bowl, except David, but the real goal is to be an All-Pro, that means you’re the best of the best. The Pro Bowl is just a popularity contest based on who gets the most games on national TV.
September 18th, 2020 at 10:57 pm
Jmarkbuc Says:
“Better than Brooks would be a stretch…”
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Agree here. Brooks averaged almost 160 tackles a year and manned the deep middle on 3rd down pass defense. A pretty elite mix of skills.
September 18th, 2020 at 11:06 pm
Let’s think how history would have changed in the NFL:
Let’s say Bill Parcells drafted Brooks to be a 34 outside linebacker in New England. Parcells later was replaced by Belicheat, a disciple of Parcells.
Brooks would have been the new Lawrence Taylor. He would have been an utter terror blitzing off the edge. Boston would have had an interstate named after him.
September 19th, 2020 at 12:24 am
What ifs? I would think that’s beneath you Joe. “What if” a young talented Derrick Brooks got into a car accident in NE, broke his ankle, and could never play ball again?
September 19th, 2020 at 12:30 am
Anyone calling this gray is the same original pewter you’re way off. I don’t love the all whites but white and grey would be ugly as well.
September 19th, 2020 at 12:48 am
Joe says:
“…Boston would have had an interstate named after him.”
More likely a rotary or a toll booth. 🙂
September 19th, 2020 at 12:57 am
Another one you were HORRIBLY wrong about Joe!!
September 19th, 2020 at 8:43 am
First play of the game for NO misdirection White was totally fooled. Easy completion, first down. On Kamara’s TD run on the right side where was White? Look, let’s not make him out to be the next Ray Lewis just yet. The kid has a long way to go. I think he’ll get there, but like Marpet who’s an average RG, but a pro bowler in the eyes of most Buc fans let’s see how it goes. Speaking of Lewis, I love watching him break down film. It wasn’t just his talent that made him great, it was his film study, and knowing what the offense was trying to do every play. If White can get that mental side of the game down watch out. If he doesn’t, he’ll be just a good player like Marpet, nothing more.
September 19th, 2020 at 9:54 am
One of the cool things about this team is that the stars are all comfortable in their own skins and do not display envy.
Last year ME13 embraced CG14’s explosion onto the NFL scene.
It’s great that Lavonte and White get along so well.
Seems like these guys might actually be a TEAM!!! Imagine that.
September 19th, 2020 at 9:57 am
Hodad,
Good points.
Bucs Fans have always projected expectations really high.. too often to end up in crushing despair.
Even keeled would be better.
September 19th, 2020 at 10:43 am
Hodad
Marpet was moved to LG where he is average after being pro bowl material at RG in the beginning.
September 19th, 2020 at 7:37 pm
“There is only 1
LAWRENCE TAYLOR
Combine all the linebackers together and
Combined cant equal 1 LAWRENCE TAYLOR
LAWRENCE TAYLOR IS THE GREATEST FOOTBALL PLAYER THAT EVER PLAYED”
Kobe Faker