NFC’s Best …”Because They Actually Can Play Defense”
October 3rd, 2020
Rex Ryan laughing it up a 2017 Bucs practice
There once was a very successful defensive guru who called a game much like Todd Bowles does, though they are very different people.
Joe’s referring to blitz-crazy, feet-freak blowhard former head coach and defensive coordinator Rex Ryan, who now works for BSPN.
Don’t get things twisted, Joe likes Ryan, and Joe actually had the great pleasure of talking to Ryan during a Bucs-Jaguars practice in Jacksonville a few summers ago. Ryan had a lot to tell Joe about Ryan Smith’s struggles at cornerback during the session.
While performing his BSPN TV duties, Ryan was clear this week that he believes the Bucs can be the top dogs of the NFC by the time Week 17 rolls around. And that’s not all about Tom Brady, in Ryan’s mind, “it’s because they actually can play defense.”
Ryan said he sees poor defenses when he watches Seattle, New Orleans and Dallas. He thinks Green Bay’s defense will improve through the season but not match the Bucs’.
Ryan stressed his appreciation of blitz-happy Todd Bowles and the quality of the Bucs’ pass rushers.
Joe loves what the defense collectively has rolled out in the first three games, though Joe’s very eager to see what the defense looks like against the Packers on Oct. 18. That will be a telling test.
Ryan went on to say he likes seeing that Bucco Bruce Arians “swallowed a little of his pride” and has allowed his offense to change a lot to accommodate Brady.
October 3rd, 2020 at 1:24 pm
That last sentence says it all……YOU PEOPLE
October 3rd, 2020 at 1:32 pm
Again that’s the media narrative about the offense being changed all talk. This is BA offense different QB making decisions. Again the only play we ran that we didn’t last year is the flea flicker.
October 3rd, 2020 at 1:52 pm
No disrespect to the nutty professor Monte Kiffin..
October 3rd, 2020 at 1:59 pm
I have seen Arians say that there was not a big difference in his offense compared to what Brady ran in New England. He is letting Tom pick what he likes to do and said the real challenge is verbiage and chemistry with his receivers. It will all come together… as long as COVID doesn’t end the season first.
October 3rd, 2020 at 2:14 pm
“Bucs defense has no weaknesses
Strong in all 3 levels
They hide flaws by gang tackling and complimenting each other
Each game they are cementing each players roles and building chemistry
Only injuries came slow this defense down ”
Kobe Faker
October 3rd, 2020 at 2:18 pm
They’re not shutting down Rodgers- the offense will need to score points.
October 3rd, 2020 at 3:15 pm
Alan yes shutting down Rodgers is tall order. But we might now need a shutdown performance…….Our defense might be good enough to force two turnovers which could be the difference….. Or just a few big plays like a sack or something to stall a key drive could make the difference.
It will be a fun game to see how it plays out. And we will have a week and a half to prepare. I will take every little advantage I can.
GO BUCS!!!
October 3rd, 2020 at 3:36 pm
That’s the difference I see between the Bucs and other teams, the defense. Offenses are thriving around the league right now. If you look at the schedule of teams ahead of the Bucs in defensive rankings, they haven’t played any decent offenses. Admittedly, the Bucs played the Panthers and the Broncos, but they also limited the Saints. The Packers game is going to be a great way to test the defense and see if the bucs can compete with a contender.
October 3rd, 2020 at 3:39 pm
Kansas City will be a huge test.. Heck the Bears are 3-0, and Khalil Mack and Roquan Smith ain’t no joke .
October 3rd, 2020 at 3:41 pm
It looks like Big Racist snuck in here by the first comment.
October 3rd, 2020 at 3:41 pm
Wow……admin……….putting me in the corner for the last two hours.
Thanks from a 8 year poster
October 3rd, 2020 at 3:51 pm
I remember that video of Ryan and his wife’s toes/feet!
October 3rd, 2020 at 3:52 pm
Alan.
I disagree. Not sure what you mean by shutting down, but pressure on the qb makes all the difference. There’s a reason the team with the best defense usually wins the super bowl.
October 3rd, 2020 at 4:33 pm
Darin-
I agree that Defense wins championships, but Rodgers is in a class with P Mahomes and R Wilson- they can win a game with sheer talent.
October 3rd, 2020 at 4:48 pm
Everyone saw the demolition job done twice on Rodgers and the Pack by San Fran last year. Who knows how the Bucs D will play, but there is not a QB that does well when they are getting roughed up and knocked to the ground alot during a game.GO BUCS!!!!!
October 3rd, 2020 at 5:50 pm
currently we are the 4th best defense in the nfl after 3 weeks
October 3rd, 2020 at 6:02 pm
The bucs will run the table win out. And maxs k ellermean. And shanon sharp you quit there jobs they no nothing ax had fallen over the edge max
October 3rd, 2020 at 6:26 pm
We need the D to lead the way for the next 6-8 games / it’s not an easy schedule at all
It lightens up in the final 4 games just when the O should be clicking on all cylinders
October 3rd, 2020 at 6:51 pm
It only took todd bowles defesne half of 2019 to unlearn 5 years of lovie and mike smith soft zone defense failed coaching.The proof is in the pudding coaching matters.Same goes for new england they are a complete team with newton, hoyer whoever gets the start.
October 3rd, 2020 at 11:21 pm
Green Bay. Green Bay. Green Bay.
The opponent is the Chargers. Stay focused, people.
October 4th, 2020 at 8:19 am
I want a minimum of 10 sacks on Sunday! And blood everywhere!