“They Do What They Do”
September 24th, 2021
Willie McGinest of NFL Network.
It’s Todd Bowles vs. Sean McVay.
Former NFL linebacker Willie McGinest is looking forward to Sunday’s chess match between Bucs defensive coordinator Todd Bowles and Rams head coach/offensive coordinator Sean McVay as much as the game itself.
Both coaches are considered next-level football minds. McVay got his team to a Super Bowl with Jared Goff for crying out loud. Bowles shut down the NFL’s greatest passer in the Super Bowl like he’s never been throttled before.
“You have two great minds going at each other,” McGinest said on a recent edition of “Total Access” seen weeknights on NFL Network. “Neither of these two teams is going to hide what they do.”
McGinest praised McVay for his creative plays and usage of receivers out of an 11-formation. Bowles got props for always finding a way to pressure a quarterback.
You can see McGinest’s take on the two coaches in the NFL Network video below.
Get your popcorn ready for Bowles vs McVay in the TA Game of the Week 🍿@WillieMcGinest | @Buccaneers | @RamsNFL pic.twitter.com/oemcJRpukG
— NFL Total Access (@NFLTotalAccess) September 22, 2021
September 24th, 2021 at 5:15 pm
i don’t consider sony michel a scrub at all
September 24th, 2021 at 5:16 pm
So I guess we have to do what we do better than they do what they do.
September 24th, 2021 at 5:16 pm
Old friend Willie, what a presence he was. A beautiful person inside and out. Ben had the pleasure of meeting him a few times for different Boston area children’s benefits. He was as humble as could be. An all around good guy.
September 24th, 2021 at 5:19 pm
one of the interesting components to them now having matt stafford is he had become so conditioned to losing and handling losing for so long in detroit – you can;t just throw that fact out the window when it comes to competing in a big game…
they are better with stafford, but you can’t erase his past conditioning
September 24th, 2021 at 5:20 pm
What about Byron Leftwich vs RAHEEM MORRIS?
Come on! Morris is a former HC for the Bucs.
-Coined the term “Youngry”
-Drafted Freeman and GMC
-Recorded the last double-digit wins in a season until … BA
September 24th, 2021 at 5:20 pm
Sony isn’t a great back. He was beat out by a rookie, and subsequently traded. He isn’t fast enough to run by anyone, and he can’t run anyone over m the Patriots offense is predicted on the run. McVey was apparently deceived by the superbowl performance. He’s not a threat
September 24th, 2021 at 5:29 pm
Sony Michel is a scrub, if Rams do not provide him a FB Bucs can dismiss the run, he cannot run in a one back set. I also believe the verdict is not out yet on whether Stafford is better than Goff. Goff can score points quickly. Sunday should be a fun day.
September 24th, 2021 at 5:40 pm
I don’t consider Sony Michel a scrub, but he was badly over-drafted. He has good but not great power and very little wiggle from the hips. If you want to insult him, call him a “stiff” because that’s the way he runs. His vision is decent and makes good decisions. He won’t be tackled for a loss too often.
September 24th, 2021 at 5:44 pm
Stafford is paper mache. How many plays did he last in 2020 against the Bucs. Five?
September 24th, 2021 at 6:08 pm
Passing, obviously you only passed through New England because I have watched him since he was drafted and hoped that he would evolve into a quality RB, he often gets dropped in the backfield for a loss. He’s had two good games since joing the Pat’s, AFC playoff game with Chargers and SB against Rams both because focus was on stopping Brady.
September 24th, 2021 at 6:11 pm
Pete wants to see Willie & that chick he works w/ hook-up on-air. That would be good tv
September 24th, 2021 at 6:31 pm
I would not and have not discounted Michel. He looks improved, to me, and I don’t think he was half bad to begin with. I don’t see this game as tough as everyone makes it out to be, though. I think we will win, if we execute. They are not better than we are, in totality, imo. Not to mention that luck seems to be on our side, la8ly..
September 24th, 2021 at 6:43 pm
Joebucsfan would be better without poisoned Pete!
September 24th, 2021 at 6:43 pm
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September 24th, 2021 at 6:51 pm
Just my opinion, others may disagree.
Whether they have “great” minds or not, I would not call either Sean McVay or Todd Bowles “great” coaches.
Both seem to be good coaches.
Like a lot of good offensive minds, McVay excelled his 1st season as head coach and then has regressed to the norm.
2017 — 1st in points.
2018 — 2nd in points.
2019 — 11th in points.
2020 — 23rd in points.
All that with mortgaging their future more than any other team.
September 24th, 2021 at 6:56 pm
That year that the Patriots picked Sony Michel is turning out to be a pretty bad year for running backs drafted.
Michel, Penny and Barkley were 1st round picks.
Chubb was a hit very early in the 2nd round.
But other 2nd round picks were Jones, Guice, and Kerryon Johnson.
Its not like the rest of the draft got any huge steals at running back.
September 24th, 2021 at 7:05 pm
That was actually one of the better synopsis’ I have heard in a while on TV.
September 24th, 2021 at 7:26 pm
Their passing attack concerns me, especially if we have no pass rush.
Cooper Cupp is known for getting open.
Plus, they are playing at home, and SoFi will be packed.
September 24th, 2021 at 7:43 pm
OK BenJARVIS! GO BUCS!!!!!
September 24th, 2021 at 7:47 pm
Please beat the Rams and beat them soundly. We could have been to four Super Bowls (rather than two) had it not been for them. Don’t let Gruden’s “secretary” win!
September 24th, 2021 at 8:10 pm
STOP COOPER KUPP!
STOP COOPER KUPP!
STOP COOPER KUPP!
And thrash Stafford. I believe in Bowles. Bucs will get 2+ turnovers similar to game two years ago in coliseum
September 24th, 2021 at 8:41 pm
All that being said. Let’s not underestimate Raheem, he is good and I am sure this game means a lot to him. They will be prepared!
September 24th, 2021 at 8:59 pm
First, Tampa needs to pull a belicheat and take Kupp outta the game on coverage. Double team or something else to make sure he never sees the ball. Maybe CDIII in man all day with him and help.
Second, last year the Rams D had our number and we looked horrible. The Bucs D kept it close and gave chance after chance to the O who blew it. Morris wants nothing better then be the D that shuts down the Bucs and stops the winning streak. Bucs offense better be creative this week and no running back hand offs up the middle….. PLEASE!!
September 24th, 2021 at 9:32 pm
LA is gonna come out gunnin. No JPP but this may be a moment for a rookie to shine. I got the Bucs making a statement in this game. Should be a good one.
September 24th, 2021 at 10:11 pm
Rams only game 3 in with stafford, despite brown and jpp out bucs need to make a statement what kind of team will they be this year. How committed is the whole team
September 24th, 2021 at 10:11 pm
JTS gonna have to absolutely show out for the Bucs to win. This is a very compelling matchup because either team could squeak it out, or blow the other out. Go Bucs. Hope y’all studied your asses off this week.
September 25th, 2021 at 12:54 am
Sony isn’t a scrub but I was baffled when Belichick drafted him over his own college teammate who started over him and put up double the stats… Nick Chubb. I mean there is a reason Georgia gave the rock more to Chubb. They over rated Sonys misleading per attempt amount on low carries.
Either way, I got tickets to the game – I live in LA now.. super pumped to see Brady play again. Been a few years.
September 25th, 2021 at 1:01 am
Put Carlton Davis on Cooper and get after Stafford anyway you can.
September 25th, 2021 at 4:36 am
@Mort so you are saying the Bucs chances to win lie in the hands of a rookie?
There are so many different players capable of making splash plays that seems pretty far fetched.
I agree him going off would help, but I doubt if the Bucs lose this game the media is saying it’s because of JTS.
September 25th, 2021 at 4:44 am
Will be interesting early to see McVays mindset about play calls.
Will he go for a 4th and 1 at the 50 thinking points are at a premium?
He is obviously thinking as an offensive mind they will need to score 30+.
Thats right at their average.
If the Bucs score on their 1st drive McVay will be actively loosing weight on the sideline.
September 25th, 2021 at 7:29 am
I don’t thin McVey is think go for it on4th &1, last & checked Bucs run defense is pretty good. This is Staffords 3rd game with Rams and it’s not like he’s lighting up the scoreboard. The 2 games they played were Bears & Indy both of which they struggled with the run. Grant it 2 decent defenses but lousy offenses. They should be more worried about Bucs than Bucs about them. Oh and Brady has NO issue with fan noise, he has beaten some of the premier teams in the loudest stadiums in the league. Rams won’t stop him but can Bucs.D.stop Stafford?
September 25th, 2021 at 9:32 am
List, also good chance 40% of the fans will be rooting for our team.
September 25th, 2021 at 11:10 am
Pete is one of the funniest in here!
September 26th, 2021 at 7:51 am
Mcguinest is pointing out how strategy plays into game plans .. #1 job for Play calls, personnel packages is know your matchups and win those battles.
McVeigh , Stafford, michel, can move the ball.. key will be red zone.. probly close game