Bruce Arians Struggling With “Leakage”
October 27th, 2021
Sage of Tampa Bay Sports Ira Kaufman, the iconic JoeBucsFan.com columnist, has been quoted saying that “leakage” is an uncomfortable word for any senior citizen.
Joe’s not sure what that means and doesn’t want to know. But Bucs fans’ favorite senior, Bucco Bruce Arians, was talking about it yesterday on the official Buccaneers streaming/radio/YouTube show he joins each week.
Arians was lamenting the Bucs’ multiple failures with the ball very deep in Bears territory. It was as if the Bucs’ offensive line didn’t feel like mauling at the goal line and Tampa Bay fans got a brief flashback to 2014.
The Bucs’ needed to come off the ball with “better coordination,” Arians said.
“We quit scoring down there when it was easy. … Both those plays down there, we let too much leakage come in at the point of attack.”
The head coach explained how the Bucs came out in no huddle in the second half to tire the Bears and tried to really put the game away offensively after leading 35-3 at halftime. But the Bucs scored just three more points.
Well, the leakage must end quickly on Sunday. Joe is confident it will, as the Bucs’ offensive line is one of the best in the game.
The best way to disarm the Saints is to get an early lead and make them one dimensional. That means Jameis Winston, who averages under 200 yards passing per game, will be forced to throw. And that’s exactly what Sean Payton doesn’t want him to do, as anyone watching Saints game this season knows very well.
October 27th, 2021 at 9:25 am
I would not be surprised if this is the week Payton instructs Jameis, to let it rip. I can see them taking some deep shots on us early. Weather won’t be a factor in the dome, so this may be the week they try to hit some homeruns or draw PI down the field.
October 27th, 2021 at 9:37 am
He’s not alone.
October 27th, 2021 at 9:41 am
I’m sure Jameis tries to throw more this week. Easy assessment. Our Run Def has proven to be a problem Kamara. This week it’s 100% on the D line. SEA VS NO was a SH!T show. SEA is a bottom dweller in the league with Geno starting. Bucs better come out and dominate early.
Because the Bucs can turn into the laughing stock of the league if Cut bait 30/30 beats them down.
October 27th, 2021 at 9:45 am
I agree. I think saints will take more shots this week against our beat up secondary. I Hope dean and deez nutz delaney are ready to go
October 27th, 2021 at 9:52 am
To be honest, the Saints are one dimensional and that dimension’s name is Alvin Kamara. Spy Devin on him and keep JaMiss in the pocket, keep him from using his legs to extend plays, and even the Bucs landscaper-littered secondary should be able to cover the Aints scrubs.
October 27th, 2021 at 10:02 am
It could be a tight game because of the Saints defense but…
If the Buccaneers can get a lead early, it could be a blowout
Keep a spy(Whitehead or White) on Kamara at all times , play tight to take away everything under 12 yards…. They will dominate. If you do that James has to hold the ball and that’s when he makes mistakes and the pass rush will be all over him
October 27th, 2021 at 10:03 am
I am afraid that if our pass rush isn’t at least what it was in the Bears game that Jameis is going to shred our depleted secondary
October 27th, 2021 at 10:26 am
I think our problem scoring late in the Bears game was more about not staying committed to either running it, or throwing it. If you’re inside the ten make a decision, are we going to throw it in, or pound it in. Either give Tom three pass plays, or decide we’re going to run it four times. Running it twice, than turning to the pass you’re only giving Tom one shot at the end zone. If you run it on first down, and go no where, than give Tom two shots. If you gain three yards on first, than run it three more times to get in. Seemed to me the Bucs didn’t committ to one or the other, and failed at both.
October 27th, 2021 at 10:30 am
David Says; You nailed it!!!!!!!! stop playing so damn soft. I remember when the Pats beat the mighty Chiefs a couple yrs ago. I said that Bilichick should double tyreek and hit Kelce at the line. That EXACTLY what he did and they won. They can’t shred our secondary if they can’t get into the secondary haha. PLEASE Todd, don’t play soft and PLEASE don’t wait till the “Aints” have 200 yds in the 1st qtr before you adjust like u did against the Chiefs. COME ON MAN!!
October 27th, 2021 at 10:39 am
this is a little off subject but i have to say something about the 2nd. half. It’s my opinion that the lack of points was due to 2 things. 1: once they were so far ahead, i think they played to not lose. 2: Traditionally Tompa goes to Gronk, Evans and AB. Since those 2 were gone the def could zero in on Evans. If I was on def, i would be happy as hell not having to worry about AB and Gronk
October 27th, 2021 at 11:13 am
Take away Kamara and Calloway and we win the game.
October 27th, 2021 at 12:47 pm
Keith Says:
October 27th, 2021 at 9:41 am
I’m sure Jameis tries to throw more this week. Easy assessment. Our Run Def has proven to be a problem Kamara. This week it’s 100% on the D line. SEA VS NO was a SH!T show. SEA is a bottom dweller in the league with Geno starting. Bucs better come out and dominate early.
Because the Bucs can turn into the laughing stock of the league if Cut bait 30/30 beats them down.
🛑 they literally just won the super bowl laughing stock you wish. Guess what if we lose to the saints twice that guarantees another super bowl!
October 27th, 2021 at 2:12 pm
Jeez, how many interviews does BA do on a weekly basis? Boy this guy loves to hear himself talk, wow talk about leakage. Doesn’t he know he has a team to coach?
October 27th, 2021 at 4:42 pm
Anal leakage lol
October 27th, 2021 at 8:49 pm
All this chatter of Payton opening it up for Jameis? Sweet he has proven time and time again he’s a bonehead turnover waiting too happen ,.. Since last year’s playoffs through this season teams have abandoned the run and I do not see N. I. doing such with Kamara but TB 34-30
October 28th, 2021 at 3:11 am
30-20 bucaroonies
October 28th, 2021 at 11:14 am
Our secondary is depleted and playing like it’s 2019 not 2020…. They’re terrible. Perfect for Famous Jameis to let loose. Hope I’m wrong but I she’ll am upset.