“It’s Not Very Good.”
November 28th, 2021
Big loss
After today’s game, Bucco Bruce Arians lamented that the Bucs played about six minutes in Indianapolis and lost four starters to injury.
Down went Devin White and Aaron Stinnie, and cornerback Jamel Dean early.
The extent of Sunday injuries are rarely known for at least 20 hours, but after the game Arians had a troubling tone when speaking of Dean.
“It’s not very good,” he said.
No, Arians wasn’t referring to the guys playing behind Dean; he was talking about Dean’s new shoulder injury.
With Dean out, it was obvious that Colts playcaller head coach Frank Reich was all about abandoning the run and coming after the Bucs’ defensive backs. At one point, the run-first Colts attempted 26 consecutive passes. Cornerbacks Pierre Desir, Ross Cockrell and Sean Murphy-Bunting did a lot of bending and breaking, but in the end they had just enough thread left to hold on.
If the Bucs are minus Dean and Carlton Davis in Atlanta next Sunday, just be thankful the Bucs have enough offense to maul the Falcons.
November 28th, 2021 at 8:49 pm
So 2021 is the year of “the War of Attrition” for the Bucs.
The Starting 22 from last year have played less than 1 half of the first game against Dallas.
OH well, on to Atl next week, forward march.
GO walking mash unit Bucs Go!!!!!
November 28th, 2021 at 8:50 pm
With as bad as Desir was, he was still better than Dee Delaney.
The fact we’re talking about these scrubs is alarming. If I was playing the Bucs I’d throw at Desir/Delaney/Cockwell on every single play if they were 1-on-1 coverage. Even if you don’t get a completion you know you’re about 90% likely to get a flag.
November 28th, 2021 at 8:51 pm
Totally Fixed !!!
November 28th, 2021 at 8:54 pm
I looked at the replay of that play and couldn’t see what vicious hit or hard landing he took to get so injured and couldn’t see anything. He must be super brittle like how he plays scared at times. He should take up basketball
November 28th, 2021 at 9:01 pm
They are getting better.
November 28th, 2021 at 9:01 pm
Carlton davis please stand up please stand up
November 28th, 2021 at 9:01 pm
Meh these guys have been so injury prone this year it’s ridiculous. Can they hold the falcons under 24? Highly doubt it.
November 28th, 2021 at 9:02 pm
Well, with all these injuries, it would not have been a surprise if they lost. But they didn’t. They took advantage of TOs. The backups gave their best.
It was a win that a lot of people penciled in as a loss.
The Rams, Cowboys and Saints have disappeared because of injuries. This team hasn’t. Somehow, this team beat the Giants and the Colts. With Turkey Day in between.
November 28th, 2021 at 9:04 pm
“With Dean out (and Taylor getting crushed in the run game), it was obvious Colts playcaller head coach Frank Reich was all about abandoning the run and coming after the Bucs defensive backs.”
Fixed it.
November 28th, 2021 at 9:07 pm
kong suh should just beat up one defensive back per week in practice…
then they toss him on injured reserve for a bit and save everyone the game troubles…
our DBs go down weekly…we might as well do it ourselves at this point…we can pick and choose…
like this:
todd bowles: “umm ross, you played like sh!t the other day, bruce says go see big suh in the locker room right now”
one hour later:
bucs announce cockrell slipped in the shower and “sprained his entire body” and is now on injured reserve…
simple…
#DIYstyle
November 28th, 2021 at 9:07 pm
Dean plays scared half the time anyways, what type of player are you that you cant even tackle a guy and not get hurt. That tackle was nothing special.
November 28th, 2021 at 9:09 pm
and can we please talk about vita’s tooth
November 28th, 2021 at 9:19 pm
I don’t think nothing will change when they get healthy if they keep playing that soft zone.
November 28th, 2021 at 9:20 pm
Both Dean and Davis are lacking in what Tony Dungy and others have described as the most critical of all abilities. AVAILABILITY. The guys simply miss way to many games!
Sometimes injuries are truly bad luck, they happen to everybody, even the GOAT missed most of a season with a blown out knee.
But when it happens EVERY season of your career is it time to start wondering if terms like “injury prone”, “tight muscles”, “brittle” start coming into play.
It’s growing increasingly hard to be excited over two guys with talent who miss sooo many games and spend much of the time they do play banged up and hurting.
November 28th, 2021 at 9:23 pm
I thought it was obvious where Dean got hurt. It is a physical game and he got hurt as he was making a tackle. Not sure that he is brittle. Most people in this world could not last 1 NFL game. JD has played 37 of them.
November 28th, 2021 at 9:36 pm
Very funny, I wish they were not the walking wounded lol
but maybe you are on to something here Adam lolololol
Hey Buddy Big Suh wants to see you lol DIY!!
adam from ny Says:
November 28th, 2021 at 9:07 pm
kong suh should just beat up one defensive back per week in practice…
then they toss him on injured reserve for a bit and save everyone the game troubles…
our DBs go down weekly…we might as well do it ourselves at this point…we can pick and choose…
like this:
todd bowles: “umm ross, you played like sh!t the other day, bruce says go see big suh in the locker room right now”
one hour later:
bucs announce cockrell slipped in the shower and “sprained his entire body” and is now on injured reserve…
simple…
#DIYstyle
November 28th, 2021 at 9:43 pm
Edwards should be put as 3rd corner
November 28th, 2021 at 10:08 pm
You can fall on a shoulder the wrong way and injure it severely….
We can make it with SMB, Davis & Edwards in the slot….or Winfield…..not optimum…..hopefully, Dean can get back for the last couple of games & the playoffs.
November 28th, 2021 at 10:14 pm
This is even more concerning considering Sean Murphy-Bumming had a terrible game. Gave up a 60+ yard TD, multiple blown zone coverages for medium gains, and two blatant DPI calls. All against terrible Colts receivers.
November 28th, 2021 at 10:23 pm
This whole team is injury prone. Not like the Ravens but geez. Never seen the Bucs so banged up. Surprisingly Brady is holding up. But it’s not a huge loss. Our secondary is trash
November 28th, 2021 at 10:25 pm
I injure my shoulder sleeping at night.
Atlanta will be a challenge with all these injuries.
November 28th, 2021 at 10:34 pm
the team’s roster will need to undergo serious overhauls in the coming years. The Bucs last and best hope of making the SB again is THIS year.
November 28th, 2021 at 11:21 pm
@Shark Coast Tactical, totally agree. The more guys like Desir play the better they’re getting.
November 28th, 2021 at 11:41 pm
In this now passing league, cornerback is typically the most injured position in the NFL every week.
For instance, this week there are 40 cornerbacks on the active roster of teams listed as injured for just the Sunday and Monday games. Running back was 2nd most with 28.
This does not include the Bucs, the Thursday teams, or the teams off this week.
This does also not include the 13 safeties either of the guys on IR.
November 29th, 2021 at 12:40 am
I feel like every week Joe tries to read something into BA’s vague injury updates, and every week he’s wrong.
November 29th, 2021 at 6:46 am
Why are there adds for “Let’s go Brandon”-wear on the sides of this page? That’s asinine!
November 29th, 2021 at 6:48 am
Why are there ads for “Let’s Go Brandon”-wear on the sides of this page? That’s asinine!
November 29th, 2021 at 7:07 am
Losing Dean will be huge, especially if Davis can’t make it back for several weeks. SMB is not a true outside corner (much better at Nickel), and yet Bowles is having to play him out there.
November 29th, 2021 at 7:16 am
Our Defense is Awesome! Thanks for pushing through offense,what a great ending,way to go Lenny,
November 29th, 2021 at 7:53 am
They need to either sign a CB in FA next year & draft one next year or just draft probably two next year. Probably draft two CBs one S one maybe two OL one DE one DT.
November 29th, 2021 at 7:56 am
I’m sick and disgusted with these injuries. These guys are dropping like flies.
November 29th, 2021 at 8:54 am
What? Did ownership get on the wrong side of Zeus? Seems that way. I think the Roman God may have worn himself out from flinging so many injury bolts on our Bucs. Perhaps a blood sacrifice would appease. I nominate the team trainer, a female I believe. At the very least she should be keelhauled. Clearly her program is not working.
LFG Bucs
Let’s Go Brandon
November 29th, 2021 at 8:56 am
They could just Ronald go & then resign Fournette Bernard & they just drafted Vaughn. So there wouldn’t be any room for him anyway. They still have to resign Brady Gronkowski Antonio Bernard Fournette JPP & depending on what Suh does. They could probably let OJ go also & keep Brate with Gronkowski & bring somebody up.
November 29th, 2021 at 9:10 am
Smb looked terrible this is troubling even if Davis comes back
November 29th, 2021 at 9:17 am
Dean joins Chris Chandler, aka Crystal Chandelier in the “really fragile” department…..needs to be careful at home, he’ll stub his toe in the dark and he’ll be out for 2022
November 29th, 2021 at 9:28 am
Dunno. National ads generally appear based on one’s viewing habits. Joe once received a screenshot from a guy that displayed an ad for “Persian Women.” Wonder what/where he surfs during private moments? 🙂
November 29th, 2021 at 9:32 am
It will be interesting to see if Ryan can pick this secondary apart. Fortunately Atl D is not very good, need 40 or more.
November 29th, 2021 at 9:42 am
The Trask pick is coming back to haunt us. I understood the pick at the time, but hindsight being 20/20, we probably should’ve added another CB
November 29th, 2021 at 9:59 am
People blaming SMB for the deep post when the D was in cover 1 or 3 truly don’t understand football. Winfield was supposed to be there in deep middle for support but he bit underneath. If you wanna praise him for the nice INT that is fine but the long TD was mostly on him.
November 29th, 2021 at 10:08 am
Brandon, 100% correct, I posted the same thing in the open thread after it happened. Winfield got caught looking for the run wanting g the big hit. He was the safety help on that play and he to say the least didn’t help. Yes he.made up for it big time later in the game, what a catch.
November 29th, 2021 at 10:49 am
If the right CB isn’t there for them 1st round next year then I’d go OL DE or DT then go CB 2nd round. Only CBs I’d consider taking 1st round would be Stingley Gardner & McDuffie but Stingley will be gone by the time they’re picking.
November 29th, 2021 at 12:54 pm
The 60 yard td on Shawn was wind field jrs fault.
November 29th, 2021 at 5:51 pm
GEEZ !! MOST of you have nothing better to do then FIND SOMETHING ELSE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT with the Bucs !!?? First of all , Dean has been playing his butt off as the ONLY real CB they had not injured !! And the tackle he made was a MONSTER hit with his shoulder !! Love it when MOST of you think you are some EX NFL COACH or even some expert from bspn “as Joe would say ” .. The Bucs just probably one of the hardest games of the season , as the Colts were coming in red hot , but you still have to find something to pick at ?? Fake Buc fans !! Go root for another team PLEASE !! GO BUCS
November 29th, 2021 at 5:56 pm
Tony – Are you REALLY talking about the DRAFT ?? WOW !! And who made you Mel Kipper ?? Now I’ve heard it all , right in the middle of a 8-3 record , and in great position for one of the top 3 seeds and we have a guy talking about who HE thinks the Bucs should draft , IN THE LAST WEEK OF APRIL !!???
November 29th, 2021 at 6:24 pm
DJ82 please put your phone away so you don’t post anymore. Who are you to tell us we’re not “true” fans because we complain and find fault??? Maybe you’re just a pushover who don’t see things that are right in front of your face but we aren’t blind, we see what’s wrong and we’re going to complain as well as celebrate our Bucs winning because this is America Jack the freedom to complain is a civil fight, especially for true Buc fans because we’ve gone thru a lot so maybe you ain’t one. You must be a noob. Man you guys are as irritating as Realist and that ATM jock holder, so glad can’t remember his name. Don’t worry lil homie you’ll fade away like a Kobe jumper