Buccaneers Sign Safety Logan Ryan
March 18th, 2022
Updated 8:08 a.m. — The rich get richer!
Man, it is historic what the Bucs front office is doing.
The Tom Brady recruitment tour continued this morning with NFL Network reporting that versatile safety Logan Ryan, a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Belicheats and a Giants captain last year, is now a Buccaneer.
Ryan, 31, is a Schiano Man, aka a Rutgers University guy drafted by New England in Round 3 of the 2013 NFL Draft. Ryan was a cornerback with the Belicheats for four seasons before moving on to Tennessee for three. He’s spent the last two years with the Giants playing safety and all over the defensive backfield.
Ryan is super durable, missing just five games in nine years, and two were COVID-related. He’s been a strong blitzer and a ballhawk at times in his career. Joe is very eager to see how defensive coordinator Todd Bowles uses him, versus how he used departed Bucs safety Jordan Whitehead.
Time to scratch Tyrann Mathieu off the list.
Keep working that salary cap, Jason Licht!
UPDATED: 8:08 a.m. – Ryan is no stranger to Tampa, training with former Bucs receiver Yo Murphy in town.
From @GMFB: The #Bucs continue to be active, signing another old friend of Tom Brady’s. Sources say former #Giants captain Logan Ryan has agreed to terms with Tampa, giving them a leader in the secondary. Ryan won two Super Bowls with Brady and the #Patriots. pic.twitter.com/CQJYpX3BSo
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2022
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March 18th, 2022 at 7:45 am
Another great signing!
I can’t wait to see what they do with the DL.
March 18th, 2022 at 7:46 am
This really gives the Bucs a coach on the field on the back end. Nothing against the “youngry” defensive backs, the grave diggers, but I like this
March 18th, 2022 at 7:48 am
He ain’t what he used to be.
March 18th, 2022 at 7:48 am
I think Todd Bowles told the honeybadger, go where you can make the most money to support my step daughter, we can’t pay you like that, 😁😁😁
March 18th, 2022 at 7:51 am
That’s two players with multiple SBs with NE under Billy B. My opinion, consistency is key and these new additions will help the younger guys realize that making it to the top once is fine and dandy. Getting back again requires additional work and focus.
March 18th, 2022 at 7:54 am
Wondering how much?…..still amazed at the spending on players other than Gronk & Lenny….Suh.
Ryan, Gage, Mason, Perriman……
March 18th, 2022 at 7:59 am
It’s like the front office turned all the rules off in Madden and can sign or trade for whomever they want. Crazy, 2 weeks ago I thought this was going to be a painful year to be a Bucs fan after those 2 amazing years. Glad the painful 41 days of what ifs are over.
March 18th, 2022 at 8:01 am
Being from NY, I know this guy was an absolute leader on the field for the Giants defense. I think it is a great depth move, even if it does not fit the high end flashy acquisition we all hope for. He is very smart, hard working, and will make help the secondary a lot! Very happy with this move.
March 18th, 2022 at 8:06 am
Licht keeps making it this fun for Brady and Brady will play until he is 50!
LFG!!!!!
March 18th, 2022 at 8:10 am
Tyrann had his chance.
March 18th, 2022 at 8:13 am
I know this is probably a pipe dream but I just read an article that made me have hope that we may get one of the best defensive linemen available. Z. Smith from green bay just backed out of a deal with the Baltimore ravens for some serious amount of money. What stopped him from signing? The tea leaves are telling me that the GOAT RECRUITED SMITH TO COME WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP. Just saying. What’s your take JOE?
March 18th, 2022 at 8:13 am
I think what it’s all those playing and living in the frozen element’s then see Brady & the Bucs partying in shorts & tee shirts in mid February. They’re waiting in line to get down to One Buc Place 🍻
March 18th, 2022 at 8:15 am
What about re-signing our team, like founette, Gronk and the others?
March 18th, 2022 at 8:16 am
Dang. That is huge. He can line up wherever in secondary and take reps from SMB too.
Licht is killing it
March 18th, 2022 at 8:16 am
Amazing how just 6 days ago, the Bucs were a dead organization……..until Tom Brady returned
March 18th, 2022 at 8:20 am
Honey Badger, NO MONEY, NO TICKET! Ryan is better than Edward’s that’s for sure. Sign the guy that picked off the last pass Brady threw in NE. That’s a start for the secondary. Need another corner.
March 18th, 2022 at 8:20 am
Z Smith is an OLB
March 18th, 2022 at 8:23 am
Me and bro joked that with losing whitehead bucs needed a db and safety in draft. Or a dual purpose guy in draft that is capable of both. Like a fitzpatrick for steelers
Logan can do both which is huge. He can like up at safety. He can line up at corner. And You are not given the C on your jersey if you are not legit.
Logan can play all over secondary including slot
Bucs can really think about going d tackle and edge rusher with first 2’picks
Love this move!
March 18th, 2022 at 8:32 am
Let the D dominos start to fall-
You win with a pass thrower & a pass rusher (I keep hearing the screaming heads say this & its true).
I feel great/decent on our secondary now. If we get injured like last year, the fix is having a pass rush…without a pass rush, it doesn’t matter.
Excited to see who/how they address this.
Gronk is coming & so is Brady’s deal–they’ll figure those last to adjust to whatever/however free agency plays out.
March 18th, 2022 at 8:35 am
Sure do wish we drafted this guy back in 2013, instead going through all of that Revis nonsense that went on.
March 18th, 2022 at 8:38 am
Logan struggled this past season. Don’t know if i like this move. Are they gonna sign any DL players?
March 18th, 2022 at 8:43 am
Rams pick up Robinson, if Woods is available he is a STUDD!!! When he went out the Rams started to tumble, they had no choice to sign OBJ.
March 18th, 2022 at 8:47 am
Logan Ryan used to be an excellent slot CB, that’s where he earned the big bucks. He lost some quickness in coverage, but he made a successful transition to S. He’s just “OK” as a Safety, but as others have pointed out, he’s smart: he won’t get lost in coverage, he reads plays well enough to be trusted to freelance when needed, and he’s a vet leader which is something the “Gravediggers” need. For example, he won’t get lost on plays which was why the Bucs defense collapsed against the Rams.
March 18th, 2022 at 8:48 am
Good signing. Awesome versatility.
March 18th, 2022 at 8:50 am
heh, heh, heh
March 18th, 2022 at 8:52 am
@ Francisco
Did he struggle last year or was he just on a crappy Defense? He’s going from the 23rd overall Defense to the 5th. It’s a good signing.
March 18th, 2022 at 8:52 am
Geez, Francisco. Give them a chance. You mentioning the D line needs every post isn’t moving Licht one bit.
March 18th, 2022 at 8:53 am
beware of guys with 2 first names 🙂
March 18th, 2022 at 8:53 am
I’ve been wanting us to get Logan Ryan for years. I think this is a great move. Obviously means no honey badger.
March 18th, 2022 at 8:54 am
Plugs Licht, as we lose one he plugs the hole with another.
March 18th, 2022 at 8:55 am
Fix the DL! That’s the most important part of this team and it’s bare right now.
March 18th, 2022 at 8:55 am
Like TB bucs fan, I wonder about all the cap money. Got to have Gronk.
March 18th, 2022 at 8:55 am
yeah the giants are a very bad football team rn…
we should try to pry away OL will hernandez from them…
he’s in the doghouse and still relatively young
March 18th, 2022 at 8:56 am
giants are the bottom feeders in the nfc east right now
March 18th, 2022 at 8:57 am
licht and company are making moves galore…
gotta love it !
March 18th, 2022 at 8:58 am
i hear they’re working on the lenny contract too 🙂
March 18th, 2022 at 9:09 am
So far so good 😊
March 18th, 2022 at 9:10 am
WOW!!!! Another great signing!!!! Bucs Front Office is Killing it so far with the Brady Effect in play! Time to Build that D Line now..
March 18th, 2022 at 9:17 am
Well since Licht and Brady are making the rounds, I wonder if there’s any interest in bringing in Malcolm Butler for a workout. I can see why teams would be hesitant, Butler’s abrupt retirement in camp was a head-scratcher. Also, players who take a year off tend to suck when they attempt to come back.
But I think he’s worth a phone call and plane ticket. I hope they check him out.
March 18th, 2022 at 9:20 am
Love it!
Don’t know sheet about him other than that what I just read
Bottom line we added another proven vet that still is hungry!
March 18th, 2022 at 9:28 am
Signing Logan Ryan is HUUUUGE! Not only did we replace Jordan Whitehead, but we replaced him with someone better. Don’t know how long he’ll be with us (1 year, or whatever) but I can see him being a great leader in that Secondary from Day 1, and being a great mentor for Winfield (the future leader back there).
Side benefit: it keeps Mike Edwards freed up, and that’s his best role IMO. Todd Bowles seems to have an excellent feel for where to insert Edwards (extra DB, whatever) so that he can take advantage of his greta ball-hawk skills.
March 18th, 2022 at 9:34 am
I agree. This is a good pickup. Ya he’s old, but by all accounts he’s a great leader for the young CB core we have.
March 18th, 2022 at 9:43 am
Not no sure I love this move…Bucs collecting former PATS & team legs getting older /more worn – is not ideal.
Is like going to a tire shop & buying 40% tread Perelli’s off the used rack (Ryan)…When you have 90% tread Goodyears already on the car. (Edwards / Winfield)
March 18th, 2022 at 9:44 am
This is like football porn.
Jason Lilcht indeed killing it, and of course it helps to have TB12 as lead recruiter.
What an offseason!
March 18th, 2022 at 9:53 am
Not saying it will happen but imagine we got Julio and tyrann Mathieu
March 18th, 2022 at 9:54 am
After signing Gage I saw no reason to sign Perriman. Wasted money. I also have to disagree that Ryan is or will be better than Edwards.
March 18th, 2022 at 10:05 am
Brady’s last play as a Patriot was a pick six, by Logan Ryan. Unfinished business I guess.
March 18th, 2022 at 10:11 am
Ryan had 117 tackles last year with the Giants, missed two games, because of Covid, was a Captain. He may be a step slower but brings experience to a young backfield. Love the move.
March 18th, 2022 at 10:12 am
Glad they’ve finally added one piece to the defense. Is he an upgrade? Is he still playing well?
March 18th, 2022 at 10:35 am
I would venture to guess that Ryan will bring excellent communication to the secondary, almost like a mini-coach ON the field. I think it’s a quality signing and won’t break the bank.
March 18th, 2022 at 10:36 am
Armybucs. I’d love to sign Smith from GB too. He backed out of the 9m yr deal with the ravens because comparable players were signing for 14/15m a year. It’s going to take around that to get him. That’s probably a little rich for us.
Matt Ioannidis DT was just released by the commanders. That’s who I have my eye on. Check him out he’s just what BA wants quicker interior who’s versatile that won’t break the bank.
March 18th, 2022 at 10:40 am
I’m not sure I can go back to the “old” Buc ways – bad drafts, no things, & letting players get out of here.
March 18th, 2022 at 11:15 am
Goatwatcher then it is apparent you missed both Rams/Bucs & Jets game. DR you were doing good until you wrote Toilet Bowles seems to know where Edward’s should play. It is also apparent you missed the games listed above.
March 18th, 2022 at 11:19 am
it’s getting exciting
March 18th, 2022 at 12:01 pm
Man this is so different than the vibe two weeks ago!
March 18th, 2022 at 12:43 pm
I remember hoping we would draft him when he came out….so no Tyrann now.
All good, great pick up.
March 18th, 2022 at 12:49 pm
Mr. Licht got me day drinking, damn lol….good thing im off today.
March 18th, 2022 at 1:29 pm
Maybe Bowles gets a huge raise and we get the Honey Badger at a minimum deal too.
March 18th, 2022 at 1:34 pm
Would be nice if we could put Fletcher Cox would Vita. Since Philadelphia let him go although I wouldn’t be surprised if goes back. Especially not knowing what’s going on with Suh.
March 18th, 2022 at 2:02 pm
He was a co-caption and got cut from the Giants, even though it barely saved them any money.
I’d hold off on him being a starter, in fact I’d wait to see if he even makes the team.
March 18th, 2022 at 6:24 pm
Lmao. Get used to seeing him running after a reciever that beats him or being so out of position that everyone else on defense stares at him after another TD. Dude is HORRIBLE. Oh, you will also hear him say non stop that he is a leader. No one else in the team will but he will say itNON STOP.
March 18th, 2022 at 9:31 pm
YES. LOGAN RYAN. We saw this coming, didn’t we! Brings the right attitude to this secondary.
Now can we also get Fletcher Cox? Mean dudes, please come to Tampa.
March 19th, 2022 at 5:25 pm
As far as signing Gronkowski and Fournette, obviously Licht and Arians have already been talking to get to the final stage of contracts.That according to my insider, me, who is as accurate as “Shifty”scheffter and a hell of a lot more appropriate in my ethics.He forced Tom into that decision with his nosey antics, like a cub reporter anxious enough for a scoop to run over some people to do it.Ive been saying exactly that for a month and a half, ask my son for verification if you need it, reiterated by Tom Brady sr. himself, the Papa Goat. Jr. is recruiting and training, let him do his thang. Gronk and Fournette will be signed.They will restructure, defer or whatever to get it done. I know its hard to believe my fellow OG Buc fanatics, but we are now a top class organization.