Logan Ryan A Team Guy
July 23rd, 2022
Ready to make an impact.
How about a feel-good story for Bucs fans on this final Saturday before the 2022 training camp opens?
Yesterday Bucs safety Logan Ryan made an appearance on “Good Morning America,” seen on NFL Network. And man, Ryan is really one impressive dude.
Ryan was asked to state his personal goals for the season. Ryan, who the Bucs signed in March, basically said he wants to be used to the best of his ability in whatever way the team needs him.
And Ryan said that starts with learning Todd Bowles’ system, bonding with new teammates and hoping his experience can rub off on his younger players.
“Todd Bowles has a master defense. It’s like a 50-page chapter book. Learn the language as quick as I can and learn the new guys,” Ryan said. “Be an addition to a Super Bowl-contending team and hopefully a Super Bowl-winning team.
“My leadership, my experience, versatility, whatever the team needs me to be, that’s what I am coming in [to be] and fit that puzzle.”
Not that the Bucs don’t already have dudes like Ryan, but man, how refreshing is it for a big-name Super Bowl winner to say his goal is to be used in whatever way the team wants him? And saying he wants to be a coach on the field?
The more Joe hears from this guy, the more impressed Joe is. Something is telling Joe that Ryan is a very, very underrated, under-the-radar signing. Ryan is sort of like what Richard Sherman was last year. While Sherman physically was shot, his mind was still sharp and he was like another assistant coach.
In fact, in one game Sherman was an assistant coach.
July 23rd, 2022 at 6:51 am
This line says it all.
“Todd Bowles has a master defense. It’s like a 50-page chapter book.”
Hey Todd — ever consider that there are very few MENSA members running around on your defense? Perhaps making the book 15 pages instead of 50 might allow your guys to know what the hell they’re supposed to do when in zone coverage.
There can be beauty in simplicity.
July 23rd, 2022 at 7:18 am
Ryan reminds me of Ronde Barber…..talks like him, looks like him, smiles like him….I hope he plays like him.
Really glad to have added this guy to our secondary….we needed the vet presence.
July 23rd, 2022 at 8:11 am
Joe,
Two days ago I clued you to the following story:
Story broke on Florio’s site today that Cowboys have just announced a throwback helmet not worn for 10 yrs to be worn on Thanksgiving. Since nothing’s been written here I have to ask how they can accomplish this when it was reported that even though allowed by league rules for ’22, the soonest the Bucs can do it is ’23 because of “supply chain issues.”
This may be our only chance to see TB12 in Bucco Bruce (pretty cool) and the Bucs can’t get it done? Then how is it the Cowboys announce TODAY they they’ll get it done by Thanksgiving?
Re-sparrow later added: “Same for the Patriots. They recently announced that they will be wearing their classic throwbacks.”
So unless I missed it you’ve been mum since, leading to the conclusion that either:
A.) You have absolutely no interest in this subject,
B.) You’re too timid to bring it up with anyone of consequence in BucWorld, or
C.) You HAVE tried, but your investigative prowess has come up with… zilch.
I don’t know, but you began this article in search of “a feel-good story for Bucs fans.”
How long have Bucs fans been lamenting for their beloved creamsicle?
What’s a better feel=good story than the G.O.A.T. being “In Like Flynn” with the actual Swashbuckling Errol staring out both sides of his helmet? As Harry Flugleman told the 3 Amigos, “Now that’s something everyone likes. It’s a people idea.”
So if the Cowboys and Patriots announce they’re wearing their throwbacks this season, what is stopping the Bucs from doing the same thing? Inquiring minds want to know.
So, which is it? A, B, C or might you just be able to come up with some positive results?
July 23rd, 2022 at 9:03 am
Now Joe (whichever one I’m talking to), Ryan is a team player, football first, kinda guy. He’s not go to say “Stop the presses! I’m in the building. We’re winning!” or “Me-me-me!” No, you don’t make it the NFL for as long as Ryan has with an attitude. He’s a team first attitude.
July 23rd, 2022 at 9:18 am
So the 2022 Buc “throwbacks” are the alarm clock unis?
Oh, puh leeeeeeeze…
July 23rd, 2022 at 9:58 am
@ Ludicrous Speed – I have a really really hard time believing in the supply chain issue myself. Yea covid messed everything up but Money Talks and the Glazers have plenty of it. The bengals have a new white helmet as well and I just find it mind boggling that an NFL franchise is using the excuse of supply chain issues to make 50+ helmets. Just get it done Tampa.
July 23rd, 2022 at 10:01 am
The Creamsicles suck, they are awful. Nothing “beloved” about them, nor should there be. They stand for laughing stock losers. I never want to see those horrible uniforms again. Reminders of Hugh Cluverhouse, Leeman Bennett, Ray Perkins. Booker Reese.
The losingest franchise in all of professional sports.
Please, Glazers, please no.
July 23rd, 2022 at 10:27 am
Ludicrous, just spitballing here, but it sounds like the Boys are just doing a helmet change. Most likely just new decal. Easier than 53+ complete uni’s. Not sure about the Pats though…
July 23rd, 2022 at 10:31 am
His play and leadership will be the difference in the secondary this year.
July 23rd, 2022 at 11:35 am
That’s what makes the Creamsicles so classic: They’re so incredibly bad that they’re great. Whenever I see one I want to mount a mirrored disco ball and disco like a mindless clone from the 1970s.
July 23rd, 2022 at 2:45 pm
Let’s just worry about winning all our games.
July 23rd, 2022 at 3:04 pm
Whenever I see one, I feel like I’m about to be a prison piñata.
July 23rd, 2022 at 3:51 pm
Joe answered you. No, it’s not at the top of Joe’s to-do list because nothing is changing. Joe is FAR more concerned with how the Bucs can get a pass rush or how they will replace Gronk’s production. Bucs aren’t going to bring back the creamsicles this year. Next year, it is scheduled.
The Bucs absolutely refuse to talk about throwbacks. Over the years Joe has asked multiple times and is either met with laughter, shrugs of the shoulders, being mocked with, “Why is this so important?” or flat out silence.
So Joe gave up.
Best Joe can tell, the delay has to do with some technicality (marketing or legal) with Nike or the NFL or both.
July 23rd, 2022 at 6:05 pm
What I miss from this defense are the simple picks.
It often happens in ZONE coverage and the QB just doesn’t see the safety.
I feel we bring the safety down too much in the box and then we can only double one guy.
Tampa 2 worked for a reason but John Lynch now RUNS the freaking San Francisco 49ers.
A cerebral safety like Ryan will remind us of the days of Lynch.
Always around the ball and winning the chess game against the QB.