After Graham Barton Worry, It Was Robert Hainsey With A Bad Snap

August 12th, 2024

Robert Hainsey

So much was made of rookie center Graham Barton’s snapping troubles in practice over the past couple of weeks.

In Saturday’s glorious preseason opener — Bucs tackle football returned! — Barton was smooth at center and it was returning starter Robert Hainsey who botched a snap low and left to Kyle Trask early in the second quarter.

The 2nd-and-10 flub in shotgun formation was controlled by quarterback Kyle Trask after it hit the ground. Trask juked a defender and cut back inside to keep it to a two-yard loss.

A play later, Trask threw his ugly interception of the night. Joe gives the assist to Hainsey. Not only did he set up the miserable down-and-distance situation. Trask might have been a tiny bit rattled from taking a hit.

Bucs coaches and officials talk about players thriving when the lights come on and how preseason games are a little more important than practice.

On this night, Joe is confident, Barton 100 percent locked down the starting center job.

27 Responses to “After Graham Barton Worry, It Was Robert Hainsey With A Bad Snap”

  1. Tucker Says:

    Look at those stick legs they get zero push on the line

  2. Dave Pear Says:

    A worthless game that is glorious.

    OK. Why not. Todd has stated multiple value points for these games, “this Joe” calls it “glorious” and watched and rewatched at least once.

    “Other Joe” keeps using 2020 as proof of worthlessness. The fact that fans have to pay full price for these games is the issue. The NFL deep state is set up almost like a monopoly, so I get the beef with the NFL over these games.

    Other Joe finds them worthless, but the NFL, coaches, players, and fans see value in them.

    Different horses for different courses.

    Meanwhile, Hainsey provides versatile depth. As a starter, he sucks, unless he blows snaps. Then he just blows.

  3. AlabamaBucsFan Says:

    While Robert Hainsey has yet to prove he is a reliable center, I think he’ll be fine as a descent backup .

  4. SlyPirate Says:

    AlabamaBucsFan Says:
    I think he’ll be fine as a descent backup.

    ^^^^^^

    Depth is so critical to winning in the NFL. Guys get hurt. You need reliable backups to keep you competitive. I’m happy to have Hainsey, a 2 year starter, coming off the bench.

  5. Hodad Says:

    There’s never been a question in my mind Barton would be our starting center day one, after he was drafted day one. We replaced Igor, with Frankenstein. Barton is a monster in the middle.

  6. A Bucs Fan Says:

    If Barton performs as expected Hainsey will always be the back up center until he leaves or another developmental center is drafted. He will not play any other position on the line because the Bucs try to guard against injury by dedicating someone as the back up each season.

  7. BA’s Red Pen Says:

    Hainsey is a nice guy. Too light in the azz though. Barton is clearly an improvement.

  8. drdneast Says:

    Yes, I’m going to lose countless nights of sleep because Hainsey, who I don’t remember having trouble with snaps during the entire last season, had one bad one in a preseason game. Give me a break.

  9. Mike C Says:

    Dave, Joe doesn’t like preseason…. and that is ok.

  10. drdneast Says:

    If Trask gets that rattled from a bad snap that he throws an INT, he doesn’t belong in the NFL, which is my thought anyway.

  11. Mr. Editor Says:

    After re-watching the pre-season game and looking at Baldinger’s analysis (thanks, Joe(s)!), I agree that Barton has locked down the Center position, even at this early stage. Barton has good fundamentals, which will only improve with time and experience. Barton also looks more like a natural Center. He gets into his stance by bending more at the knees, whereas Hainsey tends to bends more at the waist. On shotgun formations, Barton snaps the ball quickly in a straight line into the QB’s hands and does a great job in getting into position to block his man. Trask looked a little surprised to get the ball that quickly. I’m rooting for Barton, and I look forward to seeing the Bucs this week at the open practices in Jacksonville and the game! Go Bucs!

  12. Durango 95 Says:

    In all fairness it was JBF that stated many times that Hainsey at center was not a problem.
    Joe didn’t think Carlton Davis was a “problem,” either. Always room for teams to try and upgrade. That’s why there’s an offseason. –Joe
    While many fans and even one credible national source (prickly Pete Prisco, I think it was) was saying otherwise. Barton did look good on Saturday night and barring any meltdowns is destined to be the opening day starter.

  13. Dave Pear Says:

    Hainsey was the anchor of the “Matador 3” last season and was a huge problem.

    Better he is depth on the bench.

  14. TampaBayBucFan Says:

    Maybe this is the other Joe describing the preseason game as glorious.

    The Joes need to do an article describing the differences between the Joes.

    You can tell somewhat from the Ira podcasts…..there is a reasonable Joe…and then, there is the other one.

    (and, if the shoe fits)

  15. Fred McNeil Says:

    I thought that was Hainsey. #70 was definitely on the field. Still, stuff happens. No big deal this early.

  16. Fred McNeil Says:

    No offense meant, but I don’t really care if one of the Joe’s really hates preseason or not as long as they cover the games well. For me, I enjoy the BUCS preseason so I can see what the rookies and scrubs can do. It’s kind of relaxing not to have to fret about the score for a change.

  17. 74 Bucs Fan Says:

    The O sputtered with Hainsey at Center.

  18. JimBobBuc Says:

    The Bucs still have four scrimmages and two preseason games to finalize the OL. Sure, Barton is very likely the starter, but he didn’t play against any starters. I’ll be listening to Joe tell us about the JAX scrimmage results against the Jags 1st team DL. When will the starter be named and get the vast majority of snaps? I’m betting it will be right after the JAX scrimmages and game.

  19. KABucs Says:

    Dave,
    All I can say is…
    “OLE!!”

  20. Leopold Stotch Says:

    Offense was significantly worse with Hainsey at Center. I saw the Trask snap and was like woah wtf? Saw it was Hainsey and was like oh. Barton came back next series and it was much smoother.

  21. zzbuc Says:

    @Joe

    Not sure what you mean by “Joe didn’t think Carlton Davis was a “problem,” either”

    CDlll has been a big time problem his last 2 years as a Buc, is just a matter of watching the tape.

    Trading him for 3 erd rounder was one of the several accomplishment by our GM…. Just Brilliant

  22. BucVoyager Says:

    Barton didn’t play against starters but Hainsey was not great against backups. I’ve seen all I need to.

  23. Dave Pear Says:

    KABucs – LOL! Much more fun to watch maulers in action than cape wielders.

  24. Lord Cornelius Says:

    Barton looks like a beast already lol just eating people up out there

  25. Durango 95 Says:

    zzbuc Says:
    August 12th, 2024 at 2:43 pm
    @Joe
    Not sure what you mean by “Joe didn’t think Carlton Davis was a “problem,” either”
    ——-
    His comment can’t be taken seriously it was a total non sequitur.

  26. Ol' Boy Says:

    I’ll second that, Dave-
    OLE!!

  27. Noclu4u Says:

    That last touchdown was just pure brute strength and will . If the Bucs average 130-140 rushing ypg lookout. The offense could be downright dangerous .