Liam Coen Ran Out Of Options
September 21st, 2024
Defends Liam Coen.
It is not surprising for Joe to hear a former Bucs offensive lineman stick up for an offensive coordinator when his right tackle is getting abused by a star pass rusher.
But the same guy, surprisingly, refused to defend the right tackle.
Former Bucs guard and former popular local sports radio personality Ian Beckles had Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen’s back while discussing the game on his podcast “In the Trenches.”
Beckles said he heard on local sports radio people ragging on Coen for not doing enough to help backup right tackle Justin Skule block Detroit pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson.
Beckles wanted to know what Coen was supposed to do?
“Let’s get this straight people,” Beckles began. “If you have a fiend out there on the defensive side of the ball, there is only so many things you can do.
“There are only five offensive linemen and one running back. There are only so many things you can do to try to eliminate a great rusher.”
Beckles said Coen did just about everything “and none of them worked.”
That doesn’t mean Beckles felt sorry for Skule.
“I’ve given up three sacks in a game but I don’t ever remember seeing three sacks in a quarter,” Beckles said shaking his head. “That’s a little much.”
Beckles overall was thrilled with the Bucs win.
“To go to Detroit and beat that football team, any time of the year, is a big deal,” Beckles said. “Detroit is a solid football team up and down. … That’s a good football team. We beat a good football team in their house.”
Backup linebacker SirVocea Dennis got major props for his play. It sounded as if Beckles may have a new favorite player.
“SirVocea Dennis, that kid can play,” Beckles said. “He comes downhill and he plays with aggression. I love it. I love it.”
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September 21st, 2024 at 12:16 am
Yeah have to agree with Beckles. Dennis is rapidly becoming one of my favorite Buc defenders. Dude fly’s to the ball and is a very hard hitter. With his glasses on he looks like a G Mccoy I think. Either way I am glad he is a Buc for the foreseeable future. Devon who??
September 21st, 2024 at 12:37 am
Probably a crazy idea, but maybe Barton could have switched to RT since that’s what he played in college and Hainsey could have taken over at C?
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September 21st, 2024 at 1:28 am
Doosh – then Hutch would have become the nose tackle.
September 21st, 2024 at 1:29 am
So I can’t backup Coen on this one. Hutchinson’s had 5 sacks in the game and Coen had him blocked one on one by Otton on the play where Mayfield had to pitch it back to Otton. He put Mayfield at risk and there’s no excuse for that. Is Skule out of his league starting in the NFL? Maybe. I think the media gave Coen a huge break this week
September 21st, 2024 at 3:27 am
After the 1st sack Coen might’ve tested the waters by bringing in a 6th big body in exchange for a TE (who seem to be pretty much worthless right now anyway in this offense). That’d still give us 4 weapons (say Evans, Godwin, McMillan & Irving) & it SHOULD give Mayfield sufficient protection (all 6 OLinemen still have to do their job). Might even be fun to run out of a formation like that once in awhile, just to keep the defense honest.
September 21st, 2024 at 3:30 am
Skule should have never started, period. He was getting abused in training camp, what did the Bucs expect? If they play him this weekend, they can expect the same result. Sad part is that the guy is the backup for both Godeke and Wirfs.
September 21st, 2024 at 4:47 am
Dennis has great instincts, he’s always around the ball.
September 21st, 2024 at 4:58 am
Love the kitten pic! Very cool.
Beating the Lions was awesome! Yes, and in their house. I felt sorry for Skules. We all knew Hutchinson was going for it early on. Dennis did do very well.
DR – Agreed. Great possibility about Coen testing the waters.
September 21st, 2024 at 5:20 am
hey Jude it was probably tempting for the coaches to do what DR suggested. But if we’re all in on Barton we need him getting every snap at Center. Only way I see that happening is if Luke had to miss the season.
September 21st, 2024 at 5:27 am
Sorry hey Jude. Thought your DR was Doosh LaRue. Defense Rules didn’t recommend moving Barton.
September 21st, 2024 at 5:53 am
Kenton, I am all in on Barton. I don’t want to move him from center. However, I do think DR could be on to something about Coen possibly wanting to just test the waters in the first half. Sadly Skules got beat up.
September 21st, 2024 at 5:56 am
Kenton – Luke will be out for the Broncos. By the time we play the Saints or Falcons, he should be back. I am hesitant saying the Eagles.
September 21st, 2024 at 7:40 am
Mauch wasn’t exactly a pillar of strength out there either. For a guard he got knocked backwards to much for my liking. That Klein kid is a natural RG, Mauch ain’t. Mauch played LT in college, Klein played RG his whole career. Something to keep an eye on.
September 21st, 2024 at 7:58 am
Agreed, Hodad. Thinking Klein is a natural too.
September 21st, 2024 at 8:23 am
Curious if Dennis added any weight this past yr. He looks very capable at MLB….
September 21st, 2024 at 8:39 am
You already know Bowles he’s going to rotate britt even though Dennis is better probably because Britt is the one with the big mouth and the vocal leader which doesn’t mean anything if you’re not one of the best players but just my opinion
September 21st, 2024 at 9:42 am
The Lions were throwing different stunts, schemes at the Bucs O-Line. They were moving Hutch around(according to the situation). After the game, Aaron Glenn (Lions DC) was praising the Lions interior defense for creating opportunities for Hutch. The O-Line really did a good overall job, considering what Detroit was doing. They only gave up 5 QB hits. Unfortunately all 5 hits were sacks.
September 21st, 2024 at 9:43 am
The Bucs beat Detroit. IDGAF if the Lions had 12 sacks. They did not matter.
September 21st, 2024 at 10:07 am
ModHairKen,
I totally agree
You play to win the freaking game
Not to pad the stars
Stats are for losers
September 21st, 2024 at 10:08 am
***Not to pads the stats***
September 21st, 2024 at 11:31 am
Wow! I can’t believe that most of you (all?) didn’t apply for the OC job. It seems you think you are better than Coen.
September 21st, 2024 at 11:49 am
Dennis, Izien, Zyon, Tykee won that game.
September 21st, 2024 at 2:49 pm
If I were Coen, after that 4th sack, and certainly that 5th sack, I’d call time out, and issued our matador um er I mean tackle, a cape. Cause if he’s gonna play like a matador he might as well get all the props of one as well! Ole.
September 21st, 2024 at 3:31 pm
God, remember all the dummies in the comments here who were demanding that Dennis gets cut in the preseason. What morons.
September 21st, 2024 at 3:37 pm
Hutch saw blood and turned up his motor. He was unstoppable.