Embracing Role Of Underdog
May 11th, 2014
New Bucs guard Kadeem Edwards has heard it all before. He’s not good enough to play big boy football, even though he is big. He can’t play in the SEC, the ACC, hell, even the Big Ten.
So Edwards goes to Division I-AA (Joe has never gotten used to this FBC FCS FBS nonsense) Tennessee State. Even there, while dominating, he was all but told he may want to think of a life outside of football.
But that’s not the way Edwards is wired, as he told the Tampa Bay pen and mic club yesterday after being drafted by the Bucs.
“I always was an ‘underdog,’ so it’s nothing for me to come in and work,” Edwards said. “I like to earn stuff because respect is not given, it’s earned. I just want to come in and I just want to show everybody that I am from a Division 1-AA school, but I am here to compete with the best.”
Not just compete with, but to learn from. Edwards was not shy about saying how he may need a restraining order from Carl Nicks he wants to learn so much from the former Pro Bowler.
“It’s going to be great. I’m just going to piggyback off him and be like a sponge and see what he has to offer me and see what his learning curve is so I can adapt to the NFL just like he did,” Edwards said.
Guard is a weakness on this team, especially if Nicks can’t go. And if that is the case, and Edwards shows any degree of potential, Joe doesn’t see how Edwards won’t stick when the 53-man roster is set this summer.
May 11th, 2014 at 3:19 pm
I hope this kid lights it up and through his actions sends a powerful message to the naysayers to STFU.
May 11th, 2014 at 3:22 pm
We must have really liked this guy because a couple of picks later we gave up a 7th & a 5th next year for Pamphile…
So, I’m guessing they must have had Edwards rated higher…
May 11th, 2014 at 3:22 pm
Character is measured by ones ability to deal with adversity.
May 11th, 2014 at 4:05 pm
@Drew
True-But Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.
May 11th, 2014 at 4:11 pm
Yawn…I hope he can be one …that breaks through to the othe rside….but NONE of the players selected…have any idea of the Roman Collesium they are stepping into….plenty of 1st round heros have taken the money and said…I’ll schelp around here collecting the money as long as I can…..
May 11th, 2014 at 4:16 pm
I know this is off topic but tampa signed Chaz Sutton DE from south Carolina, he played opposite Jadeveon Clowney and from what I watched they used him inside on passing downs, and did an admiral job at it, it’s an under the radar signing that could be a steal, like these two kids we drafted a lot of people are high on Edwards, I can’t wait to see these new look bucs hit the field!
May 11th, 2014 at 4:24 pm
Underdog was a great actor.
May 11th, 2014 at 4:28 pm
BUCS UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS
(maybe one of these guys will stick, see OGs)
POS NAME HGT WGT 40YD SCHOOL
QB Brett Smith 6-5 205 4.59 Wyoming
WR Solomon Patton 5-8 180 4.38 Florida
WR Aaron Burks 6-3 207 4.48 Boise St
RB Jeremy Smith 5-10 212 4.70 OK State
OG Andrew Miller 6-4 310 5.35 VA Tech
OG Matt Patchan 6-6 302 4.94 BC
OG Chris Burnette 6-3 303 5.47 UGA
OT Kenarious Gates 6-4 318 5.24 UGA
C Josh Allen 6-3 312 5.16 LA Mro
CB Tony Hurd 5-9 178 4.64 TX A&M
CB Keith Lewis 5-11 194 4.45 VA Lyn
SS Mycal Swaim 6-3 214 4.49 E Mich
DE Ryne Giddins 6-3 245 4.90 USF
DE Chaz Sutton 6-3 245 4.67 S Car
DT Euclid Cummings 6-3 291 4.79 UGA
OLB Nate Askew 6-3 241 4.46 TX A&M
OLB Steven Jenkins 5-11 216 4.84 TX A&M
K/P Dylan Lynch 6-3 211 n/a JaxUniv
May 11th, 2014 at 4:31 pm
@Macabee
Thank you for the list-Do you have any thoughts on the organization signing WR Earl Bennett? Remember he was a receiver in Chicago
May 11th, 2014 at 4:32 pm
QB Brett Smith 6-5 205 4.59 Wyoming
WR Aaron Burks 6-3 207 4.48 Boise St
DE Chaz Sutton 6-3 245 4.67 S Car
-Should be strong competition for the practice squad
May 11th, 2014 at 4:33 pm
If
OG Matt Patchan 6-6 302 4.94 BC
can stay health for once in his life-Could be a nice addition
May 11th, 2014 at 4:37 pm
@Macabee
I also would like to thank you for being a balanced approach on the blog lately. You’ve been a great addition to the comment section-And I for one, appreciate your thoughtful wisdom.
May 11th, 2014 at 4:39 pm
*I also would like to thank you- for your balanced approach to the blog lately.
smh..excuse me
May 11th, 2014 at 4:41 pm
LUV,
When Bennett was released in Chicago, I thought the first place he would stop would be Tampa Bay. Early on price may have been too high, after the draft may be a long shot now!
May 11th, 2014 at 4:44 pm
He’ll make the roster because behind him is the equipment manager.
May 11th, 2014 at 4:49 pm
Brett Smith is not 6’5″ 205…he is 6’+ 205….
May 11th, 2014 at 4:56 pm
@Macabee
I just want as much competition as possible. I know they’ve signed a few guys after them visited-at a later time. Was just wondering
May 11th, 2014 at 5:03 pm
Brett Smith is listed as 6′ 3″ most of the time, I have seen one or two places list him as 6′ 2″ and 6’1″ .
Nice Lincoln paraphrased quotes guys, how Randesk to not give credit.
May 11th, 2014 at 5:06 pm
@stanglassman
Was not intended-Damn Grill got-messing up kinds of ways today
May 11th, 2014 at 5:07 pm
To be more exact, Brett Smith is a quarter inch shy of 6′ 2″
May 11th, 2014 at 5:10 pm
I’ve joined the Smithereens, he’s athletic as heck fast for a QB!! Smith, Askew, Sutton and one of the Guards should be in July camp. Maybe the kicker. The Johnny’s left for Cleveland, Freemanites are disbanding, some will join Smithereens, some left with the Johnny’s.
May 11th, 2014 at 5:12 pm
Also like LB Nate Askew. Has talent but needs to be developed
May 11th, 2014 at 5:14 pm
There will be some surprises. Always is!
May 11th, 2014 at 5:23 pm
What’s the effectuation w/ dividing the fan base into quarters. We’re BUCS fans, not Glennon Fans or Freeman fans, etc, etc . When these young men are long gone– we’ll still be BUCS fans.smh
May 11th, 2014 at 5:32 pm
Watching highlights and Kadeem seems the perfect kind of nasty. His opponents often find themselves on the ground. Looks real good. Pamphile, not so much. Seems easily beat by inside moves. Time will tell but my guss is he doesn’t make it. Don’t know why the moved up to grab this guy.
May 11th, 2014 at 5:36 pm
You guys are correct. Sunday afternoon and Jack Daniels will do it every time! lol. I got the measuerments from DraftScout. Couldn’t get things to line up either. Oh well, gave it my best shot.
I won’t give up the Jack, but I will correct the typo. DraftScout lists Brett Smith at 6 foot one and 3 eighths (6013). The last number represents an eighth.
Keep me honest guys and…..err sober! lol
May 11th, 2014 at 5:37 pm
Well said LUVMYBUCS!
May 11th, 2014 at 5:38 pm
If a player is starting then I am a mob member
May 11th, 2014 at 5:40 pm
My cousin played with him in high school. He was always a hard worker, earned whatever he got. I really hope he makes it.
May 11th, 2014 at 5:46 pm
@Dreambig
Thank you
@Macabee
Bunnahabhain’s, will slur speech/writing -No Bueno..lol
May 11th, 2014 at 5:50 pm
Like Funkadelic back in (1978)-Its One Nation Under A Groove!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WOZwRH6XU
May 11th, 2014 at 5:54 pm
LUVMYBUCS
True-But Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.
Love the quote you posted. You are on a role.
I for one need to heed your advice about embracing the team and not being a divider over my dislike and lack of trust in Glennon’s play. I have become slightly bitter based on all the losing and drama over the last 5 or 6 years. Every now and then one must take a personal inventory and adjust accordingly. I still think we need a qb and I am pulling for Smith to develop. Love his skills just unsure if they will translate to big boy football after playing at Wyoming.
May 11th, 2014 at 5:55 pm
thanks macabee good info. Jack is always a loyal friend to have on hand.
May 11th, 2014 at 5:57 pm
@tmaxcon
For the most part I really enjoy your post (alongl w/ many others)-Hows the knee holding up buddy?
May 11th, 2014 at 5:57 pm
Watching the vids … I like the way he refuses to let the DT pursue the ballcarrier ….. when that DT (or LB) turns to pursue he relentlessly pursues the DT & rides him into the ground. I’m thinking they won’t be turning & pursuing after a couple of those pancakes, that maybe they’ll be more concerned for themselves ?
May 11th, 2014 at 6:01 pm
LUVMYBUCS,
better now. I had to have a second procedure after an infection set in. believe it or not the hardest part was withdrawals from the meds they gave me. it made me a mean SOB for a few days. it was weird. anyhow, thanks for asking.
May 11th, 2014 at 6:01 pm
Local product Ryne Giddins could stick! Under coached at USF. Has talent but needs to coached, just like Bowers!! Go Bulls, Go Bucs!
May 11th, 2014 at 6:06 pm
@tmaxcon
Welcome
May 11th, 2014 at 6:07 pm
“if you want to see the true character of a man give him power”
Abraham Lincoln
May 11th, 2014 at 6:09 pm
@passthebuc
Yes Sirrrrr
May 11th, 2014 at 6:11 pm
Ah…yes…..and ‘if you want to see the truest character of a man, take his power away”….Either Josh Freeman or Mike Glennon!!!
May 11th, 2014 at 6:11 pm
i could not resist given the photo joe posted. great cartoon series. hollyweird studios need to make an underdog movie with Snoop Dog playing the hero.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcjOi_3H7gw
May 11th, 2014 at 6:21 pm
Ah…We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master.
-Ernest Hemingway
May 11th, 2014 at 6:25 pm
not sure who to give credit for this but I have used it as my personal motto and business motto for my employees for years now. some think it’s harsh but reality is harsh sometimes. anyone know who said this first:
Efforts without results are meaningless.
May 11th, 2014 at 6:27 pm
“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people”
Eleanor Roosevelt
May 11th, 2014 at 6:28 pm
@tmaxcon
Very True
May 11th, 2014 at 6:32 pm
@ tmaxcon
I think that quote is from a Linus cartoon….and it went
“Efforts without results is meaningless”
May 11th, 2014 at 6:46 pm
Anybody got the number for sweet Polly purebred?
May 11th, 2014 at 6:47 pm
@Tampabaybucfan
“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people”
We all fall short of glory don’t we..smh
May 11th, 2014 at 6:48 pm
555-555-1234
May 11th, 2014 at 6:52 pm
Support everyone! No one complain about anything! Whoever is at guard, don’t complain! No more factions! This should be more exciting from now on.
May 11th, 2014 at 6:53 pm
@luvmybucs
I’ll admit to the small mind….but its much more fun to discuss people…
May 11th, 2014 at 6:59 pm
Hey Joe, any inside info on what the Jets offered the Bucs for the 38th pick? That report means that the bucs highly valued seferian-jenkins, and was worth more than at the least two picks!
May 11th, 2014 at 7:01 pm
@Tampabaybucfan
I try not to set Limits, because….
….Limits, like fear, is often an illusion.
-Michael Jordan
May 11th, 2014 at 7:01 pm
Lol bored
May 11th, 2014 at 7:08 pm
Yea…man….we need Joe to put up another article….
Draft is over…..great draft…but still sort of a letdown…needs some football action soon!!!
May 11th, 2014 at 7:12 pm
Great draft! Everyone will start! All undrafted free agents will make the team! Everyone sing Kum Ba Ya!
May 11th, 2014 at 7:16 pm
When did this post become a place for girls to text off-topic crap back and forth?
May 11th, 2014 at 7:16 pm
@Tampabaybucfan
So true brotha
May 11th, 2014 at 7:17 pm
scoobs after kum bay ya! there will be a virtual group hippy hug.
May 11th, 2014 at 7:48 pm
“When did this post become a place for girls to text off-topic crap back and forth?”
as soon as you showed up!
May 11th, 2014 at 7:52 pm
@ Orca
Don’t you hate it when you show up late to a party & everyone is high but you ?
May 11th, 2014 at 7:55 pm
Just watched the Sims highlight for the third time…I am stoked!!!
May 11th, 2014 at 8:08 pm
RastaMon Says:
May 11th, 2014 at 4:49 pm
Brett Smith is not 6’5″ 205…he is 6′+ 205…
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Brett Smith was measured in at his Pro Day and reported by several people that he was 6’1 3/4, but some sites are listing him as 6’1 3/8… either way, heights are usually fabricated anyways. Mike Glennon is really 6’7 1/8, ASF is 6’5 1/2, heck, Jaquez Green was measured in at a hair under 5’8 at the Combine and then miraculously showed up on the Bucs roster at 5’9.
May 11th, 2014 at 8:09 pm
Tampabaybucfan Says:
May 11th, 2014 at 7:08 pm
Yea…man….we need Joe to put up another article….
Draft is over…..great draft…but still sort of a letdown…needs some football action soon!!!
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Rookie mini-camps start Friday.
May 11th, 2014 at 8:12 pm
Tampabaybucsfan
have you seen the highlights of Aaron Burks… i like the separation he gets. That damn blue field still kills me though. Like i said I like his separation and his size. competition he faced is subject I guess. Not as exciting as Sims or Evans but the team needs backups too
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6u8pjDitYo
May 11th, 2014 at 8:13 pm
@ Brandon
Friday is too far away…need it to be tomorrow!!!
May 11th, 2014 at 8:15 pm
@ Tmaxcon
Need to be sober to watch blue field
May 11th, 2014 at 8:19 pm
Brandon, no way green was 5’8″ even in Sam’s heels. (too soon for bad jokes???) I stood next to Green in Carrollwood way back and I am only 6 foot and I looked like Ralph Sampson standing next to him.
Smith’s height is fine. That dude is fast. To bad no one watched him play in wyoming. I am pulling for him. Fun highlights to watch. He basically was a one man show in Wyoming. I am not sold on Herron but have an open mind. his speed is crazy fast too.
May 11th, 2014 at 9:26 pm
The two line we picked are ideal for Zone Blocking. Quick and balanced, more than power and base