Bobby Rainey Takes Home League Honor
October 14th, 2015
Joe hates being such a negative Nancy. What could possibly make Joe bang his head against a wall after Bobby Rainey was named NFC Special teams player of the week this morning?
It’s just the thought that Rainey could have been returning kicks and punts all last season and preseason, honing his craft to be better this year.
Remember, despite Rainey on the roster, Lovie burned through Solomon Patton, Trindon Holliday, Marcus Thigpen, Patton (Take 2) before closing 2014 with Rainey on the job.
This offseason, the Bucs drafted Kaelin Clay early in the sixth round because they wanted him to replace Rainey, who turns 28 on Friday. Clay is out of football.
Joe tips his cap to Rainey, who is a heck of a guy and a fierce competitor. Former Bucs rockstar general manager Mark Dominik found Rainey on the street in 2013. He was a gem of a pickup.
Win it again this month, Bobby!
Little known Rainey facts: He’s the go-to running back every year at “Gruden’s QB Camp” on ESPN. Chucky loves him and Rainey met Jameis Winston there last spring. Also, Rainey earned a Ravens (2012) Super Bowl ring.
October 14th, 2015 at 11:56 am
Conner Barth for president
October 14th, 2015 at 12:04 pm
Lovie is so good at evaluating talent. LOL
October 14th, 2015 at 12:07 pm
Clay’s on the Lions practice squad Joe unless I’m mistaken…
October 14th, 2015 at 12:08 pm
Whatever!
October 14th, 2015 at 12:14 pm
Imagine what he could do as the #2 RB. #thankslovie
Let’s not forget he was the leading rusher last year. I don’t understand why these decisions are so difficult for lovely smith.
Martin #1, Rainey #2, Sims = slot rcvr
October 14th, 2015 at 12:17 pm
look at this former Buc off the scrap heap to STARTER lol:
AFC Offensive PotW: Josh McCown
October 14th, 2015 at 12:20 pm
Rainey looks real good returning kicks and holding on to the ball. That low center of gravity works in his favor. Nice job Bobby.
October 14th, 2015 at 12:24 pm
I’ll be surprised if he doesn’t have 2 return touchdowns by the end of the season
October 14th, 2015 at 12:53 pm
Much love to Bobby Rainey, he’s getting the old Ernest Graham treatment. He’s truly an unselfish player. Our strength is in that RB room. They need to find ways to his hands on the ball. Simms is a slot receiver with good open field quickness, but he is not a true RB in my opinion. Simms runs with poor leverage and constantly falls down, be he can catch and run with the best of them.
October 14th, 2015 at 1:40 pm
He almost fumbled the ball twice on pints against Houston. I like Rainey but let’s see some consistency. Congrats on award.
October 14th, 2015 at 4:42 pm
@getaclue
I would be surprised if teams keep kicking the ball to him. It has to be better to kick it out of bounds.