Jason Licht Answers Questions
April 29th, 2017
After Friday’s close of the NFL Draft’s Round 3 — after the Bucs jumped up for its very last pick — general manager Jason Licht answered questions about the selections of safety Justin Evans, receiver Chris Godwin and linebacker Kendell Beckwith.
Here’s the full audio below, from WDAE-AM 620.
Nothing real earth-shattering in there. Joe does not believe the implication that the Bucs are high on Doug Martin to the point where he has a future with the team.
April 29th, 2017 at 10:00 am
Lmao the man has said over and over that they like martin I don’t understand what you’re missing. Also notice he brought up the retirement of Logan, the fans were right about the line all along
April 29th, 2017 at 10:04 am
Idk Joe…..it looks like Doug ain’t going anywhere
April 29th, 2017 at 10:08 am
Man. Joe seems to dislike Martin. Martin stays. I’m realizing failing drug tests isnt enough to get cut or ineffective play. See Flash Gordon, martEl Bryant, bell, mcclain, cushing, etc. Hell, Gordon hasn’t played in 3 years and still on the browns
April 29th, 2017 at 10:09 am
Doug Martin ain’t going anywhere Joe!! I don’t know when you are going to come to this conclusion, it’s right in front of you!
April 29th, 2017 at 10:13 am
I told everyone when they stated “rehab”, martin wasnt going anywhere
I will be surprized if goofy licht cancels the contract and doesnt pay his enormous contract this year
Hey joes
Time for images of our starter quizz rodgers posted more often
He is a damn good back and we as fans should support him of what he did last year and what he will do in 2017
April 29th, 2017 at 10:13 am
I don’t want scrub drug a?! Martin! Get Perine! Otherwise our running backs will look like our WR last year!!!
April 29th, 2017 at 10:16 am
Let’s see the guy has two pro bowl seasons and was second in the league in rushing a year ago. Obviously, he is capable. The question is what happened last year? Was it the line, was his head not right? If Martin comes back from suspension and tears up the NFL like 2015 everyone will be saying I’m glad we didn’t dump him.
April 29th, 2017 at 10:20 am
My favorite rb is still on the board anyway. Brian Hill is gonna tear this league up. Let’s just hope he does it in Pewter and Red
April 29th, 2017 at 10:24 am
Doug Martin, Quizz Rodgers, Charles Sims is going to tear this league up this season.
April 29th, 2017 at 10:25 am
I think we made a good choice with draft pick fits winston style of play perfectly! Quick releases up the middle and quick slants, this will be a passing bucs team not a run and pound.
April 29th, 2017 at 10:27 am
Joe just can’t accept the fact Martin is here for a long time SMH. Total denial.
April 29th, 2017 at 10:29 am
Redo his contract. Make him prove he is back on track. Martin can make us dangerous if he has his head is on straight. I would still try to get Perine.
In Licht We Trust!!!
April 29th, 2017 at 10:29 am
Still plenty of good backs available. Looking for Licht to get us a 4th by trading next year’s picks
April 29th, 2017 at 10:32 am
Tj Logan UDFA North Carolina
April 29th, 2017 at 10:34 am
Trade next year’s third to get to the top of the fourth and take Perine
April 29th, 2017 at 10:36 am
Joe doesn’t want to believe. He may need to get some therapy if he stays in denial.
April 29th, 2017 at 10:37 am
I believe this year will be loaded with UDFAs,we can find a few gems at CB, WR, KR/PR, OLB and probably a potentia backup QB.
April 29th, 2017 at 10:41 am
They should have drafted RB Hunt instead of the WR they drafted.
April 29th, 2017 at 10:59 am
With us not drafting a running back (so far), it appears Dougie Martin has the advantage here.
April 29th, 2017 at 10:59 am
Our first pick today will be at 162, we should grab a CB or another WR…there’s still value at those positions.
April 29th, 2017 at 11:04 am
I agree with trading a 3rd next year for a top of the 4th pick and take a RB. Perine, Williams, several others as well
April 29th, 2017 at 11:08 am
Joe also didnt believe there was any way the Bucs would pass on Dalvin Cook if he were still sitting there at 19. On the radio today they pointed out that Martin had been dealing with his addiction for a while….this isnt new. meaning he was doing it during his pro bowl seasons. If thats true, then what would a clean Doug Martin look like? Perhaps better than we have ever seen? Factor in on top op that ,they have NEVER had recieving options like this to keep the defenses from loading up the box, and sweezy coming back, this could be a running game that we have never seen before. Fans will specualte and have all tyoes of opinions, but all that matters is if the moves made work we will ALL be happy in the end. I still think they get a running back but if they dont I wont be shocked. Rodgers did pretty damn good last season with little help. All he needs to do.is carry the load gor three games. Its not that far fetched.
April 29th, 2017 at 11:10 am
January 9th, 2017…
https://www.joebucsfan.com/2017/01/kirwan-bucs-need-rb/#comment-3765043
Buccaneer Bonzai Says:
January 9th, 2017 at 9:36 am
“Until they announce that Doug Martin is released, we have a RB…and a prtty darn good depth too.
But I do agree that WR is a secondary priority.”
So…like Joe I could look back in time and say I predicted this. But here’s the thing…
…I was wrong. We DO need a RB. Yes, we could keep Martin and get by for a year…but we should not have to worry about that. We need a short yardage back at the very least. And our Running Game will not get much better until we do.
April 29th, 2017 at 11:11 am
IF they do.take a back I want Perine!!!
April 29th, 2017 at 11:13 am
I LOVE that they may be sticking with Martin. The old Bucs would’ve cut bait and watched Mr. Martin go tear it up elsewhere. Sticking through the thick AND thin, is a sign of a maturing organization. Let’s hope both the Bucs and Martin move forward, TOGETHER.
April 29th, 2017 at 11:13 am
I made this youtube video for you guys
*I apologize for the bad reception in my moms basement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN1kiaGa-uo
April 29th, 2017 at 11:15 am
Lakelandbuc – I totally agree. Defensive coordinators have to respect the passing game. Especially deep balls. This will open up the running lanes once the running back breaks through the line of scrimmage. This will be a fun teams to watch. Don’t know much about the 2nd round pick (safety -Can’t be bad as taken in the 2nd round), but so far, this draft deserves a grade of A. and there are no A+’s in my system.
April 29th, 2017 at 11:17 am
Still want Brian Hill. He could be there in the 5th if we’re lucky
April 29th, 2017 at 11:18 am
Only thing I saw on Godwin that scares me.is he likes to push off the corner right before the catch in tight coverage. But if theu drafyed him for fhe slot that wont be as much of an issue.
April 29th, 2017 at 11:24 am
I am as hacked of at Martin as anyone. Knowing his trends though, this will be one of his good seasons. It is the season after that he will under perform again.
Is Jamaal Charles still a UFA? Heard he is healthy and I do not see why the Bucs do not at least take a look at him. Could be a stop gap at RB.
April 29th, 2017 at 11:32 am
Let’s not panic, there is still SOOOOO much talent left on the board at rb. I say take Brian Hill in the 5th and take a flyer on 6’8 360lb rt Zachary banner in the 7th
April 29th, 2017 at 11:33 am
Would be pretty sweet if the bucs could find a way back into the 4th round and get offensive guard Dorian Johnson from Pitt. Would add good depth to the offensive line.
April 29th, 2017 at 11:35 am
He could even turn out to be a starter.
April 29th, 2017 at 11:36 am
Wow, Air Force screwed jalon robonette and he can’t join the NFL until his 2years of service is up!
April 29th, 2017 at 11:37 am
I honestly have no idea where players will go in these late rounds. Who knows where Mack, Hill, Perine, Williams etc will land. We could see a RB in the 5th.
Honestly at this point I can accept keeping Martin. With all the talent we have in the passing game, teams can no longer stack the box.
I say get some big uglies and prepare to make the phone calls for UDFA.
April 29th, 2017 at 11:42 am
I like
OG Isaac Asiata,
OT Sam Tevi,
DT Grover Stewart
RB Brian Hill
RB Joe Williams
April 29th, 2017 at 11:47 am
Joe has a tendency to over analyze and infer things that aren’t there in any Bucs officials quote but can’t accept what Licht has to say…
Denial is a humorous thing especially when we all see it but Joe doesn’t
April 29th, 2017 at 12:00 pm
Godwin was an absolute steal and the right pick. I wanted James Conner but they’ll find a RB. I’m not worried. Maybe Blount comes home to Tampa.
April 29th, 2017 at 12:09 pm
I may have to start my own fan site, this guy Joe is something else with his repetitive delusional nonsense commentary, it’s like tuning into a mentally ill person every day, because it’s the only thing out there. Sad for Tampa Bay fans.
Joe, are you a journalist or a just another know it all, idiot fan?
April 29th, 2017 at 12:16 pm
We’ll keep Martin. He will come back under a new deal, however. He’ll also be ridiculously good with defenses not stacking the box and having to honor the pass-game. Dont forget that Sims is our flanker Rb that led the league in pards per touch in 2015.
April 29th, 2017 at 12:24 pm
Martin is trash. Can’t stand that loser. He only tries half the time.
Garbage player. I hope we draft a RB.
April 29th, 2017 at 12:32 pm
They didn’t want a running back people (joe) or we would have one already!
April 29th, 2017 at 12:41 pm
Joe your gonna let them hammer you like that wow lol
April 29th, 2017 at 12:43 pm
Kobe Faker… is that you in the video? A Rams fan lol.
April 29th, 2017 at 1:07 pm
Exactly, Kobe. Give Jaquizz some pub. Show him some respect. He’s family. And, he’s gonna come out of the gate quick. It’s gonna be a whole new offense we run out this year. All should shine. The beauty of this team is it is indeed, Family. Jameis will have them all playing above what they think they’re capable of. Rodgers is no slouch.
April 29th, 2017 at 1:07 pm
HAMMER / can’t touch this! The only back for this team was THE MIDIGATING FACTOR JOE MIXON and we let him slip away, would have been value up the A$$ in round 3….so we will bring in some little light-weights and Licth will piss in your face and tell you it’s raining outside!!! And we’ll say IN LICTH WE TRUST!!ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!
April 29th, 2017 at 1:39 pm
Gil
Quizz will be top 5 rushing yards after game 3 and only koetter will stop him by sharing the load for the rest of the season
Quizz/martin/simms on 3rd/barber relief
All can catch
Draftnerds are plenty this time of the year…need to filter posts to find gems with football knowledge like mine as a professional power poster
April 29th, 2017 at 2:04 pm
Buccfan37
I dedicated the black glasses to my girl, Jenna L
April 29th, 2017 at 3:46 pm
I told yall Cook was not going to get drafted and Doug Martin is gonna stay a Buc. Doug is gonna shine so bright Joe you’re gonna have to wear sunglasses when u interview him cuz u won’t be able to look him in the eyes.
April 29th, 2017 at 4:26 pm
Licht has demonstrated a gambler streak. The gamble here seems to be that Martin bounces back to 2015 form. The payoff if he does is perhaps the best offense in the NFC.
April 29th, 2017 at 4:29 pm
Did you notice that Licht is from Idaho? That explains why he has stuck with the Muscle Hamster from Boise State, despite his durability and trust issues and poor production last year before he was hurt, and ignored our local USF Superior Running Back and all FSU Fans wanting Cook right along with Jameis. Instead he has used our fifth pick to draft another Boise State poor clone of shrimp Dougie. Hopefully the new guy is no druggie like the Muscle Hamster. When Peterson is running all over the Bucs for the Saints next year who got him for only 3.5 million, this explains why Licht blew him off too with his superior know it all grin. I agree Licht signed two outstanding free agents this year, and I expected Licht to out draft our opponents but it didn’t happen. If this costs us another year without making the playoffs Licht should be fired. Seriously, even the Rookie GM with the Forty Niners did better drafting than Licht and would have been a lot cheaper than Licht and also is on our Ring of Honor. Licht should never be, if this poor draft is any indication.