“Jason Has Talked To Me About A Couple Guys”
October 25th, 2018
“Dirk, you ready to go all-in?”
The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday and your beloved Buccaneers could use an upgrade.
What team couldn’t?
Trades have been increasing in recent years and one could say Bucs general manager Jason Licht helped get the ball rolling. He made plenty of deals early in career at the deadline, including dumping 2012 first-round pick Mark Barron for fourth- and sixth-round picks in the 2015 NFL Draft.
There were others and, of course, Licht’s best deal likely came in March, when he plucked Jason Pierre-Paul from the Giants for a third-round pick.
Today at One Buc Palace, Joe asked Dirk Koetter if he personally is in on process of considering potential trades as the deadline approaches.
Koetter said he’s largely hands-off on the process though acknowledged “Jason has talked to me about a couple guys.”
Make a deal, Jason. Make a deal!
“I can assure you that Jason’s looking into all avenues and, you know, it’s his job to make decisions that are best for the Bucs. And I trust him to make those decisions because he’s good at that,” Koetter said.
Joe is confident Licht won’t made any deals until after Sunday’s game. The result, including potential Bucs injuries and those around the league, will have a huge impact on any decision.
October 25th, 2018 at 3:43 pm
Procrastination will get to nowhere!
October 25th, 2018 at 3:44 pm
Kicker, Corner, Safety?
October 25th, 2018 at 3:45 pm
Procrastination will get you nowhere. Some other team will get the player we need!
October 25th, 2018 at 3:49 pm
Procrastination will get you nowhere! Beat the other teams to the deal!!
October 25th, 2018 at 3:49 pm
I’ll be an okay-ish RG with a smile on my face, I say okay because even that level of play would be a massive improvement over Evan Smith and Turnstile Benenoch.
October 25th, 2018 at 3:53 pm
Please let it he Leveon Bell or Patrick Peterson he’s looking into acquiring.
October 25th, 2018 at 3:59 pm
Patrick Peterson or Karl Joseph please
October 25th, 2018 at 4:00 pm
Or a new RG
October 25th, 2018 at 4:02 pm
I’m with Lunchbox….Peterson or Joseph.
October 25th, 2018 at 4:05 pm
#KLUELESSKOETTER better be begging Jason to get him a job with the Titans after the new year when they are both fired here. Cause Jason going to have to ask JRob for a job with them also.
October 25th, 2018 at 4:19 pm
If we win Sunday I might think a move is possible. If we lose, DJax might have played his last game in pewter.
October 25th, 2018 at 4:20 pm
Gabe Jackson would be an ideal addition to replace Benenoch.
October 25th, 2018 at 4:25 pm
Please, Jason, some decent offensive lineman. Those aren’t sexy trades, but the Bucs are going nowhere fast without an OL that can keep Jameis upright.
October 25th, 2018 at 4:26 pm
Gerald McCoy for Patrick Peterson.
October 25th, 2018 at 4:36 pm
“No Money, No Honey”
Kobe Faker
October 25th, 2018 at 4:38 pm
Trade all the future first and second round picks since Licht sucks in those rounds.
October 25th, 2018 at 4:39 pm
Remind yourself that overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer.
October 25th, 2018 at 4:40 pm
Trade DJax. Get him outta town and bring up a guy from the practice squad to replace him.
October 25th, 2018 at 4:40 pm
Get shady from buffalo
October 25th, 2018 at 4:45 pm
it is not prudent to trade JW today. Let’s wait until draft day.
October 25th, 2018 at 4:45 pm
A second and Hargreaves should get us Peterson. Then throw Gruden a 4th for Joseph and we’re all set
October 25th, 2018 at 4:45 pm
How about drafting better!!!!!!!!Every year we look to sign free agents in March and then make trade during the season.But still yet Jason is a genius because he go out and cover up his bad drafting.What a joke!
October 25th, 2018 at 4:51 pm
Koetter is hands off on the defense, hands off on the kicker, hands off on personnel moves. I’m sorry, you may claim to be hands off but your finger print will be all over it if this team collapses and you will be fired. What exactly are you hands on? If you’re just an offensive coordinator, then we need a head coach.
October 25th, 2018 at 4:52 pm
Outcome of Sunday’s game will determine if we are buyers or sellers … smart move
October 25th, 2018 at 4:52 pm
KAlind did you not read that Peterson himself said he’s not leaving Arizona?
October 25th, 2018 at 4:58 pm
Dewey
I agree with you about DJax.
Would love to see Softie go bye bye too.
October 25th, 2018 at 5:21 pm
Yeah Doos, Djax has been the consummate professional not to lose his sheet because the QB can’t get him the ball.
October 25th, 2018 at 5:23 pm
Read somewhere Fitz to the Jags and he receives another big payday next year. lol.
October 25th, 2018 at 5:31 pm
Djax kinda seems like a luxury now unless you use him on returns again. But I doubt you could trade him for instant help but who knows. We need someone who can come in and make a difference ASAP!
October 25th, 2018 at 5:38 pm
Trade Fitz…
October 25th, 2018 at 5:39 pm
Peterson or Joseph please. Trade a second round for them, can’t be any worse then what you have done in the last two years. Lol.
October 25th, 2018 at 5:46 pm
Trade Desean to Cleveland for Duke Johnson
October 25th, 2018 at 5:54 pm
Trade away GMC please; should’ve signed Snacks. He’s a better more physical presence in the middle
October 25th, 2018 at 6:07 pm
Raid the Raiders!
OG Osewele?
We need a real RG!!
October 25th, 2018 at 6:16 pm
Jameis Almighty! Says
“Trade DJax. Get him outta town and bring up a guy from the practice squad to replace him. ”
/signed!
With the way he played with Fitz, he raised his value.
Some people here need to grasp reality. Jon Gruden is trading defensive players because he is an offensive guy (in more ways than one). He won’t give up his own offensive players unless they are no good, and if we go after any of his players, you can just double the price you think is fair.
That said, he would probably give a first rounder for DJax, because DJax is perfect for his style of offense.
If Kwon had not gotten injured and Beckwith was healthy, I would say to trade Lavante David. He’s quickly approaching his late years. Trade while we can get more before his value plummets.
No one will trade for McCoy right now. He’s injured. So you haters may as well move on.
October 25th, 2018 at 6:18 pm
Kevin Minter was signed. MLB. Pure run stuffer.
Is bully still getting the start? I hope so. Half the defensive starters are rookies at this point. May as well continue the trend! I suspect the experience these rookies are getting will pay huge dividends later.
October 25th, 2018 at 6:20 pm
Trading Fitz is a great idea too. Someone out there must need a QB.
October 25th, 2018 at 6:37 pm
Jameis Almighty … “Trade DJax. Get him outta town and bring up a guy from the practice squad to replace him.” There’s something ironic about ‘Jameis Almighty’ wanting to get DJax “outta town and bring up a guy from the practice squad to replace him.” That would be the same DJax who caught 9-for-9 passes from Fitz in the first 2 games to start the season & was probably the biggest story in BOTH of those wins.
Just for the record Jameis: Fitz was QB for the first 3.5 games. He targeted DJax 19 times in those games … DJax caught 16 of those passes (almost 85% completion rate) for a total of 419 yds. Obviously a LOT of those were deep passes (averages OVER 25 YPC) … Scored 3 TDs to go along with those 16 receptions.
Jameis has been the QB for the last 2.5 games. He targeted DJax 17 times in those games … DJax caught 7 of those passes (barely a 40% completion rate) for 107 yds and 0 TDs. The answer to that differential is apparently obvious to you: Trade DJax; it has to be his fault. Ya, that’s the ticket to a winning season. Let the numbers sink in Jameis and see if MAYBE there might be a different possible answer.
October 25th, 2018 at 6:57 pm
Trade Fitz to Jax for picks and trade those picks to get…insert Safety, LB, RG here!
October 25th, 2018 at 6:58 pm
I’m also in the trade DJax group…since we can’t connect or use him properly.
October 25th, 2018 at 7:02 pm
gotta kick the tires on Carr, seems like he’s got one foot out the door in Oakland, both himself and Gruden are iffy on his future there. Get Peterson for sure, he would be the most glaring need to fill right now….
October 25th, 2018 at 7:06 pm
DeSean Jackson is the 4th ranked WR at PFF
87.7 grade
October 25th, 2018 at 7:10 pm
They benched the guy with the 2nd highest grade among QB at PFF
Now the fanbase want the team to trade the WR with the 4th highest grade
You gotta love these Bucs
October 25th, 2018 at 7:15 pm
MLB, LG, CB
October 25th, 2018 at 7:20 pm
Might as well trade djax because we have an idiot QB that can’t hit the broad side of a barn more than 15 yards away.
What’s the point of having a speed receiver if the QB can’t throw an accurate deep ball?
October 25th, 2018 at 7:23 pm
Defense rules.. the QB is the most important position on the field. DJax isn’t good enough of a receiver to connect with Jameis. So, get rid of him.
October 25th, 2018 at 7:24 pm
It’s not djax that’s the problem.
But you stupid idiot moron FSU homers will blame djax instead of the QB that’s throwing to him.
Figures.
October 25th, 2018 at 7:29 pm
Go Bucs. Jameis isn’t an idiot, u just don’t like him. Go root for another tean
October 25th, 2018 at 7:29 pm
A few available options
***OFFENSE
RB
• Jordan Howard (23) 6′ 0″ 224 lbs
• DeAndre Washington (25) 5′ 8″ 205 lbs
OG
• Jamon Brown (25) 6′ 4″ 340 lbs
• Kelechi Osemele (29) 6′ 5″ 330 lbs
**DEFENSE
DE
• Shaq Lawson (24) 6′ 3″ 267 lbs
• Dante Fowler Jr. (24) 6′ 3″ 255 lbs
LB/BNB
• Mark Barron (28) 6′ 2″ 230 lbs
CB
• Tre’Davious White (23) 5′ 11″192 lbs
• Gareon Conley (23) 6′ 0″ 195 lbs
• Rashaan Melvin (29) 6′ 2″ 196 lbs
• Chris Harris Jr. (29) 5′ 10″ 199 lbs
• Janoris Jenkins (29) 5′ 10″190 lbs
SF/SS
• Landon Collins (24) 6′ 0″ 222 lbs
• T.J. McDonald (27) 6′ 2″ 223 lbs
• Briean Boddy-Calhoun (25) 5′ 9″ 193 lbs
• Karl Joseph (25) 5′ 10″ 205 lbs
October 25th, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Shady McCoy has had recent off the field issues…..and I think is dealing with an ankle injury of some sort.
October 25th, 2018 at 7:37 pm
Jameis Almighty … the QB is the most important position on the field. DJax isn’t good enough of a receiver to connect with Jameis. So, get rid of him.” LMAO. To be honest, I wouldn’t have expected any other response from someone with the handle ‘Jameis Almighty’.
October 25th, 2018 at 7:40 pm
Trade Fitzpatrick. May get something out of him useful like a linebacker. Fitz is of no use anymore and needs to go too.
October 25th, 2018 at 7:41 pm
As long as Licht is picking players this team will suck. How about trading Licht and Ron Jones and Vita Vea to the canadian football league.
October 25th, 2018 at 7:43 pm
Defense rules… defense wins championships. Jameis does too. DJax should be returning kicks, but he’s a concussion away from being done. He can’t run correct routes and that why jameis and him can’t connect. Worse route runner in football. Since you are so smart Trade him. Trade Fitz. package deal. Get em both out of town.
October 25th, 2018 at 7:43 pm
@LUVMYBUCS … “A few available options.” Nice list. You do realize I’m sure that NONE of those will wear a Bucs uniform this year. Jason Licht’s preference for near-trade-deadline FA deals is to scrape the bottom of the barrel & find a has-been bargain. Does TJ Ward come to mind per chance?
October 25th, 2018 at 7:49 pm
RG and McCoy from Buffalo. and get rid of the other McCoy if at all possible
October 25th, 2018 at 7:53 pm
Thank you D.Rules! Especially your first post was spot-on!
October 25th, 2018 at 8:02 pm
Lmao
Well Fitz had no problem hitting djax in stride. But Winston can’t and your stupid as s says it’s djax fault?
Jameisalmighty you are a total idiot with blinders on.
Get off his nuts 🥜. Moron. Lmao. What an idiot
October 25th, 2018 at 8:02 pm
Ohhh don’t worry. Other teams have already Beat the Bucs to great deals in trades. You see, some teams actually Know they have a shot. They are actually trying to improve their clubs for a run. Us? We wait..wishin, and ah hopin..somebody falls into our lap. Thats been our problem guys. We don’t chase greatness. We don’t want to be great. We want to..just get by. You gotta go get greatness. You gotta scheme it and fight for it. It does not come to you. I use Bellacheat and the Saints as my examples.
October 25th, 2018 at 8:08 pm
LuvMyBucss
Mark Barron! Should have drafted Luke Kuechely.
October 25th, 2018 at 8:13 pm
I ain’t saying nothing. Just win baby!
October 25th, 2018 at 8:23 pm
Gobucs Says
“Might as well trade djax because we have an idiot QB that can’t hit the broad side of a barn more than 15 yards away. ”
Amazing how he connects to EVERYONE ELSE.
October 25th, 2018 at 8:23 pm
Kind of agree with procrastination comments….Contenders can be patient…Pretenders have to act fast.
October 25th, 2018 at 8:36 pm
Trade Winston, Humphries, & Brate to the Giants for a 1st Round Pick & Jenkins. Start Fitz and you get to see 400 yards with TDs to D-Jax & Evans again with some wins. Draft an accurate down field passing QB… Will Grier?
October 25th, 2018 at 9:29 pm
1. All you can just stop saying let’s get Patrick Peterson. He is not being traded.
2. If they can get a cornerback, do it.
3. A RB, do it
October 25th, 2018 at 10:25 pm
B-Rad
Sounds good to me, go big or go home!
October 25th, 2018 at 10:31 pm
Bucs can’t afford Petersen and Bell without making a personnel move. I highly doubt Licht makes a move. Most players aren’t going to want to play for a losing franchise.
October 25th, 2018 at 10:35 pm
@go Bucs… I’ll stop rooting for Jameis when you stop sniffing Fitz and DJax jock straps.
October 25th, 2018 at 10:37 pm
Just to let you know. Jameis is the franchise. It hurts some of you so dearly. Thats a problem. Not mine tho! Famous Jameis is the best young qb not named Mahomes.
October 25th, 2018 at 10:40 pm
The Bucs will suck as usual
No SANE player want to play for them
October 25th, 2018 at 10:56 pm
Only Winston knob slobberers are saying get rid of DJAX because their Jesus can’t throw a long ball to save his career. I can’t wait till that turnover machine is gone from Tampa so we can start winning again. I hope that all those fsu fans go back to Tally as well when Winston leaves.
But he’s the best QB we’ve ever had? If that’s the bar I am embarrassed for you.
October 25th, 2018 at 11:08 pm
How about receivers run correct routes and the Bucs get him a running game so he doesn’t have to throw every down…
October 25th, 2018 at 11:10 pm
How about receivers run correct routes and the Bucs get him a running game so he doesn’t have to throw every down. Jason Licht picks the players. RB isn’t that hard to find. Even Cleveland had extras. Licht do it right and get Fitz and DJax out. Jameis doesn’t need dJax to throw to. He can make a practice squad player a star. He’s that good.
October 25th, 2018 at 11:12 pm
I think Jameis is the best QB Tampa will develop and keep as a star.
October 25th, 2018 at 11:28 pm
The 19 draft is sooooo deep with d linemen
Please don’t make a trade. We are a 6-10 team don’t mortgage the future
October 25th, 2018 at 11:29 pm
Also let’s start getting extra picks to trade up for tua
October 26th, 2018 at 12:01 am
Tua will be available for the 2020 draft
He’s a true sophomore
October 26th, 2018 at 1:35 am
I bet Philly will try to trade for DJax
October 26th, 2018 at 5:27 am
trade winston for andrew luck now…as per la canfora
October 26th, 2018 at 6:01 am
Give up something for Landon Collins please!!!
October 26th, 2018 at 7:12 am
Why would team Glazer allow licht to trade the next year’ GM resources???????
October 26th, 2018 at 8:30 am
Do not trade D Jax , he really is a great route runner and has been awesome since he’s been a Buc . Winston throwsthe ball to receivers he just needs to learn thtyou throw the ball to an area far far away and let D Jax go to it !!! On Ball over20 the D Jax Winston must have room to get his feet right , shoulders right and let d jax go get it !!! Winston relies on arm strength and a Med release button the d Jax all’s it more mechanics , longer motion, lil more air and his mechanics fotthat throw suck and always hv . No Coaching ??
October 26th, 2018 at 9:05 am
Offer a 1st round pick for Justin Tucker.
October 26th, 2018 at 9:16 am
@adam from ny
No offense man, and you are entitled to your opinion.
I would never in a million years take Andrew Luck over Jameis. — Andrew throws even more interceptions and is older with more experience. I will take my chances with #3. — If he goes down in flames, then he does. But I don’t think he will.
October 26th, 2018 at 12:30 pm
Although the Bucs could use a lot of help at different positions I feel the biggest need right now is RG.