Alex Cappa Had Midseason Surgery
January 4th, 2020
The tough-guy legend of Alex Cappa grows again.
Bucs fans surely remember when Cappa broke his arm against the Saints in early October and didn’t come out of the game. The dude played more than a half with a busted limb.
It was a special brand of toughness Bucs fans aren’t used to, and then Cappa only missed two games before returning.
What Joe didn’t know until listening to offensive line coach Joe Gilbert talk on Buccaneers Radio recently is Cappa had surgery the day after the Saints game. Yep, Cappa needed a freakin’ plate put in his arm.
Gilbert gushed about his second-year man.
“I think Cap has come a long way,” Gilbert said. ‘I’ll be honest from watching tape from when we first got here and doing evaluations on the players until now, he has made huge strides. He really has,” Gilbert said. “He’s a smart guy. Really smart. I know he doesn’t talk a lot; he’s quiet but he’s very, very smart and tough. When he broke his arm and had to get the plate put in it, he played almost the entire game with a broken arm and didn’t say a word, didn’t come out, and then he’s got to get surgery 24 hours afterwards.”
Gilbert added that Cappa is the ideal young player because he has so much love for the game.
Joe can’t argue with that after Cappa played through a busted wing that needed surgery.
Add Cappa to the list of young Bucs who developed so well this season. Cappa was a late third-round pick. Joe would love to see general manager Jason Licht find another hungry young lineman in Round 3 again.
January 4th, 2020 at 5:04 pm
12 and 65 most improved. JL got this one right. This guy is a season away from entering my screen name ring of honor. I love him.
January 4th, 2020 at 5:14 pm
Man we need more guys like him in this team. Guys that LOVE football.
January 4th, 2020 at 5:15 pm
Add Carlton Davis & Rojo to the list of most improved players…..
But….most improved is sometimes a dubious accolade.
January 4th, 2020 at 5:37 pm
Tough dude, we need more like him on our line.
January 4th, 2020 at 5:43 pm
C Darryl Williams…4th, maybe low 3rd…his stock is climbing.
January 4th, 2020 at 5:44 pm
Almost the whole team improved with the exceptions of VH3 (cancer removed), Brate Butter Fingers and Winston who has progressively got worse every year. Forgot one, Peyton Barber pretty much sucked all season.
January 4th, 2020 at 5:46 pm
I think that may be the biggest positive of the whole season. The development and progress of the young Bucs and the rookies as well. Some of whom were even labeled bust and had all, but been written off by many…especially the crowd of over-zealous, rash and premature-thinking fans.
That bodes well for the future.
…and no one can question the toughness and love for the game that Cappa possesses. That’s abundantly clear.
January 4th, 2020 at 5:47 pm
I’d think this thread would be covered with apologies to Cappa and Jason Licht from JBF comment experts who declared him a bust last year. People always remind everyone how right they were when their predictions pan out but never own up to it when they were wrong.
If Cap continues to develop he could be as good and versatile as Marpet.
January 4th, 2020 at 5:56 pm
Sitting here watching Josh Allen…..makes me worry less for life after Winston. Bucs should move on if they can find the right QB piece cuz they have the best WR tandem in the league. If Winston goes elsewhere, he will struggle more than he has here. If I were Licht, I would play money ball with his agent. Does Winston favor winning or money? Time will tell.
January 4th, 2020 at 5:59 pm
Stupid report at BucNation had the Bucs going after Redskins OG, Brandon Scherff. The idiot that wrote it obviously has no idea how player development or cap management works. Go out and overpay at a position where we already have a young quality cheap player. He also had us overpaying for Logan Ryan. Did this dunce even watch the games?
January 4th, 2020 at 6:00 pm
Cappa playing hurt is commonplace in NFL. Everybody is hurting in some way by week 6-7 in the NFL.
January 4th, 2020 at 6:00 pm
This coaching staff developed Cappa. In one year they developed more offensive lineman the Dirk’s staff did in 3 full years.
Now go get em some more pieces Licht.
January 4th, 2020 at 6:06 pm
I’m sure Alex is very humble about his chance to play in the NFL. Considering the path he took to get here he probably feels blessed for the opportunity he has gotten and wants to make the best out of it.
This dude certainly has the dog in him as well. Unlike D. Smith who was gifted his spot and sometimes plays like he’s avoiding contact.
Just give me one Alex Cappa for every two D. Smith’s.
January 4th, 2020 at 6:09 pm
Cappa had only 3 penalties all year.
Dotson led all linemen with 10 penalties.
January 4th, 2020 at 6:13 pm
Allen is playing on a very good balanced team. This is exactly what Jameis supporters are calling for. Allen is ask to do so much less than Jameis. Jameis is a better Qb than Allen. It’s too bad as a Bucs fan you don’t see that. I doubt the Bills fans are not obsessing about all the dropped turnovers and pick six that Houston dropped in the first half like Jameis detractors do.
January 4th, 2020 at 6:14 pm
“Joe would love to see general manager Jason Licht find another hungry young lineman in Round 3 again”
Couldn’t agree more..let’s really build the trenches. In fact lets find a great OL in round 1 and add that project in round 3 or 4. If we do that and Dot would play for a LOT less I wouldn’t mind watching Dot ride the pine as a backup. His knees are shot but he might a few games left as a fill in and he’s great in the locker room. Plus honestly there’s a soft spot in my heart for guys like he and LVD. I desperately want to see them in the playoffs next year.
If we could execute LUV’s plan and sign JW then trade him for a first rounder and second rounder to Miami…he’s out of conference if he blows up….which I hope he does if he’s in the other conference.
Miami has a boatload of first and second round picks.
Imagine the damage we could do in the draft with TWO #1’s and TWO #2’s!!!
We get a stud RB…Stud DL….Stud OL and still have a top 2 to play with!
January 4th, 2020 at 6:18 pm
To guys watching the playoff game….Josh Allen is opening my eyes…so is Watson but not in the same good way as Allen. Hadn’t really seen Allen much before.
And the NFL barely saved themselves a MAJOR embarrassment to start the second half. Houston return man waves his arms to his sides instead of over his head and throws the ball to the ref to walk off the field when Buffalo grabs it and he Ref calls TD.
I freaking HATE nitpicking calls that prove a Ref knows the rules EXACTLY.
It was soooo obvious to EVERYBODY but that ref that it was a touchback.
Thankfully Buffalo’s td was taken off the board when the refs got overruled.
January 4th, 2020 at 6:19 pm
Stanglassman,
Unfortunate and sad truth w/ people today and today’s society. It’s always going to be this way when there is NO accountability. Technology has played a huge role in it as well.
People also love to play both sides against the fence, in their favor, but don’t do the same when the opposite is true.
…and don’t dare call them out on their BS.
January 4th, 2020 at 6:20 pm
Playing a entire half of football as a lineman with a broken arm that requires a plate is not common place. Sight all the examples it’s happened if it’s so common. Sure players play with nagging injuries but not this severe. Why not give the guy some props for playing with so much toughness and grit.
January 4th, 2020 at 6:22 pm
A Buccaneer Ring Of Honor that leaves out 63 is no ROH at all.
January 4th, 2020 at 6:27 pm
St. Pete. Is it opening your eyes because you’re watching a Qb who is playing on a well balanced team who’s ask is do so little compared to Jameis. Great defense and very productive running game. Or is it the dropped pick six and two other turnovers he should have caused if the Texans DBs and Watt made the plays given to them. Nothing against Allen he is a very good game manager Qb.
January 4th, 2020 at 6:34 pm
Wow must be nice their kicker can make kicks. Just think right now if that was our kicker this game would be a 7 point game. Score looks much bigger when you make your kicks. Simple as that!
January 4th, 2020 at 6:46 pm
So jealous watching this well coached Bills team. And with a smart q.b. that doesn’t kill his team.
January 4th, 2020 at 6:49 pm
Go Bucs!
I can see Cappa and JPP voted captains next year. #Warriors
January 4th, 2020 at 6:50 pm
What was that Wesley?
January 4th, 2020 at 6:51 pm
I do agree with that fact that the bill are well coached. But so are the Bucs. To be fair this is McDermott’s 3rd season and only BAs first.
January 4th, 2020 at 6:52 pm
@ndog – a fumble not a pick 6. One fumble.
January 4th, 2020 at 6:54 pm
LOL Winston is asked to do so much??? This includes not turning the ball over. The mantra from the past 2 coaches. Has it happened? No. Allen had 9 iNTs this year….this Bucs team is in the playoffs with a QB with 9 INTs. Allen had 20 passing TDs plus 8 rushing TD = 28. I dont expect to change the mind of a Winston apologist.
Stan get it right…Cappa played one half of football with the injury. Everyone has injuries some serious that you dont hear about. Sorry but Cappa is average at best. He is no superman.
January 4th, 2020 at 6:56 pm
I love how the winston shills have to make everything about him.
January 4th, 2020 at 6:57 pm
Truth
January 4th, 2020 at 6:58 pm
Wesley if that was our QB you would be ripping him to shreds. Plus again what you don’t comprehend is that he is not having to try to make plays like the one that just caused the TO cause his defense isn’t allowing anything. You guys just don’t get it do you. Plus let’s not even mention he threw a pick 6 (the exact same throw Jameis made against the exact same player) only to have it dropped and was a half inch away from another fumble that he lost. Please ignore all those facts when making completely unbiased/clueless observations.
January 4th, 2020 at 6:59 pm
Tampabuscsbro um I believe this ⬇️ was posted and I simply responded to it.
Wesley Says:
January 4th, 2020 at 6:46 pm
So jealous watching this well coached Bills team. And with a smart q.b. that doesn’t kill his team.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:01 pm
@ndog- You’re delusional and have been in denial a looooong time.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:03 pm
That’s what I thought. Zero examples.
Josh Allen is a good game manager Qb. Not great but good and yes not ask to do much. He’s been ask to drop back and pass 3 time this half to get the first down. The results were a sack, a fumble and he just threw it to the ground incomplete to the TE on the last one. Most of his passes this game are swing passes to rb or short crossing routes.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:05 pm
donuts I know you have no idea what you are talking about but are you seriously comparing what Allen is asked to do with what Jameis is asked to do? The Bills averaged 19 points a game so how many games would we have won with that? Dude you can’t be serious? Also yes most players have injuries but not many are playing with a metal plate in their arm. Common man are you for real?
January 4th, 2020 at 7:07 pm
Winston the man will be back! Go Bucs!
January 4th, 2020 at 7:12 pm
Yeah donuts, interceptions don’t matter.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:14 pm
See that is great play calling.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:15 pm
Yeah Wesley points don’t matter.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:16 pm
Leave jaboo alone
January 4th, 2020 at 7:20 pm
I watched Devin Singletary at FAU and wished the Bucs picked him in the draft. Surprised he went early 3rd round though. That dude can play fast and brakes a ton of tackles.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:24 pm
Allen has handed the ball off, threw a screen pass, thrown the ball away and got called for grounding so far. Let’s see what he does on 4th and long. Allen looks nervous.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:27 pm
The run game in the last game was more about Cappa than RoJo. Cappa blew his way through the D-line and Linebackers to open big holes.
Jameis is not a better QB than Josh Allen. Ball security is important and the lack of it makes Jameis worthless to many coaches.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:27 pm
You mean when Buffalo had to throw the ball and they were in a predictable situation the QB didn’t look as good? What how is that possible? Who would have ever thought that?
January 4th, 2020 at 7:27 pm
The Bills have a top 5 defense and a top 10 running game. Oh yeah…and a good game manager QB right? Lol
January 4th, 2020 at 7:27 pm
Jameis may not be a quick as Allen but has better escapability. Disastrous play by Josh Alan.
I wonder if St Pete is still so unimpressed by Waston and impressed by Allen.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:28 pm
Vernon Hargreaves won a playoff game LOL
January 4th, 2020 at 7:29 pm
Winston INTs and fumbles are the PRIMARY reason you are not rooting on the Bucs today. No, I never made that comparison so ndog reading comprehension class begins Monday.
You must like pick 6s…Winston is now the record holder of that QB stain stat
January 4th, 2020 at 7:31 pm
I thought some of these clowns claims Licht can’t draft!
January 4th, 2020 at 7:31 pm
Can you imagine if Jameis did that bone headed play that Allen just did? Dognutts. and Wesley would go crazy. Not to mention the national media.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:34 pm
Again donuts wrong we are not in the playoffs because we had an all time Horrible defense for the first half of the year and a kicker that can’t make any kicks that matter. But keep blindly hating you just further expose you CLUELESSNESS.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:34 pm
It was a bad play. However, if he would have hit the TE the media would be saying WOW!
January 4th, 2020 at 7:35 pm
Another dropped pick.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:35 pm
Another dropped pick
January 4th, 2020 at 7:36 pm
That’s the 5th missed opportunity on a josh Allen turnover. Wow. Allen is a luck man.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:36 pm
Ndog… Lol
January 4th, 2020 at 7:38 pm
donuts now you are just embarrassing yourself.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:38 pm
ndog whats the most important position on the field?
January 4th, 2020 at 7:39 pm
Bad call by refs giving the bills that first down.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:40 pm
donuts I’m not here to teach you football bro, sorry.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:40 pm
ndog im waiting…..
January 4th, 2020 at 7:41 pm
most important position on the field is?????
January 4th, 2020 at 7:42 pm
ndog cant answer simple ??? Ive heard you were a clueless coward on here….thanks for the confirmation
January 4th, 2020 at 7:43 pm
How about that!!
January 4th, 2020 at 7:43 pm
Must be nice to have a kicker.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:45 pm
What position put the Bills in position for that FG???
January 4th, 2020 at 7:45 pm
4-4 fgs. Bucs would have lost this game because we would have missed at least one. Jameis’s fault of course.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:46 pm
Overtime. We know what would happen here no question.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:46 pm
lol so kicker is the most important position on the field…got it….
January 4th, 2020 at 7:47 pm
Exactly Stanglassman exactly.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:48 pm
maybe u2 should get Winston bunkbeds together…I bet there would be alot of turnovers there too
January 4th, 2020 at 7:50 pm
To the bills tonight it has been. The kicker has 13 of 19 points.
False start is how the Bucs like to start drives in overtime.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:51 pm
Who the hell is claiming Josh Allen is the poster child for NFL QB’s? He’s exactly the same as Winston but the only difference is that he’s in his second season (in the playoffs) and Winston just finished his 5th and never seen post season play. Let’s revisit Josh Allen in three more years and see where he stands then.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:53 pm
Another dropped interception.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:55 pm
My whole point was QB turnovers killed the Bucs this year….we have a few in denial. Even JP Peterson the biggest garnett n gold glasses wearer has seen the light
January 4th, 2020 at 7:56 pm
VH3 with the miss tackle on 3rd and 12 he’s in mid season form. Glad we got rid of him.
January 4th, 2020 at 7:57 pm
Great play by Allen there great play!
January 4th, 2020 at 7:59 pm
I can’t stand Hargraves.
January 4th, 2020 at 8:01 pm
The odds are 100000000000000 to 1 that VH3 has a pick 6 to win game
January 4th, 2020 at 8:02 pm
So much for making dinner between the games tonight.
January 4th, 2020 at 8:06 pm
Lovie should have let Leslie Frazier call his own defense. We know now who was F-ing up the D.
January 4th, 2020 at 8:07 pm
Like for a depth offensive line pick – Jonah Jackson of Ohio State.
Originally on Rutgers was a graduate transfer for 2019 for Ohio State. He was recruited last spring by Ohio State and Oklahoma. He became immediate starter at Left Guard at Ohio State this year. I think he is 3rd rounder or later. He was a Right Guard and Center at Rutgers. He was also a captain at Rutgers.
He has committed to playing in the Senior Bowl and because they are short on Tackles will be playing tackle for them. I think he will do anything for his team. He won’t be the most athletic.
I think could be a starting center for us in 2 – 3 years without being a high pick.
January 4th, 2020 at 8:10 pm
One thing that is clear is that this style of game in the playoffs is completely different than the style we play, at these so far. Not many deep shots, ball control, running the ball a lot, not a crazy amount of blitzing, just a different game.
Amazing play by Watson as I am typing this.
January 4th, 2020 at 8:13 pm
Anybody watching the Houston/Buffalo game? Feels nice to watch some mistake free football for once! Lol
January 4th, 2020 at 8:14 pm
It was a better overtime than our last overtime
January 4th, 2020 at 8:14 pm
I hate to be Mr. Negative here but this is a prime example of one of the many reasons we aren’t where we need to be. If we were Houston there is no way we kick that FG. We would have to try to score the TD cause our kick just flat cannot be trusted. Very frustrating after we’ve tried everything we can to solve the problem.
January 4th, 2020 at 8:17 pm
Actually Patrick there have been a ton of mistakes but the defenses have not taken advantage of them unlike they always seem to do vs us. It’s unreal really how many chances Houston had at TOs only to miss them.
January 4th, 2020 at 8:21 pm
Tannehill would be an interesting UFA. He has played some inspiring football since coming back from injury while in Miami. His cost would be certainly cheaper than Winston at $30+ mill
January 4th, 2020 at 8:34 pm
Jean
Hope you are correct….not sure at this point after their travails with their own “savior” at QB they’re going to let Tannehill escape.
NDOG
Of course JW never had any sure ints simply dropped eh?
January 4th, 2020 at 8:38 pm
I actually am in favor of keeping Winston around at the price. I’d like to see how the offense balances out with a solid running back and a tweak or two on the o line. Get Winston some counseling from Brad Johnson and Jeff Garcia on how to not throw interceptions.
January 4th, 2020 at 8:39 pm
We put so much negativity on 3 instead of putting it on the whole team. As you can see the QB play on both these teams was a product of their system. The only difference is they are a more complete team. They are not better coached. As the game got late with more pressure Josh started to panic and Houston went into prevent defense that is what allowed the game tying Fg. People let’s wake up and get behind this team if they bring 3 back. And please not let’s forget this team was learning a new offense and Defense. I think it is only fair if we judge them with another season under these coaches.
January 4th, 2020 at 8:40 pm
That’s what we need to draft. A big back like Henry. Someone like Alabama’s Najee Harris
January 4th, 2020 at 8:52 pm
SPBF
they’re going to let Tannehill escape.
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You’re exactly right but it is an intriguing thought nonetheless.
January 4th, 2020 at 8:58 pm
Both Tenn and NE running the ball a ton.
January 4th, 2020 at 9:09 pm
StickW3
Says the guy that will completely disappear if Winston shats the bed again next season
January 4th, 2020 at 9:22 pm
I didn’t know accountinh for basically 90% of our #3 scoring offense in the league was shatting the bed. Man you learn something new everyday.
January 4th, 2020 at 9:23 pm
Cappa is a real success story, he filled the black hole that was right guard and sounds like he is a lock for 2020. Remember Benenenoch was awful for 2 years before,hoping we replace Dotson with a better player that does not incur so many penalties–those are drive killers.
January 4th, 2020 at 9:24 pm
Jean- I agree. I like Utah Rb Zach Moss. He reminds me of Mark Ingram.
January 4th, 2020 at 9:31 pm
35 turnovers is exactly a stellar performance either
I’d say tat’s closer to shatting the bed
January 4th, 2020 at 9:34 pm
I remember Ryan Tannehill’s rookie season on hard knocks they were making fun of him because he didn’t have any idea what teams were in their division or how many teams were in the NFL.
He’s always had talent kinda like Jameis he just hasn’t played on a good TEAM.
January 4th, 2020 at 9:36 pm
oh Zach Moss ..great choice
January 4th, 2020 at 9:41 pm
It’s like these teams are literally playing a different game than we play.
January 4th, 2020 at 9:42 pm
The thing is the Titans don’t really have anybody except Derrick Henry and Tannehill has done way more than Winston has done with a bunch of nobodies. Imagine Tannehill with our offensive players playing against the Patriots. I think they would be destroying NE.
Hey, How bout Henry lookin like Beastmode?
January 4th, 2020 at 9:44 pm
Tannehill has thrown 9 passes this entire half. Wow, and they just line up and announce they are running play after play yet still are getting 6-7 yards every play. Very impressive.
January 4th, 2020 at 9:44 pm
Tenn needs to turn around and hand the ball off until Bill B. puts 8 in the box. Then use that play action pass down field.
January 4th, 2020 at 9:45 pm
It really is^^^
January 4th, 2020 at 9:45 pm
Jean with every post you look more ridiculous. Just stop posting please for the love of everything.
January 4th, 2020 at 9:45 pm
It’s nice to have a running game
January 4th, 2020 at 9:48 pm
piss off ndog
January 4th, 2020 at 9:50 pm
Tannehill would look just like he did with the dolphins. What’s makes him look good is how well the team around him play. I’m not saying the Bucs receivers aren’t great but a big part of why they look so great is because of Jameis. Just ask the Titian’s who paid Humphries. and whoever pays Parriman like a one next year.
January 4th, 2020 at 9:50 pm
Vs us that’s a pick 6. Some teams are so flipping lucky.
January 4th, 2020 at 9:52 pm
I wonder if there is more of a chance of Int or sack fumbles when you throw 41 times or 20?
January 4th, 2020 at 9:55 pm
Boy do the Bucs need to stick it to Jon Robinson and sign Derrick Henry. He is exactly what a franchised Winston needs.
January 4th, 2020 at 10:02 pm
Tennehill looking like a starting nfl Qb again exposes how bad Mariota was more than anything else. I think it’s more likely that Jameis would take the Titian’s deep in the playoffs than Tennehill would the Bucs this season.
January 4th, 2020 at 10:06 pm
lol …we ended at 7 – 9 with a pick 6 in overtime against another 7-9 team in our own division on his first telegraphed pass
Yeah …Jameis would be unstoppable
January 4th, 2020 at 10:17 pm
We get Donovan to just show up every game and remain consistent and a strong RT, we’ll be in better shape in both the running and passing game. Oh, and a TE that can actually block and catch (hint trade OJ).
January 4th, 2020 at 10:19 pm
Also each team has one penalty whereas we led the league in penalities. Running the ball, not commit penalities, playing good defense are things playoff teams do and ironically they also make things easier for their QB, weird right?
January 4th, 2020 at 10:22 pm
Cappa is a warrior. Was a gamble in 3rd, but looks to be paying off.
It was frustrating waiting a yr for him to get his body & technique NFL ready…But going forward though, sky’s the limit. (2018 season/off-season concerns alleviated!)
With half the OL problem seemingly fixed w/ Cappa’s emergence @ RG… Only starting RT needs addressed at the moment. Love all that Dotson has given the Bucs, but those knees aren’t getting younger & his run blocking is a liability.
Until the biggest off-season decisions are made, regarding JW3 – Shaq – JPP – Suh..We can only guess what the real NEEDS will be come draft day…But RT is GLARING…So, unless Oregon QB Herbert or AUB DT Derrick Brown slide to the Bucs @ #14…(both unlikely)…I’d love to see the FO target Georgia RT Isaiah Wilson @ #14 (if he’s still there) & fix the R-Side OL for the foreseeable future. He’s a plug & play RT w/ the size, strength, length & feet to start from day 1.
If Licht does what he usually does…(Brings back Vets that should be cut & “plans for future” a yr late.)….We’ll likely see Dotson back in 2020 & Licht will draft someone like SCSt. RT Alex Taylor in the 5th Rd. (6’9″ 310 w/ 36″ arms)…Who’s talented enough & checks a lot of boxes for a NFL RT…But like Cappa, would take a yr to get his body & technique NFL ready.
January 4th, 2020 at 10:27 pm
Last season when Jameis won the last game on a great play to Godwin the same people complained that Jameis cost up a better pick in the draft. The guy can’t win with you guys. OT should have never happened. Jameis moved the offense into position to kick 3 relatively easy fgs but went 0-3. For some reason you’ll seem to understand it’s a team game when you talk about other teams but when it comes to the Bucs Jameis needs to be the green lantern.
January 4th, 2020 at 10:28 pm
NDog it’s unfortunate we don’t focus on all them flaws more. But that’s just the nature of the beast when the most important position on the field is turning it over at an unacceptable rate. I mean come on dude your not new to football. You know losing the turnover battle is gonna make it tough to win.
So yeah there’s more then one problem on this team but our QB coughing up the ball over 30 times this year is gonna be seen as the biggest one just because of his position.
If you don’t know that the QB takes the biggest spotlight then you just don’t get it.
January 4th, 2020 at 10:33 pm
Stanglassman
I didn’t complain in fact I was stoked we reached 5 – 11 ..smh
January 4th, 2020 at 10:34 pm
Stangglass you can’t excuse a game losing INT cause you don’t think it should have gotten to OT.
Yes, Gay gotta make his kicks. But in the event that he don’t as fans we should be able to hope that our offense can still get the ball back again with a chance to win. That’s what happened and when it does we should expect our QB to deliver us a win since the rest of the team(not named Gay) fought to keep us in it and give us a chance.
Like dude, the INT still counts and it was a bad choke job no matter how it came to be. Freaking Winston gotta be better then that if he ever gonna live up to our standards.
January 4th, 2020 at 10:36 pm
Catcard- Jameis is coming back the only question is how they do it. Other than picking a Qb early I completely agree with you on the rest. Cappa and need at RT. I’d add a big between the tackle Rb and Safety to replace J. Evans who is unlikely to get back healthy.
January 4th, 2020 at 10:43 pm
I don’t even care about statistical turnover numbers. I care more about situations. Winston got roated for a lot of picks against Saints earlier and none of em bothered me. Because none of the situations were critical.
But I’m sorry if you wanna be a franchise QB you need to freaking deliver when it’s crunch time. Not fold like a weak B**ch. That crap in OT shows me you can’t handle the pressure. The week before was the same thing. Week 1 vs San Fran was another choke.
That’s freaking 3 times Winston had where he could have carried the team on his back. And he crumbled under pressure. That aren’t how elite QBs handle pressure bro. I’m sorry but it isn’t. You can think it is but your lying to yourself.
January 4th, 2020 at 10:49 pm
So did he fold vs the Cardinals, Giants, Seahawks, Colts? See JimmyJack it goes both ways he played huge at critical moments in all of those games yet you ignore those cause you want to.
January 4th, 2020 at 10:51 pm
Jimmyjack. I agree. The turnovers need to go down and I think they will. Rojo was running the ball well I don’t think it was the smartest OT play calling and Jameis should have never let that ball go. I just think the 2nd year in the system the interceptions will go down just like they did for other Qbs. A better run game, defense and not playing with a injured throwing hand should help too.
January 4th, 2020 at 10:51 pm
Elite don’t mean putting up 5k and throwing 30 TDs……Elite(at least in my book) is taking your team down the field when the ball is in your hands with a chance to win.
Good QBs win. PERIOD…….You can hack up all this nonsense about defense but the defense and how we could be a playoff team but when we needed our QB to beat any playoff team from this year he laid a freaking egg.
January 4th, 2020 at 10:54 pm
No NDog he didn’t fold in them games. And he also didn’t have the ball in his hands staring down a game winning drives in any of them…..Well OK he did deliver one against the Giants.
And the two wins we got from those 4 you mentioned it was the defense who closed out the game. Not the offense.
January 4th, 2020 at 10:55 pm
Do you think all the Buccaneers player would be so behind Jameis if they thought he choked under pressure? That’s just a ridiculous take that Jameis cracks under pressure.
January 4th, 2020 at 10:58 pm
I’m talking about pressure. So what…..oh he had a good game against the Seahawks so that cancels out the fact that he choked on a pressure drive vs Texans? What kind of logic is that dude?
January 4th, 2020 at 11:01 pm
No JimmyJack it means when you are asking a player to do it 12 times a year they are not going to always come through.
January 4th, 2020 at 11:02 pm
Stang I hope I’m wrong and Winston prooves me wrong. But that’s just the evidence I’ve seen this year.
When Winston had the ball and a chance to take us on the final game winning drive he got picked all three times.
January 4th, 2020 at 11:03 pm
what was our record again?
The way some of you talk about Jameis you’d think we had a winning season. Tell that to the 1000’s of fans who have left the Den in droves. Almost all my friends who have given up their season tickets say Winston is mostly to blame. They are the 12th man and they are committing mutiny in record numbers.
The Bucs org must recognize this and take it into consideration. I wouldn’t want to see how ugly it would get if we start next season with a losing half season record because of Winston’s penchant for turnovers.
January 4th, 2020 at 11:04 pm
He threw a pass he shouldn’t have. That’s maybe over confident in his ability but far from choking. I think part of it was that fact that he couldn’t get the velocity in the ball with his broken thumb. I weird thing is I think the injury seemed to help his long ball and touch passes. Hopefully he can’t learn something from the experience. Like not forcing balls and putting more touch and air under other throws.
January 4th, 2020 at 11:06 pm
12 times a year? Huh, whatever. Don’t even know where you came up with that.
How bout Winston just deliver when the opportunity presents itself. Like the 3 I mentioned. And no. He isn’t gonna deliver every time, he’s not perfect. But he got picked 3 times. That’s garbage.
January 4th, 2020 at 11:12 pm
Stanglassman
stop staring down receivers would be a start also ..but we are talking 5 seasons later
January 4th, 2020 at 11:15 pm
Jean- That just sounds to me like you need to find some better friends.
January 4th, 2020 at 11:18 pm
Brady’s last NFL pass ..a pick 6
January 4th, 2020 at 11:19 pm
Brady pick 6 to end the game so he must not have the clutch gene right JimmyJack?
January 4th, 2020 at 11:20 pm
Brady choked with pick6 to lose the game. Or maybe just maybe his team just wasn’t as good.
January 4th, 2020 at 11:21 pm
Jameis’s last pass for the season ..pick 6 and 30+ million contract
only in Bucville
January 4th, 2020 at 11:22 pm
Stangglass…….I do agree with you about the turnovers coming down going into a 2nd year. And I’m very confident that our defense will also be quite good. I do think we got the right mix to contend for playoffs next year.
I’m am just concerned and not very trusting how our QB will respond. We get into a big December or January game and Winston will absolutely have to be able to handle the pressure or he’s got no chance………And I never questioned his ability under pressure. Never thought I would.
January 4th, 2020 at 11:24 pm
Yes sure NDog……Brady never won a game in the last minute. Good grief dude how dense are you.
But yes let’s judge his clutch ability on a drive from his own one yard line with 13 seconds on the clock………let’s judge all QBs but that situation.
January 4th, 2020 at 11:25 pm
NE also had the best defense arguably in the NFL and not a bad run game. Not much production out of the WRs. It’s not always just the Qb.
January 4th, 2020 at 11:28 pm
imagine if Brady had our wideouts
January 4th, 2020 at 11:29 pm
Good night Irene
January 4th, 2020 at 11:29 pm
Jimmyjack. We’re not going to agree on Jameis suddenly becoming a choker. I do think in those game late in the year hopefully we’ll be able to run the ball consistently like the good teams do and take some of the pressure off the Qb whoever it maybe.
January 4th, 2020 at 11:30 pm
Brady might put them both in the probowl.
January 4th, 2020 at 11:33 pm
Grabel is a genius because Tenn is finally handing the ball off to Derek Henrey like they should have been for years.
January 4th, 2020 at 11:36 pm
All good Stanglass…….I’m actually glad a lot of fans don’t agree with me. Like I said. I hope I’m wrong and hope Winston prooves it…….And I’m pretty sure the Bucs will address the RB position in this off-season. Mesh that with bringing back our defense and it’s pretty easy to be optimistic.
January 4th, 2020 at 11:51 pm
Stanglassman….
I hear ya…JW3 will be back on a TAG, unless he’s willing to re-up for Nick Foles money. Regardless, I’d still look to draft a QB early in 2020….
Herbert in the 1st or Fromm / Eason if either were to slip into the mid-2nd…Not a Tua, Hurts or Love fan… Only see Burrow / Fromm / Eason as true NFL quality QB prospects worth investing in. Burrow is going to CIN @ #1 & I’ll wager $$$ that the LAC move up from #6 to DET’s #3 to get Herbert. IND, NO or NE will snag Fromm..(Low risk QB selection!)…So, best case scenario is Eason sliding to Bucs in 2nd. No other QB’s in this draft excite me or looks like 1st/2nd round talents to me… Tua too small & injury prone to trust after the hip injury. Love is Utah St’s version of JW3 2.0 (high INT/TO ratio). Hurts is an ATH/RB playing QB.
On S & RB….I’m expecting to see Licht target small school Hybrid S prospect Kyle Dugger from Lenoir-Rhyne (school that I’ve never heard of before), in the 4th Round…Dugger is an athletic freak / tweener that fits Bowles Hybrid S/LB role perfectly. Licht ALWAYS reaches for at least 1 high quality small school prospect. Will be 2 in 2020.
Knowing RB value in BA’s eyes, I’m going into the off-season fully expecting the FO to look to fill RB void in the 6th or later, where guys like BC’s AJ Dillion or Vandy’s Keshawn Vaughn will likely be sweating bullets waiting to hear their names called. Or wait it out & look for a solid UDFA after the draft is over…(Both Dillion & Vaughn are late round bangers that I suspect will turn into day 3 pick success stories. Either would be welcomed additions to the RB room.)
January 5th, 2020 at 12:53 am
Not impressed by the qb’s play that played today. Ryan Tannehill was the worst. Imo. Must be nice to not carry the team.
Also Allen. Watson won’t last long in this league if they keep taking hits.
January 5th, 2020 at 1:04 am
Josh Allen? Pfft. 24-46 264 0 TD’s 0 Int. 1 Fumble lost. He came out of the gate strong with a 41 yard run and a TD catch on a trick play but after that, nothing. There’s no way I would be more excited about Josh Allen than Winston. If I were Buffalo, I’d be a little nervous. Not only did our QB fail to ice the game multiple times, but the offense couldn’t do enough in the 2nd half to win the game. 16-0 halftime lead and it was done in the beginning of the 4th quarter. You’d hate to waste the years of having a great defense with a pedestrian offense.
January 5th, 2020 at 1:05 am
I’d like us to get a hungry young tackle in round 1, thank you very much. Dotson needs to shift to a backup role ASAP.
January 5th, 2020 at 1:42 am
Ndog you must be retarded… open your eyes and take the wax out dem ears.
January 5th, 2020 at 8:08 am
Stanglassman,
Jameis threw a pass to Godwin to beat the Saints in Week 17 of 2017. It cost us the opportunity to draft Q Nelson. Vea is a good player so we are ok. It does suck that are team falls out of contention and the celebrates winning meant less games. I’d take the generational talent at OG in Nelson, over a meaningless victory in the middle of a 12 year playoff drought.
January 5th, 2020 at 2:30 pm
I also like the thought of getting an O-Lineman in the 3rd.
Something like:
1st) Edge rusher
2nd) RB (we have the 45th pick, exactly were Derrick Henry was taken)
3rd) OL
4th) QB or DE/DT