Ndamukong Suh Believes Bucs Will Be OK If Jason Pierre-Paul Cannot Play
September 24th, 2021
Expectations.
It seems the Bucs will be without two Pro Bowl level players Sunday: the spiritual leader of their defense, Jason Pierre-Paul, and furniture-tossing, bicycle-throwing Antonio Brown.
Brown tested positive for The Sickness. (There is a scant chance he could pass two additional tests before the plane leaves tomorrow.)
Then there is JPP who has shoulder and hand issues, and doctors told him after getting a second opinion that he just needs rest for the shoulder to heal. It’s hard to rest while rushing the passer and tackling in an NFL game.
Speaking yesterday to the local pen and mic club, manbeast defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh said the way the Bucs have developed backup talent, JPP shouldn’t be missed Sunday against the Rams.
Suh wasn’t knocking his teammate. Instead, he was talking up Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and Anthony Nelson.
“Honestly, we shouldn’t lose anything,” Suh said. “We expect Joe [Tryon-Shoyinka] to step up and it’s something that we’ve talked about all the time – that at any point in the season we’re going to have a young guy and/or someone who is technically a backup to step up and be a starter and play in a role that really is expected for them to have no drop offs.
“At the end of the day, we’re definitely going to miss JPP if he’s not playing, but we expect for guys to step up and fill in that role.”
Joe thinks what Suh said is pretty cool — cool in that a standard of excellence has been set by guys like Suh. And if a reserve is called on, a certain level of play is not just expected but demanded.
That what winning football programs do. That’s what champions do.
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September 24th, 2021 at 7:14 am
………yall miss me?????
The lack of pass rush is really concerning…..There is a huge change in D-Line play……huge. While stuffing the run is one thing……coming off the edge is now non-existent.
This is resulting in killing our terrible backup corners and safeties. We’ve been lucky so far only because the offense is coming through……so unless something changes……..our BUCS WILL LOSE GAMES because of defense.
Todd Bowles has been brilliant with making due with inferior talent at cornerback……….but you can’t make chicken salad outta pork…..ya feel me??????
The Bucs need Richard Sherman BADLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 24th, 2021 at 7:24 am
(There is a scant chance he could pass two additional tests before the plane leaves tomorrow.)
If he passes the second test after the team plane leaves, can’t we just stick him on a private jet?
September 24th, 2021 at 7:44 am
Not the way I would have wanted it to happen but definitely wanted to see more jts on the field.
September 24th, 2021 at 7:45 am
That’s why Suh will eventually be Head Coach at Nebraska. He has natural coaching talent.
September 24th, 2021 at 8:05 am
Pete thinks we’re in trouble vs Rams so if we win Pete will be happier than a whore at the Republican convention
September 24th, 2021 at 8:06 am
Mod.. I suspect he will have a few successful businesses, and won’t coach. But I guess you never know.
September 24th, 2021 at 8:17 am
Joe Toyinka-Shryoinka is a name that is begging for endorsement deals. Smart move
September 24th, 2021 at 8:31 am
If JPP can’t play, then we need for Joe Tryon-Shoyinka to step up.
September 24th, 2021 at 8:38 am
Let’s be honest, given Paul’s production so far this season he should be easily replaceable by Tryon. What won’t be replaceable is perhaps the energy he brings to the defense. But they seem to be relatively self-regulating and we’ve got other vets out there. Will be interesting to see what Tryon and Nelson can do with more snaps.
September 24th, 2021 at 8:47 am
How would we know if JPP is missing? He’s been invisible…so far.
September 24th, 2021 at 8:55 am
Time for the young guns on the DL to shine, Gumby, Nelson and Davis
September 24th, 2021 at 9:12 am
Pretty sure he will play. JPP doesn’t miss games unless the coach physically takes him out
September 24th, 2021 at 9:19 am
Tryon would’ve had an easy sack of Ryan last week, but friendly fire from Vea took him out of the play. We saw enough of Joe this preseason to know he’s a legit first round talent. Let’s hope if JPP doesn’t play the Rams tackles relax thinking they can just show up against the rookie.
September 24th, 2021 at 9:26 am
“Inferior talent at cornerback” are you serious? Davis is a damn good corner who’s pretty much shut everyone he’s covered thus far. Dean struggles in zone but it’s not a talent issue it’s more mental with him. Cockrell is a bit sow and gets burned at times but he’s a gamer. Don’t forget they have 4 capable safeties they can move around a lot so expect to see Edwards in the slot at times. The secondary just needs to do a better job of tackling these Ram receivers who tend to run shorter routes but are great at YAC.
September 24th, 2021 at 9:32 am
Tryon-Shoyinka might prove to be an upgrade this game. Competition might be what is needed to recharge JPP. I really like the completeness of JPP’s game, but Father Time might be taking a toll on him.
September 24th, 2021 at 9:36 am
NEXT…MAN…UP!
It should be expected through the course of a season that someone will have to step in. I like how the bar has been set on the defense.
September 24th, 2021 at 9:44 am
JPP was phenomenal last year but at some point in time, he is going to slow down. I think this is a great opportunity for Tryon to prove he’s worth starting this early.
September 24th, 2021 at 9:46 am
The Bucs will win.
September 24th, 2021 at 9:49 am
Could see more pass rush from Tryon but our run defense will drop off. I’m sure we can afford a bit
September 24th, 2021 at 10:03 am
Although Suh would be an outstanding leader of young men, I cannot picture him as a future coach. He’s too much of a business minded fella. I picture him being an entrepreneur a la Shaq O’Neal. I also believe this will be his final season as a NFL player.
September 24th, 2021 at 10:08 am
Not cool Pete, lumping all the senators together like that ! 😂
September 24th, 2021 at 10:09 am
The Bucs knew this day was coming a lot sooner than we ever did. My concern with Tryon is whether he’ll set the edge and be able to stop the run.
In regards to the lack of a pass rush, there’s been a lot of blatant holding going on, which of course the league controls. They weren’t starting to call the holds until late in the Atlanta game. They want to see exciting close games. This is all about advertising dollars because the league doesn’t want to see blow out wins by any one team. They want to keep the audience engaged to keep their viewership up so they can charge more per second for ad spots.
And when they weren’t holding, they were using the short passing game to neutralize the pass rush.
September 24th, 2021 at 10:22 am
Devin white was on Good morning football & expects a full report from Joe
September 24th, 2021 at 10:23 am
Pete i’m STILL Laughing! go Bucs! Should be one helluva game!
September 24th, 2021 at 10:39 am
I think if JTS gets enough snaps, he is bound to make some things happen for the Bucs D! He’s just too physically talented not to have an impact.
September 24th, 2021 at 11:23 am
PassingThru … I’m with you.
JTS has been getting better penetration than JPP this year. There is no tape on JTS so the OT will be going in blind.
September 24th, 2021 at 1:11 pm
This is the last year for Suh & JPP. Here we go again but as of right now CB should be the Bucs 1st pick in the draft.
September 24th, 2021 at 1:18 pm
I love how this guy picks the Rams then talks himself out of it ultimately saying just pick the over.
September 24th, 2021 at 3:14 pm
Bucs going to destroy Rams Stafford going to toss a few picks not going to be close rams overrated…
September 24th, 2021 at 8:51 pm
It’s gonna be a blowout. 2 corners and Aron Donald can’t block 10 Offensive player’s we have plus Stafford gonna throw at least 3 presents and get sacked 5 plus times. Brady is pissed he missed Evans deep last week you’ll see Brady having best game 6+ touchdowns and lmk who the Rams played some sorry teams and barely won BUCS 55-30!!!!!
September 25th, 2021 at 1:10 am
This game will be won in the trenches!