Shaq Is Back
December 27th, 2024
Welcome home.
UPDATED: Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett is back.
The worst-kept secret is no longer. It’s true. Mere hours after Shaq cleared waivers after the Dolphins released him, Shaq is back with the Bucs where he became the team sacks king and won his second Super Bowl ring.
The Bucs’ edge rush is miserable beyond words. Outrageously bad. And with the defense sputtering, in part because there is no edge rush — when your best edge rusher is a backup (Anthony Nelson), what can Joe say?
At least Shaq has a history of putting quarterbacks on the ground, unlike the Bucs’ current crew.
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December 27th, 2024 at 9:12 pm
They might as well activate him
December 27th, 2024 at 9:12 pm
Hope he worked on his pass coverage skills while he was away….
December 27th, 2024 at 9:14 pm
LET’S GO!!!!!
December 27th, 2024 at 9:16 pm
Shaq should be able to do something the coaching staff appears unable to do and that is to motivate the other DEs. One would think it would be highly embarrassing to be outperformed by an 7-10 year older player that hasn’t played in 2 years.
December 27th, 2024 at 9:17 pm
The Band is Back together!!LET’S FUKIN GOOOOOOO!!!!! Shaq =SACKS!!
December 27th, 2024 at 9:24 pm
Might as well sign jpp, suh, and gronk while we’re at it
December 27th, 2024 at 9:25 pm
This reminds me of the time the Bucs signed Julio Jones…
December 27th, 2024 at 9:27 pm
Per Greg Shaq is going straight to the 53 man roster. I bet he plays Sunday.
December 27th, 2024 at 9:28 pm
Can’t wait to see him drop back into pass coverage smfh
December 27th, 2024 at 9:31 pm
Shag’s history of sacks is behind him based on his last year as a Bucaneer.
Maybe he can coach the Bucs edge rushers like Yaya to close the deal
December 27th, 2024 at 9:35 pm
The Bucs offense is one of the best ever in franchise history, Todd Bowles defense is one of the worst.
All for bringing back Barrett, certainly not going to be any worse then what we got.
December 27th, 2024 at 9:38 pm
Let’s go Shaq!!!! Let’s go Bucs !!!!!! Let’s go Redskins!!!! (Or whatever they are called )
December 27th, 2024 at 9:49 pm
Won’t activate him unless they win?????
We are still not eliminated from the playoffs or division title if we lose……
Figure it out.
December 27th, 2024 at 9:53 pm
I’ll figure it for you.
We lose once and Falcons lose twice.
We lose and Redskins (TBBF likes calling them that) lose twice
December 27th, 2024 at 10:05 pm
But can he cover the slot receiver? I love Shaq. I hope he stays healthy. 2 to 1 he blows out his Achilles by the 2nd quarter.
December 27th, 2024 at 10:06 pm
Oh so it’s because there’s no pass rush , defense suck? I thought it was the HC
this roster is loaded with talent to win 12-14 games. …
December 27th, 2024 at 10:17 pm
All of the above.
December 27th, 2024 at 10:20 pm
Put him in the game, it’s too damn late for the practice squad.
December 27th, 2024 at 10:26 pm
why sign him to sit on the practice squad bench? He already knows the drill. Shaq>JTS make it happen!
December 27th, 2024 at 10:48 pm
If you fire TB then you have to get rid of LC too. The players will have zero respect for Coen if he takes Bowles position.
December 27th, 2024 at 10:49 pm
He’d probably still be an upgrade over some right now. Yaya definitely has the talent he needs somebody like Shaq there again.
December 27th, 2024 at 10:57 pm
YESSSSSSS
December 27th, 2024 at 11:11 pm
Although I appreciate Shaq for what he did with the Bucs in the past, this reminds me of something Lovie Smith would do. Bowles/George Edwards are lazy coaches who haven’t developed any Bucs edge rusher.
December 27th, 2024 at 11:45 pm
Their biggest mistake was letting Shaq JPP & Suh go because other than Lavonte they helped that D run. So bringing Shaq back really isn’t a bad idea. I’d still take him or JPP over somebody like Tryon right now. Dude doesn’t even belong on the Bucs roster on Madden either. If they want to keep him with the team then just have him working at the concession stands or as the janitor or the waterboy.
December 28th, 2024 at 12:00 am
I don’t like saying this but JTS is a waste of a player. He does nothing but run behind the qb play after play. He has 2 games left as a Buc. Maybe 3 if we are lucky!
December 28th, 2024 at 12:03 am
shaq is back…
could never be wack…
gonna give those qb’s a smack…
he’s got the knack…
treatin’ mofo’s like a snack…
and he’s no new-jack…
that’s right buccaneer fans………….we need a sack…!
December 28th, 2024 at 12:05 am
this is just good all around news…
don’t know what to really make of it…
but it’s just good news…
or at least “feel-good” news for sure…
good for camaraderie…locker room…good stuff…somehow it’s just good !
#LetsGoShaq
December 28th, 2024 at 12:10 am
I’m guessing he will need a few weeks
December 28th, 2024 at 12:15 am
Bucsfan4life Says:
“They might as well activate him”
They probably want to evaluate him.
December 28th, 2024 at 12:21 am
Glad he’s back, he can help for sure. Our defense has injuries that’s the problem folks, Bowles D is dominate… but if you’re working with so many backups in the secondary you’re going to have these issues look at other teams with same situation. We have to hope for the best and with the backups getting a lot of playing time next year…. WATCH OUT GO BUCS!!!
December 28th, 2024 at 1:13 am
Happy for him. If he can help (if we are) in the playoffs, even better. Love that dude! Go Bucs!!
December 28th, 2024 at 1:19 am
Bucforever says that was a funny post still laughing,that is rare on this site
December 28th, 2024 at 1:29 am
Shaq: “PUT ME IN COACH I’M READY TO PLAY.”
Bowels: “Sorry Shaq I just can’t sit Tryon. I just can’t give up on him yet. I know he can still develop into something special Shaq.”
December 28th, 2024 at 1:52 am
I heard Simeon Rice could use some money lets sign him too
December 28th, 2024 at 1:57 am
Welcome home, Shaq.
December 28th, 2024 at 2:28 am
But but but you said he wouldn’t play for Bucs this year
December 28th, 2024 at 2:30 am
The Shaq attack is back! Is JPP around?
Go Bucs!
December 28th, 2024 at 3:50 am
Welcome back….we’ll see….need the help for sure
December 28th, 2024 at 4:15 am
This is the best news! So happy to have Shaq back in the arms of the Bucs and all of us too! He’s home!
December 28th, 2024 at 6:54 am
Great news but game shape? Give him a few plays to get the speed of the game back but don’t let him blow his hamstring out in doing so.
December 28th, 2024 at 6:55 am
What does he need,, 4 sacks to become the Bucs leader lol
December 28th, 2024 at 7:00 am
Great PR move for the Bucs as well. Let’s just hope he comes in for rushing the passer and not dropping into coverage.
December 28th, 2024 at 7:25 am
Barrett was meh before he got hurt, and under- meh when he recovered from the blown Achilles.
He dropped off significantly when JPP was gone.
I hope he’s rehabbed the wheel. This team does not need a meh Shaq.
December 28th, 2024 at 7:29 am
Just what the team needs. A washed up OLB. This is the best Licht could do after 15 games with no outside pass rush since September? Jason, you been a coma the last three months? A little to old, a little to late. Try better next year.
December 28th, 2024 at 7:39 am
Hodad, what did you expect Jason to do this late in the season? Shaq knows the defense. If he has anything left in the tank it’s a win for both sides.
December 28th, 2024 at 7:44 am
Awful. I mean, this is JL plan for a pass rush. He has to make an off season move for a bonofde rusher. Stop wasting picks and make another JPP like move. It’s a must just like a solid LT. It’s a roster staple.
December 28th, 2024 at 7:44 am
Why not sign Warren Sapp too…lmao
December 28th, 2024 at 8:11 am
#99, what I expected Licht to do is not wait till game 16 to look for an outside pass rush. It was obvious long before now.
December 28th, 2024 at 8:11 am
The fact that he is going straight to the 53 man roster tells me look for him to play about 6-10 obvious passing downs to get his feet wet this week.
I’m not sure why anyone would criticize this move. Of course he isn’t going to be a dominant edge rusher this year. The expectation should be quality depth at this point. If you want to be critical of anyone it should be the ones on the field that made the move necessary.
Best case scenario is it does take over a full year to get over an Achilles injury and there is a return to good edge rush play from Shaq.
December 28th, 2024 at 9:57 am
Screams desperation
This is so dumb.
Why can’t Licht attempt to find pass rushers before week 17?
December 28th, 2024 at 10:10 am
This move should have been made in training camp. Bucs could have traded for Shaq way earlier. Desperate and too late. Bucs made a HUGE mistake going into this season with only the linebackers they had on roster
December 28th, 2024 at 10:23 am
* an ancient history of putting….
Fixed it for you Joe.
December 28th, 2024 at 10:49 am
You mean he broke his back lol
December 28th, 2024 at 10:52 am
I thought we should’ve kept him from the beginning. Last year he was recovering from the Achilles surgery. Everyone knows it takes 2 years to get that explosion and confidence back in it. This move will pay big dividends Joe!!! I’m pumped
December 28th, 2024 at 10:54 am
See it for what it is, a sign of desperation.
December 28th, 2024 at 11:40 am
LMAO here. I guess we are superbowl bound now huh?
December 28th, 2024 at 12:11 pm
Welcome back shaq! LFB!! Go Bucs!
December 28th, 2024 at 1:42 pm
A lose to Canales sorry team and a win by the dirty birds would eliminate the Bucs!
December 28th, 2024 at 1:54 pm
great guy went through a terrible time tragic with his daughter hes on the level of ME as a leader this will not hurt it will help this area loves this guy
December 28th, 2024 at 2:03 pm
We signed another cheerleader.
Over under on his stat sheet?
.5 tackle
Hasn’t played in how long?
This is the NFL. Jason Licht is NOT a good GM.
December 28th, 2024 at 2:37 pm
Before he left he wasn’t doing so hot. Maybe it was the injury and fully wasn’t back yet. He’s better than what we have. Deff can’t hurt.
December 28th, 2024 at 4:13 pm
Tampabaybucfan Says:
December 27th, 2024 at 9:53 pm
I’ll figure it for you.
We lose once and Falcons lose twice.
We lose and Redskins (TBBF likes calling them that) lose twice
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What happens if Bucs win both home games? Their record will be 10-7 like a lot of yahoos were predicting on here before the season started. There have been a few rumors that the Washington team’s devoted fan base has quite a few Native Americans. They want ‘redskin’ back as the team name, believe it or not.
December 28th, 2024 at 5:49 pm
Both games hell no maybe this one but not the last one Who Dat You talking about the sucks naw
December 28th, 2024 at 7:50 pm
How about Suh, is he available for the next 2?
December 28th, 2024 at 8:42 pm
– Jordan Whitehead
– Mike Edwards
– Ryan Neal
– Shaq Barrett
Do we have a pro scouting department that ever looks at the hundreds of practice squad players on other teams that may have some potential? Can this organization just once look outside the scope of players that used to be Bucs? Because they “know Bowles’ system” is getting old.
December 28th, 2024 at 9:52 pm
1. Why do you think Joe pays little to no attention to practice squad dudes? LOL
2. This is actually smart. Look at the calendar. It is Dec. 28. Not Sept. 28. What should Bowles do, teach these guys how to play in New Orleans’ system in the three or four days he has them? The (regular) season ends in eight days.
Bruce Arians did the exact same thing. If you are going to sign a guy in December, he better have an idea what you do otherwise you are wasting time and Glazer Loot.
December 29th, 2024 at 1:43 am
Hail mary