Aqib Talib heads to Injured Reserve for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, DT Jovan Haye signed

by Sander on Dec 19, 2011 5:21 PM EST in Roster Moves

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 13: Defensive back Aqib Talib #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to intercept a pass against the Houston Texans during the game at Raymond James Stadium on November 13, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Well, that will be it for Aqib Talib this year. The star cornerback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be placed on Injured Reserve, as he;s struggled with hamstring injuries the past weeks. Talib had a disappointing first half of the season, but had a terrific pair of games against the Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans, shutting down Greg Jennings and Nate Washington in consecutive games. Since then he has not been able to stay on the field, however.

This could be the last we see of Aqib Talib as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer, as the talented cornerback has repeatedly gotten into trouble over the years. He will go to trial in March for an incident involving a handgun - he has been charged with Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon. If he's convicted, he will be cut immediately. Even if the's not convicted, a new coach could make a statement and release Talib anyway. Chances are that Talib's days in Tampa Bay are over.

Here's what is baffling to me, though: the Bucs signed Jovan Haye to replace Aqib Talib. Jovan Haye has played one game this year, but had some productive season with the Bucs from 2006 to 2008. However, the Bucs have had immense troubles at cornerback this season, but now will have to turn to E.J. Biggers as their starter and Elbert Mack as their third cornerback. You will see Elbert Mack trying to stop Julio Jones or Roddy White in the season finale against the Atlanta Falcons. Good luck with that.

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May as well shut him down for the season

over/under on negative media stories about Talib in the offseason at 2.5. One is already guaranteed, anybody take the under?

by Toast4 on Dec 19, 2011 5:29 PM EST reply actions

Ok first off Talib will be back next year. Might get a suspension but he will be back.

Second.. Jovan Haye? seriously? You gave up on him in 2009 and didnt resign him but you bring him back and dont get a cornerback?

Get it to Winslow. He's open!!!!

by dcbucsfan on Dec 19, 2011 5:35 PM EST reply actions

I really wouldn't be so sure about him being back

If he’s convicted, he will be cut. There’s not a shred of doubt in my mind about that. And if Raheem Morris is gone, the new coach isn’t nearly as likely to put up with his baggage even if he’s not convicted.

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by Sander on Dec 19, 2011 5:39 PM EST up reply actions

I dont think he will be convicted.

He will get suspended. Regardless. And the next coach will give him one more chance and thats it. and they will probably trade him instead of cutting him.

Get it to Winslow. He's open!!!!

by dcbucsfan on Dec 20, 2011 11:02 PM EST up reply actions

This

Chances are that Talib’s days in Tampa Bay are over.

We can only hope.

by akbrown15 on Dec 19, 2011 5:40 PM EST reply actions

I only hope that if we draft or pick up 2 corners who are as good.

As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.

by Buc Wild on Dec 19, 2011 5:53 PM EST up reply actions

Too bad his antics outweighed his talents

if it was the other way around he might be worth keeping. 2 good games this season ain’t worth bringing him back even if he don’t get charged with anything. Perhaps in this upcoming draft we continue the trend on going double with the top 2 picks drafting corners like we did with Clayborn and Bowers, and the yr before McCoy and Price.

by Brian Ahmed on Dec 19, 2011 6:27 PM EST reply actions