Daily Bucs Links 9/29/11 - Ronde Barber still going, Josh Freeman struggling

by Sander on Sep 29, 2011 8:01 AM EDT

Barber remains vital to Buccaneers' success | Buccaneers.com
Ronde Barber is still a very useful player on defense, even at his age.

Turner, Blount make plays after contact - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Legarrette Blount gets yards after contact. Who knew?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers team report: Josh Freeman's decisions questioned - NFL - Sporting News
The focus has been on how Freeman has thrown too many interceptions. To me, the focus should be on how Freeman has not been aggressive enough and has not moved the team down the field much.

Freeman Says Red Zone Turnovers Are Unacceptable | Pewter Report
They shouldn't happen, but I'm not too concerned about those to be honest.

What the Buc? The Podcast! | 2HT - Falcons win Review with @sgw94
Another week, another What The Buc podcast with Steve White. If you want to learn more about football, listen to this.

Barber humbled by ninth career Player of Week award | tampabay.com & St. Petersburg Times
He shouldn't be humbled. He deserved the award.

Tampa Bay Bucs' Ronde Barber revels in NFC Player of the Week honor - St. Petersburg Times
Is he humbled or does he revel in the award?

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[Video] Coach Tweets: Week 4 | FOX Sports Video
Raheem Morris and Mike Smith respond to some tweets.

[Video] Coach Speak: Week 4 | FOX Sports Video
Brian Billick talks to Raheem Morris among others.

"Youngry" Bucs Are Ready For The Monday Night Football Stage | Pewter Report
The stage is ready for them, so they have to be ready for it.

Safety Measures | Buccaneers.com
The Bucs' site looks at the safety position.

Corey Lynch and Larry Asante could team up in place of Cody Grimm | tampabay.com & St. Petersburg Times
I'm not a real big fan of doing this sort of thing by committee, but it could work.

Falcons safety fined for illegal hit on Earnest Graham | tampabay.com & St. Petersburg Times
Apparently William Moore hit Earnest Graham late and got fined for that.

Bucs Q&A: No word yet on Tanard Jackson | TBO.com
Still nothing on the suspended safety.

Bucs T Penn expects 0-3 Colts to be hungry | TBO.com
I'm sure they are. But the Bucs should be capable of beating a hungry team.

[Video] HC Raheem Morris Press Conference, 9/28 | Buccaneers.com
Raheem Morris' press conference.

[Video] Josh Freeman Press Conference, 9/28 | Buccaneers.com
Josh Freeman's press conference.

Buccaneers Insider, 9/28/11 | Buccaneers.com
Insider talks to Gerald McCoy and Ronde Barber.

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Im with you on this one.. to me it seems his biggest problem is not airing out the ball

I mean is it his receivers not getting open or what because i have never seen so many check downs in my life. But really i dont think hes fully trusting himself to make throws, thats why we see him hessitate and hold on to the ball a lot more. I really dont care about the INTs that much, i knew as most of us did that he wasnt going to throw 6 INTS or less this year and honestly people are making too much of a deal about it, i really do think that not getting the ball down the field consistently is a bigger issue.

by Carlitin1988 on Sep 29, 2011 8:30 AM EDT reply actions

One of the best things about our receivers

is their YAC ability. From what I can see, there aren’t enough slants, drags, and out routes being thrown. Freeman has the cannon to get the throws there. 3 of the 4 interceptions he has thrown this year were off of feathered passes he has tried to drop in, the other off of a tipped catch by Rejus.

On another note, I think Free needs to run more. Not planned runs, but he has a lot of ability to pull it down and glide for a first down. Right now it looks as if he is trying to prove himself as a great passer from all the forced throws. Last year he was more worried about W’s from coming off a 3-13 year. I’m not saying he isn’t trying to win, I just think he is trying too hard to be a passer.

In the end, I’ll never lose faith in 5. He is our leader and I’m so glad he is.

by flash_kiley on Sep 29, 2011 2:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions