Buccaneers Free Agency 2012: The Manningham/Smith/Sullivan connection
by Sander on Feb 11, 2012 4:00 PM EST
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PrintThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired Mike Sullivan as their offensive coordinator, and the first thing a lot of new coaches try to do is get "their guys" in the building. In Mike Sullivan's case, two of his prominent former players will hit the market: receivers Steve Smith (northern version) and Mario Manningham. Will the Bucs try to sign either of these players?
Mario Manningham
Manningham was a third-round draft pick for the New York Giants in 2008, and has caught 160 passes for 2,315 yards and 18 touchdowns in 49 games so far in his career. Those numbers aren't overwhelming, yet Manningham is likely to be a relatively hot commodity - mostly because of his crucial catch in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl.
But Manningham is a little overrated. He has shown flashes of great play repeatedly throughout his career, but he's also disappeared for long stretches. His impressive performance in the Super Bowl (5 for 73 yards) came mostly because the Patriots were focused on keeping Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz contained, not because Manningham is a great, unstoppable receiver. Drops have him plagued him throughout his career, and he makes too many mistakes with his route running.
Manningham is a physically talented receiver who is still sloppy and an unfinished product after four years in the league. While he is still young at 25 and has the speed to add a new dimension to the Bucs' offense, he's also not the kind of player you can build around or even trust consistently.
Steve Smith
Smith is basically the opposite of Mario Manningham. He's a polished slot receiver who makes up for his lack of physical gifts with smart play and consistent production. Drafted in the second round of the 2007 NFL draft, he has caught 231 passes for 2,510 yards and 12 touchdowns in 55 games since then.
There are two problems with bringing him to Tampa Bay. One, he is mostly a slot and possession receiver. He won't add a new dimension to the Bucs' passing attack, and slot receiver is the one position where the Bucs did get good production last season with the emergence of Preston Parker.
Second, he looked like a shell of his former last year, ending his second consecutive season on injured reserve. There's a distinct possibility that injuries have sapped of him of any and all effectiveness, making him a risky signing for any team.
Just kidding. But it's good to keep in mind that Clayton did spend the past two seasons off and on with the New York Giants.
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Don't like either WR
I say go after Marques Colston, De’Shawn Jackson, or Vincent Jackson….either one of those 3 would drastically change the look of our receiver corps….hell, I would love Bowe also, but I don’t think K.C. is going to let him walk. Whatever we do, just avoid depending on a rookie WR to come in and immediately help. As we’ve seen historically with the Bucs, we have rookie WR’s that come in the first year, show out, then fall by the wayside from there on out. The jury is still out on Williams (and i’m really pulling for this kid), but history is leaning against him. Take Richardson with our first pick in draft and get out WR’s in free agency.
i don't think
any of the wr’s you want will be available. they’ll be re-signed by their teams. the only exception i would see is d. jackson due to him being a whiny punk and who wants that on their team? i live in san diego and the word here is that vincent jackson will be either tagged and they’ll attempt to work out a long term deal later or they’ll be able to come to a long term agreement and avoid the tag.
Reports are flying that V-Jax WILL be available.
Seeing a lot of people with inside sources saying that Vincent Jackson won’t be back in SD next year. I don’t know if I believe it myself, since Norv and AJ Smith have one more season to make things work and getting rid of your best WR isn’t a good idea in that situation, but the reports are saying that they don’t want to tag Jackson again because of the extra money it would cost, and the odds of them being able to work out a long-term deal are slim.
Personally, I think they tag him to keep him one more year, but I also don’t have any sources inside Chargers HQ ;)
Keep in mind
The Chargers F/O is notorious for letting their best talent walk.
by GoBuxGo on Feb 11, 2012 5:51 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Don't I know it lol.
That being said, I don’t think they can afford to this year. If they don’t win big this year, both Norv and AJ Smith are going to be in the unemployment line, so if they were smart they would keep V-Jax because without him, they’re very unlikely to be competitive on offense.
Of course, if they were smart they would’ve found a way to succeed years ago with the talent they’ve had….never seen such a bigger collection of underachievers lol.
Manningham sounds like every other WR we currently have on our team...
has shows occasional flashes and has issues with drops and route running. Let’s try something different and sign a big play receiver that has deep speed AND size.
Vincent Jackson = yay!
Totally agree
and to be honest with you…….
manningham = dexter jackson (WR)
by DaRealist727 on Feb 11, 2012 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
I too would prefer some of the other WR prospects,
however, if we can get manningham reasonably, I am all for it.
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by Bucfan on Feb 11, 2012 4:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Comparison ...
QB: Josh Freeman – Eli Manning
RB: Trent Richardson – Ahmad Bradshaw
Lagarrette Blount – Brandon Jacobs
WR: Michael Williams – Hakeem Nicks
Rejus Benn – Mario Manningham
Dezmon Briscoe – Victor Cruz
TE: Kellen Winslow – Travis Beckam
Luke Stocker – Jake Ballard
Both offensive lines are above average but add a decent guard to our line & maybe a center in we are better .
I think with an off-season of hard work & This TBA system we can be good , Because really 9/10 times im picking the guys in buc’s uniforms over there guys up above we have talent it just needs much need coaching and we are getting it .
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 11, 2012 5:09 PM EST reply actions
Brendon Jacobs
Wishes he had Blount’s fleet feet.
by GoBuxGo on Feb 11, 2012 5:17 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Brandon Jacobs
ran a 4.52 forty. Blount ran a 4.70.
Big boy is deceivingly quick.
Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
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I bELIeve in ELI!!!! - Primetime -
The Big Boy Cometh....Team Jacobs
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I don't think 40 times are relevant at RB if the're plus 4.5
It’s more about burst and OL, you see it with both blunt and jacobs they hit the line if there is no hole and the elusiveness in open space is comparable
by Linus_van_Pelt on Feb 12, 2012 2:07 AM EST up reply actions
Plus Brandon Jacobs hit the hole hard (well used too)
That is one thing i want Blount to start doing. Like Steve Jackson, Brandon Jacobs(in his prime) and most of the other hard pounding RB’s. Hit the hole with your head down and with brute power. Once past the D line and Lb’s then straighten up and use your pure size and strength to run over DB’s.
If Blount gets hit by a D lineman, almost always he goes down(normally without much fight).
It’s a small detail that can majorly improve his runs. Just my opinion but i Love Blount for what he can do once he gets free.
Jacobs doesn't run like Blount
They’re both big strong backs, but Blount’s lateral quickness and footwork outmatches Jacobs’.
by GoBuxGo on Feb 12, 2012 8:24 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Our Blount
LGB is lighter on his feet than Jacobs is running the ball. I’m not saying Blount is an ultra elusive type guy, but I’d trust him making people miss over Jacobs.
by GoBuxGo on Feb 12, 2012 9:06 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
blount has zero lateral moves.
he goes north and south and occassionally hurdles lol
ALL ABOARD THE TRENT RICHARDSON TRAIN!!!
Blount has 0 lateral agility at all, laterally agile are guys like Steven Jackson and Sproles
Someone who can move from side to side. Blount is an up-down runner who uses power and an insane upper body to bounce tacklers off.
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Look At There Skill Set ......
Briscoe & Cruz Have The Same Skill Set .
Size , Speed , Hands , & Etc They Just Put Cruz In Position To Make Plays , We Didnt Do The Same For Briscoe .
Coach Sullivan Will/Could Take These Player To Another Level .
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 11, 2012 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
Dude you have got to be kidding
Cruz can fly, Briscoe is like a 4.6 forty. Cruz is a top ten receiver in the league, Briscoe isn’t in the top 60. You are crazy sir.
Good luck Rah. Bring us Mo Claiborne and replace Geno, Quincy, and Sean Jones!
?
Neither of them are 4.4 burners , But im willing to bet briscoe is faster .
But the only difference i see is the way they are being used , If briscoe had the oppourtunity to run those routes in that offense the giants run he would have been productive .
Im not saying there guys are better or ours , But the bottom line is they all are in the nfl for a reason all of them are talented , It just comes down to better situations & fits as well as coaching when you talk about players being sucessful in the league , Some players are good enough to make an impact without coaching but over time you need to be put in position to be productive in thats why there are so many players blooming that werent given ah shot years ago .
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 11, 2012 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
Actually
Cruz ran a 4.47 on his pro day.
Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
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The Big Boy Cometh....Team Jacobs
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Cruz Fastest 40 was 4.47
I don’t think Briscoe is as cruz but He does have the best hands on the team and I think he can turn into a legit 2nd reciever..But i dont think he’ll ever put up the #’s victor cruz did this year…
by DrummaBoi561 on Feb 11, 2012 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
Briscoes Fastest.
recording a 4.68-second 40-yard dash.
Not a burner, but prides himself on being a possession receiver. Gaining Yards after catch and making plays in space.
Cruz isn't that big
only measures as 6’ even.
Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
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Cruz and briscoe do not have the same skill set! briscoe is Mediocre and Cruz is a Playmaker
We dont have any playmakers except blount and 2010 freeman and williams
Plus i agree
None of our players were utilized properly. Most of the receivers on our team were play makers the year before. I believe with proper coaching or receiver corp and entire offense will do Much much better.
I believe we could use some speed to stretch the field. But we have what we need at WR to be really good.
A good speed back will help a lot to. Maybe not in full RB rotation but plays a role similar to Sproles. Moved around a lot to just get him the ball and let him make plays.
Cruz
Isnt fast he is a space player .
He is football fast yall acting like he desean jackson fast wake up .
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 11, 2012 6:55 PM EST up reply actions
He is not DeSean Jackson fast...
but I can’t say I remember anyone catching him from behind either.
by Cracker Ball on Feb 11, 2012 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks for posting that. I really hate it when people make comments like "Cruz isn't fast". Does he even watch football?
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None Of You Were Athletes Ever In Your Life If You Say Cruz Fast !!!
He is a good & strong runner but not fast .
You judge speed based on who would you rather cover , As a football player i would have been scared of desean jackson & mike wallace , But not cruz he is a good space route runner that if he turns the corner in gets an angle you wont catch him he is not just a burner like yall describing .
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 12, 2012 11:58 AM EST up reply actions
Wes Welker
Ran In For A 99 Yard Touchdown That Makes Him Fast Also ?
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 12, 2012 12:12 PM EST up reply actions
Welker didn't out run the angle the safety had on him, he stiff armed the corner and the was no one there to stop him from there.
Oderint dum metuant
by jBen05 on Feb 12, 2012 12:29 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Are Youy Kidding Me ..... Lmao
So He Burn Two Senior Citzens And He’s Fast Eric Smith & Donald Strictland Old Is Dirty And Slow .
I Can See If It Was Revis Or Cromartie .
Im Done Whatever Bro .
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 12, 2012 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
Cromartie was staring at #80 for 90 yards and made no ground on him.
Oderint dum metuant
by jBen05 on Feb 12, 2012 12:43 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
This is absolutely ridiculous
as much as I love Mike Will he’s not even close to Hakeem Nicks maybe in size but not in athleticism. Briscoe and Benn aren’t even in the same league as Cruz, speed or skill. Basically Manningham is a step above Benn and Briscoe with less potential long term. What do you mean we are better on the lines with a decent guard?
Good luck Rah. Bring us Mo Claiborne and replace Geno, Quincy, and Sean Jones!
Again ...
Im not comparing them talent wise im just saying put our players in those roles .
Let our players get coached up the way those players have been .
We have talent it just needs to be groomed & coached .
They all are in the nfl so talent or who is better is not the question , It is fit , scheme , roles , & coaching .
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 11, 2012 6:34 PM EST up reply actions
There are different levels of talent in the NFL. Our guys aren't on their level.
You make it sound so simple. Just simply plug this coach in, design this play, and BAM! Super Bowl time!
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Well it has been proven to work before.
Not saying it will. But coaching can make or a break a team. It has happened in the past.Drew Brees was good, not the best but good. The saints sucked, You add great coach with a player with potential and now Brees is one of the best players in the league. That is just one very small example of how much a good coach helps.
Remember these guys are REALLY young. Most within their 3rd year. Patients is whats needed still. They are all still learning the game. It didn’t help they weren’t being groomed properly in their first couple years. You give them good coaching and the sky is once again the limit.
I agree. The 49ers are another example.
But your players need to establish themselves and feel comfortable in the league. We have a whole roster full of guys who are too new and unsettled. Plus, we don’t have any guys who can take over games like Brees can.
In San Francisco, they have a bunch of veteran players that have been together for a long time. Not to mention that they play in a terrible division.
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If you compare our WR to the Giants WR, ours look like they're still in college except maybe Benn
And it goes to show how hard they DIDN"T work last season. I like Mike Williams alot but he’s not very good just yet. I still have faith in him though
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by putupyourDUKES on Feb 12, 2012 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
Really....
How do you beat a team like New Orleans? Ball control. We just drafted defense 2 years in a row. time to help Free now. Richardson will probably be the best back we ever had. Paired with Blount, these 2 will wear down opposing defenses. Teams will have to game plan against them, opening things up 4 the passing game. How could anyone not like Richardson? A great player is never a wasted pick. Rich could be backbone of our offense for a long time to come.
No Way
We don’t have any receivers that have the speed of Cruz and we definitely don’t have anyone with the skills of NIcks. Our best receiver is about as good as their third guy. And the TEs, are a draw. Oh, we also don’t have Richardson and I’d be pretty disappointed if we take a RB with the 5th pick. Not worth spending a high pick on a guy that’s gonna be injured as often as RBs are. And the idea that Freeman is even anywhere near the QB Eli is right now is absurd. Josh had one pretty good season, Eli has been a two time Super Bowl MVP with 4,000 plus yard seasons each of the last three years. Basically you’re argument is terrible, except the part about needing better coaching.
by BrooklynBucsFan on Feb 13, 2012 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
I Really Believe ...
That Only Thing We Should Dip Into Free Agency For Offensively Is Offensive Line .
We Have Talented Skill Positions , That Just Need To Be Groomed And Put In Position To Be Productive .
Our Free Agency Should Strictly Be Offensive Line & Defense .
So With That Said Heres His The List :
1. OG: Carl Nicks Or Ben Grubbs
2. OT: Jared Gaither Or Anthony Collins
3. DE: Mario Williams Or Calais Campbell
4. LB: Curtis Lofton Or Rocky Mcintoch Or Manny Lawson
5. CB: Brandon Carr
6. SS: Laron Landry Or Michael Griffin
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 11, 2012 5:30 PM EST reply actions
Why Mario Williams?
He would want to start immediately. That would cancel out who? Clayborn, Bowers, Bennett?
Gotta Remember
We Cant Over Work Bowers .
And You Can Never Have Too Many Pass Rushers .
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 12, 2012 12:04 PM EST up reply actions
There's no where near a big enough need to pay him the amount of money he'll want
We want the ball, and we're gonna score!
Yes There Is ....
1. Make Half Of You Lazy Tampa Residents Hopefully Get Up Off The Couch In Go Buy Tickets Because A Big Name Is In A Buccaneers Uniform .
2. Our Tradition Is Defense , So Its Only Rite To Try To Be The Best By Signing Him To A Solid Core .
3. The Money Is Definley There In Its Slows Down The Wear & Tear On Our Young Guys .
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 12, 2012 11:04 PM EST up reply actions
I like Super Mario
I have advocated for him as well, he is a hybrid player and very adaptable. He would be nice to have but is more of a luxury pick than a neccessity.
You got 2 first round caliber DEs and Bennett but we should sign another DE that just came off injury for about 16 mill a year ?
by Carlitin1988 on Feb 13, 2012 10:28 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
I agree...
We should use Free-Agency to sure up our O-Line. I don’t see the Saint letting Nicks walk but I do believe we can make a play at a guy like Grubbs; him and Joseph at guards would be nasty. Also, I like Anthony Collins as potential replacement for Trueblood. As far as Corner is concerned, pay Brandon Carr; he’s still young at 25 yrs old and has shutdown corner type potential. And finally LB, I like Dan Conner from Carolina; he filled in for Jon Beason when he went down for the season and played very well. I thik signing Conner to play MLB and moving Foster Outside makes since. We could draft another outside backer like Lavonte David or perhaps Nigel Bradham to play the other OLB position. If we could make these moves in Free-Agency along with adding another good draft class we can turn this ship around pretty fast.
by ctd1977 on Feb 12, 2012 8:18 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I'd much prefer Meachem
Similar age, can run and has shown improvement each year.
Manningham was drafted to be a starting receiver not to be effective when the 2 starters have taken all the coverages.
Benn could be a mismatch beast if he can stay healthy and get the opportunities Manningham has had.
whats the date for free agency
i try to look it up but it gave me a hard time
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by WE GOING TO THE SHIP on Feb 11, 2012 5:54 PM EST reply actions
Yea ESPN said something like March 13 yesterday on SC.
Still over a dang month away.
No matter how much they are hyped, my teams always find a way to disappoint.
by thedudeofdudes on Feb 11, 2012 6:13 PM EST up reply actions
Enough time to evaluate the talent pool
I’m sure Schiano’s staff will come together to form Voltron by then. We’re just in a position where we have to take Glazernik’s vow of activity in free agency and hope they come through. I can’t wait
by GoBuxGo on Feb 11, 2012 6:26 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
I wouldnt mind Manningham,
but only if they dont overpay for him and after the super bowl, a team might have to to get him away from the Giants. I would rather pay for Vincent or Stevie Johnson.
No matter how much they are hyped, my teams always find a way to disappoint.
Please ...
Read To Understand My Comments Above .
We Dont Need Wide Receivers .
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 11, 2012 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
We need a speed WR, Because we have none.. Period....
East Coast Fan
by Bucfan on Feb 11, 2012 6:41 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
We definitely need WRs...
We have no outside speed… no true deep threat. Benn got away that one time, but that hardly makes him a deep threat. Probably a better slot WR to create size/speed match-up problems. Still need a speedy outside threat – like a Vincent Jackson, Stevie Johnson or Robert Meachem. Others top WRs like Bowe are likely to be franchised.
by Cracker Ball on Feb 11, 2012 6:49 PM EST up reply actions
Miami Hurricanes # 3
Travis Benjamin
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 11, 2012 7:37 PM EST up reply actions
huh?
Benjamin isn’t in the draft this year, is he?
by DaRealist727 on Feb 11, 2012 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah He Is ...
I Guess He’s A Sleeper Till He Go Run A 4.28 At The Combine .
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 11, 2012 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
Benjamin Could be Interesting
He was my high school team mate..He can fly and he is excellent in Kick Return,and Punt Return we could probably get him in the 6th round….
by DrummaBoi561 on Feb 11, 2012 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
Travis Benjamin
2nd rd Or 3rd rd
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 12, 2012 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
I think he could be had in the fourth, maybe fifth.
There are plenty receivers ahead of him right now. That doesn’t mean I think that he isn’t good. He is an explosive receiver with agility and long speed, but hasn’t had the stats to back up his skills. I know he tore up FSU everytime he played them. And his ability as a returner is awesome.
by flash_kiley on Feb 12, 2012 1:51 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
yep...I agree, we need a speed WR...there is some speed at WR that will be available later in the draft...
Travis Benjamin – from the U, Bert Reid – from FSU, and Danny Coale – from VTech. The WR’s on our roster will be going into their 3rd year in the league respectively. That’s the year the light usually comes on for most receivers; let’s hope that’s the case for guys like Williams, Benn, Briscoe, Parker etc. I have to admit, I love the WR’s we’re have on or roster; I think with quality coaching these guys can produce at a high level for us. With that said, I do think adding some speed to this group, a commitment to the running game, and better play selections can go a long way in improving our passing game.
by ctd1977 on Feb 12, 2012 8:40 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
we dont want Vjax! and stevie johnson is a complete IDIOT! Exactly the type of players this team doesn't need
After last season this team NEEDS guys with high character. Something Morris didn’t value all that much and look what happened to our team.
I'm sorry Sander but your wrong
Mario Manningham is not overrated. Manningham is the man, it’s just that NY giants have alot of talent at WR even before Cruz came there so he’s not targeted. Manningham has always came thru for the giants when they needed him too. Trust me I’ve kept my eye on him. His numbers aren’t that impressive yes, but like i said he always comes thru for his team. He has the clutch gene (as Bayless would call it) just waiting to come out with the right team. Problem is, I HIGHLY doubt he would would come to Tampa after winning the SB with an est team like NY. Would you move from NYC where your a star to Tampa??
All I hear is b****'n and moan'n
Who cares how parallel we seem to think our off team is to the SBwinning Giants.. Waste of words.
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Nothing big in Free Agency
They will pick a WR out of Rutgers in the 3rd or 4th round and that will be it. They wont buy any good free agents. They’ll just pick up a few who cant sign on anywhere else. These Bucs arent going to spend money to compete.
Speaking as a giants fan
you wont want any of those WR’s… Find yourselves a slot WR in the 3rd + rounds of the Draft and continue what you have going..
Regardless of what happens, No playoffs, playoffs, no superblow, superblow.... The 2011/2012 is one of my favorite Giants Teams of all time.
Sullivan will get them in order.
Regardless of what happens, No playoffs, playoffs, no superblow, superblow.... The 2011/2012 is one of my favorite Giants Teams of all time.
free agents
think if we do it right, could get micheal bush for our 1-2 punch backs, and think we could have a shot at robert meachum.i dont believe josh j will be back, so we will need a good back up at this point.
The odds of Josh Johnson being back
Are somewhere around the odds of my hitting the lottery….after a date with Halle Berry lol. He wants to go somewhere that he can at least compete for a starting slot, and that’s not really an option here in Tampa.
Michael Bush probably won’t hit FA. Raiders need him too much to provide a steady backup behind injury-prone Darren McFadden.
I honestly don’t want Meachem. He’s extremely boom or bust when he’s on the field. Even in the Saints pass-happy offense he usually wasn’t targeted very often. Meachem has great talent, but hasn’t put it together on a consistent basis that I’ve seen. If we’re going to pick up a WR in FA, I’d prefer we get someone a bit more consistent.
I don't like meachem at all
by Carlitin1988 on Feb 12, 2012 10:49 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
I think we should take a shot at WR in the draft mid to late rounds
and focus FA on our secondary and LBs. I really hope this OC can turn the corner for our O.
Claiborn
I think DJackson would be the be the best go for Claiborn in the 1st and the I believe that VT David Wilson will be a good 2nd rd pick probably twice the athlete Richardson and a much better reciever out of the back field mabe another Sproles?
Always draft a top tier CB over a RB
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by putupyourDUKES on Feb 12, 2012 1:48 PM EST up reply actions
W/R
We a vet to bring along Freeman at reciever spend the money DJackson VJackson hell or even H Ward Tampa has always done better in the latter rounds anyway go D early in draft mabe even Couples we have his coach already
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Guy has the talent to cakewalk to 10 sacks, but his effort is garbage.
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by 4QB on Feb 12, 2012 3:18 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I'm really hoping he's not.
Hines Ward is probably going to get dropped by the Steelers even after publicly saying he’ll take a pay cut. A WR who agrees to get paid less and STILL won’t keep his job isn’t someone we would want to pick up.
Better then Richardson
Why go wide reciever or running back when you cant slow anybody down?
Defense
look at the defense the fullback had 4 less tackles then the first round pick Gerald McCoy
i would like manningham or meachem the most. preferably meachem.
also like v-jack too. i do think benn can emerge as a consistent deep threat.
ALL ABOARD THE TRENT RICHARDSON TRAIN!!!
Realistically
I think Glazernik will spend on a top flight WR this year, I think we could end up with the likes of Desean Jackson.
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