Dallas Clark is frustrated

[michael89156]

Schiano says Dallas Clark is frustrated

 Posted by Mike Florio on October 16, 2012, 7:18 PM EDT
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The Buccaneers have won two games and played well in others but one new arrival isn’t having a great time, yet.
 
Veteran tight end Dallas Clark is frustrated, and coach Greg Schiano knows it.
 
“I want to get Dallas [Clark] more involved, myself. But you know what, when things are there you take them,” Schiano told WDAE radio in Tampa on Monday, via JoeBucsFan.com.  “And I think what’s going to happen here soon, there’s going to be a lot more over-the-top coverage, which is what’s natural to happen when guys are making plays down the field.   That opens up the middle of the defense.”
 
Clark has only nine catches in five games, for only 81 yards.  It’s a far cry from the kind of numbers that Clark generated during his time with the Colts.
 
“I know he’s frustrated,” Schiano said regarding Clark.  “Heck, he’s been such a productive player for so long.  But you wouldn’t be able to tell it by the way he’s acting on the sideline, and in the practice and in the meeting rooms. Certainly, I’m hoping we can get him the ball and he can feel personal satisfaction as well as team satisfaction. But he knows how much he means to this team and how he’s playing a big, big part. It’ll happen.  It always does. It goes in cycles.”
 
The cycle has yet to swing in Clark’s favor.  And it’s hard not to wonder whether he finds it hard not to wonder whether things would have been different if he’d followed Peyton Manning to Denver.

[BerubesBucs]

I hope this is just an article for the sake of the writer needing something to write.

I don't see Clark being that type of player.. didn't think we had another Winslow on our hands

[BucDaFackUp]

BREAKING NEWS: Myron Lewis is frustrated. 

[Dolorous Jason]

I'd love to see more Clark , less Puke Stocker . Stocker makes John Gimore look explosive in the passing game .  But I guess we need the extra blocker...

[Boid Fink]

How can anyone be surprised by this?  The guy is beat.

[BucNY]

I'm fine with us using our WR as much as we do. Heck in past years it appeared we were unable to complete a pass on the outside. This year we've been making huge gains on the outside so I'm happy. I do think we need to use Clark more in the passing game and certainly more on 3rd down but it'll come. This offense has looked out of sync and like we were randomly calling plays until the 2nd half of the Skins game so we all have to hang in there. I don't see Dallas Clark as being a guy who is complaining about touches.

[Ms Elam]

Well let him be frustrated then. I got tired of seeing Winslow in 3 receiver sets when there is much faster and more athletic receivers sitting on the sideline. Clark was a product of the machine known as Peyton Manning. This guy should block and be happy he still has a job.

[Feel Real Good]

He should be thankful he's still in the NFL. No other team wanted him.

[BucsBay]

I was really hoping for more from Clark. It's sad when you can't tell the difference between Lorig and Clark because they are both about the same size, speed, close to the same number, and running the same routes.

[JohnBuc06]

I think Clark, and the other TE's will get their shots as the season moves on as long as teams start having to respect the deep ball on our WR's.  Clark is not one of those TE that can beat you one on one but he is smart and will find the openings in the zones that we're sure to see more of. 

[BucfanNC12]

I am sure he thought he was going to come here and light it up this season. Considering his resume, I can see how he is frustrated considering what he can do. Hopefully that'll change during the season.

[BucfanNC12]

I was really hoping for more from Clark. It's sad when you can't tell the difference between Lorig and Clark because they are both about the same size, speed, close to the same number, and running the same routes.

Weird but true.

[BucsGuru]

It's a MISTAKE not to be utilizing Dallas Clark, and a SIGN of how poor Josh Freeman has been playing.  With that said, I can only HOPE Freeman can read his progressions without locking on to a receiver and putting the ball into the hands of some of the most talented group of receivers/tight ends/running backs we have ever had in Tampa.  This offense is ready to EXPLODE, but it ALL starts with Josh Freeman.

I certainly liked what I saw on Sunday, but again...can he string together consistent play from week to week, year to year?  If not, then why have we ever even considered labeling him a "Franchise" QB?

Can't wait for Sunday and the Saints!!!!

[The Anti-Java]

He should be thankful he's still in the NFL. No other team wanted him.

Agree, not all that impressed.

[DailyRich68]

It's interesting that nowhere in that piece does Clark himself say he's "frustrated" or "isn't have a great time," but that's how Florio chooses to lead off the article.