It's time for Dominik to step up, Sign Michael Bennett Now.

[DeltaBuc5]

If there is a guy in this team that has earned a paycheck, it's him.

If Bennett becomes at Free Agent, I have a feeling we're going to regret it.

[BucsBay]

Bennett is the best D-Lineman on the team right now, but that's not saying much. Bennett is not a premier pass rusher and the Bucs desperately need to find one. Both Bowers and Clayborn are about as good as Bennett and have more upside. I really doubt he is going to be resigned.

[BucNY]

I thought Aaron Morgan flashed a little in pass rush

[Coburn1]

Bennett is mediocre. If you can get him at the right price sure. He had one good game and everyone thinks he's good. At this point we can afford to let any of our d-lineman go and I wouldn't be too upset.

[Boid Fink]

He is a vital part of the Bucs run stopping persona, IMO.  He is a splash defender, IMO.  But he should be welcomed back with open arms.

[germcanbuc]

I really doubt he is going to be resigned.

I dont know, I could see them franchising him if they have to to keep him around. Does anybody know what the cap hit would be if they did?

[DA_OAKS]

I would sign him to the 6 year 35mill that black got with the 10 mill a year guaranteed.. would be a great deal!!

[bradentonian]

Bennett's one of the best LEs in the league

[The Anti-Java]

They will keep him.  No doubt.

Morgan made a couple plays.  Bowers too.

[warrenfb12]

I am skeptical of resigning ANY of these current D-Lineman. I would not pay bennett the kind of cash he is going to want. Get a double digit sack season and we will talk.

[jhop88]

In addition to a few CBs, this team needs a legit edge rusher. I like Bowers, Bennett, and Clayborn, but these guys are not game changing DEs.

[GameTime]

I am skeptical of resigning ANY of these current D-Lineman. I would not pay bennett the kind of cash he is going to want. Get a double digit sack season and we will talk.

only 3 sacks to go...

bennett isnt von miller...but if he's coming off the bench to spell bowers and clayborn?  thats some great depth. 

[chace1986]

I am skeptical of resigning ANY of these current D-Lineman. I would not pay bennett the kind of cash he is going to want. Get a double digit sack season and we will talk.

+1...but it's not even about just double digit sacks. He doesn't get consistent enough pressure to justify a big salary and a starting job next year.

We saw what a real pass rush looked like today. Even with Clayborn...we don't have a pass rusher that is half of what Dumervil and Miller are.

[bucjoe]

I think Bennett SHOULD be re-signed.  In addition to playing LDE today, on obvious pass plays he was frequently used as a DT along with McCoy with Bowers and Teo or Morgan at DE to get a better rush.

Guys, Manning  got a lot of his passes off within two seconds today.  NOBODY is going to put pressure on him when he does that.  To get to him, a rusher is going to have to be completely unblocked like Biggers was last week.  When a QB gets the ball off that quick, the problem is the coverage, NOT the rush!!

[warrenfb12]

I am skeptical of resigning ANY of these current D-Lineman. I would not pay bennett the kind of cash he is going to want. Get a double digit sack season and we will talk.

only 3 sacks to go...

bennett isnt von miller...but if he's coming off the bench to spell bowers and clayborn?  thats some great depth.

You are right GT, great depth. So what kind of money do you think he is going to want? Maybe we are just too accustomed to the poor pass rushing ability around him, allowing a mediocre player to look above average. Some team like the Eagles will sign him and throw gobs of cash at him, not worth it IMO. Draft a yound guy in the first round.