Bucs @ Titans Game Thread

[dalbuc]

My favorite thing is seeing that our leading rusher is a guy who I didn't even know was on the team. Ahhhh, pre-season game #1.

[BucFan9720]

Whoever you are pulling for to start from what I've seen Lefty is the only one who gets this offense. He's looking downfield first. Luke Checkdown is still playing west coast ball; and that's not how this offense is supposed to work. For everyone calling for Freeman to start - if he does it's going to be a long year. I have nothing against Freeman, but coming in you knew he was not going to be a Ryan or Flacco. He's not as polished and that's OK. Let's not do him like we did with Dilfer or like the Titans did with Young for that matter. Personally, I like are chances with Leftwich this year. Hey, if nothing else, at least we'll make the ESPN highlights this year instead of the regular 5 field goal snoozers. OK, I'm done. Gotta catch a flight take care guys.

This guy said it best.

[olafberserker]

If we release Josh Johnson we're retarded. Plain and simple. In one drive he looked better than the other 3 QBs combined.

lol

[bucwildfan]

Not bad?  Did you miss the first qtr with Clown?  Our D was a pleasant surprise

I would have to agree with you, Mccown doesn't have IT. It should me Lefty/JJ/Freeman. We'll see how it goes but so far i would have to say Leftwich A-/ Mccown C-/ Freeman C/ Josh B-plus

[TheGladiator]

Don't know the severity, but, TBO posted this re: tonight's injury report...

TBO_Buccaneers Anwar: Bucs injuries - LB Matt McCoy (ankle), WR Dexter Jackson (ankle), S Will Allen (shoulder).

[alldaway]

My random rumblings on a few players:

Geno Hayes - I suspect another year of weight training that he will easily replace Phillips in the near future. 

Luke McCown - He is hurting himself by playing it safe with checkdowns because that may have worked with Jon (see Brian Griese check downs pre season last year).  But if he truly wants to take the reings he needs to open it up because he has the physical ability.

QB's in general:  Not a single QB stepped up to the plate, so I guess the next game will be very, very interesting.

Sabby/Nicholson - He is simply a better fit for this defensive scheme while Nicholson appears to be a bad fit.

EJ Biggers:  Very raw, comfortable in BnR, and looks like he can be something in the pros.  Surprisingly impressed in my opinion.

DL:  Pass rush needs work, but they have embraced the new scheme quickly with their run defense.  Defensive tackle looks strong.

Second string OL looks as if they have picked up on zone blocking.

[Trojan52]

Huggy Bear has a motor. Lynch said he might not make the team, but I'd like to see him on the roster

Don't see how he makes it. I agree would like to see him do it, but Clifton is a lock, Caddy with his salary and potential are a lock same with Ward and he isn't beating out Graham who can play it all.

[alldaway]

I do not see Caddy as a lock.

[Trojan52]

I do not see Caddy as a lock.

His Salary pretty much guarantee's him IMO.

[alldaway]

I do not see it as an obstacle from my perspective.

[Trojan52]

I do not see it as an obstacle from my perspective.

Even if it wasn't, you have this rookie from Hofstra beating out Caddy?

[alldaway]

New scheme, new coaching staff.

[Trojan52]

New scheme, new coaching staff.

Still, I think we both know Caddy isn't going anywhere. Huggins looked nice, reminds a little bit of Highthower, but Caddy runs like a madman. Who knows... maybe your right.