This week the media was able to get some of the Bucs’ assistant coaches in front of the microphones and recorders for one of the only times in the year they’re available.
Thursday was when the offensive coaches were made available and when quarterbacks coach Mike Bajakian was in front of the media, he was asked questions about Jameis Winston, of course, and also talked about how nice it is having Ryan Fitzpatrick still on the roster, but he also addressed a more pressing question to the team’s success and that was about the Bucs’ red zone offense, specifically their inability to come away with touchdowns in 2017.
#Bucs QB coach Mike Bajakian on red zone struggles: “we watch film of the best teams in the league… they’re not reinventing the wheel… they’re running the same plays we run… they’re just executing, playing pitch and catch.” pic.twitter.com/iVJoB6885Y
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) May 17, 2018
The Bucs finished the 2017 season as just the 24th ranked offense in the red zone when it came to total points scored. Offensive coordinator Todd Monken spoke earlier in the day and said that if they would have scored just five more touchdowns, the team would have been ranked in the Top 8.
The line between good and bad is a fine one in the NFL, and Bajakian said that after watching what the Top 10 red zone teams did in 2017, it’s nothing fancy. He even said that many of the plays those “good teams” call are similar to what they call in Tampa Bay; they were just getting it done.
That’s what the Bucs have to do in 2018. Execute the play, pick the right read and score some points.
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About the Author: Trevor Sikkema
Frankly, I agree. We need better throwing from the QB, blocking from the O-line, catching from the receivers and running from the RB. We should get better running from our new RB but other than that I expect more of the same in the red zone.
It starts with the OL. Have we done enough there?
Or does it start with defense? Have we done enough there?
This year less will be more in the red zone. By that I mean Jameis will have to try less rather than try harder. He had been the big fish in the smaller pond while in high school and to some extent even in college. He’s having to unlearn some bad habits. Now he is surrounded by other big fish. He should go watch the tape on how Trent Dilfer got his Superbowl ring. He did it by just managing the game and letting the rest of the team do their part as the Ravens claimed a Superbowl win in… Read more »
and Dilfer had one of the greatest defenses of all time
You want to dumb down Jamies Winston to Trent Dilfer? Jamies has what it takes to still be one of the big fish. Dilfer was never going to better than mediocre. Jamies just needs true confidence and let things slow down. He’s still got some puppy in him. He’ll be just fine.
Gee Scott sure looks like he’s about to receive his anal errrrr annual rectal digital exam. Cheer up Dude!
sure Mike you coaches had excellent play calling & game planning…even though a blind grandma could call what you guys were gonna do before the play even started … the scoring problems was a team effort INCLUDING coaching & playcalling… don’t just blame the players & throw them under the bus while giving yourself a pass 🤦🏾♂️
So he’s blaming the players. What a jackal. No the good teams don’t run tbe same plays as you. They all have different players and do different things on different down and distance. Most of them run the ball with the best back on the team and have slants and crossing patterns in the tree. This guy needs to get to work