With the Buccaneers defense near the bottom of most statistical categories seven weeks into the season (six games for them), there were rumblings on whether or not this team would be making any moves as the trade deadline approached.
On Tuesday afternoon, the the team announced that they had waived S Isaiah Johnson and released DE Larry Webster from the practice squad, creating two openings – Johnson will likely return to the practice squad.
But, that left one 53-man roster spot open, and now we know it will be former Seahawks and Saints defensive end Darryl Tapp who will fill that spot.
Bucs are signing veteran DE Darryl Tapp, who last played for Saints last year. 28 career sacks, had workout with team earlier today.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) October 24, 2017
Tapp (33) was drafted in the second round by the Seahawks in 2006. He played four year for them, starting for two. Since then he’s been an NFL journeyman. He hasn’t landed a consistent starting role since, but is an experienced player on a defensive line that need some kind of production. He has 28 career sacks to his name.
The Bucs are currently last in the NFL with seven on the season; they’re the only team with single digit sacks as a team.
This is the best that we can do????
Yes, 33 year old Darryl Tapp did spend time on the Saints roster, but it was an on again-off again love affair. On July 6, 2016, Tapp was signed to the New Orleans Saints. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Saints but re-signed on September 5, 2016. On March 23, 2017, Tapp re-signed with the Saints. He was released on September 5, 2017. He was re-signed on September 20, but was later released again. (Info from Wikipedia). I have no idea what was going on there, but reminds me of a cat toying with a dead mouse.… Read more »
More salt for the wound or grist for the mill – whatever! Tapp did spend time with the Saints this season but never got on the field. He does have 28 career sacks in 11 seasons with Seattle, Philadelphia, Washington, Detroit and New Orleans, but only 4.5 of his sacks have come the past five years. You decide!
At one time N O would sign our defensive cast off’s.
Desperate is all I can say. Confidence in Licht is in doubtful mode.
Licht’s record as GM in Tampa is 19-35.
Meaning that 4 years into this grand experiment his teams are winning 35% of the games they are playing, and it takes Daryl Tapp’s signing to give you pause about Licht?!?
BTW you know what great Bucs GM also won 35% of the games while he controlled the roster? Mark Dominik. That’s right, 28-52 and 19-35 are both similar winning percentages. Welcome to the basement Jason! :D
You’re ignoring that Lovie Smith was in charge of the roster the first two seasons and 24 losses that you blame on Licht.
Since Licht has been in charge of the roster the record is 11-11.
This defense is pathetic. They have allowed season high in points to the Cardinals, Vikings, and Bills. The Cardinals put 31 points on us and was shut out by the Rams last week. What team allows the opposing offense to score on their first 5 possessions.
Wish we could pair this offense with the 99 – 02 defense. Sapp used to say, “just give me 17 points…and we will take it from there”.
Corretion, Cardinals put up 38 points on the Bucs.
I would rather give younger players auditions. Bucs should raid as many P.S.’s as they can for any kind of D line help.
I can understand the rationale for the move. Certainly beats the current situation and it’s not costing us a pick. Who knows, maybe there’s a trade in the works?
… now we’ll go straight to the superbowl >_too many more to list
Not sure if they ever got a sack combined
then our 7th round pick DT this year was/is morbidly obese…. we have 7 sacks on the year. Our front office really knows how to fill holes….
I cant even imagine how bad our line would be without McCoy.
C’MON MAN
George Johnson
Fat Baker
Michael Johnson
Henry Melton
Larry English
Robert Ayers (decent one year rental, now he completely sucks)
Daniel “two-left-hands” Te’Onesham
TJ Fatinikun
Howard Jones
it’s no wonder our d-line is in shambles
I like the pick up!
Now add a young DE from another teams PS and the Bucs might have something cooking.
This is pathetic. This is worse than I thought. A washed up Saint Defensive End. The Saints who have played such great defense the last several years.
Jason Licht you are starting to make this too easy. We saw Lamarr Houston signed and Dwight Freeney yet you walk away with this lol. Your subpar GMing is now in the spotlight, I’m finally glad the man responsible is getting the heat.
Green Bay needs a QB badly see what they have to offer for Ryan F.
IMO this year’s team is 8 and 8 so start looking at next year and get some draft picks off course hope J.L. does not screw it up.
I don’t expect much from Tapp or any other DE’s out there this year. Other than Mac’s Wikipedia report I don’t know much about him. Over the years however I have noticed an irony to inserting a new player into your line-up. Sometimes a new team, a new scheme, a new opportunity , a new coach can turn a mediocre player into an asset. Michael Bennett, Mason Foster, Jaq Rodgers, ad nauseam have responded well to new surroundings. Of course for everyone who succeeds six don’t but at least there are a few positive examples to support my observation. I… Read more »
What about thinking outside the box and looking at possibly converting Beckwith to DE? He’s an inch taller and only 4lbs lighter than Spence. I’m sure he can add a little weight and he’s quick for his size. We could then start Glanton at LB who looked pretty dam good. And if it doesn’t work no big deal. We have to do something NOW.
TBBuc76; I hear you, but I wouldn’t go that way. Beckwith is fine at LB and we need to get bigger at this position which will help the run and pass rush. We only need 1 small LB, not 2; just my opinion. I know it’s crazy, but I would trade David or Alexander for draft picks or a not over the hill DE. In reality D. Smith should be a Guard as he’s not quite fast enough or strong enough to play Tackle. Spence should have been drafted by a 3-4 team and was probably why he was still… Read more »
Every year JL our GM falls in love with a certain player and Spence was that player even though IMO to small for a 4-3 defense so i agree he should have gone to a team that employs a 3-4 defense.
I wonder if Jon Gruden would consider a GM spot and let Koetter stay as Head Coach?
Feels like I just traded my 1977 Olds Cutlass for a 1979 Ford Taurus!