He was 100% game-planned by a number of OC’s. 

They knew he had zero gap discipline, he couldn’t recognize basic offensive concepts, he was an easy mark for play action, and was absolutely lost in coverage. 

All of this is accurate, obviously. . .  according to Licht

SPLAT!

He was 100% game-planned by a number of OC’s. 

They knew he had zero gap discipline, he couldn’t recognize basic offensive concepts, he was an easy mark for play action, and was absolutely lost in coverage. 

All of this is accurate, obviously.

Evans left for a variety of reasons ONE being the Bucs prospects in 2026 (and that falls ultimately on Bowles, Licht and the Glazers), especially compared to the prospects for the 49ers.

But its equally true that the rest of the NFL did NOT perceive 2026 Evans to be anything like 2016 Evans. That is the TRUTH born out by free agency and the contract negotiations and even the contract he ultimately signed and that was the point of Prisco.

Evans may have his best season yet (in recent years) with the huge chip that is undoubtedly on his shoulder. Not to mention much better offense and team. He should be the go to RZ target and the go to crunch time chain mover, contested catch, bail out receiver for Purdy. Maybe splitting some of that with Kittle, if Kittle is healthy So, to his credit, maybe closer to the the way he played in 2024 with Godwin out.

Sucks, but good for him.

No one lost this off-season as it relates to Evans.  Will have a #5 jersey and will root like hell for him.

Me too.

Few people probably remember this or focus on it, but when Evans first comes to the Bucs he's a little bit of a confused kid and a hothead. He rapidly matured and became not only a HOF player (ie fully realized his potential), but sort of a HOF professional in every sense of that word. I have read him credit some of that to Vincent Jackson, which has its own bitter sweet irony, but whatever it was he overcame it and carved his own path and its been a truly beautiful thing to watch. A pro's pro.

I mean Dennis is basically a carbon clone of White minus some athleticism

Lmao, come on now.

I mean athleticism is a pretty big difference and Dennis is a church mouse.  The thing that many hate about White (his personality) was also part of what made him and the defense succeed. That defense dominated the Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

I think you mean that Dennis could do certain aspects of White's role, like the downhill stuff, but they were not even on the same planet.  White just gets outsized "hate" from many because he's an asshole and because of his draft position. Nothing worse that a loud mouth who doesn't live up tpo the hype. I get that, BUT as I posted earlier, in 2020 White is a second team All-Pro behind two of the most revered MLBs of this era. Statistically, he out performs them and his performance was part of winning a SB. 

SVD is NOT outperforming anyone, let alone two all pros. Or, winning a Super Bowl. He might have a tough time keeping his job.

We are talking about two different things. You are saying White was not good in coverage.  I agree

I disagreed that he was game planned or that it was effective, if he was.

Then we’ll agree to disagree. 

He was 100% game-planned by a number of OC’s. 

They knew he had zero gap discipline, he couldn’t recognize basic offensive concepts, he was an easy mark for play action, and was absolutely lost in coverage. 

He was CONSTANTLY BAILED OUT by LVD. 

But, as I said, congrats on the numerous sacks where he had free looks and unobstructed lanes to the QB (67% of his sack came in 2 games). Generational stuff and Canton worthy.

Almost as impressive as his tweets. 

Yep, agree to disagree. 

Hopefully it plays out better for Trotter who at least seems to have his head on right.

agree. good post.

I dont know that all of the Red Board back and forth about his contract will matter much because BOTH sides have an interest in getting a deal done and there is a pretty straightfoward middle ground

I mean Dennis is basically a carbon clone of White minus some athleticism but he was a 5th round pick. White was at top 5 pick and taking an off ball LB in the top five was a gamble.  Arians was willing to roll the dice and as long as he was HC he could manage such a personality to change the tone of the defense.  But when Bowles became HC White just went off the rails because Bowles can't handle a player like White because he doesn't have that factor. 

We are talking about two different things. You are saying White was not good in coverage.  I agree

I disagreed that he was game planned or that it was effective, if he was.

Then we’ll agree to disagree. 

He was 100% game-planned by a number of OC’s. 

They knew he had zero gap discipline, he couldn’t recognize basic offensive concepts, he was an easy mark for play action, and was absolutely lost in coverage. 

He was CONSTANTLY BAILED OUT by LVD. 

But, as I said, congrats on the numerous sacks where he had free looks and unobstructed lanes to the QB (67% of his sack came in 2 games). Generational stuff and Canton worthy.

Almost as impressive as his tweets. 

the dingleberry

Biggs you are the intellectual equivalent of a 6 year old with a paint gun . ..  in a game filled with adults.  

You're more likely to shoot yourself (Licht is TRUTH . . except when he has to be "deciphered" lmao) then to hit any other target and when you splatter yourself . .  you CRY like a little baby ("dingleberry") hoping to find cover from the adults.