IMO we need Dennis to be a great defense. The defense can't afford to have ILB be the weak link once again.
This was mocked a bit, but so far at least its pretty spot on. I think Dennis might currently be in the bottom five, PFF grade-wise.
LVD is probably middle of the pack on PFF? Not sure.
I think you have this backward. This means we do not need Dennis. He is not important because he isn't good.
I read Trask's point as the Bucs chose (key point). . . CHOSE . . to NOT replace Dennis so they really needed him to perform. This is why I pointed out that Licht and Bowles talked about him like he was the heir apparent, but at least so far he is not and ILB is a glaring weakness.
maybe Irving needed to be on the list?
"Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving appears to have a significant injury to his left foot/ankle.
Irving is on crutches and wearing a protective boot at the team facility today, according to reporters on the scene."
1) Tristan Wirfs - With Wirfs we have a dominant O-line. Without him the confidence level goes way down. With Mayfield out you can still run the ball. With Wirfs out both running and passing take a big hit.
https://x.com/NFL/status/1974943748032479429
white's early TD. Check out Wirfs. Wow
I know we wno the game, but the defense was ineffective. They punted one time. So we needed something. The Bucs were counting on Dennis and have no legitimate Plan B. PR is calling for him to be replaced. By who? A low budget FA or rookie UDFA. Those are "no Plan B" options.IMO we need Dennis to be a great defense. The defense can't afford to have ILB be the weak link once again.
This was mocked a bit, but so far at least its pretty spot on. I think Dennis might currently be in the bottom five, PFF grade-wise.
LVD is probably middle of the pack on PFF? Not sure.
I think you have this backward. This means we do not need Dennis. He is not important because he isn't good.
5) SirVocea Dennis. The #1 reason the defense was roasted last year was ILB. We drafted nobody. Brought back aging David . . . IMO we need Dennis to be a great defense. The defense can't afford to have ILB be the weak link once again.
ILB is the weak leak once again
You're reasoning was the injury potential for Dennis and his problem is but injury, but poor play. Either way terrible coverage play from that position, so far. And the same goes for LVD.
Here's SR pointing out how bad the ILB play is this year
https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-linebackers-weak-link-pewter-pulse/
Dennis isn't a starter. He was never a starter. He is a special teams rotational player.
I guess I had faith that if Bowles thought Dennis was the piece they needed that he actually would be. It's not like Dennis is fresh off the draft boat. He played in 17 games for the Bucs over two years prior to this year including plenty of snaps on defense, enough to know what he brings to the table. How did they get it wrong with him? Did he get worse, or was he a mirage?5) SirVocea Dennis. The #1 reason the defense was roasted last year was ILB. We drafted nobody. Brought back aging David . . . IMO we need Dennis to be a great defense. The defense can't afford to have ILB be the weak link once again.
ILB is the weak leak once again
You're reasoning was the injury potential for Dennis and his problem is but injury, but poor play. Either way terrible coverage play from that position, so far. And the same goes for LVD.
Here's SR pointing out how bad the ILB play is this year
https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-linebackers-weak-link-pewter-pulse/
I guess I had faith that if Bowles thought Dennis was the piece they needed that he actually would be. It's not like Dennis is fresh off the draft boat. He played in 17 games for the Bucs over two years prior to this year including plenty of snaps on defense, enough to know what he brings to the table. How did they get it wrong with him? Did he get worse, or was he a mirage?5) SirVocea Dennis. The #1 reason the defense was roasted last year was ILB. We drafted nobody. Brought back aging David . . . IMO we need Dennis to be a great defense. The defense can't afford to have ILB be the weak link once again.
ILB is the weak leak once again
You're reasoning was the injury potential for Dennis and his problem is but injury, but poor play. Either way terrible coverage play from that position, so far. And the same goes for LVD.
Here's SR pointing out how bad the ILB play is this year
https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-linebackers-weak-link-pewter-pulse/
The same way they got Devin White and KJ Britt wrong
Dennis isn't a starter. He was never a starter. He is a special teams rotational player.
I think the team wants to see if he can grow into the role which is why they are testing him out this year. Personally I think he is doing too much thinking out in coverage but plays fine playing downhill like he did in college.
I guess I had faith that if Bowles thought Dennis was the piece they needed that he actually would be. It's not like Dennis is fresh off the draft boat. He played in 17 games for the Bucs over two years prior to this year including plenty of snaps on defense, enough to know what he brings to the table. How did they get it wrong with him? Did he get worse, or was he a mirage?5) SirVocea Dennis. The #1 reason the defense was roasted last year was ILB. We drafted nobody. Brought back aging David . . . IMO we need Dennis to be a great defense. The defense can't afford to have ILB be the weak link once again.
ILB is the weak leak once again
You're reasoning was the injury potential for Dennis and his problem is but injury, but poor play. Either way terrible coverage play from that position, so far. And the same goes for LVD.
Here's SR pointing out how bad the ILB play is this year
https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-linebackers-weak-link-pewter-pulse/
The same way they got Devin White and KJ Britt wrong
Licht has a ILB flaw!
(or maybe Bowles)
Personally I think he is doing too much thinking out in coverage but plays fine playing downhill like he did in college.
It certainly looks that way on the filed and yesterdays comment for Foote suggest as much
Personally I think he is doing too much thinking out in coverage but plays fine playing downhill like he did in college.
It certainly looks that way on the filed and yesterdays comment for Foote suggest as much
Dennis' on the job training has been a mixed bag but it is about 2026 for him because LVD isn't here next year. That is why they have experimented with Dennis with the green dot and also moving him around.
Plus, Foote is no longer coaching ILB as it is Caldwell and Caldwell has a better feel where Dennis is in his progression although Foote is more familiar with Dennis' play habits.
I guess I had faith that if Bowles thought Dennis was the piece they needed that he actually would be. It's not like Dennis is fresh off the draft boat. He played in 17 games for the Bucs over two years prior to this year including plenty of snaps on defense, enough to know what he brings to the table. How did they get it wrong with him? Did he get worse, or was he a mirage?5) SirVocea Dennis. The #1 reason the defense was roasted last year was ILB. We drafted nobody. Brought back aging David . . . IMO we need Dennis to be a great defense. The defense can't afford to have ILB be the weak link once again.
ILB is the weak leak once again
You're reasoning was the injury potential for Dennis and his problem is but injury, but poor play. Either way terrible coverage play from that position, so far. And the same goes for LVD.
Here's SR pointing out how bad the ILB play is this year
https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-linebackers-weak-link-pewter-pulse/
The same way they got Devin White and KJ Britt wrong
Licht has a ILB flaw!
(or maybe Bowles)
Licht has no flaws because we won a super bowl.
Do I have it right?
Britt and Dennis weren't wrong. They aren't busts. Late round picks are usually special teamers. The problem is they were expected to rise above their draft status. Britt did pretty well for a 6th rounder but there's a reason he was a late draft pick. Too slow. Dennis was a 5th rounder and perhaps he's showing why he was drafted in that round as well. They got McCollum in the 5th and that's great, but it's not the norm. Somehow Bowles put no the rose colored glasses and thought he had more than he did with Dennis or so it seems at this point.I guess I had faith that if Bowles thought Dennis was the piece they needed that he actually would be. It's not like Dennis is fresh off the draft boat. He played in 17 games for the Bucs over two years prior to this year including plenty of snaps on defense, enough to know what he brings to the table. How did they get it wrong with him? Did he get worse, or was he a mirage?5) SirVocea Dennis. The #1 reason the defense was roasted last year was ILB. We drafted nobody. Brought back aging David . . . IMO we need Dennis to be a great defense. The defense can't afford to have ILB be the weak link once again.
ILB is the weak leak once again
You're reasoning was the injury potential for Dennis and his problem is but injury, but poor play. Either way terrible coverage play from that position, so far. And the same goes for LVD.
Here's SR pointing out how bad the ILB play is this year
https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-linebackers-weak-link-pewter-pulse/
The same way they got Devin White and KJ Britt wrong
The Bucs will spend a pick on a linebacker next time. They have to because David will retire. It doesn't have to be a 1st Rounder, but 3rd round at the latest IMO if you really want a linebacker who can be a legit starter. Later than that and you just have to hope you get lucky.
I guess I had faith that if Bowles thought Dennis was the piece they needed that he actually would be. It's not like Dennis is fresh off the draft boat. He played in 17 games for the Bucs over two years prior to this year including plenty of snaps on defense, enough to know what he brings to the table. How did they get it wrong with him? Did he get worse, or was he a mirage?5) SirVocea Dennis. The #1 reason the defense was roasted last year was ILB. We drafted nobody. Brought back aging David . . . IMO we need Dennis to be a great defense. The defense can't afford to have ILB be the weak link once again.
ILB is the weak leak once again
You're reasoning was the injury potential for Dennis and his problem is but injury, but poor play. Either way terrible coverage play from that position, so far. And the same goes for LVD.
Here's SR pointing out how bad the ILB play is this year
https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-linebackers-weak-link-pewter-pulse/
The same way they got Devin White and KJ Britt wrong
Licht has a ILB flaw!
(or maybe Bowles)
Licht has no flaws because we won a super bowl.
Do I have it right?
If your goal was a strawman then yes you have that exactly right. EBIGGSTD