Licht signed a severely damaged player. That’s on him
It is but I don't think anyone on the Bucs, least of all Licht, saw Godwin's signing as only about this year.
I think the point Hire is making is that IF the Bucs are winning with Evans, McMillan and Egbuka and Godwin is just now getting back and playing as he has then most fans, including those who are focused on ONLY this season, probably applaud Licht. Its because the Bucs are depleted and struggling and having to rely on a recovering Godwin that the move is subject to criticism. That was the point of saying he could've gotten Adams.
I added that there were many reasons to sign Godwin that go beyond his contribution THIS season
Honestly, if we are critical for signing Godwin then what about signing LVD? Especially after this film last season
Seeing how that the options were limited in FA, I would've made drafting a backer a priority. Putting your eggs in Dennis was a huge mistake and one I said would be before the off-season. All camp long they were trying hype him up. He flashed in a few games but there was not enough tape to tab him as your ILB. For as smart X's and O's Bowles is, his lack of foresight will always get the best of him. The MOF defense have been a problem for YEARS. Devin White, Britt, Dennis, it don't matter the MOF is still a weak spot in the pass defense. And what does Bowles do? Hmm, lets throw the unproven 5th round player who hasn't proven much and make him the starter.
I wanted Carson Schwesinger. Filled need, plus a stud, and would have saved us the headache of looking for a long-term replacement. Instead, drafts WR Emeka Ebuka who I'm not mad at considering BPA and think he will be good. They bet on Dennis to be a stud which was a stupid gamble, really on Bowles. If I was GM, I would of tried to gauge where Carson was going to land. Maybe in another universe there's a possibility you could trade pick 53, plus a pick next year to get your LB of the future....When the time is in win-now state, its not always the best to sit and wait for players. Licht should be more aggressive
I just do not think Bowles makes it a priority for his scheme for ILB to be rangy in coverage. To be honest the Bucs are better off drafting some OLB with range that can drop in fire zone blitz situations.
David was an awful signing. He is not an NFL player anymore sadly.
Love that dude but watching him try to tackle in space is brutal.
And he's somehow better than Dennis by a mile.
