Official Offseason/Free Agency V3 Thread

[TKiv18]

Addition: $4 million in cap space next year.

Subtraction: Stupid penalties.

Result: ?. I guess Dotson will have the rest of the year to prove if he's worth keeping around.

[TKiv18]

Per Roto:

Bucs rookie WLB Lavonte David racked up 14 tackles (12 solo) in Week 4 against the Redskins and has 33 through four weeks.

Mike 'backer Mason Foster leads the team with 36 tackles, but the rookie is closing in. David threw his man for a loss on three of the 14 stops against Washington. While David's big-play production hasn't quite caught up to his tackle numbers, he's been an every-down linebacker and should start forcing more fumbles and breaking up more passes as the season progresses. In IDP leagues, David is a strong LB3 with LB2 upside.

Foster and David have played lights out. I really doubt that we'll be looking at the LB position early in the draft or in FA. I like Manti Te'o as much as the next guy, but we have needs elsewhere IMO.

[bwallstreet]

quik wherever you got that from id stop reading

they intentionally or unintentionally misrepresented the facts...anybody who wants the truth go watch the day after press conference by schiano from today

he was talking about this game specifically and said they wanted to use the spot for others for this game....inactives are a game by game decision..trueblood will be active again...wouldnt be surprised if he was inactive again as well...they dressed only 7 o lineman which is why he wasnt one of them...they think meredith can play g if need be

[jasonm08522]

Brian Rolle - LB - Eagles Eagles waived LB Brian Rolle.
Rolle went from weak-side starter to pure special teamer to the street in a matter of two months. The last straw was his embarrassing play on kickoff coverage against the Giants on Sunday night. David Wilson averaged 36.2 yards on six returns.

Anybody interested in adding some LB depth?

[Quikdraw]

Absolutely. I'm just not sure Brian Rolle is better than what we already have.

[TKiv18]

Per Rotoworld:

Beat writer Roy Cummings credits sharper route running for Mike Williams' improved play this season.

Although Williams has been outproduced by Vincent Jackson, Cummings calls him "by far the Buccaneers’ best and most consistent receiver right now." Williams isn't going to match his rookie-year numbers with Jackson serving as the go-to receiver, but it's good to see that he's bounced back after a disappointing 2011 season.

Thoughts?

[Quikdraw]

"By far the best and consistent receiver"? I would have to disagree with that part.

[TKiv18]

More from Roto:

Coach Greg Schiano is confident that rookie RB Doug Martin will produced more explosive runs once the offensive line "settles down a little bit more."

Schiano acknowledged his backs aren't "creating" or making big plays on their own so far. "I'm confident he will [produce explosive runs]," said Schiano. "He's got that kind of ability. The more LeGarrette feels good and we keep getting him in there, the more that's a different back and forth different styles, I think that will also help in Doug's production." Blount has been the more explosive of the two backs in the past two games.

So is it the O-line or the backs?

[TKiv18]

"By far the best and consistent receiver"? I would have to disagree with that part.

Yeah, I don't know that I completely agree with it. VJax and MW19 are clearly Josh's top two targets. But I really can't say that one of them has really separated himself from the other. Jackson has more catches but has had more opportunites and more drops. Williams on the other hand has had trouble getting open at times. But if the Skins game is any indication, it looks like Free is beginning to gain more confidence in both of them.

1A and 1B. They're going to fine.

[Capital T]

Yeah, I don't know that I completely agree with it. VJax and MW19 are clearly Josh's top two targets. But I really can't say that one of them has really separated himself from the other. Jackson has more catches but has had more opportunites and more drops. Williams on the other hand has had trouble getting open at times. But if the Skins game is any indication, it looks like Free is beginning to gain more confidence in both of them.

1A and 1B. They're going to fine.

I agree...

[bwallstreet]

Vincent is obviously the better reciever...I think the guy meant so far this year which can be argued...Vincent has had a lot of drops that shouldnt have been

Mike Williams is getting it in

Vincents on pace for 1200 yards 8 tds
Mikes on pace for 800 yards 8 tds

decent numbers I expect vincent to find the end zone a little more...thats great for a number 2...and good production for mike

[TKiv18]

More roster moves.

Per Roto:

Bucs signed TE Nate Byham and released DE Jeff Charleston.

A blocking specialist drafted by the 49ers in 2010, Byham will be the fourth tight end on the Bucs roster. He's reunited with TEs coach Brian Angelichio, who helped Byham earn All-Big East honors at Pitt.

Another one bites the dust.

[TKiv18]

Vincent is obviously the better reciever...I think the guy meant so far this year which can be argued...Vincent has had a lot of drops that shouldnt have been

Mike Williams is getting it in

Vincents on pace for 1200 yards 8 tds
Mikes on pace for 800 yards 8 tds

decent numbers I expect vincent to find the end zone a little more...thats great for a number 2...and good production for mike

That's exactly what he meant. It even said "so far."

Anyway, they're both good players. Jackson is obviously more accomplished. But Mike is a great 2nd option. Defenses better not sleep on either of them.

[bwallstreet]

the quote says by far...huge diff. from so far

ya i feel ya tho

[jasonm08522]

Absolutely. I'm just not sure Brian Rolle is better than what we already have.

I think he is as just a depth guy though and certain situations like when we play the eagles.