Swing Tackle, WR and Kicker remain biggest roster needs

[Cowboyny]

Yup.

he’s the reason Collins is gone.

As long as he stays at Right Tackle, think we should be ok at the position. Yes, will have some struggles in pass protection, but they can give him some help.

 

[Cowboyny]

they did fairly well . I think camp reports haver him struggling a bit. I hear most of that is attributed to Dlaw havig a good camp though. There probably isnt anyone available thats going to be an improvement on Steele is where the problem lays unless you are including draft capital amd trading

Last year he was a real good run blocker, but still had some struggles in pass protection. Much better on the right side, then he was at left tackle. Much easier for Dak to see what is coming, then on his blindside. Think you can protect him with the TE and Zach Martin.

 

[noletime95]

I know someone in the Bucs organization who says they have two kickers who both look fantastic in camp. Succup and some rookie I think. Hopefully we can grab whoever they cut

 

[Hawkeye0202]

This offense must find balance this year or teams will do the opposite, load the box and force these receivers to win their matchups.

In other words, the running game must have an impact

 

[Bullflop]

Maybe the FO is waiting for the preseason games to reveal what needs to be done at OT (both left and right) and kicker before considering andy possible changes. It all comes down to being reactive, rather than proactive. There's really nothing new about that. Hopefully, those things will be addressed before it's too late. Let's not count on this to change too soon.

Let's be patient and hope for the best. Our FO moves like a turtle. This, we know. I'm not counting on anything to change until the preseason is history. The final cuts might offer relief later, if that's not too late. Obviously, we're walking on a slippery slope, with the backup OT and kicker situations hanging precariously in the balance. Evidently, Jerry isn't sweating -- maybe we shouldn't either.

 

[Cowboyny]

In other words, the running game must have an impact

Both have to have an impact or defenses will take away their strength. Really hope Moore uses both Pollard and Turpin in the passing game, but have my doubts. They could potentially keep teams from doubling Lamb on a giving play.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Both have to have an impact or defenses will take away their strength. Really hope Moore uses both Pollard and Turpin in the passing game, but have my doubts. They could potentially keep teams from doubling Lamb on a giving play.

Bottom line......one or two unexpected WRs/TEs/RB are going to have to step up big-time first 4-6 games, or it can get ugly.

 

[Cowboyny]

Bottom line......one or two unexpected WRs/TEs/RB are going to have to step up big-time first 4-6 games, or it can get ugly.

Yes, along with the defense/special teams supporting them.

 

[conner01]

In todays nfl u must have a kicker that can hit the clutch kicks at 52-55 yards

If your season comes down to having to make 50 yard FG then you aren’t going anywhere
If a guy makes 50% of kicks over 50 yards that’s really good

 

[conner01]

I’m not as concerned with WR as most
Swing tackle has worried me all off season
Kicker is an issue but if a guy can make his extra points and be consistent on the 40 yarders and in that will be an improvement

 

[glimmerman]

I think kicker will be ok. We will see about WR. O-Line we will see.

 

[Carson]

I know someone in the Bucs organization who says they have two kickers who both look fantastic in camp. Succup and some rookie I think. Hopefully we can grab whoever they cut

Jose Borregales

 

[Verdict]

You can add center to that list in my opinion

I think Farniok will eventually take and keep the job at center.

 

[Verdict]

IDK......if they felt that strongly about fixing the problem, I think they would have already signed another vet. Beasley and Fuller are sitting out there, why haven't we signed one already? I think they're going with Brown, Tolbert, and Pollard. As mentioned in another thread, according to a beat writer, Pollard is attending RB and WR meetings. Walker made an interesting point that if no other WR is signed, we won't have a No.2 per se. It will be Lamb No.1 and WR by committee.

Pollard should be a very strong receiving option. I think we will be fine at receiver. We have bigger problems imo.

 

[starfan1]

If your season comes down to having to make 50 yard FG then you aren’t going anywhere
If a guy makes 50% of kicks over 50 yards that’s really good

I was listening to stats on Zuerline this morning who was ranked 29th in fg kicking percentage. He missed 6 kicks and 6 extra points. 7-9 from 40-49 and 2-5 from beyond 50 and he missed 1 from 30-39. I know he single handely cost us the Bucs game but in looking at the rest of the league 29th sounds bad but its isnt missing alot. Not saying bring him back what I am saying is that its such an importANT JOB and every point matters. It must feel good to be the baltimore Ravens. Id have to look back and see what baily was doing when he went through his struggles here but I think he was the last time I felt good about a kicker

https://www.footballdb.com/statistics/nfl/player-stats/kicking/2021

 

[starfan1]

I was listening to stats on Zuerline this morning who was ranked 29th in fg kicking percentage. He missed 6 kicks and 6 extra points. 7-9 from 40-49 and 2-5 from beyond 50 and he missed 1 from 30-39. I know he single handely cost us the Bucs game but in looking at the rest of the league 29th sounds bad but its isnt missing alot. Not saying bring him back what I am saying is that its such an importANT JOB and every point matters. It must feel good to be the baltimore Ravens. Id have to look back and see what baily was doing when he went through his struggles here but I think he was the last time I felt good about a kicker

https://www.footballdb.com/statistics/nfl/player-stats/kicking/2021

ya i looked at stats and 2016 was dan baileys last good year but he even missed 5. 3 of them beyond 50. Brett Maher was horrible

 

[xwalker]

He didnt play well he was a bottom tier starter. He was a backup for a reason. Idk y yall think just because a person starts on this it actually makes them good players.

False, He was good at RT. He managed at LT but never looked comfortable there.

They started Steele at RT in 2 games that La'el was active.

Looking back at the sequence of events, it appears they were going to bench La'el.
- However, Tyron got injured putting Steele at LT and La'el at RT.
- Even after Tyron was out the first time, when he returned they played Steele over La'el.
- The Tyron missed more games and they kept La'el at RT because they wanted Steele to focus on LT.
- i.e. They expected Tyron to go out again and wanted Steele ready at LT.

Have you seen video of Steele struggling in camp? I think most of this concept came from 1 media person saying that Steele was struggling.
- Another media person laughed about that and said, yes, vs Micah Parsons he struggled...Everybody struggles vs Parsons.

 

[Daillest88]

This is random , but who’s offense line was better last year? Cowboys or eagles?

 

[Pass2Run]

Right now. I don't care what they do.

Solve the kicker problem.

That's literally a no-brainer.

 

[Pass2Run]

Shoot we need a RT too. Steele out there gettin beat like a drum. Its gonna be bad. Steele sucks

I really am a little down on that spot too.

If we can upgrade that in FA, would be ideal.