OT: Official 2021 Tompa Bay Gronkaneers Thread

[NFL Mystique]

Might be a situation where the Bucs lose out on the 1 seed. But end up getting healthier with like 8 weeks left in the season.

Winning the division is probably their #1 goal.

Still though. Winning four straight (Postseason) in two straight years is a tough task.

 

[venecol]

I'm still trying to figure out why the hell Davis was playing special teams under the circumstances.

Apparently he's always played ST since he got there but you're right, given the circumstances.

 

[Tottie]

Apparently he's always played ST since he got there but you're right, given the circumstances.

Ya it's strange. Just like putting Gronk back into a game you almost can't win after taking a back/rib shot like that.

 

[VectorPrime]

Gronk was on the extra point team in 2012. This is nothing compared to that dumb decision.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

 

[SHOWTIME15]

wrong thread

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

It’s a win for TB since the Chiefs and Packers missed out, even if he’s in their division now. Carolina continues to be totally delusional, first punting on a first round QB for Darnold and now (presumably) paying big for a guy who makes sense if you’re a championship contender.

 

[VectorPrime]

Panthers are somehow sneaky good this year. Real threat to steal one from the Bucs if they aren’t careful. Hopefully Gilmore is just cashed now.

 

[amfootball]

It’s a win for TB since the Chiefs and Packers missed out, even if he’s in their division now. Carolina continues to be totally delusional, first punting on a first round QB for Darnold and now (presumably) paying big for a guy who makes sense if you’re a championship contender.

Yeah. Strange move unless they believe they are contenders this year. They got exposed vs Dallas IMO.

 

[Deus Irae]

I think Arians said somewhere or maybe a twitter beat reporter said they wanted to be prepared for a fake punt or something like that

Ok, thanks forth info.

Hearing that reason just makes it worse, IMO. If it had been that someone else was nicked up for a play, that's at least a reasonable point. But he was their only healthy top CB, and he shouldn't have been anywhere near the special teams for the week, outside of an emergency replacement. It was an injury that shouldn't have happened.

 

[Deus Irae]

Yeah. Strange move unless they believe they are contenders this year. They got exposed vs Dallas IMO.

Not having McCaffrey is huge for them. Losing him, in that system, might be as important as losing a starting QB.

 

[RicoG]

It’s a win for TB since the Chiefs and Packers missed out, even if he’s in their division now. Carolina continues to be totally delusional, first punting on a first round QB for Darnold and now (presumably) paying big for a guy who makes sense if you’re a championship contender.

Darnold is currently an adequate QB in the range of Tannehill. He just played for a bad team in the Jets. His ceiling is still unknown, but he could be a top 10, as he reminds me of Josh Allen, if they build adequately around him and Mccaffery comes back and stays healthy.

 

[amfootball]

Not having McCaffrey is huge for them. Losing him, in that system, might be as important as losing a starting QB.

I agree. They never manage that guys reps. They treat him like he is 250 lbs and just run everything through him. It's not like they don't have other talented players to off-load the reps somewhat. Must be maddening for Panthers fans.

 

[Tottie]

Darnold is currently an adequate QB in the range of Tannehill. He just played for a bad team in the Jets. His ceiling is still unknown, but he could be a top 10, as he reminds me of Josh Allen, if they build adequately around him and Mccaffery comes back and stays healthy.

Both those guys have one thing in common: they can't do it alone. If it comes down to needing a drive or 2 do you trust them? Might be too early to tell for Darnold but the verdict is out on Tannehill.

 

[amfootball]

Both those guys have one thing in common: they can't do it alone. If it comes down to needing a drive or 2 do you trust them? Might be too early to tell for Darnold but the verdict is out on Tannehill.

Imagine keeping Tannenhill over Brady? My goodness.

 

[Tottie]

Imagine keeping Tannenhill over Brady? My goodness.

It just shows what a **** show being a professional GM or coach really is. Even they aren't really sure what they are looking at.

 

[NFL Mystique]

Panthers are somehow sneaky good this year. Real threat to steal one from the Bucs if they aren’t careful. Hopefully Gilmore is just cashed now.

Honestly I'm not so sure TB is a lock to win that division anymore.

Carolina's D is really good. Tampa's isn't.
Only 4 weeks but still.

 

[Deus Irae]

Honestly I'm not so sure TB is a lock to win that division anymore.

Carolina's D is really good. Tampa's isn't.
Only 4 weeks but still.

Carolina's D just got destroyed by the Cowboys. Two of its other three opponents have been the Texans and Jets.


But you do you.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

Honestly I'm not so sure TB is a lock to win that division anymore.

Both TB and Carolina gave up nearly 450 yards vs Dallas. And TB had all their starters healthy week 1. TB has the best shot at winning the division but not a lock.

 

[Guts]

Both TB and Carolina gave up nearly 450 yards vs Dallas. And TB had all their starters healthy week 1. TB has the best shot at winning the division but not a lock.

As of now the only locks for their division is the Packers, Bills and Cowboys