It's easy to see why the Bucs won't be able to fix their biggest problem like many people want them to
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a significant roster problem, and it's not one that they're likely going to be able to fix internally with what they have in house. However, don't expect Tampa Bay general manager Jason Licht to pick up the phone and find a solution mid-season. That's just not his typical modus operandi. […]
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a significant roster problem, and it's not one that they're likely going to be able to fix internally with what they have in house.
However, don't expect Tampa Bay general manager Jason Licht to pick up the phone and find a solution mid-season. That's just not his typical modus operandi.
As FOX Sports' Greg Auman noted this week, Licht's examples of making an in-season roster addition by trade have been limited – as in one example.
That doesn't bode well for the pleas of a portion of the fanbase seeking help at inside linebacker (and elsewhere) to be answered in the coming days leading up to the November 5 NFL trade deadline.
The Bucs no doubt have a massive hole to fill at one of their two inside linebacker spots after the loss to SirVocea Dennis for apparently the season with a shoulder injury that required surgery. K.J. Britt has not been able to fill his shoes well enough, particularly in coverage. However, it looks like Todd Bowles is going to have to figure out how to patch that hole with Britt, J.J. Russell, and/or practice squad member Vi Jones.
The problems on the roster aren't limited to just inside linebacker. The loss of Chris Godwin and Mike Evans hurt substantially, although offensive coordinator Liam Coen managed to compensate well last week against Atlanta. The team's pass rush has dropped off in recent weeks, something that's exacerbated the issues of a struggling secondary. An impact rusher would be very much welcomed, but again, that's likely something Licht will have to look at in the offseason.
Instead, the Bucs will try to make do with what they have inside the building as they fight to stay afloat amid a brutally difficult portion of their schedule.
Todd Bowles is going to be under more scrutiny after bad decision comes back to bite him during Bucs-Falcons game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles has been under a lot of heat since the Baltimore Ravens matchup. The conversation has centered around his decision to keep the Bucs starters in during the final minute-and-change of the Week 7 matchup. The Bucs were down by two scores with about a minute-and-a-half to go, with […]
