Invited a few of the Bucs Guys Over

Is.....Gibbs is talented not was talented...
Well I don't presume to make an assumption like that when I've not seen the Skins play this year yet. But that's just me. I didn't say Gruden was a god either when he came into town to start coaching the Bucs. I gotta see before I make that call.

I'm still excited to see what he puts together though.

I definitely expect a good game. I'm curious if the Bucs receivers can make big plays, because I'm not sure if the game relies on Charlie Garner that he'll be able to hold down the ship (pardon the pun.) The bucs do have speed and absolutely devestating plays in Rice, McFarlan, and Brooks (excuse spelling, please.) I also heard a rumor that Gruden has been putting together a package that will use Ronde Barber as a WR some, I'm curious to see how that works out. I just hope he has the same tendacy to put the ball on the ground as his brother does, at least in this game!

As far as the skins we will play very well early I feel, but I think as our starters at D line get tired we're in trouble. We don't have near the depth to be able to rotate the linemen around in key situations. Our LBs will play well and our secondary will do well. Or as well as it can do with the new emphasis. Luckily Smoot relies primarily on his speed to cover, but Springs could have some trouble. I want to see what Taylor does in a real-game experience. Either way, it's Week 1, and I'm happy as hell!

Here's to no injuries!

Glad to see even the Daesal come up with some correct annalitcal views. They are brutal at the Bucs site. Hopefully the ones who like a good debate will visit. Thanks to all who are participating.

Now give me 2 strengths and weakness's of the Bucs. Bucs fans give me your view on the skins 2 weaknesse's and strengths.

Bucs Weakness 1. D-Line
2. Running Back

Bucs Strength 1. No Question - Chucky Boy
2. Brad Johnson(Hey, he was a Redskin who most of us liked, we went to Tony Banks and Jeff George after him, need I say more)

What do I think of the Skins? And yes, I remember Spurrier but didn't care for him at UF, either. (I also remwember Gibbs the first time around). I think about the same of the Skins as I do of the Bucs at this point, too early to say. If your OL plays well without Jensen, Portis should have a big year. We proved in '02 that "learning a new system" can be overcome, these guys are pros. The BIGGEST thing that is overlooked is "chemistry" IMO, with the parity in the league it's hard to get these guys working together and may take some time.

Ronde is lining up at WR a bit, I think it's Gru''s way of "having fun". He got a lot of static about putting Sapp in at TE last year, it wasn't to show any disrespect for other teams but rather letting his players have their fun. Sapp was a TE in high school. Brooks said he'd love to return a punt sometime, and we may see that, too.

Our strengths: #1: QB depth, Brad has command of this offense but Simms is doing well and Griese has come along fine. All have over 60% pass completion which is needed for this offense.

#2: Secondary- we're going to have a really ballhawking secondary this year, and they've made it a priority. ( 9 INT's in 4 preseason games )

Weaknesses: #1: OL continuity- The starting OL hasn't had much gametime together.
#2 Martin and the snapper's timing still being off (6/10 in preseason), and Martin's short kick offs.

If our OL gives Brad enough time, I think his rep for not having a strong arm will go by the wayside. In camp he was hitting Galloway for some 40-50 yarders. They still needed to work on the timing, because Joey was having to slow to catch them.

Overall, I guess we'll both have a better idea tomorrow evening as both teams enter with supposed question marks about how they'll do. I'm so glad the real games are finally here!

Well, I saw the invite on the Bucs forum so I decided to come over and check it out.


I, myself, like the Redskins. I began liking them even more when I watched the '99 playoff game against the Bucs. Sorry I had to. I think this weekends game will be a good one and I hope both teams make it through the game without any injuries.

Good luck in your season.... except for Week 1:) and I hope you guys can finally get Philly from the top of the division. I should be around here a little bit, but mostly, you'll find me on the Bucs forum. Same name.

P.S. Can I have my own avatar?

galloway: what do you guys and gal think of him?

i thought he was going to be a superstar when he was drafted from THE ohio state university(redskins drafted westbrook ahead of him). he had a couple of nice years with seattle, but the injury bug ran him down.

everyone knows he has/had blinding speed, does he fit grudens system? i cant imagine him running routes across the middle.


btw, the biggest threat i see from tampa is garner. with our poor D-Line, the linebackers are going to have to over play the run and that will allow garner to get in space to make a catch. i'd expect a bunch of dump passes. hopefully we can stop that early.

i think what ran him down the most was the damn holdout he had for i cant remember how long. hes still a big play threat, but that holdout really killed his value. the cowboys def. overpaid to get him, was it 2 first rounders? i def. like the bucs trade to get him tho, i never liked meshawn.

Galloway won't be used to go over the middle. I think our Charles Lee and Michael Clayton will do that, maybe Brown a bit also. Galloway also didn't do well with the Coked Up Cowboy QB. Maybe that's why he's so happy to be in Tampa with Brad throwing to him? No, I expect Galloway to be heading waaaaaay upfield on his plays. :)

also florida is a nice place to live, texas is a shithole!! who wants to be a cowboy anyways!!

I'd rather be in TX than FL over the past (and next) few weeks.

also florida is a nice place to live, texas is a shithole!! who wants to be a cowboy anyways!!