I think they are able to keep this one close again w/another shot to win it.
Bucs have a better def, but a weaker O, and a qb more apt to take chances which could mean big gains or bigger losses.
How do you figure? Mike Evans is emerging as a top WR in the league, their O line is pretty good, and Winston is a much better QB than Glennon. Cameron Brate broke through in the TE spot last year as well. The only spot on O where we are better is at RB. I'd also be willing to bet our D finishes the year ranked high than theirs.
The unit that must step up is the secondary. Deja vu! We cannot afford to miss tackles and blow coverages like Demps and Fuller did on Sunday.
Our run D has improved a lot, at least that's a good sign.
I believe losing Freeman is a huge blow, maybe even season changing
I agree. Freeman was the leader of the defense. He set the tone. I don't know who else on the D can fill that void. I guess we'll find out though. One man's misfortune is another man's opportunity. Demps is the 2nd defensive captain but I don't know that we need a tone setter who plays awful football. That sounds bad. After him, Pernell PUP McPHee...Akiem Hicks? I have no idea. Let's hope one steps up.
The unit that must step up is the secondary. Deja vu! We cannot afford to miss tackles and blow coverages like Demps and Fuller did on Sunday.
Our run D has improved a lot, at least that's a good sign.
I'm going to swing at this comment. Fuller had a pretty decent game on Sunday and I'd wager you're holding onto one or two bad plays vs. considering his overall impact in the game. Fuller was going toe to toe with Jones which is not an easy assignment. He made some really strong stops and tackles in run defense. I know he had a couple tough plays but that's going to happen with any DB no matter who you are. I think Fuller looked good and I am really happy we kept him around this year. I think he has a lot of value for the team and provides a piece of security as a DB3 behind Amukamara and Cooper in the likely event (as happened this week) that one or both of them is injured.
I think they are able to keep this one close again w/another shot to win it.
Bucs have a better def, but a weaker O, and a qb more apt to take chances which could mean big gains or bigger losses.
How do you figure? Mike Evans is emerging as a top WR in the league, their O line is pretty good, and Winston is a much better QB than Glennon. Cameron Brate broke through in the TE spot last year as well. The only spot on O where we are better is at RB. I'd also be willing to bet our D finishes the year ranked high than theirs.
I'm comparing TB O to Atl O, not the Bears. If the Bears D can handle the Atl O then they can handle the TB O.
The D needs to get some turnovers in this game. Last week we still had zero ints and zero forced fumbles. Last year we really sucked at getting turnovers. I'm sure hoping this changes this year - beginning with THIS game.
The D needs to get some turnovers in this game. Last week we still had zero ints and zero forced fumbles. Last year we really sucked at getting turnovers. I'm sure hoping this changes this year - beginning with THIS game.
The D needs to get some turnovers in this game. Last week we still had zero ints and zero forced fumbles. Last year we really sucked at getting turnovers. I'm sure hoping this changes this year - beginning with THIS game.
It feels like our last INT was Tillmans
I know you aren't serious, so just a fun fact..it was LeBlanc in the last game of 2016...you just missed it with our 5 turnovers in that game
