We need all sorts of help on defense! Jamel Dean like Carlton Davis, needs to go, gets paid alot of money and gets hurt all the time and doesn't make hardly any big time splash plays. DE, LB, CB and Safety positions all need to be addressed in the upcoming 2025 draft. Rather it's free agency or draft, defense has to be a point of focus. We also need to find a way to cut down on all the hamstring injuries!
@MichaelAliTV our offense was too good to be a one and done in the playoffs, defense couldn't come up with the stops, we needed to get off the field, not only on 3rd down but 4th down as well
Defense has always been the Buccaneers trademark, its the side that won both Superbowls. ( the defense has scored more points than the two offenses they played against combined) it would be awesome to see RayJay be a terrifying place to play in again!
I agree that Bucs should trade for or sign a big time Edge rusher/OLB then draft one in round 1 if all the CBs they have a round 1 grade on are gone. I guess a trade back scenario would be in play. There’s a steeper learning curve for rookie DBs compared to pass rushers
Great video, thank you. Hopefully we draft at least 3 outside pass rushers in the draft and trade for a consistently good one if possible. Diaby seems like a good dude and he hustles, but I'm not sold on "pressures". I'd much rather get 5-10 more sacks from him, even if you cut his pressures in half. Baker was "pressured" constantly and he still lit teams up. 😛
Agreed. The Bucs D looked better on paper in 2024 than things turned out. An infusion of fresh talent to bring the D up to parity with the Offense and ST would make the Bucs a strong Super Bowl contender in 2025
I like the idea of a veteran edge if available. The 19th pick in the draft seems like a good spot to get a good CB to pair with Zyon. Excited for the reports that will come from the senior bowl.
Hey Scott, great video, love the podcast and the Pulse videos! question do you think there are any talks of moving Antoine Winfield Jr to SS and getting a Long rangy FS to pair with him to improve the coverage on the back end? I feel like Winfield can help shore up the middle of the field from the SS position and he's at his best when he's moving all over the field and blitzing which might be more possible as a SS than as the last line of defense in a deep zone. Plus if we get a good coverage FS to pair with AWJ that con only further help the CB's as well and giving the pass rush that extra half or full second to get to the QB?
Braswell needs to have more playtime next year to help fill out LB position. He wasn’t great this year, but think an offseason of pushing weights and getting faster will work wonders for him. He’s no LVD but could develop as his replacement if he continues to make gains.
SR - I assume JL and Bucs personnel watch PR content. If not then you need to send this video directly to JL and the Glazers cause anyone who knows ball would be hard pressed to argue against this strategy
Sounds like a lot to get done in one off-season. Realistically, maybe they get one starter in the secondary and draft a solid young guy to develop. I find it hard to trust Bowles unless he overhauls the defensive staff.
Weren't we in salary cap distress after all the signings for the Brady years? Are we out of that yet? How did that affect our defense these past two years?
James Yarcho pointed out how poor the scheme is when it comes to pass defense. Only one year, 2022 was the pass defense in the top 10. He said they were in the bottom third and even lower all of the other years. What can be done there? Different players may not help if the poor pass coverage is scheme related. Can you guys look into that?
I hope we keep Deion Jones and Shaq Bear-bear, move Britt to outside linebacker, keep the safeties. Winfield, Whitehead, Edwards, Izian, Smith and McCullom. I like Dean, he is just hurt too often to be paid as much as he is.
I have been saying for 4 years this team needed to a stud DE but they haven’t done anything about it. They also need to get some speed and people who can tackle at LB and CB. Players that can’t stay healthy do you no good on the sideline.
The need for safety puts the WR I am looking at (Jaden Royals) in jeporady. I know some would take Malachi Starks, but he had a bad month in the playoffs. Edge is probably is the first round choice. Probably should trade down for an early second and draft Mike Green or Princely from Ol' Miss.
If we post June 1st cut/trade Dean & cut Whitehead we save 17.3M & that’s before we even get to re-signing Godwin which moves his dead cap hit, extend Evans, & restructure Wirfs, Baker, & Vea….. If Licht really wants to maximize this roster we could enter free agency with upwards of 50M in cap space which would allow is to go out & get an EDGE rusher like Josh Sweat & a LBer like Dre Greenlaw this defense needs attitude & both those players play pissed off
@@PewterReportTV I’m sure they want him back but I don’t see them giving out a long term deal if we were to come in with like 3 yrs 36M I think he’d come especially cause the taxes in Cali & FL are completely different lol he’s still only 28 next year which is crazy feels like he’s been around for a decade
SirVocea Dennis is a borderline Bust he's played 2 years now and has done absolutely nothing. Maybe the surgery fixed him but that doesn't make him a starter
We need a proven dog at the OLB/DE. Like Pierre Paul was. I like Crosby for that role (a dog on the field and a voice of nonsense guy on the locker room).
Bowles has a W/L record of .449.... By comparison Dungy pulled a .669 and was still canned by the Bucs... Its pretty clear where they need to start.... PS. Liam is NOT ready for HC, not yet anyway... Considering how defense minded he is, Belichick could be a viable solution IF the Bucs can get him on the cheap.... Just my $.02
What do you guys think about trading two firsts and like a second and 4th for a Garrett or Crosby edge rusher? I think the defense needs too many other things but it could certainly help pass rush
All that for one player? No. I don't think you realize what you are giving up. We need starters at 5 positions, and you are giving 4 draft picks for only 1 position.
@@aaronlemaster7139I agree. I unfortunately think this is a two season reload of this defense. This year we need to focus on getting more talented players and new coaches. Next yr to me is the push year for a dominant edge
@jonasgorea3823 well, from what I hear, this is the draft for pass rushers. Corners are not as good as the last 2 years. And Defensive line is really good too. RBs are really good this year, with WRs maintaining. And QBs just stink. There are some safeties with size... but it seems like this class of safeties are going to have slower 40s. I want to see what happens at the combine for corners and safeties. Senior Bowl is going to be important, too.
Promote Coen and drop Bowles. It may take him a little while to grow into the job but he has the potential to go to the top. Bowles has reached his max
The more I think of it the more I am sure it's time to move on from Todd Bowles! That's the number one thing that needs to happen. Promote Liam Coen to head coach before we lose him. There's no use putting it off.
With virtually the same players as a few years ago, the offense improved drastically. Sometimes different players does not help a broken system.
True - that's why I've been advocating that Todd Bowles replace some of his assistants. Coaching matters.
Wym G? O line has been revamped from 2 years ago
We need all sorts of help on defense! Jamel Dean like Carlton Davis, needs to go, gets paid alot of money and gets hurt all the time and doesn't make hardly any big time splash plays. DE, LB, CB and Safety positions all need to be addressed in the upcoming 2025 draft. Rather it's free agency or draft, defense has to be a point of focus. We also need to find a way to cut down on all the hamstring injuries!
Well said!
Dean gotta go
@MichaelAliTV totally agree with you
Everything about our defense needs to be fixed through free agency or the upcoming draft
@MichaelAliTV our offense was too good to be a one and done in the playoffs, defense couldn't come up with the stops, we needed to get off the field, not only on 3rd down but 4th down as well
Bucs should use everything on defense
Can't get enough new talent on D.
Defense has always been the Buccaneers trademark, its the side that won both Superbowls. ( the defense has scored more points than the two offenses they played against combined) it would be awesome to see RayJay be a terrifying place to play in again!
Well said. The best Bucs teams have had great defenses.
DEFINITELY DEFENSE
Amen! Amen!
I agree that Bucs should trade for or sign a big time Edge rusher/OLB then draft one in round 1 if all the CBs they have a round 1 grade on are gone. I guess a trade back scenario would be in play.
There’s a steeper learning curve for rookie DBs compared to pass rushers
Yes. Bucs need some proven players at edge rusher and cornerback.
I really want to get excited to watch a mean, aggressive defense again .
You and me both, brother!
I want the 85 Bears Defense!!! great content Scott!
Thank you!
Thank you Scott
Thank you!
Great video, thank you. Hopefully we draft at least 3 outside pass rushers in the draft and trade for a consistently good one if possible. Diaby seems like a good dude and he hustles, but I'm not sold on "pressures". I'd much rather get 5-10 more sacks from him, even if you cut his pressures in half. Baker was "pressured" constantly and he still lit teams up. 😛
Thank you!
Agreed. The Bucs D looked better on paper in 2024 than things turned out. An infusion of fresh talent to bring the D up to parity with the Offense and ST would make the Bucs a strong Super Bowl contender in 2025
Yes, OLB position really disappointed and underwhelmed. Bucs need better assistants on the defensive side, too.
I like the idea of a veteran edge if available. The 19th pick in the draft seems like a good spot to get a good CB to pair with Zyon. Excited for the reports that will come from the senior bowl.
You got it! We'll be in Mobile soon!
Hey Scott, great video, love the podcast and the Pulse videos! question do you think there are any talks of moving Antoine Winfield Jr to SS and getting a Long rangy FS to pair with him to improve the coverage on the back end? I feel like Winfield can help shore up the middle of the field from the SS position and he's at his best when he's moving all over the field and blitzing which might be more possible as a SS than as the last line of defense in a deep zone. Plus if we get a good coverage FS to pair with AWJ that con only further help the CB's as well and giving the pass rush that extra half or full second to get to the QB?
I love all of you ❤
Thank you, Monica! Love you too!
First three picks need to be corner lb and edge in some order
Agreed.
That's two Linebackers, two defensive backs, one edge and Savion Williams from TCU. Got that Jason?
Sounds good!
Braswell needs to have more playtime next year to help fill out LB position. He wasn’t great this year, but think an offseason of pushing weights and getting faster will work wonders for him. He’s no LVD but could develop as his replacement if he continues to make gains.
SR - I assume JL and Bucs personnel watch PR content. If not then you need to send this video directly to JL and the Glazers cause anyone who knows ball would be hard pressed to argue against this strategy
The Bucs front office does read/watch Pewter Report content. I know that for a fact.
Does anyone know our Salary cap situation for next year?
I need defense defense.
Play the defense.
Sounds like a lot to get done in one off-season. Realistically, maybe they get one starter in the secondary and draft a solid young guy to develop.
I find it hard to trust Bowles unless he overhauls the defensive staff.
He needs some new coaches for sure.
It's time Licht makes another block buster move, we need to trade for crosby and draft a corner high
Maxx Crosby would be an insane get this offseason. Not sure it happens though.
Agree 👍🏼
IZIEN IS A KEEPER IMO.
He is, but he's not an impact player/starting-caliber safety. More of a steady Eddie as a reserve.
Draft a corner and edge rusher and we need a lil more fire power at receiver idk if Godwin still has fire power after injury
Indeed!
Weren't we in salary cap distress after all the signings for the Brady years? Are we out of that yet? How did that affect our defense these past two years?
Just about out of salary cap hell now.
James Yarcho pointed out how poor the scheme is when it comes to pass defense. Only one year, 2022 was the pass defense in the top 10. He said they were in the bottom third and even lower all of the other years. What can be done there? Different players may not help if the poor pass coverage is scheme related. Can you guys look into that?
I hope we keep Deion Jones and Shaq Bear-bear, move Britt to outside linebacker, keep the safeties. Winfield, Whitehead, Edwards, Izian, Smith and McCullom. I like Dean, he is just hurt too often to be paid as much as he is.
It will be interesting to see if Shaq Barrett is re-signed and how Deion Jones fares in training camp.
At 19th, pick ..grabb the best available defensive player than secondary .and linebacker..
I could see the team go CB in round one.
@PewterReportTV CB we have ,none of them came from the first round ...2nd or 3rd or 4th ...
How about a better defensive scheme?
Definitely need some evolution within the scheme.
I have been saying for 4 years this team needed to a stud DE but they haven’t done anything about it. They also need to get some speed and people who can tackle at LB and CB. Players that can’t stay healthy do you no good on the sideline.
Well Shaq Barrett was a stud edge rusher in 2021 when he went to the Pro Bowl. Need to find the next Shaq.
They don't need too get rid of anyone on Defense except Jamal dean
Agreed, but we'll see how Jordan Whitehead recovers.
@PewterReportTV Jordan whitehead ain't going anywhere
Britt needs to go thunderberk, hayes, all can go 😂😂
The need for safety puts the WR I am looking at (Jaden Royals) in jeporady. I know some would take Malachi Starks, but he had a bad month in the playoffs. Edge is probably is the first round choice. Probably should trade down for an early second and draft Mike Green or Princely from Ol' Miss.
LOTS of good edge rushers in this year's draft class.
Defense and no risk it, no biscuit!
Amen!
Scott is too funny. How many draft picks to you think the Bucs have this year? 😄 We hear you though, bro.
Lol! Use 'em all on defense, trade for more picks and use those too!
If we post June 1st cut/trade Dean & cut Whitehead we save 17.3M & that’s before we even get to re-signing Godwin which moves his dead cap hit, extend Evans, & restructure Wirfs, Baker, & Vea….. If Licht really wants to maximize this roster we could enter free agency with upwards of 50M in cap space which would allow is to go out & get an EDGE rusher like Josh Sweat & a LBer like Dre Greenlaw this defense needs attitude & both those players play pissed off
Not sure Dre Greenlaw makes it to free agency. San Fran wants to keep him, but if he does ...
@@PewterReportTV I’m sure they want him back but I don’t see them giving out a long term deal if we were to come in with like 3 yrs 36M I think he’d come especially cause the taxes in Cali & FL are completely different lol he’s still only 28 next year which is crazy feels like he’s been around for a decade
And also draft the Simon and Styles from Ohio St in the later rounds.
I'll be watching them in the national championship game.
Will Cade be brought back?
TE Cade Otton? He's entering a contract year and should get an extension.
Sirvocea Dennis cannot be counted on at LB. Seems injured quite often.
Flood baby flood
SirVocea Dennis is a borderline Bust he's played 2 years now and has done absolutely nothing. Maybe the surgery fixed him but that doesn't make him a starter
Very small sample size, but yes, the shoulder has been surgically repaired and that should be behind him now.
We need a proven dog at the OLB/DE. Like Pierre Paul was. I like Crosby for that role (a dog on the field and a voice of nonsense guy on the locker room).
Agreed. I would LOVE Maxx Crosby in Tampa!
Buccaneers need to move up in the draft. And get Abdul Carter. Trade away Jamel Dean and a next years 2nd round pick.
I'm not sure how much trade value Jamel Dean has. Bucs were LUCKY to fetch a 3rd rounder for Carlton Davis III last year.
Bucs better have a good D next year because if they let Coen go to another team the offense will be absolutely horrible next year!!
I agree with that!
Bowles has a W/L record of .449.... By comparison Dungy pulled a .669 and was still canned by the Bucs... Its pretty clear where they need to start.... PS. Liam is NOT ready for HC, not yet anyway... Considering how defense minded he is, Belichick could be a viable solution IF the Bucs can get him on the cheap.... Just my $.02
We'll see!
Yeah, we cant liam walk... let todd and his blitz first defense go. promote liam to HC and hire someone for DC
Can't wait for TB to draft Jack Sawyer if he falls in our hands!
I'm liking him more and more the more I watch him!
What do you guys think about trading two firsts and like a second and 4th for a Garrett or Crosby edge rusher? I think the defense needs too many other things but it could certainly help pass rush
All that for one player? No. I don't think you realize what you are giving up. We need starters at 5 positions, and you are giving 4 draft picks for only 1 position.
Jason Licht hates trading draft picks, but ...
@@aaronlemaster7139I agree. I unfortunately think this is a two season reload of this defense. This year we need to focus on getting more talented players and new coaches. Next yr to me is the push year for a dominant edge
As long as the two first are JTS and Logan Hall...
@jonasgorea3823 well, from what I hear, this is the draft for pass rushers. Corners are not as good as the last 2 years. And Defensive line is really good too. RBs are really good this year, with WRs maintaining. And QBs just stink. There are some safeties with size... but it seems like this class of safeties are going to have slower 40s. I want to see what happens at the combine for corners and safeties. Senior Bowl is going to be important, too.
Promote Coen and drop Bowles. It may take him a little while to grow into the job but he has the potential to go to the top. Bowles has reached his max
We'll see what happens...
Naw we’re ready for a sb now. Bowles already coached a sb winning defense. Just give the man some real nfl players.
Some offense but a big amount of DEFENSIVE PLAYERS!
You know it, Nathan!
The more I think of it the more I am sure it's time to move on from Todd Bowles! That's the number one thing that needs to happen. Promote Liam Coen to head coach before we lose him. There's no use putting it off.
Liam Coen is interviewing in Jacksonville today. We'll see what happens!