Comments on: Bucs working to keep Quincy Black, Davin Joseph http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/27/bucs-working-to-keep-black-joseph/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Wed, 22 May 2013 17:50:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: chace1986 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/27/bucs-working-to-keep-black-joseph/#comment-1149017 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:26:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=142228#comment-1149017 In two years I think the decision to let Ruud walk(if that in fact does happen) will turn out to be a good one. I agree that Ruud has been the victim of an awful d-line in front of him and the secondary has been suspect at times, but even then, a premier LB should be able to rise up and deliver. Look at guys like Patrick Willis or Jon Beason, they havent exactly been playing with studs on their side of the ball, but they still stand out and make plays. Ruud deserves the flak he has received for not putting his nose in there and hitting somebody. Is he good in coverage? yes, no doubt. Is he terrible against the run, filling holes, being consistently physical, etc? You betcha. The fact is, the Bucs see what Shelton Quarles was in Foster and have always hoped Ruud would develop into that….it just didnt happen…..and it pains me to say that…becuase I have a signed Ruud jersey sitting in my closet from a game I went to during that 08′ season. He just didnt make enough plays. Period.

]]> By: displacedbucsfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/27/bucs-working-to-keep-black-joseph/#comment-1148648 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:06:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=142228#comment-1148648 I’m a little upset about them not re-signing Ruud, simply due to the fact that there doesn’t seem to be an ample replacement lined up, other than a rookie who has 5 weeks to get acclimated. He played really well in 2008 before the team was gutted and thrown into rebuilding mode. He’s had some lesser moments since, but he’s played behind one of the worst D-lines in the NFL and even spent much of that time lined up not far from Sabby Piscitelli, regarded as the league’s WORST PLAYER.

The Bucs have proven that they can plug young players in and make it work, I just wonder if it’s a good idea to remove one of the best parts of your rebuilding defense coming off a surprising 10-6 season.

]]> By: touchdownroddywhite http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/27/bucs-working-to-keep-black-joseph/#comment-1148507 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:24:45 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=142228#comment-1148507 He better make solid moves or he’ll negate the work he’s done so far.

]]> By: xxxviichamps http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/27/bucs-working-to-keep-black-joseph/#comment-1148425 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:59:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=142228#comment-1148425 Mark Dominik is a star.

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