Comments on: Lavonte David’s coverage skills will be put to test tonight http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/24/lavonte-davids-coverage-skills-will-be-put-to-test-tonight/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Sat, 25 May 2013 21:50:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: bucrightoff http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/24/lavonte-davids-coverage-skills-will-be-put-to-test-tonight/#comment-1953225 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:54:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1125806#comment-1953225 Sure does speak to how bad our LBs have been since Brooks was let go. Ruud might have led the league in tackles….from 5-8 yards downfield. Why he never chose to ever meet the runner in the hole is beyond me.

]]> By: mightyleemoon http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/24/lavonte-davids-coverage-skills-will-be-put-to-test-tonight/#comment-1953148 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:14:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1125806#comment-1953148 Seriously? Through a few preseason games you’re willing to make such a bold assumption on a 2nd round pick? Has the LB core been THAT weak in Tampa over the years?

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Actually, yes. It has. 2 Pre-Season games is enough to know that he is better than pretty much anything they have had in a long while. Think about it, the best LB stud this team has had since #55 has been Ruud…who was known for getting dragged for the majority of his tackles.

David probably is the best Buc’s LB in half a decade…not that this statement actually says anything.

]]> By: rockthered1286 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/24/lavonte-davids-coverage-skills-will-be-put-to-test-tonight/#comment-1953021 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:12:36 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1125806#comment-1953021 bucrightoff says:
Aug 24, 2012 11:19 AM
Best lineback the Bucs have had since #55. Just an absolute tackling machine.

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Seriously? Through a few preseason games you’re willing to make such a bold assumption on a 2nd round pick? Has the LB core been THAT weak in Tampa over the years?

]]> By: crazyphatdude14 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/24/lavonte-davids-coverage-skills-will-be-put-to-test-tonight/#comment-1952942 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:33:53 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1125806#comment-1952942 bunjy96 says: Aug 24, 2012 11:38 AM

If he holds his own against Gronks, he will be the first one to do it.

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Wrong. Tyvon Branch held Gronk to 1 catch for 15 yards last season. Week 4. Part of the reason the Raiders Franchised Branch and gave him a new contract. Branch has been superior in coverage against tight ends for the last few years. He shut down Gronk, Tony Moeaki, Antonio Gates, Tony Gonzalez, and a bunch more.

]]> By: profootballwalk http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/24/lavonte-davids-coverage-skills-will-be-put-to-test-tonight/#comment-1952883 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:05:35 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1125806#comment-1952883 Greg Olsen? Greg Freakin’ Olsen?

]]> By: yelix http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/24/lavonte-davids-coverage-skills-will-be-put-to-test-tonight/#comment-1952864 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:53:53 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1125806#comment-1952864 This dude was a beast at Nebraska. The only reason they beat Ohio State was because he forced a fumble that sparked a comeback.

]]> By: jrillah10 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/24/lavonte-davids-coverage-skills-will-be-put-to-test-tonight/#comment-1952821 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:38:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1125806#comment-1952821 The Bucs are in for some growing pains, but David look legit. I’m sure he’ll have fun tonight. Go Bucs!

]]> By: bunjy96 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/24/lavonte-davids-coverage-skills-will-be-put-to-test-tonight/#comment-1952816 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:38:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1125806#comment-1952816 If he holds his own against Gronks, he will be the first one to do it.

]]> By: bucrightoff http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/24/lavonte-davids-coverage-skills-will-be-put-to-test-tonight/#comment-1952765 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:19:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1125806#comment-1952765 Best lineback the Bucs have had since #55. Just an absolute tackling machine.

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