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If you look back at what the Bucs have done in free agency so far you’ll notice a pattern. Almost every move they’ve made so far has been geared toward shoring up the offense.
That was by design, according to Bucs general manager Mark Dominik, and while there are still some needs on that side of the ball, the Bucs will start paying a little more attention to defense now.
Don’t look for them to make a big splash there, though. You get the feeling from listening to Dominik, who spent about 15 minutes with the beat writers earlier today, that he likes what he’s got here.
Though their plans include re-signing safety Jermaine Phillips and cornerback Phillip Buchanon and adding some pieces elsewhere, they seem content with the competition they’ll have for starting jobs elsewhere.
Here are a couple of nuggets from Dominik’s sit-down, in which he discussed the plan at linebacker, defensive tackle and how the Bucs hope to go about improving their pass rush.
On the plan at linebacker: We’re still excited about Quincy Black; Geno Hayes flashed a lot last year in his ability to play. Adam Hayward, we’ve got a Rod Wilson, Matt McCoy, Jamall Johnson who we signed form the CFL. So we’ve got a good group of players that we think can compete at the positions, and we like their athleticism; their speed to cover grass, cover ground. And we intend to give them every opportunity. But a lot will be said in March and April to get a feel for how they’re doing, how they’re learning the system, and we’ll go from there.
On the plan at under tackle: We have Chris Bradwell, Dre Moore, Greg Peterson - all young players that fit this new Jim Bates system in terms of defensive tackles and what we’re asking them to do. That was a big part of why we wanted to get Ryan Sims signed prior to free agency. He’s a young, bigger-bodied guy that can push the pocket. With Peterson and Dre Moore, they’re big-bodied guys that are - I think - able to step into those roles, and they’ll get their opportunity to step into those roles.
On improving the pass rush: Part of it is the system that Coach Bates puts them in. Again, just like we were talking about with Ryan Sims and the Chris Hovans and the other guys that are under contract now. You create pressure in the pocket so you can push the pocket back and pin your ears back off the edge. Then you move Gaines Adams out on a straight line and you say, “Good luck quarterback, cause we’re coming.” So a lot of it comes from there. And we’re expecting a lot of big things from Gaines Adams. And I think he can deliver them.
Posted by apkflanyc, St Pete on 03/05 at 09:38 AM
Harvey 813, I agree, Tank Johnson is the stud DT that the Bucs desperately need. Dominik’s positive comments about defensive players that are signed is a “joke”. I also believe that V Holliday cut by Miami is also available. Johnson & Holliday would definitely upgrade the Bucs DL. Finally, Bucs 1st rnd pick in draft MUST be E Brown DE/FSU if he is available.
Posted by Roland, PC on 03/04 at 11:45 PM
We are going to score 25 points a game… and give up 30. 
That will still be better then watching Dungy win 6-3 and then bench his starting QB (instead of his sorry recievers).
Posted by Harvey, 813 on 03/04 at 11:10 PM
General manager Mark Dominik we need a run stopper so we don’t look like the team of last year that lost 4 games in a row and became the laughing stock of the league. Can you look into the services of tank Johnson and let us know?
Bucs 4 Life
Thank you
Posted by GloboBall, The Press Box on 03/04 at 04:53 PM
Real earth shattering news from our new GM.
If this “word or two” truly represents his direction, assessment, etc., then the Buc defense is in trouble.
And although I’m excited about a hopeful new look offense with Antonio Bryant plus Derrick Ward, the Bucs are still not built for offensive shoot outs.
They still have a few significant holes to fill on D and Gaines Adams better show up this year.
Posted by greg, Bradenton on 03/04 at 04:27 PM
Halifax: Not the year to pass on a blue-chip WR. We need speed on offense and this years top four WR have it. Not the year to trade down.
Posted by hfxbuc, Halifax on 03/04 at 11:47 AM
Thank you Dallas! Who would have thought the Roy Williams trade would work out so good for us. When the QB’s start to slide there will be lots of teams hungry to move up ahead of QB needy Detroit who sit at #20 ...right behind us. This spot just might be coveted if the run on LB’s starts to happen as well. The Pats will be going LB this year so will Baltimore, Atlanta and Maybe Miami…who all sit just behind us.
Lets move back still grab a good WR or DL talent and get back our second or an additional pick next year…
Posted by greg, Bradenton on 03/04 at 10:03 AM
Hey Duminik: sign Tank Johnson, he is the run stopper the Bucs NEED!
Posted by Redskins Fan, Washington DC on 03/04 at 09:09 AM
Who are these people?
Hi, I was just driving by to see if Jason Taylor would end up here, and I have to say that I have no idea who those players are that your GM is referring to.
I don’t recognize the linebackers names or the tackles names… who are these people?
Posted by BucFandango, Sarasota on 03/04 at 06:46 AM
I just read on joebucsfan.com that one of the Mock Drafts predicts the Bucs pick Darrius Heyward-Bey at 19. The more I think about getting another #1 WR to go along with Bryant the more I like the idea. Harvin or Bey, either one would add a new dynamic to the Offense. Bey’s coaches at Maryland, pretty much refer to him as the best thing since sliced bread. At 6’-2”, 210# & 4.3 in the 40, he could be the next Randy Moss. I would love to see this guy as a Buc. Sure we need D linemen, but that can come later. Get the QB in 2010’ or maybe he is already on staff. Soon find out. Bey would beat the heck out of Freeman, big 6’-6” joke.
Posted by Todd, PSJ on 03/03 at 11:15 PM
Ward is a great pick up but..Damn !!! HAVE THEY QUIT TRYING TO SIGN ANYONE ELSE ?? COME ON !!! HURRY UP AND GIVE US ANOTHER SPLASH PLAYER OR SOMEONE. WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY DOING ?? WAITING TO SIGN A THIRD STRING PLAYER ??
Posted by kyle mac, Ontario on 03/03 at 11:04 PM
A guy that I would bring in would be Olshansky. Listed at 6-6 305 he played D-end in the 3-4 so he has some burst, and could slide down to under tackle and sill be solid against the run. He also seems to have the one quality the bucs are looking for, youth.
Posted by Tyler Ellrodt, Largo, FL on 03/03 at 09:59 PM
Woops, Stevens, not Stevns ha.
Posted by Tyler Ellrodt, Largo, FL on 03/03 at 09:58 PM
True, Tank Johnson would be good, but I am tired of hearing people complain that we get rid of stand up guys for guys with bad attitudes. I personally don’t believe that but lots of people do. I wonder how Tank would gel with our young team. I would give him a shot with a low risk high reward contract much like we gave Hovan and Stevns.
Posted by Todd, PSJ on 03/03 at 09:14 PM
Tyler,
Nice list..But you left out 1 DT That everybody is overlooking his name is…TANK JOHNSON !!!! TANK JOHNSON WOULD BE A GREAT FIT HERE!! He is eligable to be picked up.
Posted by Erik, Chester,Pa on 03/03 at 09:08 PM
Go get CUTLER! Go BUCS!
Posted by greg, Bradenton on 03/03 at 09:02 PM
Duminik: WR at no 19 or higher. Jets will pick at 17, be prepared to move up a couple of spots. Then DL or two. CB, LB and back-up QB if you can find one. Let Josh have legitimate shot. Another playmaking WR will open up the offense and take a load off McKown.
Posted by Tyler Ellrodt, Largo, FL on 03/03 at 09:01 PM
Out of that list I would want any of the CB’s, any of the LB’s, D. Henderson or L. Coles at WR, J. Taylor or I. Olshansky at DE, Shaun Rodgers or E. Wyms at DT, and D. Anderson or J. Freeman at QB. I know we can’t get all of these guys and might not get any of them but I would deffinately try to get as many of them as I could.
Posted by Tyler Ellrodt, Largo, FL on 03/03 at 08:48 PM
I would like solutions at CB: Greer, Bodden, McFadden, Buchannon; LB: Angelo Crowell, Marques Harris, Clay Matthews, Brian Cushing, or James Laurinaitis; WR: Devery Henderson, Laveranues Coles, Justin McCareins, Koren Robinson, Brandon Lloyd, Ashley Lelie, or Marvin Harrisson; DE: Jason Taylor, Igor Olshansky, or Vonnie Holliday; DT: Shaun Cody, Brandon McKinney, or Ellis Wyms, Shaun Rodgers; and finally at QB: Derek Anderson, Byron Leftwich, Josh Freeman.
Posted by Erik, Chester,Pa on 03/03 at 08:35 PM
Go get Cutler, PERIOD!
Posted by Jeff Chaffin, Bradenton on 03/03 at 08:32 PM
Gruden wouldn’t let the younger guys play until one of the elders got hurt, i.e., Earnest Grahan. I’m sure we have some untapped talent, but I am also discouraged with losing some key FA’s to other teams. I am NOT impressed with this new GM. He moves way too slow and can’t put together winning deals. And Michael Clayton is the best he can find at WR? What an idiot!
Posted by dave, Upstate NY on 03/03 at 08:27 PM
Just making excuses for not spending all that money under the salary cap!!!
Posted by cval, on 03/03 at 07:28 PM
P.S. It’s one thing for the coach and GM to have a plan. It’s another thing for the fans to witness their execution.
Posted by cval, on 03/03 at 07:23 PM
Dre Moore was one of the strongest men at the Combine before last year’s draft. So was Zuttah. One played above expectation. The other didn’t even make the team. We really don’t have that many draft picks to fill all the slots we need to fill. Add to that, the confusion of learning a brand new system. I can see waiting a year to draft the QB of the future when there will be more to choose from, unless they take Freeman in rd 1, which is too high, but he will be gone early in 2d rd. Well, all I can say is that Custer had a plan too. He divided his force in two and entered into enemy territory with no recon intel. Custer was slaughtered. The Bucs? We’ll see.
Posted by fan, tampa on 03/03 at 06:01 PM
please sign big fat grady jackson at DT, mr general manager
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Posted by BucFandango, Sarasota on 03/07 at 09:58 AM
I will say this much for Dummynick, he is the eternal optimist. I was listening to a few moments of Daydream Raheem’s speech, to the kids yesterday. He makes a point, but then he will use some off the wall analogy that doesn’t make any sense. They look at him like “Huh”, completely lost, and he will try to clarify what he just said. He does this in every press conference. He says only 3 words at a time, then pauses. Every 12’th word, he totally spaces out. I can’t believe anyone interviewed this guy before they hired him. I know why Denver passed on him. I hope his brain works better on the field. Maybe the Coordinators will give him a coloring book during the games.