Posted by  Greg, Bradenton on 10/10  at  03:06 PM

Ira you lost it this time. The Bucs should not be willing to pay the price for getting a Roy Williams, an aged Torrey Holt or a 32 year old Tony Gonzales. Buc will have to wait for next year’s draft and take a QB and receiver with first two picks, then a defensive lineman and stud linebacker with speed; our LB’s get run through too often.

Posted by  Globo Ball, The Press Box on 10/08  at  12:39 PM

The age rap on Holt is ridiculous.  His former wideout buddy, Isaac Bruce,  is 36 and putting up great numbers again in San Fran of all places.  Holt would be a great value this year.  But between our stinking pile of dog crap QB’s and Gruden’s lack of strategy (that includes personnel and game plan), it would be a total waste of time.

T.J. Whooshmazilli?  Championship!

...But who really believes he would be available?  After all the crap Ocho Psycho put the Bengals through, I’d guess he would be on the trading block before Houshmanzadeh.

Go Bucs.  I love ‘em, but they really do suck right now and I’m afraid to watch this week.

Posted by  Mark, Lutz, FL on 10/08  at  12:02 PM

Kurt,

Total Offense ...you can’t really think that equates to winning offensively do you?  The Bengals a few years ago had one of the top 5 offenses in football and won less than 7 games. If you add up the 8 yard completed passes GIVEN to us on 3rd down, compared to the teams who actually go for 10 or more yards when needed that can change the Total Offensive statistics.  If you think this offense is as good as it could be you’re crazy. You give Bill Cowher those 5 offensive lineman and we’ll win atleast 3 more games than Gruden’s team every year. It’s about opportune play designs and effective game plans…Gruden lacks it in the crunch.

Posted by  conrad,  on 10/08  at  11:00 AM

dont even get me started on calvin johnson bucs should have given up the 2nd rd pick to move up 2 spots for him last year but etroit will not trade him they kow they have the most talented reciever the nfl has seen in the last decade

Posted by  krazie 13, el paso tx 915 on 10/08  at  10:53 AM

i say trade for roy williams or chad johnson or calvin johnson either 1 will be fine

Posted by  Jason, PA on 10/08  at  10:24 AM

Go get Tory Holt!

I remember Roy Willams ripping Garcia for throwing dinks and dunks to get his rating up last year before the Detroit game so I don’t see that happening.  I think Holt is more consistent anyhow, and is a class guy all around.  He still has plenty left in the tank, but isn’t putting up big numbers simply because he is on the Rams.  Not even Steven Jackson is putting up his usual numbers in St. Louis…Go get BIG GAME Tory Holt!

Posted by  shawn, greenville on 10/08  at  10:17 AM

we have the chance to grab some of the elite receivers for a good price, whether it be draft picks, other receivers, or money(which we have). no one in this blog has said anything about A. Boldin, even with the injury he will be back with a chip on his shoulder. also there is Houshmanzadeh, R. Williams, and T. holt. all of these guys will put us in the top 3 in offense hands down. Get it done Allen. be a real GM and give the team what it needs. u should already know by watching the games.

Posted by  conrad,  on 10/08  at  09:29 AM

isnt cadilac supposed to be eligable this week he hasnt been put on ir any news about him being reactivated?

Posted by  Nick Perkins, melbourne beach on 10/08  at  09:01 AM

Lets face it Bruce Allen either has marching orders or has no interest in spending any of that cap money we have such a surplus of. Every time there is a deadline such as this we hear about how Bruce Allen is interested in getting the best players and then they go and get signed by someone else. Remember Bruce Allen never even bothered to talk to Bret Favre!!!Wake up Bruce this is a playoff team if you would just get off your butt and spend a little money or trade a low round draft pick or two!!!!!!!

Posted by  Noah Burrows, Lakeland on 10/08  at  08:45 AM

The more weapons we have the better. I hope Dexter Jackson doesn’t end up being a bust, cause he’s looking like one so far. Getting a premier receiver like Williams, Gonzalez or Holt could be enough to get us to a superbowl because receiver is still our biggest weakness right now

Posted by  Rodney Smith, Ft. Knox, KY on 10/08  at  07:01 AM

If they can’t get R. Williams, don’t make the trade. The other receivers won’t be worth the price.

Posted by  Charles Brandon, Chicago, IL on 10/07  at  11:21 PM

Yes they would have the wisdom of a 3000 year old man if they traded for a WR.  I wouldn’t go for Tony Gonzalez due to the team already having an adequate TE in Stevens.  As for Holt, never mind his age; just look at T.O. whom I believe is 2 yrs. older.  I’d give up a 2nd rounder for Holt.  For T.J. Houshmenzadeh(who’s your momma - hope I spelled right) and/or Roy Williams I’d give up a 1st rounder.

Posted by  angel, tampa on 10/07  at  10:54 PM

i like all the WRs talk but i dont think we have a QB who has a big enough arm to strech the field. so we might have to adress that problem first. if not the bucs are going to have to run thier behinds off behinds off every week behind a developing o-line just to win.i think with a smart QB that is equipped with a cannon and addition of t.j. whourmama we could be as prolific as maybe say the broncos have look this season

Posted by  Benny Mitchell, Daytona Beach, Florida on 10/07  at  10:40 PM

I think Torry Holt is what the Bucs need we already have good tight ends, but I think the deep threat WR is the problem. If we get Holt this will give Jody Galloway time to heal and this will be a big plus when Galloway come back with full health our offense will be dangerous and this will make defending our offense hard for our opponent because we will have Ike Hillard,our tight ends, Graham, Dunn and maybe the Caddy will be back.  We can talk super bowl because our defense is one of the leagues top defenses and they always ready to play against anybody.

Posted by  Neo, Tampa FL on 10/07  at  09:58 PM

Man i just dont know they should have addressed the WR issues this past off-season they had several decent WR that could have helped us and Galloway sorry to say he doesnt have much left on the grid iron so lets move and get something worth a darn and worry about the rest on the upcomin draft and we need a future QB thats for DAMN SURE!! and its not J-Johnson so whats next when Caddy comes back who leaves?

Posted by  John Smith, Tampa on 10/07  at  09:32 PM

Who cares….untilt hey get rid of Gruden, nothing will help.  the chage has to start at the top.  Where is Dungy when we need him.

Posted by  jopojo, Virginia on 10/07  at  09:29 PM

Get Torry Holt! Heck, get Roy Williams too!  Yeah, Torry might be injury prone, and Williams might drop passes, but we can’t be worse off than we are now! Gotta do something…and gotta do it soon!!!! We’ve need a decent WR since before the draft! Jackson just isn’t ready yet, and maybe never will be.

Posted by  Michael Harris, Oldsmar, FL on 10/07  at  09:14 PM

Of course they should try and get deep help. But not with Tony Gonzales who is a Tight End and doesn’t have burner speed. Plus he’s on the down side of his career. I like Torre Holt. I’ve thought for years that he’s one of the best receivers in the NFL.

Posted by  Erik, Chester,Pa on 10/07  at  07:47 PM

Aloha! Tory Holt with Garcia and Gru..(is that being negative? Ya’ll know I rather have “Chuckie”) will equal another Championsip. If Galloway can rest and come back at the end of season, the bucs will have real speed,experience and depth at WR. Add this to a blossoming young(er) defense, a deep running back corp. and better special teams gives us better chances of victory. Tory Holt isn’t the key piece needed but he may have more value in just presence. Just a thought. Think about it. GO BUCS!!!

Posted by  Kurt, Charlotte, NC on 10/07  at  07:33 PM

That’s interesting Mark. So, last I checked (a few minutes ago) we were still #7 in total offense. Could you please re-adress your silly statement concerning how we haven’t gotten better on offense since Gruden arrived. When were we better? Our offensive line is mammoth and very young and we have really good depth and athleticism on that side of the ball. You will be backpeddling by year’s end.

Posted by  JVand, Ft Myers on 10/07  at  07:26 PM

Who are the Bucs going to give up??? We have good players, but not much depth.

I think Greg White plus a pick would be worth something. He has good pass rushing skills, but frankly not an everydown player. I do beleive that if you were to keep Gaines Adams at right end on passing downs he would be getting more sacks.

Posted by  DetroitBUC, Detroit on 10/07  at  07:09 PM

7 years of this wac offense. we all know what we need; WR and who is available,Roy and TJ whosyourmama will do just fine. the question is will Bruce pull the trigger. and yes get Bennett on the field, whats up with that. oh i know its the Guru at his best being domb

Posted by  Keith Henderson, Spring Hill on 10/07  at  06:49 PM

I would be willing to give up a second and fifth round for Torry Holt.

Posted by  Keith Henderson, Spring Hill on 10/07  at  06:48 PM

I cannot imagine St Louis trading away Torry Holt, but if he were available he could improve be Bucs tremendously.

Posted by  bigbadnoles, tampaofcourse on 10/07  at  05:33 PM

i dont think we need a TE because i think jermery s. is a beast at 6’7 and alex smith is a sure handed tight end, and i think gilmore is great addition. i think that wr is our biggest need. i also think that it is time to get a high profile QB. (we all know that our head coach is not running it with no rookie, we tried that mess with gradkowski and man! was he the worst!) so maybe a we can get someone in the likes of mcnabb, brees, or maybe even bringing simms back wont be so bad.