Por (Sean) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

I will assume that the Bucs keep 6 WR’s on the 53 man roster so here it goes…

1) J. Galloway - lock
2) A. Bryant - lock
3) D. Jackson - lock
4) M. Stovall - has upside and good on speacial teams
5) I. Hilliard - reliable and led team w/ receptions last year
6) B. Clark - Give him a shot and trade Clayton before his contract expires after this season

Practice squad) Chad Lucas

Por (matt) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

We should trade Clayton there is interest in the guy get a mid round draft pick and be done with it. Bryant cancels the need to keep Clayton on the roster. Spurlock is a better choice for a return guy than jackson at this point we need to hold on to him.

Por (mike j) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

I agree w/ the prior posters—if Clayton can bring anything in a trade, deal him. He is maddeningly inconsistent. Spurlock has the return skills, & Clark shows athleticism & natural ability.If Hilliard were cut, he might become “hang-around” depth; I am not sure any other team would grab him—but, wide-out is a weak position in the league right now, so you never know.

Por (Josh Ferguson) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

I just can’t see Michael Clayton making this team. It’s great that he’s gotten in shape for the season. But, regardless of that, and the touchdown last week, those drops in the first quarter proves he’s still the same receiver he’s been the past two seasons. With Galloway, Hilliard and Jackson being locks. Bryant looking more like a Phillip Buchannon than a David Boston, and Stovall still having injuries as an excuse. It’s been nice Mike.

Por (Roger) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

I agree that Clayton should be traded.  Let’s not be like Chicago and hold onto a player (Grossman) because we keep hoping he will oneday develop.  Put Bryant into the #2 position.  Keep Hilliard as insurance.  I believe Stovall has potential. So far not impressed with our second-rounder. But he will stay on of course.  I think it’s a toss-up between Spurlock & Clark for the final spot.  Probably go with Spurlock because of his return abilities.

Por (JH) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

I agree we should try to get something for Clayton. How about this trade Clayton & Sims to Cardinals for Boldin?

Por (CVal) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Try this on for size. For a WR to get big numbers, you need a real QB.  Teamed with Brady, Manning, or Favre, Clayton would be a phenom.  Gruden’s plan and Garcia’s limited ability to pass dinky-do (5 yards), is the reason you don’t see the explosive guy you saw as a rookie. Sorry, my opinion.

Por (charles) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

cVal What you are saying is that in Claytons rookie season he had a better coach and QB then he has now.  Thats crazy.  The diffrence was that he did not drop as many balls his rookie season, also we had no other WR so he got thrown to more often.  If you look at his avg ypc it was 14.  Gallaway last year avg 18 ypc.  Also if you check our main QB was greise back then.  He didnt have Brady or manning.  Bottom line if he catches the ball more often we would throw it to him more.

Por (DJ) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

I am always hearing and reading about all of the excitement surrounding Joey Galloway and all other receivers lack of production, but every weekend while watching the Bucs I notice that almost 85 - 90% of passes or either thrown to Joey Galloway or a check down to a running back or one of Hillards 3 yard receptions.  It seems that every play is designed to go to Galloway.  Its know wonder that when the season is over Galloway is responsible for much of the passing game.

Por (hope not) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Is the video indicative of this year’s Blaze #84 highlights?  If so, looks like a lot of DNP - pulled groin in the future

Por (charles) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

The reason most passing plays go to galloway is he doesnt drop the ball and he is a threat to go all the way everytime he catches the ball.  Also he gets open.  If your Qb doesnt have confidence in a WR he wont throw it to him.  Dont get me wrong, I like Clayton and would love to see him have a good year, i think his main problen the last couple of yrs have been injuries.  Hopefully this yr will be diffrent.

Por (JD) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Cut Clayton, please!  He is a huge under-achiever.

Por (JD) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

JH, it would be more like Clayton, Simms, and #2 pick.  Plus, Clayton isn’t under K after this year so they’d have to sign him to a mulityear deal to lock him up (and what team in their right mind would do that based on his track record).

Por (Niraj) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

I say we cut our losses with Galloway and trade for Boldin.  Give him a new contract and he’ll be happy.  And so will we.

Niraj

Por (DMatt) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

We should keep Brian Clark based on performance and not because he’s an undrafted FA.He displayed poise,    consisentency,and played heads up ball.He has reliable hands. Hilliard and Clayton drop enough passes for it not to go unnoticed.They often performs like a FA. Clifton Smith performed like a 2nd rounder and D. Jackson performed like a FA. Call a spade a spade.Yes, Spurlock ran back a TD last year, but have you watched him try to catch a pass when it really matters, he appears to be afraid…watch previous tapes. We continues to rely on Galloway and forget the risk of him being injured are high due to age and history with injuries.  FYI, Keep those that play consistently…FA or any rounder.

Por (BUCFAN4LIFE) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

1. J GALLOWAY
2. A BRYANT
3. M STOVALL
4. D JACKSON
5. B CLARK
6. M CLAYTON

Por (rkerker) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Keep Clark and Spurlock on the practice squad. Once Dexter Jackson gets going he’ll start breaking big time gains but keep spurlock in case Jackson gets hurt.  Clayton has gotta stay for now(if he sucks again use him in a trade, someone will bite on him), Antonio Bryant should start in my opinion he makes plays with his speed. Galloway is high maintenance but it has payed off to this point, rotate Ike Hilliard the same way we did last year.

Por (Alamo) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

What about Aqib Talib?  He played WR in Kansas, lets give him a shot.

Por (Chad Smith) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

time to cut ties with hilliard and clayton.  they are both good guys but they have nothing more to offer.  i think the top 4 are cut and dry.  then i pick clark and lucas because they actually look natural at WR.

1. J GALLOWAY
2. A BRYANT
3. M STOVALL
4. D JACKSON
5. B CLARK
6. C LUCAS

Por (Jesse Henn) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Galloway
Bryant
Hilliard
Stovall
Clayton
Jackson

If the Bucs had Joey & Bryant 1 & 2, I would like to see them rotate the other 4 and use more 4- or 5-wr sets. 

I hope they keep a 7th receiver:
Spurlock

I like Clark & Lucas as well.

Por (BigBucFan) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

I like the comment from TBO that they won’t cut Ira or Martin. I think Clayton will prove this year he is worthy. Of the bubble guys, I like Clark the best by far as a reciever, but Spurlock is good with returns. Tough choices. I believe they can keep 7 WR. Dexter Jackson needs to step it up. Better players may get cut

Por (jason Jesse) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Can’t cut Spurloack after he finally broke that horrible no run back streak for us last year. I think he deserves another year just for that alone.

It’s a shame about Paris Warren…

Por (mike j) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Wow, these are all some good comments! NK. Everyone makes valid points.

Por (James R. Kinzer) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

If you can’t trade Clayton for anything, give a draft choice and Clayton to anyone who would take him.

Por (Scott Montgomery) on August 28, 2008 (Suggest removal)

It doesn’t matter who the recievers are because we don’t have a QB(Garcia) that get the ball down field.