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Barrett Ruud LB TB (once again) (1 Viewer)

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BigSteelThrill

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Just thought I would bring up the Barrett Ruud M-LB Tampa Bay subject matter again. :thumbdown:

But this time looking more towards the 2007 season an beyond.

Will he be the man in the middle for this season? And even longer? Production? What say ye.

 
BigSteelThrill said:
Just thought I would bring up the Barrett Ruud M-LB Tampa Bay subject matter again. :thumbup:

But this time looking more towards the 2007 season an beyond.

Will he be the man in the middle for this season? And even longer? Production? What say ye.
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Well ... as I Ruud owner I have the same questions.You would have to think his time has come, I thought he would have had the job by now. If I recall, Quarles was banged up most of last season. He will be 36 when the season starts. If Ruud can't beat him out this year, then ... either several of us think too much of Ruud, or the Tampa coaches are smokin' something.

I think once he gets the job he will be a reliable #2-3 starter (12 team league) , with the potential to flirt with #1 starter status.

:bag:

 
Rozelle said:
BigSteelThrill said:
Just thought I would bring up the Barrett Ruud M-LB Tampa Bay subject matter again. :thumbup:

But this time looking more towards the 2007 season an beyond.

Will he be the man in the middle for this season? And even longer? Production? What say ye.
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Well ... as I Ruud owner I have the same questions.You would have to think his time has come, I thought he would have had the job by now. If I recall, Quarles was banged up most of last season. He will be 36 when the season starts. If Ruud can't beat him out this year, then ... either several of us think too much of Ruud, or the Tampa coaches are smokin' something.

I think once he gets the job he will be a reliable #2-3 starter (12 team league) , with the potential to flirt with #1 starter status.

:bag:
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I hope he gets the job. I have him in all my dynasty leagues. I have him still handcuffed in a few with Quarles just in case. I guess minicamps and training camps will tell. Also if TB picks a linebacker early.....
 
Quarles may be close to retirement.

The agent for Bucs middle linebacker Shelton Quarles confirmed that Quarles, 35, is dealing with some medical issues that may prevent him from playing in 2007.

Agent Jim Steiner did not reveal details of the medical problems but said Quarles and the Bucs should know within a month whether Quarles will be able to play in 2007.

Another beat writer brought up rumors of Quarles considering a coaching or league related position after retirement earlier this month.

 
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Jene Bramel said:
Quarles may be close to retirement.

The agent for Bucs middle linebacker Shelton Quarles confirmed that Quarles, 35, is dealing with some medical issues that may prevent him from playing in 2007.

Agent Jim Steiner did not reveal details of the medical problems but said Quarles and the Bucs should know within a month whether Quarles will be able to play in 2007.

Another beat writer brought up rumors of Quarles considering a coaching or league related position after retirement earlier this month.
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:lmao:
 
Jene Bramel said:
Quarles may be close to retirement.

The agent for Bucs middle linebacker Shelton Quarles confirmed that Quarles, 35, is dealing with some medical issues that may prevent him from playing in 2007.

Agent Jim Steiner did not reveal details of the medical problems but said Quarles and the Bucs should know within a month whether Quarles will be able to play in 2007.

Another beat writer brought up rumors of Quarles considering a coaching or league related position after retirement earlier this month.
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:unsure: Shelton Quarles had six concussions in 2005.

But concussions are another matter. Quarles, usually evasive when speaking about injuries, told the Times on Thursday he had six concussions during the 2005 season. Because of lingering effects, doctors have advised him to retire.

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"I'm not looking to retire, but we'll see what happens with the decision that they make and the direction they want to go in," he said.

If this is legit, the Bucs training staff either diagnoses concussions as often as bruises or Quarles should have missed a lot more playing time in 05. Makes me wonder again about whether the staff was asleep at the wheel when Chris Simms ruptured a spleen and was bleeding out while throwing touchdown passes last year.

 
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I beleive Quarles returned from his NFL-USO tour on the 14th. Should hear something in a week or two ... I hope.

June's signing shouldn't have any effect on Ruud, in terms of taking over the MLB job.

 
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Rozelle said:
I beleive Quarles returned from his NFL-USO tour on the 14th. Should hear something in a week or two ... I hope.

June's signing shouldn't have any effect on Ruud, in terms of taking over the MLB job.
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It didn't take long to jinx him!This morning's Tampa Tribune

June, 27, was the Colts' starting weakside linebacker. But with Derrick Brooks manning that spot, the Bucs could move June to another spot.

There's a chance the fifth-year pro will compete with Ryan Nece and Jamie Winborn for the starting strongside spot, but there's also a chance he'll work at middle linebacker, at least on passing downs.
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KFFL

Buccaneers | Quarles pondering retirement

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:03:27 -0700

Stephen F. Holder and Lisa Greene, of St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers MLB Shelton Quarles is considering retirement. He suffered six concussions during the 2005 season and doctors have advised him to retire because of lingering effects. He has not made a decision and plans to meet with other doctors.

I think we should here something, maybe as early as this week. Gettin close to Ruud time :thumbup:

 
Rozelle said:
KFFL

Buccaneers | Quarles pondering retirement

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:03:27 -0700

Stephen F. Holder and Lisa Greene, of St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers MLB Shelton Quarles is considering retirement. He suffered six concussions during the 2005 season and doctors have advised him to retire because of lingering effects. He has not made a decision and plans to meet with other doctors.

I think we should here something, maybe as early as this week. Gettin close to Ruud time :confused:
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Updates on Quarles?
 
redman said:
Rozelle said:
KFFL

Buccaneers | Quarles pondering retirement

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:03:27 -0700

Stephen F. Holder and Lisa Greene, of St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers MLB Shelton Quarles is considering retirement. He suffered six concussions during the 2005 season and doctors have advised him to retire because of lingering effects. He has not made a decision and plans to meet with other doctors.

I think we should here something, maybe as early as this week. Gettin close to Ruud time :shock:
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Updates on Quarles?
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Saw this todayGruden confident Quarles will be cleared Published Fri Mar 30 10:06:00 a.m. ET 2007

(Rotoworld) Bucs coach Jon Gruden is confident Shelton Quarles will be cleared medically to play again in 2007.

Impact: His career is in jeopardy due to concerns about concussions. "We didn't have him for (four) games last year, and it wasn't a lot of fun," Gruden said. Quarles is expected to hear back from medical issues shortly.

 
Gruden rarely is honest with the media, so I'd take his words with a grain of salt. I'm not so sure about Quarles ever coming back.

 
Even if Quarles does come back, he may not be able to hold off Ruud, even more so if there's any thing to the degenerated hip thing.

 
Quarles not showing up for OTA no real surprise. I will be surprised if Ruud isn't the starting MLB for Tampa this year. :popcorn:

 
Can we please have a Ruud thread even if the situation clears up and Ruud becomes uber-stud? I am concerned.

 
KFFL

Buccaneers | Quarles tenure with team may be over

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 16:43:20 -0700

The St. Petersburg Times reports there are rumors that Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Shelton Quarles was told during a recent meeting with Buccaneers general manager Bruce Allen that he is not a part of the team's plans for 2007. It is not clear whether he will retire or be released. The team will have extra time to make a final decision because Quarles has agreed to move back his roster bonus due date from April 1 to May 1, partly because he wants to obtain additional medical opinions on his health.

http://blogs.tampabay.com/bucs/2007/04/the_end_for_qua.html

 
Rozelle said:
KFFL

Buccaneers | Quarles tenure with team may be over

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 16:43:20 -0700

The St. Petersburg Times reports there are rumors that Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Shelton Quarles was told during a recent meeting with Buccaneers general manager Bruce Allen that he is not a part of the team's plans for 2007. It is not clear whether he will retire or be released. The team will have extra time to make a final decision because Quarles has agreed to move back his roster bonus due date from April 1 to May 1, partly because he wants to obtain additional medical opinions on his health.

http://blogs.tampabay.com/bucs/2007/04/the_end_for_qua.html
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I think he's goign to retire a Buc - a tip of the hat to Quarles if he's done - he's been a very solid player for a lot longer than expected in IDP leagues.
 
Quarles to be cut

The Bucs are preparing to cut ties with longtime middle linebacker Shelton Quarles.

General manager Bruce Allen said today the team will release the 10-year veteran, officially for a failed physical, but unofficially for multiple reasons that Allen would not discuss.

Quarles, 35, has been in talks with Allen for weeks but was told in a recent meeting with Allen that the team had made its decision.

It is not clear whether this is a mutual decision, but Quarles has maintained for weeks that he wishes to and believes he is capable of playing this season. He also added recently that the decision was out of his hands.

The move means third-year player Barrett Ruud shoots to the top of the depth chart. Quarles was not immediately available for comment.
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http://blogs.tampabay.com/bucs/2007/04/quarles_to_be_c.html
 
Its Official

KFFL

Buccaneers | Quarles released

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:09:02 -0700

The NFL Network reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Shelton Quarles has been released from the team after failing his physical.

 
Rozelle said:
Its Official

KFFL

Buccaneers | Quarles released

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:09:02 -0700

The NFL Network reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Shelton Quarles has been released from the team after failing his physical.
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So what about Ruud now? Will he be a 3-down MLB? NFL.COM has the Bucs depth chart with June on the left and Brooks on the right. It's not updated yet, Quarles is still on there and June is # 4 on the left-side (of course he'll be at the top by TC); but the point I'm getting to is this- who could challenge Ruud or take 3rd downs? I'm new to IDP leagues this year. I don't know much about the Bucs defense, but according to the stats from the other LBers I can't see anyone beating him out. Would someone please explain why they expect Ruud to be a 2 downer? If you think he'll be a 3 downer, why? :)

 
massraider said:
ebcpastor2004 said:
Would someone please explain why they expect Ruud to be a 2 downer?
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Haven't given it much thought, but my first answer is: Derrick Brooks and Cato June. With those guys as possible nickel backers, why use the MLB on 3rd down?
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I agree. Ruud isn't bad in coverage, but that was what primarily held him back in the competition with Shelton Quarles. It's almost a lock that Brooks and June will be on the field in nickel packages. Unless the early talk about June seeing some time as a safety in the nickel proves true (which is unlikely), Ruud is probably the odd man out.
 
Starting job assured, Ruud impresses

With Shelton Quarles gone, the linebacker is feeling more relaxed.

By JOANNE KORTH

Published June 20, 2007

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TAMPA - For the past two seasons, whenever Bucs linebacker Barrett Ruud got into a game, he kept one eye on the sideline, waiting for starter Shelton Quarles to shake off the latest bump, ding or sting and come jogging back onto the field. Now, all of Ruud's focus is forward.

Entering his third NFL season, the former second-round draft pick finally is the starting middle linebacker. Quarles is gone, released by the team in April. Turns out, running backs are easier to tackle now that Ruud is no longer looking over his shoulder.

"It's more relaxing for me, " Ruud said of knowing he is the starter. "Shelton was one of those guys who got little nicks all the time and would go down, but you always knew he was going to come back in the game. It's comforting knowing I'm going to be the guy to go in there and start." Now, he is turning heads.

Defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin, cornerback Ronde Barber and linebacker Derrick Brooks are among those who see Ruud asserting himself in new ways this offseason. In the film room. In meetings. In the huddle.

"He's shown some real leadership, " Kiffin said. "Our middle backer, he's running the huddle, and you've got to feel him. I really feel him. I didn't feel him last year because, in fairness to him, he was a backup. He's always been very humble, and Shelton ran the show and Derrick is the captain of our defense and has been for years. But Barrett has really asserted himself, and that's good."

As evidenced during Tuesday morning's mandatory minicamp practice at the team facility, Ruud is capable of making plays all over the field, sideline to sideline and, at 6 feet 2, 241 pounds, deep down the middle in pass coverage. He has some experience to draw on after starting five games last season when Quarles was injured.

"Barrett's a smart guy; he understands the defense, " Barber said. "And he's got a lot more talent than people really recognize. They'll find that out this year. "I don't think we'll miss a step."

No less an authority than Brooks, whom Ruud calls "The Don, " sees a difference in Ruud now that he has the added responsibility of being the starter.

"There's a lot more attention to detail, a lot more communication when we're not on the field, " Brooks said.

"He's talking to me and asking me questions about certain situations. That's just him trying to get better. He's been here every day in the past, but now he's putting a lot more emphasis on the mental side of the game, the film study. And I'm going to try to help him get better."

Brooks and Quarles started side by side for eight seasons, Quarles in the middle and Brooks on the weakside in the team's speed-based Cover 2 scheme. They knew one another's tendencies, needing only to make eye contact on the field to communicate. So Brooks, too, is adjusting.

"Am I going to get used to Quarles not being there? No, " Brooks said. "When you play together with someone for eight or nine years, that's a little difficult to do. But I'm going to give Barrett my all and be there for him to help him.

"It's to his credit that he had some playing time last year, so him being the starter is not that new.

"This part of the game is new, going into the offseason knowing you're going to be the starter. How do you prepare compared to someone who could possibly be the starter? I think he's doing the best he can to get ready." No looking back.

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We may get a feel for how the nickel situation may play out in mini-camp.

 
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