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Sowell stands a good chance of taking playing time away from Mike Alstott. He’s a much better lead blocker than Alstott, and Sowell is well versed in the West Coast offense from his playing days in New York. Sowell should also make an impact on special teams. Alstott might still be the goal line ball carrier, but Sowell should get his fair share of playing time with the Bucs.Sorry. Storming here and lost connection for a second. My bad.
How will the addition of a true fullback, Jared Sowell, help the run game? Do you think he will help in the run-blocking game, particularly goal line?
You’re right. Phillips needs to stay healthy this season. He doesn’t carry a high cap value, but the Bucs are starting to get concerned with his lack of durability. He also hasn’t shown much playmaking ability – he’s recorded one career interception. But I don’t see Phillips losing his starting job since the Bucs lack depth at the safety position.
I don’t see how Colmer can make the team. At this point, I can see why people are labeling him a bust. The injuries that plagued him in college and hindering his efforts in the NFL. To his credit, Colmer started coming on strong toward the end of last season, but he suffered a shoulder injury that required offseason surgery. He hasn’t practiced at all this offseason, and there’s a lot of competition at the tackle positions. That said, I don’t see Colmer making the team.
Actually, it’s the exact opposite. The Bucs are thriiled with Becht. He played a key role in the running game last year, and he was asked to do a lot of things due to flaws along the offensive line, particularly the pass-protecting ability of the tackles. Becht has gained eight pounds of muscle but is much quicker thanks to his workouts this offseason. The Bucs expect Becht to play more of a role in the passing game this year, but his strong suit still is his run-blocking ability. The Bucs drafted two tight ends – T.J. Williams and Tim Massaquoi – because of their need to add depth behind Becht and Alex Smith. Williams likely is out for the year because he suffered a torn Achilles tendon during Tampa Bay’s mandatory mini-camp in late June. Smith will once again play a big role in the passing game – even bigger than 2005.
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hadn't really thought about the addition of Sowell. He definitely is a better lead blocker than Alstott.Sowell stands a good chance of taking playing time away from Mike Alstott. He’s a much better lead blocker than Alstott, and Sowell is well versed in the West Coast offense from his playing days in New York. Sowell should also make an impact on special teams. Alstott might still be the goal line ball carrier, but Sowell should get his fair share of playing time with the Bucs.Sorry. Storming here and lost connection for a second. My bad.
How will the addition of a true fullback, Jared Sowell, help the run game? Do you think he will help in the run-blocking game, particularly goal line?
Sowell is going to be the starting FB this season.One problem Gruden has had in his Buc tenure has been Mike Alstott. His playing style really doesn't factor into his offense, so he's always had problems utilizing Alstott to his skillset.hadn't really thought about the addition of Sowell. He definitely is a better lead blocker than Alstott.Sowell stands a good chance of taking playing time away from Mike Alstott. He’s a much better lead blocker than Alstott, and Sowell is well versed in the West Coast offense from his playing days in New York. Sowell should also make an impact on special teams. Alstott might still be the goal line ball carrier, but Sowell should get his fair share of playing time with the Bucs.Sorry. Storming here and lost connection for a second. My bad.
How will the addition of a true fullback, Jared Sowell, help the run game? Do you think he will help in the run-blocking game, particularly goal line?
I would not count on him to be a "breakout" TE by any stretch of the imagination. Two very solid WRs on both sides of him with a run-oriented WCO that wants to spread the ball around.Something around the 400/4 range sounds about right, and that's nothing I'd want on my fantasy team. If you want a sneaky play, throw out a late round flier on him and start him in week 1, enjoy a TD, then try to trade him for something of value.
What are FBG projections for Simms?
Hi MLB,With Simms and Clayton hopefully getting better and better, why do you think Gruden would shift to an offense that is "completely run oriented"?
He's wrong about Galloway
Considering they paid him $52,000 for every time he touched the ball last year, and that was with Cadillac injured for the better part of six games, I am not sure why this is such a surprise to you. He's on the team because of his veteran leadership, and even Alstott himself conceded after the season that he was planning on retiring, but decided to come back because he hadn't thought he would have such an "active" role as 2005. By active he meant career low (save for 2003 which he got hurt in week 4).The highest paid FB in the league is going to be there for moral support
The idea is to build a system with a burner at TE, a burner at WR3, and two big WRs that can block as well as they catch. I definitely see Clayton emerging, but this is going to be an offense hoping to feature the run more than the pass. For Clayton, I'd think Hines Ward numbers.
Hey FBG's, Thanks for yet another excellent interview feature. This is why I have no problem justifying my subscription every year (yes, I know the MB is free). I bet David and Joe hate hearing this, seeing as organizing an interview is likely 10 x's easier than all the other content they round up. But seriously fellas, I can't get enough of these insider takes.
Couple of years ago you guys had a conversation with John Clayton after his tour of training camps. That commentary was fantasy gold for me that season. I know Clayton hasn't been hitting as well as he used to, but are there any plans to catch up with him late in the preseason again?
Thanks fellas
Great job guys 
If Galloway goes down, there's still Smith/Boston/Stovall/Hilliard, which is a lot better than Smith/Hilliard/Shepherd which they had last year. In addition Williams will be eating into the passing game, and Pittman still figures to see some his way. Gruden wants to spread the ball around more this year, so I'm not too confident in Clayton or Galloway dominating again, even if one goes down.I get what you're saying though. A healthy Clayton without Galloway will put up better numbers than a healthy Galloway without Clayton.
