I don’t, neither are particularly great in coverage.Double Tyreek all game. I have confidence in Lavonte and White covering Kelce.
No offense to AB, but Scotty Miller has really earned a few more reps.
LaVonte is probably the best cover LB of the last 10 years. No hyperbole. White has not been good in coverage though. David with some help could slow Kelce down some. The big question is can the Bucs get pressure with just 4 guys?I don’t, neither are particularly great in coverage.
Incredible run for Licht and the scouting department. He was almost run out of town after he picked the kicker in round 2 all those years back, but the Glazers have shown a lot of patience and it has clearly worked out. Guy knows how to draft — also stole Shaq Barrett off of free agency too, his first contract was for like 5M a year if I recall.Don't know where to really put this, and usually don't post Twitter feeds, but this seems relevant.
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Over just the past 4 drafts, Jason Licht has added: Chris Godwin, Devin White, Tristan Wirfs, Ronald Jones, Vita Vea, Antoine Winfield, Jr., Carlton Davis, Sean Murphy-Bunting, Alex Cappa, Jordan Whitehead, Scotty Miller, Jamel Dean, Mike Edwards, Tyler Johnson. Quite a run
No, they’re going to have to blitz White. This is a terrible matchup for White actually, as bad as he is in coverage but it also goes directly to his best skill which is blitzing. They should utilize him blitzing with Shaq and JPP and try to force Mahomes into bad decisions. Leave David and/or the safeties to cover Kelce. White will get chewed up by him.LaVonte is probably the best cover LB of the last 10 years. No hyperbole. White has not been good in coverage though. David with some help could slow Kelce down some. The big question is can the Bucs get pressure with just 4 guys?
Miller is a better player and should play over AB. Problem is he basically runs deep routes and AB can work the chains in the middle. But the other problem is the Bucs aren’t interested in that and just want to run on first down and then throw two low percentage plays to the outside after that.No offense to AB, but Scotty Miller has really earned a few more reps.
The first down runs have been obnoxious. I can't quite figure it out. They're setting up play action shots, but haven't hit many of them. I guess we shouldn't complain. Don't see that kind of first down inefficiency being a winning strategy against KC. They're the best 3rd and long defense in the league. Brady isn't going to convert those like he did against the Pack in the first half.Miller is a better player and should play over AB. Problem is he basically runs deep routes and AB can work the chains in the middle. But the other problem is the Bucs aren’t interested in that and just want to run on first down and then throw two low percentage plays to the outside after that.
Disagree.Miller is a better player and should play over AB. Problem is he basically runs deep routes and AB can work the chains in the middle. But the other problem is the Bucs aren’t interested in that and just want to run on first down and then throw two low percentage plays to the outside after that.
Excellent point, one phantom neutral zone infraction...and Brady of course takes it for the score on the 2nd chance he received. The play where KC was lined up offsides, that flag appeared late and the Chiefs intercepted Brady and were starting to celebrate a trip to the Super Bowl.Imagine how you would feel if Dee Ford didn't line up offsides in the playoff game Jan20/2019. Mahomes would now be entering his 3rd SB appearance in his first 3 years as a starter.
Feels like Tyler Johnson is going to bust out one of these weeks, Bucs have a plethora of weapons and Brady has made everyone get involved at receiver, all of them have had a high point in the playoff games so far. Brady could exploit any of them since none of them can feel like decoys or just eating up a defender in space, all these guys have been asked to reel ins some big catches. I won't be surprised if one of the lesser known receivers on the Bucs has a big game.No offense to AB, but Scotty Miller has really earned a few more reps.
I do think Tampa needs to run the ball to win, of course I thought the same thing about the last game. If they can run it opens play\pass and that is critical as is holding on to the ball and keeping mahomes off the field.The first down runs have been obnoxious. I can't quite figure it out. They're setting up play action shots, but haven't hit many of them. I guess we shouldn't complain. Don't see that kind of first down inefficiency being a winning strategy against KC. They're the best 3rd and long defense in the league. Brady isn't going to convert those like he did against the Pack in the first half.
Yeah, absolutely they can.LaVonte is probably the best cover LB of the last 10 years. No hyperbole. White has not been good in coverage though. David with some help could slow Kelce down some. The big question is can the Bucs get pressure with just 4 guys?
65/35 is a bit ridiculous. DVOA has the Bucs favored to win 54% of the time. I think the Bucs overall have a better team but KC has an absolutely ridiculous QB and WR/TE combo that covers a lot up. We’ll know early on - if the Bucs can get to Mahomes they win; if the pass rush is off or he eludes them it’s over.Feels like Tyler Johnson is going to bust out one of these weeks, Bucs have a plethora of weapons and Brady has made everyone get involved at receiver, all of them have had a high point in the playoff games so far. Brady could exploit any of them since none of them can feel like decoys or just eating up a defender in space, all these guys have been asked to reel ins some big catches. I won't be surprised if one of the lesser none receivers on the Bucs has a big game.
I would like to see AB able to go and 100%, he is still so explosive and if they don't cover him or just stick any guy on him, KC will understand real fast what they are dealing with. Godwin looks incredible going into the Super Bowl, Evans was all over the place, I hope he can get it together between the ears the next couple weeks and play within himself. Godwin and Evans should want to score a TD from Brady in the Super Bowl, it's going to be a historical day for both of them to have major parts of the passing game.
Bucs need to shorten the game and create at least 2 key turnovers, time of possession wold be good if they can push it towards their favor. Lot of the mock ups have it close to 50/50, I think it's more 65/35 in KC's favor and the Bucs need to play almost a perfect game. Cannot commit turnovers and cannot allow Mahomes to have the ball all game, gotta create some pressure and somehow throw of the timing.
38-10 regular season under Mahomes, that's like 80%, I was being generous.65/35 is a bit ridiculous. DVOA has the Bucs favored to win 54% of the time. I think the Bucs overall have a better team but KC has an absolutely ridiculous QB and WR/TE combo that covers a lot up. We’ll know early on - if the Bucs can get to Mahomes they win; if the pass rush is off or he eludes them it’s over.
I don’t think anything you said in your first two paragraphs has anything to do with the game at all. Same with the 43-11 and AFCG appearances etc. None of that matters when they hit the field.38-10 regular season under Mahomes, that's like 80%, I was being generous.
Playoffs....let's see...hmmmm 5-1 by my count with one loss to one particular guy.
Bucs 54% to win? I hope you're right but this feels a lot more like David vs Goliath than it does the way your view point is IMHO. KC has a lot of talent, not just at QB and a couple skill spots, they're much more than that. You can't rack up what they have done 43-11, 3 straight AFCC, 2 Super Bowls, 1 Trophy and counting, it's impressive and to think the Bucs are the favorite seems ludicrous to me. But maybe others feel different.
KC opened -3.5 and it's trending down slightly from there at -3, seems like this is going to be a pretty even spread for betting, line might move a little but not likely unless some big news breaks. The LT for KC is OUT and I haven't mentioned it much yet because I think it's unfortunate but you can be assured that the Bucs and Bowles will be bringing blitzes and bull rushes on that side all game, eventually that has to create sacks, disrupt some timing, or cause turnovers. All of which are good for the Bucs and Brady perhaps finding a short field or two during the game. He has managed to capitalize most of the time.I'm seeing at minimum +140 on the Bucs. Not bad odds at all.
Just an enormous advantage for the Bucs, especially with Vea back. He was flattening that excellent Packers center quite a few times Sunday. They have to capitalize on this.Shaq and JPP against backup tackles with Suh, Vea, and Gholston/Nacho in the middle...
Not buying this. Brady routed in a super bowl? In 9 times, that's never happened. And most of his mistakes last weekend were when he was under fire. That really bad 2nd duck he tossed was him just trying to get rid of it. With 2 weeks to look at tape, Brady's never been the type to repeat mistakes. I don't see him being so careless next game. Have to see if KC can make him uncomfortable.the injuries to the chiefs o-line will give the bucs a chance. would be a complete route if that line was healthy. still think the chiefs roll. 38-29.
The Chiefs threw for 250 yards in the first quarter and won by 3 points a few months ago. Why would this be a rout.the injuries to the chiefs o-line will give the bucs a chance. would be a complete route if that line was healthy. still think the chiefs roll. 38-29.
What the line is or what you have?TB + 3.5 / Over 55.5
Because it’s the super bowl and they won’t take their foot off the gas? I love the Bucs story but the Chiefs play a different game.The Chiefs threw for 250 yards in the first quarter and won by 3 points a few months ago. Why would this be a rout.
The chiefs are missing their two starting guards, are playing on the other team’s home field, and are 4 point favourites. Different league. But we’ll see on Sunday. Well, the Sunday after that.Not buying this. Brady routed in a super bowl? In 9 times, that's never happened. And most of his mistakes last weekend were when he was under fire. That really bad 2nd duck he tossed was him just trying to get rid of it. With 2 weeks to look at tape, Brady's never been the type to repeat mistakes. I don't see him being so careless next game. Have to see if KC can make him uncomfortable.
And no way I see Evans having such a rough time next game either. Could have just been the cold, but dude couldn't grab anything after that first TD.
Lol oh okBecause it’s the super bowl and they won’t take their foot off the gas?
Schwartz hasn't played in a while (although it seems like his departure coincided with a bit of a slow down for the Chiefs), but losing Fisher is pretty big. Vea also didn't play in the first game. He's a huge difference maker inside. Get Mahomes moving on his toe into the waiting arms of JPP, Shaq, and Devin White.Because it’s the super bowl and they won’t take their foot off the gas? I love the Bucs story but the Chiefs play a different game.
Line issue is big though.
LOL...Chefs win by 2 TDs. We'll be looking for something else to watch by halftime.ChiefD said:Well, we have another crack at it. Gonna be tough to beat Brady at home twice in the same season.
Edge = Tampa Bay. And that D is tough. They will have a chip on their shoulder.
Chiefs will be lucky to repeat.
Double reverse psychology. I like it. If you remix a remix, it's back to normal.LOL...Chefs win by 2 TDs. We'll be looking for something else to watch by halftime.