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Piscatelli/Sean Jones (1 Viewer)
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JOBOOZOSO
Footballguy
I'm not impressed with either guy. Hey, what ever happened to J Phillips?I think there are better options deep into your draft/auction. Radio guys spoke very highly of NYJ Pool.
msommer
Footballguy
I benefited from Piscatelli in the beginning of last year but if memory serves he did not get the stats out of greatness but rather the contrary, and being picked on. That to me would mean that TB will try to replace him. Not sold on Jones' greatness either, though so could be Piscatelli keeps his spot.
cr8f
Footballguy
Tanard Jackson had some good games last year. Are there any Bucs homers here that can tell me how this worked out. Was he the out of the box FS or did they switch during games.
Jene Bramel
Footballguy
The Bucs are back to the Tampa-2, so you'll generally see both safeties align on the hashes (more or less) about 12-15 yards off the line of scrimmage. Either will come down to force the run as needed, with Jackson on the weak side on nearly every snap. Jackson's 42 solos over the last eight games have to be considered an anomaly. It's hard to see that trend hold with Ruud in the middle and Hayes continuing to improve at WLB in front of him. Still, I'd like to see Jones on the field (and confirm that he's still quick enough in run support) before anointing him a clear better TB safety option and DB2.
cr8f
Footballguy
Here are the facts. Jones was one of just a handful of roster additions this offseason, and he just happens to play the same position as Piscitelli, who had a very long 2009 campaign in his first year as a starter. Jones has the better resume' and his strength is an area in which Piscitelli struggles (being physical and making tackles). But Jones, a former Eagle and Brown, also has proven himself adept at getting his hands on the ball, with 16 interceptions and 35 pass deflections in the past four seasons.
To be fair, it should be pointed out that Piscitelli has had some good moments during the offseason. But what worries his coaches is his history of slow decision-making and incorrect decisions when in coverage or when providing help to cornerbacks. Many of those instances have resulted in long gains or touchdowns for opponents.
Piscitelli can still close the gap with a strong preseason. And the Bucs have repeatedly said they plan to play a three-safety rotation that includes Jackson, Jones and Piscitelli.
Still, because Piscitelli has been so consistently inconsistent, there is little reason to think that Jones won't be in the starting lineup on opening day -- even if the Bucs aren't prepared to say so.
To be fair, it should be pointed out that Piscitelli has had some good moments during the offseason. But what worries his coaches is his history of slow decision-making and incorrect decisions when in coverage or when providing help to cornerbacks. Many of those instances have resulted in long gains or touchdowns for opponents.
Piscitelli can still close the gap with a strong preseason. And the Bucs have repeatedly said they plan to play a three-safety rotation that includes Jackson, Jones and Piscitelli.
Still, because Piscitelli has been so consistently inconsistent, there is little reason to think that Jones won't be in the starting lineup on opening day -- even if the Bucs aren't prepared to say so.
