Phins/Bucs - 5 Match-Ups to Watch

[JepheryRoss]

1. (OT) Jake Long v.s (DE) Gaines Adams
Long's weakness (thus far) has been the speed pash rusher. This is a great first test for him.

2. (LB) Channing Crowder v.s (RB) Earnest Graham
Miami's rush defense is a BIG concern. Channing needs to develop into a leader on the defensive side of the ball. How much will we miss Zach Thomas on the field? We all saw what it looked like last year without him.

3. (QB) John Beck v.s THE WORLD
Beck according to some sources has been told he will start the 1st and 3rd quarters. Its pretty much his chance to prove he has any value on this team. I hope the best for him

4. (OE) Whoever v.s Tampa Quarterbacks
We need to find some sort of pass rush to replace the presence of Jason Taylor on this team. Charlie Anderson, Quentin Moses, Vonnie Holiday?? It doesnt need to look good on paper, but we need to get to the quarterback.

5. (RB) Ronnie Brown v.s His Recovery
We all love Ronnie. It took some longer to realize just how good he is/was. I would love to believe that he'll be 100%. But, I'll believe it when I see it.

 

[newlownorder]

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Football is back tonight! Thank God!

I think this is going to be a good test for us because the Bucs have decent Qb's throughout their roster, their D from what I heard is as good as it was when the won the superbowl.

 

[silvrwrx]

amen brother!!!!

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Football is back tonight! Thank God!

I think this is going to be a good test for us because the Bucs have decent Qb's throughout their roster, their D from what I heard is as good as it was when the won the superbowl.

 

[eger]

I don't see Brown playing in this one, if he does maybe a few touches to help him gain some confidence.

 

[Avalanche of Wins]

man i hope they sit ronnie the majority of the preseason.

 

[thefranchisedef]

I don't see Brown playing in this one, if he does maybe a few touches to help him gain some confidence.

im sorry but, you have the greatest sig i have ever seen! that has made a good day great! thank you!

 

[ChambersWI]

our WRs/TEs vs. Tampa's CBs/S- Even if we don't see much of Ronde Barber and Tenard Jackson, Tampa 2 DBs are all physical. For an inexperienced WR corp, they couldn't have asked for a tougher challenge.

our DL vs. Tampa OL-First time we'll see the 3-4 in action.

Donald Thomas/Sam Satale/Justin Smiley vs. Jovan Haye/Chris Hovan- Going up against the quick pass rushing DTs of a Tampa 2 is a lot different than going up against Jason Ferguson.

our D vs. 3rd Downs- Can't count how many times last year I saw us hold an opposing team to no yards or a loss and then give up a first down pass on 3rd down.

Jon Beck vs. Josh McCown-They're fighting each other for their job.

 

[cheyannefan]

1. (OT) Jake Long v.s (DE) Gaines Adams
Long's weakness (thus far) has been the speed pash rusher. This is a great first test for him.

2. (LB) Channing Crowder v.s (RB) Earnest Graham
Miami's rush defense is a BIG concern. Channing needs to develop into a leader on the defensive side of the ball. How much will we miss Zach Thomas on the field? We all saw what it looked like last year without him.

3. (QB) John Beck v.s THE WORLD
Beck according to some sources has been told he will start the 1st and 3rd quarters. Its pretty much his chance to prove he has any value on this team. I hope the best for him

4. (OE) Whoever v.s Tampa Quarterbacks
We need to find some sort of pass rush to replace the presence of Jason Taylor on this team. Charlie Anderson, Quentin Moses, Vonnie Holiday?? It doesnt need to look good on paper, but we need to get to the quarterback.

5. (RB) Ronnie Brown v.s His Recovery
We all love Ronnie. It took some longer to realize just how good he is/was. I would love to believe that he'll be 100%. But, I'll believe it when I see it.

This was a great post. I am also curious to see just how many touches Ronnie will get tonight. I'm thinking about 4, but who really knows. This is a big test for Ronnie because as the old saying goes your not fully recovered until you get smacked in the mouth.

 

[elandre]

Just heard from Da Coach that our OLine starters are gonna be playing a full Half! Whooo Cant wait to see the Run Blockin job Jake does today!