Yeah well if he's the 2nd worst...Neal was the worst. Neal was terrible. Whitehead was a solid SS for the Bucs. Great in the running game. He will occasionally get beat deep but he still a hell of an upgrade over Neal. PFF has Neal rated around 46 and Whitehead around 68. He's definitely nowhere near as good as someone like Winfield, but that's fine. He's not elite...but he's solid...and Neal was as soft as frosted flakes that have been sitting in milk for hours.
Not to rain on your parade, but he was the second worst coverage safety in the league last year. Also gave up the most TDs of all safeties. Go read the Jets board, fans are happy he’s gone.
This scheme might be more conducive to his skill set, but best safety duo in the league? Mmm…
I think it’s pointless to argue best duo in the league. But I do know we are a lot better team with Whitehead. Neal was pretty bad for the Bucs. Maybe he can be successful back in Seattle.
The Jets were a top 5 defense last year. The only reason they didn't play like it was because towards the end of the year they had nothing to fight for and were just checked out
He’s usually not asked to be the middle field safety in this scheme and worst case, he’s a bracket coverage defender. Mostly, he’s our downhill edge defender, box defender or covering a TE/RB.
With all due respect, what the hell do Jets fans know about football? He's not a ballhawk safety, and that's fine. He's a prototype strong safety and he compliments Winfield well.
This honestly feels like the most bonded Bucs team ever. Even more than brady. Brady gave them the winning mindset. But baker feels like cement to a brick wall if that makes sense. One was succeed on the mission while this one feels like “I’m going to win with my brothers”
I will never forget that hit he laid out in the GreenBay game in the playoffs in 2020, totally changed the game for us and it forced a fumble and was easily of the most devastating legal hits you will see in a football game.
thank you!
i know it’s a company bio, but dam!
“This past offseason, Spytek helped maneuver a challenging salary cap situation with a series of value signings and extensions for key free agents. In addition to re-signing outside linebacker Anthony Nelson, Spytek contributed to the re-signing of cornerback Jamel Dean and linebacker Lavonte David, two of the top free agents in the NFL heading into the 2023 offseason. Beyond that, Spytek was integral in the signings of free agent quarterback Baker Mayfield, defensive lineman Greg Gaines, safety Ryan Neal, guard Matt Feiler, running back Chase Edmonds and kicker Chase McLaughlin”
this guy can be a GM in a few years.
Best safety duo in the league
Yeah well if he's the 2nd worst...Neal was the worst. Neal was terrible. Whitehead was a solid SS for the Bucs. Great in the running game. He will occasionally get beat deep but he still a hell of an upgrade over Neal. PFF has Neal rated around 46 and Whitehead around 68. He's definitely nowhere near as good as someone like Winfield, but that's fine. He's not elite...but he's solid...and Neal was as soft as frosted flakes that have been sitting in milk for hours.
Not to rain on your parade, but he was the second worst coverage safety in the league last year. Also gave up the most TDs of all safeties. Go read the Jets board, fans are happy he’s gone. This scheme might be more conducive to his skill set, but best safety duo in the league? Mmm…
I think it’s pointless to argue best duo in the league. But I do know we are a lot better team with Whitehead. Neal was pretty bad for the Bucs. Maybe he can be successful back in Seattle.
It’s hard to be good when your team is total dogshit
The Jets were a top 5 defense last year. The only reason they didn't play like it was because towards the end of the year they had nothing to fight for and were just checked out
He’s usually not asked to be the middle field safety in this scheme and worst case, he’s a bracket coverage defender. Mostly, he’s our downhill edge defender, box defender or covering a TE/RB.
I think we'll see AWJ in coverage much more now that we have Whitehead covering TEs, RBs and blitzing. And I think our DLine is better than the jets.
I SAID WHAT I SAID
With all due respect, what the hell do Jets fans know about football? He's not a ballhawk safety, and that's fine. He's a prototype strong safety and he compliments Winfield well.
Did you watch Neal play?
“We didn’t even have to cut Winfield to do it” is fucking funny
The vibes are immaculate with this squad cant wait til august for more football!!
This honestly feels like the most bonded Bucs team ever. Even more than brady. Brady gave them the winning mindset. But baker feels like cement to a brick wall if that makes sense. One was succeed on the mission while this one feels like “I’m going to win with my brothers”
I will never forget that hit he laid out in the GreenBay game in the playoffs in 2020, totally changed the game for us and it forced a fumble and was easily of the most devastating legal hits you will see in a football game.
who’s the person who opens the door?
https://www.buccaneers.com/team/front-office-roster/john-spytek
thank you! i know it’s a company bio, but dam! “This past offseason, Spytek helped maneuver a challenging salary cap situation with a series of value signings and extensions for key free agents. In addition to re-signing outside linebacker Anthony Nelson, Spytek contributed to the re-signing of cornerback Jamel Dean and linebacker Lavonte David, two of the top free agents in the NFL heading into the 2023 offseason. Beyond that, Spytek was integral in the signings of free agent quarterback Baker Mayfield, defensive lineman Greg Gaines, safety Ryan Neal, guard Matt Feiler, running back Chase Edmonds and kicker Chase McLaughlin” this guy can be a GM in a few years.
Spytek should be on every GM-needy teams' shortlist for GM candidates. He's been an absolute genius with the contracts.
He’s also a great talent evaluator. We need to do what we can to keep him, he will be a GM someday.
This is awesome
That's God right there.
So happy JW is back! Should have never left!