Buccaneers to trade or release TE Kellen Winslow

ravishingone · Joined: 07 Jan 2007 Posts: 2682 Location: Leola

Not really suprised with the new coaching staff. Considering the offense wants to be a power running team, Winslow is not a very strong in-line blocking TE.

I hope he is able to continue his career, but his knee problems aren't getting better.

youngbuc20 · Joined: 15 Dec 2009 Posts: 1218 Location: Bradenton, FL

IMO this is a bad move.

I think Winslow was set to have a big year this season with the new addition of Jackson and the new coaching staff. We don't really have anyone that will put up his type of numbers at the TE position.

I would have rather waited till next year. Tyler Eiffert and Jake Stoneburner are two prospects I hope we give a long look next year.

Also it has been reported we have some intrest in Dallas Clark.
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bucsfan333 · Joined: 15 Jun 2007 Posts: 26640 Location: the mitten

There is a reason that Dallas Clark is STILL a FA. He's half of what he used to be and his health concerns are worse than K2's. I understand the move. The new coaching staff owes nobody on this team anything and they want their guys. High character and discipline are big deals now, which I love. Hopefully we can get a third or something for him. I'm curious to see who they plan on starting at TE and I wonder if the TE position will be utilized in the passing game. Did Schiano use the TE much at Rutgers?

DaRealdeal · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 10:38 am Post subject:

Schiano is putting his stamp on this football team. Get in line or get out.

K2 is still a weapon, but I think that we all saw this coming. Whether it was due to his health or his attitude, he was not going to be here much longer. We don't have much behind him, and that's a concern, but if we can sign Dallas Clark he should be a serviceable stop-gap.

This would open up a huge opportunity for Luke Stocker. Hopefully he shows us something.
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ravishingone · Joined: 07 Jan 2007 Posts: 2682 Location: Leola

Calibucsfan · Joined: 05 Sep 2011 Posts: 3165 Location: Los Angeles CA

who replaces him............
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Caaddy24 · Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 5427 Location: Houston

I'm sick of this guy I'm glad we did this. He never trains in the offseason, gives half [inappropriate/removed] in practice, all because of his "knee" problems. And he was getting a big attitude in the games last year. Only thing I like about him was his passion to play the game, but it was only on gameday. And he's not even that good anymore.

And like someone said here is you either train with the team and give it 100% or you're out

bucsEST96 · Joined: 22 Sep 2009 Posts: 2214

indifference · Joined: 08 Nov 2010 Posts: 1827

I don't want to see Winslow go because I'm not sure what we have behind him. I know he is overpaid, on the decline, and one dimensional but he was our best TE by far. Stocker played like crap last year, and I mean that in the nicest way possible. His blocking was dreadful and I'll never forget his drop against the Lions last year that would've went for 6.

Dunsmore is an interesting guy to watch now. He isn't much of a blocker and never has been. At least Stocker was known as a good blocker in college but in the NFL he was useless in the run game. We need him to develop and step up as our #1 TE. I'm under the impression that the new offense wasn't designed for Winslow. The Giants hardly value pass catching tight ends, therefore, Winslow's numbers was going to decline by default. It makes sense, trade away a player who is on the decline and overpaid and definitely won't be utilized in the offense. I think we'll be fine without him but I do think he would help if we were to keep him. He could potentially cause problems though if he doesn't get enough looks or opportunities. So I understand this move completely.

BBando · Joined: 18 Feb 2011 Posts: 7441 Location: Tampa Bay

I saw somewhere that Dallas Clark was in Tampa. I'm glad we are getting rid of him. Never really liked him.

YoungBucs15 · Joined: 14 Jan 2009 Posts: 3769

Makes sense to me, hate to see him go but makes sense. Schiano not only wants everyone to buy into his system, he needs them to. He knows that Winslow goes to the U for most offseason training. However he needs these veteran guys to step up and be leaders instead. And to me that's what Dallas Clark would bring. A great leader that can help contribute, not to the level K2 would've of but like it's been mentioned we don't place value play making TE's as much as we did. In all honesty we just need our TE's to block and be a release valve or Freeman. For some reason I have a good feeling about Dunsmore, have no idea why but just do.
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tml_gogo · Joined: 02 Feb 2007 Posts: 13521 Location: Montréal

He wasn't even that good anymore. He's still a pretty good threat as a receiver, but would never block and seemed to have more than a few disagreements with Freeman. I would like Shiancoe, all around decent player and better than Stocker that's for sure.
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deuces22wild · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 2:34 pm Post subject:

Not a shock at all.

I personally don't want anything to do with Dallas Clark though. He's had very few visits this offseason and to my knowing hasn't received an offer yet. He doesn't block, isn't fast, doesn't have great hands. I would rather go Schianco or let Stocker have a crack at starting.
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deuces22wild · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 2:38 pm Post subject:

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/1509/dallas-clark