Bucs defensive scheme? Anybody notice if they were running Zone or Man more?

[AlphabetsEnd]

In NFL+ condensed replay, it was hard to determine who was playing more half-assed for the Bucs, their offense or defense. 

Brady was erratic as poo. 

[Basbear]

honestly you need a all-22 to answer this correctly...

Edited October 24, 2022 by Basbear

[Mr. Scot]

Wasn't watching that aspect close enough to say but on general feel, felt like zone.

Bowles is typically a Tampa 2 guy.

[MillionDollarCam]

6 minutes ago, AlphabetsEnd said:

All good points. I would agree on scheme and route running. 

I would also seriously agree on putting too much value on numbers - which is why I've resorted to watching so much film and putting plays in context, as the numbers just haven't seemed to add up this season (or really ever). 

I wasn't able to do a close review of the trenches, but I didn't see anything to contradict that. Most of the big gains from the Bucs offense were in passing and Brady never seemed comfortable. 

I think the scheme is a massive issue. You might be able to tell me since you get the All 22 but our routes seem basic.

And as @Davidson Deac II mentioned, I also think you have to have a QB that’s willing to just spin it sometimes. Maybe Baker was worried about losing the starting gig if he started throwing a bunch of picks, I have no idea… but he looked unwilling to drive the ball down the field.