Pewter Pulse: Why Tykee Smith Will Be The Next BUCS STAR ON DEFENSE

[@CanWeSmash]

It's easy as heck to be a Bucs fan right now. I've been a fan a long time and I can't remember ever feeling this way exact for when Tom came. I'm just so excited to see what the boys can do when they're all locked in and driven. Go Bucs!

[@PewterReportTV]

Great point, and the Bucs aren't reliant on a superstar like Tom Brady to take them to the next level. This is a really balanced Bucs team in 2024 with stars all over the field.

[@DavidArbuckle-sc8zc]

Jason Licht has nailed the last few drafts. I think if you get two starters out of a draft you did well. But with a Licht draft? 3, 4 or more starters is not unusual. And some of them are even undrafted Free Agents!

[@PewterReportTV]

Well said, David.

[@Smitty55dirk]

We have the best scout team / draft team in the NFL. They have all grown together and they figured something out. They’re hitting at a better rate with high quality, team first guys. It’s really been exciting to see. GO BUCS!

[@PewterReportTV]

There's no doubt. The last 3 Bucs drafts have been 🔥

[@HT_Alfonso]

We got a hard schedule this year so I hope our defence is good to help us at least make a spot in the playoffs.

[@emarigoodman7329]

PRReport I said the same exact same thing ronde barber vibes specially watching him in college

[@PewterReportTV]

Agreed.

[@JokersParadigm]

Love the last two years drafts. Great upstanding athletes.

[@redbucsz5950]

This is some really good news and it's really getting me excited about this year!

[@razalis7502]

When the draft was going on i didnt shake my head one time i loved every pick it felt different so excited to see these kids grow

[@PewterReportTV]

It's early, but this draft class has me excited. It could be one of Jason Licht's best so far.

[@bridgerbergmanjohn8321]

Always appreciate your expert opinion. Peter Report ROCKS! Incredible how many draft picks you nail.....very impressive.

[@PewterReportTV]

Thank you for the kind words - we put a lot of work into our draft coverage for sure!

[@dynamiicon0030]

Beyond disrespectful to not draft late first round/early second round. I’m not a Tampa fan but y’all got an absolute dog. I’m a huge Georgia fan and have loved every down I’ve seen from this kid. He will be an amazing player for yall

[@GOLDKW-bl4gp]

Barton, Braswell, Smith, McMillian and Irving will start or play a lot. Elijah Klein will make the team as a backup left guard. Devin Culp will at least make the practice squad. He is almost a tweener between a wide out and a TE. Would be shocked to give Culp up to another team. You could see him on a seam route or a quick slant. Starting to look like an incredible draft. Even better than I first thought.

[@thisaintthat2133]

LOVE TO SEE THE BUCS WORK CULP IN AT FULLBACK. SIZE AND SPEED. NOT A TRUE TE. BUT FAST AND CAN CATCH. I INVISION HIM AS A WEAPON LIKE JUSZYCK OR HOWEVER ITS SPELLED FROM THE 49ERS !#GOBUCS

[@PewterReportTV]

Yes, in time this draft might have a few more starters down the road. Elijah Klein could be the eventual starter at left guard, too.

[@Travis89-ob5tt]

21.5 TFL's is pretty crazy for a DB sounds like he fits right in with Bowles aggressive style.

[@PewterReportTV]

Agreed. He's a seek-and-destroy DB.

[@centariogrier3255]

Played in the SEC...playmaker on defense and terrific tackler. Add the smarts and instincts, we got something!!

[@PewterReportTV]

No doubt! You nailed it.

[@wrektified7369]

I love this draft class, with that being said, I'm still very high on sirvocea dennis from last year's class. He's always around the ball as well. This defense on paper is nasty I'm excited

[@PewterReportTV]

Yes, SirVocea Dennis needs to transfer his play from practice to game day and he'll shine.

[@BabyBoutiqueUSA]

Love this channel

[@nathanelliott4008]

Tykee Smith is smart! Very smart! I have heard his responses in different videos and I like what I have heard. I hope the pass rush shows up and helps this secondary get some INTS! Just a little help will go a very long way. Nice "Pewter Pulse!" Go Tykee! Go BUCS!

[@PewterReportTV]

Thank you, Nathan!

[@direden]

So, can we expect to see a lot of Dime packages? ...To put Tykee Smith and Tavierre Thomas on the field at the same time? It sounds like a recipe for success... 1. Improved running game burns clock. 2. The WRs score early and establish the lead. (Force the opponent into passing situations.) 3. Get sacks and interceptions from Nickle and Dime coverage.

[@thisaintthat2133]

ITS A PASSING LEAGUE THESE DAYS. ID LOVE TO SEE IT!! #GOBUCS

[@PewterReportTV]

I wouldn't be surprised to see more dime this year. If Tavierre Thomas keeps making plays Todd Bowles will have to find a way to get both he and Tykee Smith on the field together - along with Jordan Whitehead and Antoine Winfield Jr.

[@chubs0215]

Always the best bucs coverage ty😊

[@PewterReportTV]

Appreciate you, chubs!

[@B55-p6z]

Good draft

[@PewterReportTV]

Possibly a great draft.

[@dllavid]

Enjoy your commentary 👍

[@PewterReportTV]

Thank you!

[@brianomoli4]

Another great vid! Keep killing it, SR

[@PewterReportTV]

Thank you!

[@Mr.Right_NFL]

Always been a fan of Tykee Smith, even when he was at Georgia. A happy he’s on the team. Also great job on the thumbnails recently. 👍

[@PewterReportTV]

Appreciate the kudos! Thank you!

[@GOLDKW-bl4gp]

Bucs have made a lot of good decisions since winning the SB. If they blew the team up and built it back up from scratch it would still be a mess. A lot easier to fill in a handful of puzzle pieces each year. Also they stay away from the high price free agents. It is not sexy but it can be effective if players perform and injuries are few.

[@PewterReportTV]

Yes, they wisely reloaded rather than rebuilt. Landing Baker Mayfield was key because it all starts at the QB position. But yes, this TEAM is very well-rounded and talented.

[@carsonlineberger1354]

Because he's from UGA, glad Licht finally figured out they have good players. Now if we could just get him to grab a RB from there.

[@PewterReportTV]

Yes! Love Bulldogs backs!

[@sactown1200]

Another great video PR. I really do enjoy your pewter pulse videos can't get enough.

[@PewterReportTV]

Thank you, sactown! I've got 3 more Pewter Pulse videos coming next week! Stay tuned!

[@mikesiringer2440]

I think this defense is gonna dominate this year!

[@GlennHaight]

GO BUCS

[@BatW446]

Ill tell you this! The best Nickel/Slot we have on the field right now is Tavierre Thomas

[@PewterReportTV]

He has been impressive for sure.

[@roachfatthenostalgist7535]

🔥

[@GOLDKW-bl4gp]

Tykee sounds like Ronde breaking down plays when he did his interviews. You hear players say after half the season the game slowed down for them. They realize what the offense is trying to do to them. Tykee might have a less of a learning curve. When Bowles or position coach say do this instead, Tykee probably will understand why.

[@PewterReportTV]

Todd Bowles LOVES smart football players, and Tykee Smith is a very cerebral dude.

[@donnie6342]

LFG

[@PewterReportTV]

🏴‍☠

[@combabus]

Whitfield, Whitehead, Smith, David and Britt can all bring the blitz. Coach Bowles is going to break some pencils drawing packages up for this group.

[@bucsredsoxredwings]

He should have done so with Devin White too. Would have loved to see him as an inside Von Miller. Rush 90% of the time, cover the other 10%. Unfortunately, never happened.

[@PewterReportTV]

Indeed. Tykee Smith will be a big upgrade from Christian Izien in terms of playmaking ability. I bet he finishes with 2-3 sacks during his rookie season.

[@PewterReportTV]

@@bucsredsoxredwings The Bucs defense will be better without Devin White this year for sure.

[@combabus]

@@PewterReportTV All these guys hit "concussion protocol" hard, so Izzy will get time to splash at some point. The scouting department has really found a groove getting the plug and play guys the coaches need.

[@brianomoli4]

@@PewterReportTV bringing Whitehead back guarantees that.

[@Kevinjimtheone]

John Lynch is just shooting from the logo, like prime Steph, and hitting nothing but net. The only "big" disappointment in the last few drafts is only JTS, whom I hope will finally have a breakout year. Btw, why does Pewter Report still only have 15K subs? It should've been at least 50K subs.

[@GeoffTheChamp]

That’s HIGH praise, Scott! 😳 I’m not doubting you (I hope that’s all true), just sayin. Also… Algorithm help… Go Bucs!!!

[@supasmits]

...then proceeds to hurt ankle in practice - jinx 🙃

[@PewterReportTV]

I thought about that! But it's minor. He might miss this preseason opener, but he'll be okay.

[@XAbdr]

Overrating the Draft Class? I think from top to bottom this is the first time I have ever seen a draft where all the picks should make the team. I love the TE at the 7th pick. He should be on the team because we have three big blockers. We need a speed guy at TE who can play on passing downs. But slotting four guys to start is a bit much.

[@PewterReportTV]

This has the makings to be an outstanding Bucs draft class - from top to bottom.

[@BatW446]

I havent really seen Tykee do anything. If you have tape of him making plays id love to see them. Lots of talk about how smart and wonderful he is but no proof of in on the field. SHOW ME THE PROOF not from college show me on the field in the NFL just like Jmak does. Screw all this other crap. It sounds like your gushing over your kids Pop Warner play

[@PewterReportTV]

Unfortunately the media is not allowed to record 11-on-11 periods during practice, otherwise I'd be happy to show you.