Samuels vs Rice

Duffman003 · 01-03-2006, 02:56 PM

We have played the Bucs 3 times in the past 3 or 4 years and for some reason I never see Samuels doing a pro bowl job against him. I remember under spurrier... Rice had 4 sacks I think and we lost the game by a touchdown or so. Even this year I think Rice had a sack or two, does anyone see any reason why Rice would do worse this game?

hurrykaine · 01-03-2006, 03:03 PM

In defense of Samuels, in that Spurrier game, only 1 or at most 1.5 of Rice's sacks were attributable to Samuels. The other two were a result of Spurrier and the O-line genius Kim Helton matching a tight-end directly one-on-one with Rice, which is suicide.

I do, however, share your concern - Samuels against Rice will be a key match-up in this game.

cpayne5 · 01-03-2006, 03:05 PM

Rice literally broke Robert Royal's hip 2 years ago w/ a move.

12thMan · 01-03-2006, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by hurrykaine

In defense of Samuels, in that Spurrier game, only 1 or at most 1.5 of Rice's sacks were attributable to Samuels. The other two were a result of Spurrier and the O-line genius Kim Helton matching a tight-end directly one-on-one with Rice, which is suicide.

I do, however, share your concern - Samuels against Rice will be a key match-up in this game.

The year Spurrier was here was basically Samuels worst year as a pro. In addition to that, he was fighting some nagging ankle/knee injuries which contributed.

I think big Chris will keep him check this time around.

dmek25 · 01-03-2006, 03:14 PM

over the second half of the season,both samuels and jansen have been playing at a very high level.when samuels made the pro bowl i thought it was a joke.but not now.he is really playing well

jbcjr14 · 01-03-2006, 03:16 PM

I think Chris handles him this week with some "chip" blocking by Portis, Betts and Cooley/Royal in motion. They may let him run up the field a couple times early then run a quick sprint draw on his side of the field to slow him down a little as well.

12thMan · 01-03-2006, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jbcjr14

I think Chris handles him this week with some "chip" blocking by Portis, Betts and Cooley/Royal in motion. They may let him run up the field a couple times early then run a quick sprint draw on his side of the field to slow him down a little as well.

Man, speaking of Portis - did anyone else see him flatten, I mean FLATTEN, Dahani Jones!!! I don't ever remember seeing a linebacker get it like that on a blitz!!

CrazyCanuck · 01-03-2006, 04:26 PM

Rice killed us in the first game. We gotta stop him (and the rest of their line).

Go Dirtbags!

beg8878 · 01-03-2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

Man, speaking of Portis - did anyone else see him flatten, I mean FLATTEN, Dahani Jones!!! I don't ever remember seeing a linebacker get it like that on a blitz!!

I remember that play...and I remember thining the sme thing you do. If someone could post that clip, I would love to see it again

01-03-2006, 02:56 PM	#1
Duffman003 Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 602	Samuels vs Rice We have played the Bucs 3 times in the past 3 or 4 years and for some reason I never see Samuels doing a pro bowl job against him. I remember under spurrier... Rice had 4 sacks I think and we lost the game by a touchdown or so. Even this year I think Rice had a sack or two, does anyone see any reason why Rice would do worse this game?

01-03-2006, 03:03 PM	#2
hurrykaine Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washington, D.C. Age: 51 Posts: 762	Re: Samuels vs Rice In defense of Samuels, in that Spurrier game, only 1 or at most 1.5 of Rice's sacks were attributable to Samuels. The other two were a result of Spurrier and the O-line genius Kim Helton matching a tight-end directly one-on-one with Rice, which is suicide. I do, however, share your concern - Samuels against Rice will be a key match-up in this game.

01-03-2006, 03:05 PM	#3
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	Re: Samuels vs Rice Rice literally broke Robert Royal's hip 2 years ago w/ a move. __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

01-03-2006, 03:14 PM	#5
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Samuels vs Rice over the second half of the season,both samuels and jansen have been playing at a very high level.when samuels made the pro bowl i thought it was a joke.but not now.he is really playing well

01-03-2006, 03:16 PM	#6
jbcjr14 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 54 Posts: 2,015	Re: Samuels vs Rice I think Chris handles him this week with some "chip" blocking by Portis, Betts and Cooley/Royal in motion. They may let him run up the field a couple times early then run a quick sprint draw on his side of the field to slow him down a little as well. __________________ "Work Harder: millions on welfare are counting on you" - Obama 2009 address to Congress.

01-03-2006, 04:26 PM	#8
CrazyCanuck Serenity Now Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,008	Re: Samuels vs Rice Rice killed us in the first game. We gotta stop him (and the rest of their line). Go Dirtbags!

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