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"Safety Sabby Piscitelli is one of the Bucs' most athletic defenders. If you're still not convinced, consider how fast and how far he chased so many Cowboys receivers to the end zone Sunday.

At one point, after the Bucs yielded a crushing 80-yard touchdown catch and run to Patrick Crayton in their 34-21 loss, coach Raheem Morris finally pulled Piscitelli aside.

Even in the defense under new coordinator Jim Bates, Piscitelli was supposed to be playing Cover 2 on the play, but he got caught gazing into the eyes of Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo instead of "plastering," or sticking with, Crayton.

"He knew exactly what he was supposed to do," Morris said. "There's no secret about it. I looked right at Sabby. I grabbed him right next to me. He looked at me and said, 'Plaster.' You can't make that mistake. You just have to do it. You can't come off the field and know it's too late. They got a touchdown already."

Romo passed for 353 yards and touchdowns of 42, 66 and 80 yards - the last one coming two plays after the Bucs had cut the Cowboys' lead to 20-14.

The big plays ruined a big day by the Bucs offense and the head coaching debut of Morris, who has no trouble calling out players in meetings or to the media.

Piscitelli was directly responsible for botching two of those long touchdown passes.

After the game, players tried hard not to throw their third-year safety under the Trailways."

Hey Cap.......The Bucs are an entirely different team than they were last year....am I correct?

Now, think for a minute....most of these guys have not played together for very long, have they? The reason I'm asking, is because I really don't know. All I know is the 'Boys didn't have much film or anything to study insofar as the Bucs are concerned.........had to play things by ear for the most part, so correct me if I'm wrong.

The Cowboys have played together for a few years, for the most part, and have the leg up on experience and team chemistry. Now, I'm not saying the 'Boys are going places just because of this, but they have been together a lot longer than the Bucs players and coaches.

You have to be patient with the coach and the team. Your team has game and played well, considering. But, like a child, they have to crawl before walking. Once they learn that, the team will be fine. It's still the first year, and only one game.


Patience, my friend.

Sabby looked like he had never played a snap of pro football.

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Originally posted 02:42 PM ET  09.14 by Bull_Shirt

Hey Cap.......The Bucs are an entirely different team than they were last year....am I correct?Now, think for a minute....most of these guys have not played together for very long, have they? The reason I'm asking, is because I really don't know. All I know is the 'Boys didn't have much film or anything to study insofar as the Bucs are concerned.........had to play things by ear for the most part, so correct me if I'm wrong.The Cowboys have played together for a few years, for the most part, and have the leg up on experience and team chemistry. Now, I'm not saying the 'Boys are going places just because of this, but they have been together a lot longer than the Bucs players and coaches.You have to be patient with the coach and the team. Your team has game and played well, considering. But, like a child, they have to crawl before walking. Once they learn that, the team will be fine. It's still the first year, and only one game.Patience, my friend.

Your Right Bull, about it all, but the guy is a 3rd yr player with the buc's, never was the starter but all in all he know's how to play cover 2, thats all he's ever learned here in tampa. I have patience with the team, I love the team, I love the way they performed, I just dont think I can accept unneccessary mistakes like that. I know im not out there, but if i didnt have a hernia id try and get out there my damn self, but it is what it is. I think dude really needs to do his job, or like everybody else Morris let go he needs to be added to that list, it's business, nothing personal.

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Originally posted 03:20 PM ET  09.14 by Steel City Sports-6-4

Sabby looked like he had never played a snap of pro football.

True, Looked like he was playing sand lot!!!!

We also need Tanard Back.......... Jermaine Phillips putting on Linebacker weight looked really slow out there.............. I hope Sabby Learns how to be a starter for next game

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Originally posted 05:00 PM ET  09.15 by Buc'em Up

We also need Tanard Back.......... Jermaine Phillips putting on Linebacker weight looked really slow out there.............. I hope Sabby Learns how to be a starter for next game

True but even with his wieght he played better than SHAGGY.

Sabby has pluses and minuses. His pluses are usually what cause the minuses unfortunately. He is an aggressive ball hawk, always looking for the big play, so it is easier for a QB to look him off the play. You hate to take away the aggression that helps him make INTs in order to prevent his giving up the long play.

The coaches need to spend some time explaining to him when it is ok to take chances and when it is not ok. When you are the deep cover on a zone and the receiver is streaking past the CB you do what the play called for which is keep the receivers in front of you. That does not involve watching the QB generally.

I think he can be salvaged, but he is going to have to be willing to be coached.

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Originally posted 03:23 PM ET  09.24 by jrscott

Sabby has pluses and minuses. His pluses are usually what cause the minuses unfortunately. He is an aggressive ball hawk, always looking for the big play, so it is easier for a QB to look him off the play. You hate to take away the aggression that helps him make INTs in order to prevent his giving up the long play. The coaches need to spend some time explaining to him when it is ok to take chances and when it is not ok. When you are the deep cover on a zone and the receiver is streaking past the CB you do what the play called for which is keep the receivers in front of you. That does not involve watching the QB generally.I think he can be salvaged, but he is going to have to be willing to be coached.

Perfectly put!