Bucs at Panthers: Most Disappointing Players In Week 7
Let’s be honest: The whole Bucs team belongs on this Most Disappointing list after their performance against the Panthers. In a 21-3 loss to their division rival, not much looked good. Tampa Bay struggled to move the ball on offense and couldn’t stop the run on defense.
Here are the most disappointing players from the Bucs’ Week 7 loss to the Panthers:
Luke Goedeke
After two series, Goedeke was benched for backup Nick Leverett. Leverett immediately provided an upgrade on the line, yet after two more series, the Bucs went back to Goedeke. It wouldn’t last long, as he was pulled yet again after three drives before Leverett took over again. It was a yo-yo of a game as Goedeke came back into the game but immediately let up pressure on Tom Brady, which forced him to scramble out of the pocket. The rookie left guard just isn’t getting better, and Sunday was another disappointment.
Zyon McCollum
Granted, it was his first career start and he settled down a bit, but McCollum had some rookie mistakes. On the Panthers’ first play of the game, he got turned around and let wide receiver Terrace Marshall get behind him for what was almost a 38-yard gain. After a challenge, it was determined it was not a catch. McCollum gave up another big completion that put the Panthers in the red zone before half. They capitalized on it, too, with a touchdown by D.J. Moore to end the half.
McCollum was also on the receiving end of allowing the Panthers’ third touchdown of the game. P.J. Walker’s 29-yard pass to tight end Tommy Tremble put the Bucs down 21-3 with just over nine minutes left in the game.
