Welp-Banks cut by TB

[Other_Guy]

I noticed that too. Too lazy to proofread I guess.

Bucswire hates us.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

He was an undrafted rookie free agent. I'm not sure why it's such a shock to Y'all He was cut...regardless of when it happened. It's amazing that as athletically gifted as He is, y'all won't let Him outrun His past.

This. I especially don't really get the people saying he was cut because of an attitude problem or discipline problem. He was cut because he was undrafted and not needed on the team. Hopefully another team that needs a LB picks him up. Weird how now that Jennings found success in San Fran don't really see a lot of people bring up his past - it's all positivity. Hopefully Banks can find the same success so the "thug life" clowns stfu about him too.

 

[Vol8188]

This. I especially don't really get the people saying he was cut because of an attitude problem or discipline problem. He was cut because he was undrafted and not needed on the team. Hopefully another team that needs a LB picks him up. Weird how now that Jennings found success in San Fran don't really see a lot of people bring up his past - it's all positivity. Hopefully Banks can find the same success so the "thug life" clowns stfu about him too.

I agree plenty of people are over the top and making absurd assumptions about banks without evidence. But it’s also ridiculous to compare him to Jennings. Banks was on video threatening multiple women

 

[RockyTopTexas]

Kid was a meat head

 

[BruisedOrange]

Summary of the news reports (not close-captioned for gossipy old women, which we love to be on VolNation):

Banks was released in time to be picked up by another team before they all get too deep into their training camp. That way, he will not be behind in learning their defensive scheme, calls, etc.

Tampa Bay had too much depth at the middle linebacker position*, after seeing that their ML draft pick was going to work out (which implies that Banks might have been brought in as insurance).

* Or, Tampa Bay realized they needed more depth at another position, and ML was the position from which they could best afford to free up a roster spot.​

All of what we know works in Banks favor--the timing, and the opportunity now to get picked up by a team who needs him, where he will also have a better chance of getting on the field and earning incentive bonus money.

 

[tmack50]

 

[Volinnooga]

Summary of the news reports (not close-captioned for gossipy old women, which we love to be on VolNation):

Banks was released in time to be picked up by another team before they all get too deep into their training camp. That way, he will not be behind in learning their defensive scheme, calls, etc.

Tampa Bay had too much depth at the middle linebacker position*, after seeing that their ML draft pick was going to work out (which implies that Banks might have been brought in as insurance).

* Or, Tampa Bay realized they needed more depth at another position, and ML was the position from which they could best afford to free up a roster spot.​

All of what we know works in Banks favor--the timing, and the opportunity now to get picked up by a team who needs him, where he will also have a better chance of getting on the field and earning incentive bonus money.

that is a summary of what that reporter speculated had happened. No one really knows as TB has not said anything as to the reason. I hope that speculation is accurate.

 

[stevenrich2003]

I would just like to forget.. almost everything.

 

[bigorangepoppa]

That certainly didn't last long?

Bucs News: Bucs release LB Jeremy Banks ahead of training camp

Article said Tennessee lost by 63 points against South Carolina. Guess it takes too much effort to be factual.

 

[17Vols]

I doubt we will ever know exactly what happened with him at the end of last season, but it seems pretty apparent that he was at the center of some drama and it def bleed over on the field. I don’t really care whether he makes an NFL roster or not.

 

[aRmo]

I doubt we will ever know exactly what happened with him at the end of last season, but it seems pretty apparent that he was at the center of some drama and it def bleed over on the field. I don’t really care whether he makes an NFL roster or not.

Agreed. Just seems like the vibe was that he was a headcase his whole time here. Good luck to him.

 

[LittleVol]

I’m torn on this news. Hate to see a former vol get released and hope he finds a home because he’s a good athlete. But I also enjoy seeing a certain wannabe scout who said he was a first round talent being wrong

His talent has nothing to do with his personal decisions.

But go ahead a puff up your day on me being wrong at the expense of a Vol having uncertainty in his future.

Yeah, I'm sure you're very torn.

Go Vols right???

 

[LittleVol]

Kid was a meat head

And not a lot of accountability in his life.

He should have fessed up during his pro interviews. He's getting bad advice or just doesn't listen to anybody

 

[Lekvolrrah]

This. I especially don't really get the people saying he was cut because of an attitude problem or discipline problem. He was cut because he was undrafted and not needed on the team. Hopefully another team that needs a LB picks him up. Weird how now that Jennings found success in San Fran don't really see a lot of people bring up his past - it's all positivity. Hopefully Banks can find the same success so the "thug life" clowns stfu about him too.

Be some real haters in these threads.

 

[Volfan1000]

This guy speculates there us no room for him in the LB room and perhaps releasing him early gives him an opportunity to land elsewhere before camp starts.

Maybe Atlanta or New England takes a chance on Banks.

 

[Vol8188]

His talent has nothing to do with his personal decisions.

But go ahead a puff up your day on me being wrong at the expense of a Vol having uncertainty in his future.

Yeah, I'm sure you're very torn.

Go Vols right???

The personal issues you said he remedied? Also kinda gross that you’re speculating he did something wrong without evidence because it’s easier on your ego than accepting that you’re not and have no clue what you’re talking about with your “evaluations”

You can't name one LBer that is excellent in coverage.
so the only valid point you have is the character stuff for which he's been documented as remedying.

He did get invited to a SR all-star game and the NFL Combine.

Undrafted?? That's hilarious!

 

[Vol8188]

And not a lot of accountability in his life.

He should have fessed up during his pro interviews. He's getting bad advice or just doesn't listen to anybody

You told me he had remedied his character problems and that it was documented

 

[BlinghamptonVol]

Bucs fans can blame JB for half their losses this season. He was the reason we lost by 63 to Scar.

 

[hog88]

The guy couldn't cover a bed with a sheet, he'll have a hard time making a 53 man roster.

 

[tbones0711]

I believe they have several evaluation and acclimation mini camps before the actual training camp starts. It was either a culture fit, or they just felt the LB room was too full. Rush to judgement very early we do.

Really......TB cut him early so that he may have a chance to make another roster. TB evaluated the LB'er situation and simply had no room for him.

 

[tbones0711]

Maybe Atlanta or New England takes a chance on Banks.

Belichek is giving Jalen Hurd a chance to make the roster. Hasn't played 1 second in an NFL game to date.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

XFL is always an option

Arena league.

 

[lastlapuncle]

Best wishes for Jeremy,hope he can catch on somewhere.

 

[Sarms58]

Maybe he had an early hit for a change…

 

[livefaith]

Before you even get into the attitude problems, the guy never played here like a guy with those combine measurables. He ran a 4.53 40. Did he ever look like he played that fast? He's also undersized.

Yes. No.