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The Tampa Tribune, published 26 October 2015
With one catch in the left corner of the end zone, Donteea Dye joined several Bucs teamates from small schools who are making key contributions.
The rookie receiver from Heidelberg (Ohio) University made his first NFL catch especially memorable as he hauled in a 7-yard fade pass from rookie Jameis Winston to put the Bucs ahead 17-0 early in the second quarter.
Tampa Bay has also gotten solid play from defensive end Howard Jones of Shepherd University in West Virginia and starting right guard Ali Hobart, a rookie from Hobart College in New York.
“That was emotional,’’ second-year wide receiver Mike Evans said of Dye’s grab over rookie safety Kyshoen Jarrett. “Donteea works so hard and he’s coming from a D-III school, making plays for us.’’
Signed as a free agent in May, Dye was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster Oct. 6. “I had no clue that ball was coming to me,’’ Dye said. “But anytime the ball’s in the air, I’ve got to make the play.’’
Yellow fever
Once again, the Bucs were undermined by a flurry of flags, wiping out offensive gains and extending drives for the Redskins.
Tampa Bay was penalized a franchise-record 16 times for 142 yards, compared to only four flags for 20 yards by the home team. It marked the fifth time the Bucs were whistled for double-digit penalties during their 2-4 start.
“I’m not a referee and I can’t talk about the penalties,’’ Winston said. “But I know our guys overcame so much adversity after those penalties. When we get penalties, we go and convert, but they keep moving us back.’’
Special day
Redskins personnel executive Doug Williams is eagerly awaiting his big day in Tampa on Dec. 6, when the former Bucs quarterback enters the franchise’s Ring of Honor.
Williams, a first-round pick in the 1978 draft, played his first five seasons with the Bucs and led Tampa Bay to three playoff appearances. He earned Super Bowl MVP honors with Washington in 1988 and is enshrined in the Redskins Ring of Fame.
“That’s a big day for me,’’ Williams said, regarding the Bucs-Falcons matchup at Raymond James Stadium. “Family, friends and ex-teammates are all going to be there. I know Mike Alstott had a big turnout for his day, and hopefully I can do the same.
“At the end of the day, it might teach some of the younger fans about what Tampa was like back in the day. I’m just going to say thank you for all the support. What else is there to say?’’
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