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Stage set for Cowher return; Buccaneers in the mix

27 December 2009

For some time now, former Pittsburgh head coach Bill Cowher has been rumored to be headed back to the sidelines next fall. Those rumors were kicked up a notch today, as multiple sources are reporting that Cowher’s interest in becoming a head coach once again are sincere, and he has been piecing together a potential [...]

Graham: 30 percent of players using HGH

16 December 2009

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Buccaneers running back Earnest Graham dropped a bombshell on the sports world yesterday, stating emphatically that the use of HGH in the NFL is much more rampant than anyone cares to acknowledge right now. Graham discussed the topic during an interview with local radio host J.P. Peterson of 1010 WQYK-AM in Tampa Bay. HGH or [...]

Weis a good fit for Tampa?

1 December 2009

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With a cool $18 million or so in his back pocket courtesy of his former employer, Charlie Weis is free to explore all of his options in the coming days, without anything to worry about. So it makes sense that he would take some time to look at each situation and then make a decision [...]

Bucs drop Bates down a notch; Morris to call defense

24 November 2009

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With just one win in the books this year, Tampa Bay is in the middle of one of the worst seasons in franchise history. With that, comes accountability, and while no one is ready to throw in the towel on rookie head coach Raheem Morris, the team’s assistant coaches are not so fortunate. The first [...]

Adams trade shows Bears, Bucs heading opposite directions

17 October 2009

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Last night’s surprising trade of DE Gaines Adams (a top five pick two years ago) from Tampa Bay to Chicago, says a lot about how the Bears management feels toward their chances of advancing into the playoffs this season, as GM Jerry Angelo has now dumped a significant amount of his team’s draft resources for [...]

McCown the starter for Tampa in his own mind

13 May 2009

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Having confidence in one’s ability to succeed is a positive trait to have as an NFL quarterback. Luke McCown seems to have that and then some. McCown pronouced himself to be the Buccaneers’ starter at QB until the team says otherwise, firing a shot across the bow of newcomers Byron Leftwich and Josh Freeman, along [...]

Patriots snag Smith to play tight end

1 May 2009

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New England isn’t a team that likes to give away draft picks, but when they find a player they want on another team, they don’t hesitate to make it happen. According to the Associated Press, the Patriots sent an undisclosed selection in next year’s draft to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for the rights [...]

Bucs start damage control in Freeman’s QB controversy

27 April 2009

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It’s only two days after the draft and we already have our first quarterback controversy of the year broiling in Tampa Bay. Bucs head coach Raheem Morris spent this morning doing his best to put the fire his new QB Josh Freeman started unintentially with this statement in an NFL.com draft chat: “I felt that [...]

Bucs add Crowell to the mix at LB

18 March 2009

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After letting future Hall of Fame LB Derrick Brooks hit the street as a free agent this off-season, Tampa Bay had to address their depth at the position sooner rather than later. They probably waited around a bit longer than some of their fans would’ve liked, but today they took care of that potential problem [...]

Tampa to take a long look at Taylor

3 March 2009

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One of the biggest needs for the Buccaneers entering the free agency period was a quality pass rusher or two. Turns out, one just may have fallen into their lap. Pro Bowl DE Jason Taylor is out of work and looking for a new gig, preferably close to his home in South Florida, and according [...]

Bucs wrap up deal with Ward

2 March 2009

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9:05 pm: The signing of Ward was confirmed by Adam Schefter. 8:50 pm: Despite having a boatload of cash to spend, Tampa Bay had been unable to land any of the big fish this off-season, settling instead for a trade to acquire TE Kellen Winslow, who’s better known for his tantrums off the field, than [...]

Bucs hang on to Allen, Clayton

1 March 2009

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Despite having the most money to spend coming into the NFL Free Agency period, Tampa Bay hasn’t been able to lure anyone new to south Florida just yet. Instead they’ve focused on taking care of a few of their own, and while that may not satisfy a fan base that is eager to make a [...]