Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Buccaneer Roster Cuts - Open Thread
Buc Em &bull 1 Hour Ago
After a long, long offseason of releases, acquisitions, draft picks, and camps, the 2010 version of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will finally be carved out by the Tampa Bay brain trust. Consider this your open thread to talk about who… Full Story »
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Report: Texans to add RB Ward to the mix
Texan Gab &bull Today
The Texans will sign free agent running back Derrick Ward, reports John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. The 30-year-old Ward worked out for the Texans on Friday, three days after being released by Tampa Bay. A seventh-round pick (235th overall)… Full Story »
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Roster cuts coming for Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Who's in, who's out?
TampaBay.com Bucs News &bull TodayTAMPA - By early Friday morning, just hours after returning from their preseason finale in Houston, the Bucs got down to the painful task of trimming the roster to 53 players in time for today's NFL deadline. Coach Raheem Morris, who along with general manager Mark Dominik, offensive coordinator Greg Olson and associate head coach Rich Bisaccia will decide how to reduce the roster from its current 75 players, said many of the decisions would be difficult. It's… Full Story »
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Eagerly awaiting their fate
Tampba Bay Buccaneers News on Tampa Bay Online &bull Today
They got together Friday afternoon to start shaping this year's team, Morris said. Tampa Bay must cut its roster from 75 to 53 players by today, meaning 22 players will have to hand in their jerseys and playbooks. I've been… Full Story »
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Report says Texans to add former Bucs back Derrick Ward
NFL Gridiron Gab &bull Today
The Texans will sign free agent running back Derrick Ward, reports John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. The 30-year-old Ward worked out for the Texans on Friday, three days after being released by Tampa Bay. Terms of the deal were… Full Story »
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As cuts loom, Tampa Bay Buccaneers weigh who's in, who's out
TampaBay.com Bucs News &bull TodayTAMPA - By early Friday, just hours after returning from their preseason finale in Houston, the Bucs got down to the painful task of trimming the roster to 53 players in time for today's NFL deadline. Coach Raheem Morris, who along with general manager Mark Dominik, offensive coordinator Greg Olson and associate head coach Rich Bisaccia will decide how to reduce the roster from 75 players, said many of the decisions would be difficult. Which, he added,… Full Story »
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers stress physical play
TampaBay.com Bucs News &bull TodayTAMPA - As the Bucs prepare to make their final roster decisions today, coach Raheem Morris said he is willing to take an unconventional approach because of the his young players' potential. That's what I've been trying to sell myself,"… Full Story »
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Breaking down the Bucs' final roster
Bucs Beat on Tampa Bay.com &bull Today
We're less than 24 hours away from learning the details of the Bucs' final roster. To that end, I did an analysis of the roster and the decisions the lie ahead for the Saturday newspaper. But you're in luck: I'll give you a preview tonight. Just remember, though based on actual reporting, conversations and personal observations, these are still just projections. Think of them like really, really educated guesses. QUARTERBACK Josh Freeman and Josh Johnson are 1 and 2, respectively, in the lineup. About the only… Full Story »
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Houston Texans 17
Texans Locker &bull Yesterday
The Texans better hope Matt Schaub stays healthy all year long after what I saw last night. Dan Orlovsky started at QB last night and he was pretty awful. He completed 11 of 16 passes for 113 yards with 2… Full Story »
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Houston Texans 17
Buccaneers Locker &bull Yesterday
It was the Rudy Carpenter show last night for the Bucs and he looked good. Rudy Carpenter started at QB last night for the Bucs and he completed 15 of 22 passes for 203 yards with 2 TD passes. Jevan… Full Story »
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The Future's Picks: Examining Freeman's 2009 Interceptions Part III
Buc Em &bull Yesterday
More photos J.Pat Carter - AP "Okay, catch the ball, see the field, don't throw a pick. You can do it Josh!" - Freeman's thoughts as he prepares to throw a completed pass against the Dolphins Browse more photos In the previous two posts in this series ( here and here ) I looked at the first 12 interceptions Freeman threw last year, so naturally I'll look at the final six in this post. Initially Freeman's interceptions were only in part his fault, more frequently they could be blamed on the receiver. However, the second set of interceptions were almost… Full Story »
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Reviewing tape of the NFC South chat
Pat Yasinskas on ESPN &bull Yesterday
We just concluded our final NFC South chat of the preseason a few hours ago, and we covered lots of ground. Matt (Pittsburgh, Pa.): What do you think about Mike Williams? Do you think he is going to become the… Full Story »
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Texans sign Derrick Ward
National Football Post &bull YesterdaySigned to a four-year, $17 million contract last year after excelling with the New York Giants, Ward wasn't productive in Tampa Bay. H e rushed for only 409 yards and one touchdown last season. Full Story »
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Bucs coach Morris says cuts will be difficult. Team may keep as many as six WRs
Bucs Beat on Tampa Bay.com &bull Yesterday
Bucs coach Morris says cuts will be difficult. Today is the tough day and we've got to make decisions here in a bit,'' Morris said. That means we're getting better, we're going in the right direction. There will be some… Full Story »
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Bucs begin tough task of trimming roster to 53 players
Tampba Bay Buccaneers News on Tampa Bay Online &bull Yesterday
They will get together Friday afternoon to start shaping this year's team, Morris said. The Bucs must cut their roster from 75 to 53 players by Saturday, meaning 22 players will have to hand in their jerseys and playbooks this… Full Story »
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Freeman getting used to playing with injury
Bucs Beat on Tampa Bay.com &bull Yesterday
Josh Freeman conducted a very successful test of his broken right (throwing) thumb last night, leaving the Bucs encouraged that he'll be fine when the season opens next Sunday. According to coach Raheem Morris, Freeman has been testing different methods… Full Story »
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Bucs finish a bend but don't break preseason
Tampa Tribune Bucs Report Blog &bull YesterdayWhile fashioning a 2-2 exhibition slate, Tampa Bay yielded 80 first downs and the Bucs were outgained by 306 yards as opponents averaged 19 more snaps per game. Still, Tampa Bay allowed only five TDs in the four games, leaving… Full Story »
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WIlliams and Brown Ranked No. 6 and No. 9 Among NFC South Receivers
Pewter Report &bull Yesterday
ESPN blogger Pat Yasinskas is going through positions and gives his thoughts on where guys rank in the NFC South. Yesterday, Yasinskas ranked the wide receivers. Rookie Mike Williams checks in at No. 6 and veteran Reggie Brown is ranked No. 9.Mike Williams, Buccaneers. I'm really hesitant to rank a rookie receiver this high because I've seen too many… Full Story »
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Lynch makes case in Bucs' 24-17 preseason win
Tampba Bay Buccaneers News on Tampa Bay Online &bull Yesterday
HOUSTON - They had reached the point in the preseason Thursday night where proving you can help on special teams was about the best thing any player on the bubble could do for himself. Unless, of course, you are Corey Lynch. Lynch bounced around the NFL for a couple of years mostly because he has a penchant for… Full Story »
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Bucs Rookie Report - Preseason Week 4
Pewter Report &bull Yesterday
With the Buccaneers expecting a lot from their 2010 draft class, PewterReport.com will be keeping tabs on Tampa Bay's rookies during the preseason in the Bucs Rookie Report series. Find out how the Bucs' young guns played in Tampa Bay's 24-17 preseason victory at Houston by clicking here. With Tampa Bay's 2010 draft class already drawing praise from the local and national media, PewterReport.com will be filing Rookie Reports during the preseason to chronicle the highs and lows of the youngest Buccaneers. Here's how the 2010 draft class and a couple notable undrafted free agents fared against the Texans in… Full Story »
