From the monthly archives:

February 2009

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Free Agency Buzz

by Roland Johnson on February 27, 2009

With the epic saga of Albert Haynesworth and where he will ultimately land along with what team was willing to back a brinks truck up and freely allow him to fleece their franchise finally over. With the Synder lead Redskins winning out in the end with a 7 year $100 million contract that could grow …

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Albert Haynesworth gossip could all be a mere smoke screen

by Roland Johnson on February 26, 2009

With all the reports hitting the world wide web over the last 72 hours, speculating that the agent for Albert Haynesworth, Chad Speck was seen having dinner with Daniel Snyder the owner of the Washington Redskins, could there truly be a deal already in place? Well this follower of pertinent news believes so. In fact …

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RB Michael Bush a Buc?

by Roland Johnson on February 26, 2009

Amid an avalanche of speculation, with absolutely no founded truth or credible sources, there has been a flurry of rumor mongering over the last 24 hours that the Buccaneers brain trust, has been in contact with their counter part from Superbowl 37, The Oakland Raiders that could have the Bucs acquiring oft-injured running back  Michael …

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Bryant officially in the fold for 2009

by Roland Johnson on February 26, 2009

Recently franchised tagged receiver Antonio Bryant, officially excepted the 9.8 million dollar tag according to the Tampa Tribune, sighting that Lamont Smith, the agent for Bryant sent a text message confirming his client has signed the the deal.  Bryant who  had 83 receptions for 1,248 yards an 7 touchdowns last season was hoping to land …

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Michael Clayton & Phillip Buchanon on Broncos radar

by Roland Johnson on February 26, 2009

Mike Klis, of the Denverpost.com is reporting that the Denver Broncos are targeting both Buccaneers receiver Michael Clayton & cornerback Phillip Buchanon as potential free agent pickups. Klis stating not that Buchanon will come cheap, but rather the other options are too pricey for the limited amount of cap space the Broncos have this coming …

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Dunn’s release makes perfect sense

by Roland Johnson on February 26, 2009

While one of Bucs Centrals’ blogging brethren can’t make heads or tails of why Warrick Dunn was released even though he was a productive back last season. The first reason is, Dunn no longer hits the hole with much aggression, he dances or in his case prefers to spin behind the line before turning north …

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Bucs looking at lesser known talent to fill LB voids

by Roland Johnson on February 26, 2009

Bates’ new defensive scheme, calls for big athletic quick linebackers to attack gaps, force the action back towards the inside while also providing a legitimate pass rush when the team brings what many feel will be a myriad of new wrinkles when it comes to blitzing opposing offenses. It will be hard to fathom the …

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Buccaneers available Cap Room

by Roland Johnson on February 25, 2009

With reports surfacing that the NFL will bump the cap by nearly $4 million from $123 million to $127 million in 2009, the Buccaneers are flush with nearly $70 million in available cap room with the start of free agency looming. The team used what many describe as the LTBE loophole, to roll unused money …

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Brooks will speak to media Thursday

by Roland Johnson on February 25, 2009

Derrick Brooks, has stated he will speak to the media on Thursday regarding his release. It is not clear if the decision by the Bucs to cut Brooks, will lead him to finally hang up his cleats, but my guess is that he is kicking the idea around with his family rather then up rooting …

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Yasinskas – Bucs to be a player for Haynesworth

by Roland Johnson on February 25, 2009

Pat Yasinskas, the ESPN.com beat writer for the NFC South, was on live radio today with The Fabulous Sports Babe on ESPN 1040 AM, discussing among other things the direction the Buccaneers are believed to be headed regarding free agency. Yasinskas disagrees with the stance that Peter King is taking about the Bucs not being …