From the monthly archives:

March 2009

Posted in General News

Long term deal for Winslow on hold

by Roland Johnson on March 29, 2009

While it has been speculated the Buccaneers were in negotiations with Drew Rosenhaus the agent for tight end Kellen Winslow on a long term extension. Dan Parr, of Profootballweekly.com sighting an unnamed NFL source say’s those talks have come to a scretching halt. According to the source there are major concerns over Winslow’s long term …

Posted in NFL Draft

Morris has doubts about Freeman being a winner

by Roland Johnson on March 28, 2009

In an article that appears on the St.PeteTimes.com website, by Rick Stroud. It now appears that doubt might be creeping in, as Raheem Morris might be seconding guessing whether or not Josh Freeman is a winner or not, with a 14-18 career win – loss record at Kansas State. It would not seem by just …

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Bucs to host Freeman for private workout

by Roland Johnson on March 28, 2009

Adam Caplan, of ScoutsNFLnetwork.com is reporting that QB Josh Freeman was on Sirius NFL Radio’s “Movin the Chains” in which he publicly announced he has a private workout schedule with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Could Freeman be that ever elusive fourth quarterback the team has been talking so much about? Referring back to an early …

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Bucs interest in Larry English growing

by Roland Johnson on March 28, 2009

John Sahly, of Huskie Wire is reporting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were one of fifteen teams on hand to watch NIU’s DE Larry English go through position drills. English stood by his combine numbers, but did participate in the forty yard dash and drills at both linebacker and defensive end. According to scouts in attendance …

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Grossman being linked to Bucs

by Roland Johnson on March 27, 2009

Steve Wyche, of NFL.com thinks the team could pursue a veteran quarterback if the team isn’t happy with what transpires at next week mandatory mini camp. Drum roll please, that quarterback very well could be Rex Grossman formerly of the Chicago Bears by way of the University of Florida. Grossman has the arm to compete, …

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On The Clock: Buccaneers

by Roland Johnson on March 27, 2009

Pat Yasinskas, of ESPN.com has the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the clock with what he is referring to as his dream scenario and his plan b draft plight. It is true the since it’s inception the Bucs have been known for there defensive prowess. Yasinskas, throws out three defensive players for the first round that …

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McCown eager to prove critics wrong

by Roland Johnson on March 27, 2009

While Luke McCown hasn’t been officially named the Buccaneers starting quarterback for the 2009 season, he is ready to prove to the fans and the rest of the NFL world he is the best man for the job. “I got a job to compete with whoever they bring in and I will do my very …

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Graham all for two-pronged attack

by Roland Johnson on March 27, 2009

Buccaneers running back Earnest Graham is all for a RBBC approach, as he feels he will be fresher down the stretch, if he can remain healthy. Graham who shared carries last season with Warrick Dunn guesstimates he averaged around 13-14 carries last season in the same scenario. “I love the idea,” said Graham of becoming …

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Faine: New ZBS right up lines alley

by Roland Johnson on March 26, 2009

Jeff Faine, 28, enters his second season as the team starting center, but feels that the new zone blocking scheme being implemented by new offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski and new offensive line coach Pete Mangurian is a much better fit for the personnel that has been assembled over the past several seasons along the offensive …

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Morris breaks down top three QB prospects

by Roland Johnson on March 26, 2009

During the owners meetings in Dana Point, Calif. Head coach Raheem Morris gave an impromptu scouting breakdown on the three top quarterbacks who are slated to be first round picks in the up coming NFL draft. Morris had glowing remarks about all three, while he thinks Matthew Stafford is a bit like Jay Culter & …