From the monthly archives:

May 2009

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Bucs Hayes competing on strongside

by Roland Johnson on May 26, 2009

Tampa Bay Buccaneers second year linebacker Geno Hayes, is competing on the strong side in Jim Bates version of his 4-3 defense. In the most recent Bucs Insider video on Buccaneers.com, Hayes can be seen lining up on what would amount to be the strong side. Hayes who is coming off a knee injury, which …

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Winslow Shows, Bryant Speaks

by Roland Johnson on May 26, 2009

Kellen Winslow, who has been missing in action the past few OTA’s was a show for today’s workout. However there now seems to be differing reports on the real reason Winslow has been absent from the off-season conditioning and install periods. It has been reported by numerous media outlets that Winslow was still in the …

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You be the judge: Rebuilding or Reloading

by Roland Johnson on May 25, 2009

Exciting, riveting, challenging & emotional season ahead for Buccaneer faithful. With the team a sparse shadow of the squad that took the field in 2008, they are officially in rebuilding mode. Even though some within the organization refuse to utter the word rebuild and would prefer to use the term “reload” it has become apparent …

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Bucs four receivers who have Morris wired are

by Roland Johnson on May 24, 2009

In regards, to Raheem Morris letting the media know exactly which four receivers have him wired, our speculation seems to be spot on as several media outlets are now reporting that those four particular receivers are indeed Antonio Bryant, Michael Clayton, Kelly Campbell & rookie Sammie Stroughter. Now, it is only May and the start …

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Bucs Bates excited to see what he has

by Roland Johnson on May 22, 2009

If you are curious as to just how the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense will preform in 2009, you are not alone new defensive coordinator Jim Bates is pondering the same exact thing as the rest of us fanatics. “I can’t wait to find out,” said Bates, the Bucs’ defensive coordinator. “Right now, it’s hard to …

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Bucs contacted Plaxico Burress

by Roland Johnson on May 21, 2009

Steve Wyche, of NFL.com is reporting that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have contacted troubled free agent wide receiver Plaxico Burress. The nature of the talks according to the unnamed source were purely exploratory in nature and centered around Burress off season progress and his well being. According to Wyche, neither Buccaneer officals nor Burress agent, …

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Bucs corner Talib discusses fight

by Roland Johnson on May 21, 2009

Bucs cornerback Aqib Talib, faced the daunting task of speaking to the media after his latest bout of aggression towards a teammate. Talib discussed his version of the altercation with left tackle Donald Penn during Wednesday’s OTA. During the skirmish, the high strung Talib wildly swung his helmet and accidentally hit fellow cornerback Torrie Cox …

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Bucs Clayton giddy over new offense

by Roland Johnson on May 20, 2009

The enigma that is, receiver Michael Clayton, on the heels of signing a five year extension worth roughly $26 million is giddy, over the new direction in which the offense is heading under the guidance of offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski. Clayton spoke with local media after practice, in which he stated the receivers who were …

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Bucs corner Talib getting physical at practice

by Roland Johnson on May 20, 2009

Aaron Wilson, of Profootballtalk.com is reporting that Aqib Talib was involved in a helmet swinging contest, which involved starting left tackle Donald Penn, but neither suffered and injuries, instead the wild swinging Talib managed to land helmet to face on fellow corner Torrie Cox, who Wilson says surfaced lacerations to the nose and face area. …

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Bucs linebacker Crowell full steam ahead

by Roland Johnson on May 19, 2009

Recently signed free agent linebacker Angelo Crowell, who was sidelined all of 2008 after under going surgery to repair a badly damaged knee. Told the St.Pete Times that he participated fully in Tuesday’s workouts and is ready to go. Crowell, will battle third year pro Quincy Black to man the strongside after the team cut …