From the monthly archives:

August 2009

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Monday Quotes: Raheem Morris

by Roland Johnson on August 31, 2009

HEAD COACH RAHEEM MORRIS (On practice and injuries) “We did a little Houston preparation today, working on our in-season schedule again. So today was like an in-season Wednesday for us. We had an in-season Wednesday schedule [with] the shorter periods, faster rotation through the periods, more periods, getting more emphasis on situational football things, whether …

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Dexter Jackson released. Thank God!!

by Lee C on August 31, 2009

I’m sure that no one is too surprised to hear the announcement that last year’s 2nd round draft pick, WR (and I use that term only because I’m forced to) Dexter Jackson has been released by the Buc’s one day before they are forced to cut down to their 75 man roster. It’s actually a …

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Bucs Receiver News

by Roland Johnson on August 31, 2009

Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting receiver duo, of Antonio Bryant & Michael Clayton returned to practice this morning. Bryant who had his knee scoped to clean up some damaged tissue and Clayton who has been nursing a sore hamstring took part in the teams walk through and are expected to be particapting in this afternoons practice, …

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Bucs’ Williams wont let injuries define his career

by Roland Johnson on August 31, 2009

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Carnell “Cadillac” Williams, the one time rookie of the year, is not willing to let injuries define his career. Williams who spoke at length with Tom Balog, of the Herald-Tribune.com. “I’m not out to get payback or show anybody I’m back,” Williams said. “I’m just chasing something that I love …

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Reasons why Leftwich was named starter

by Roland Johnson on August 30, 2009

The benevolence of Raheem Morris naming Byron Leftwich as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers current placeholder until the future of the franchise Josh Freeman is prepared to assume the role has more to do with his ability to teach the young Jedi warrior the pitfalls that come with being hailed as the savior of a franchise …

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Bucs’ name Leftwich starter

by Roland Johnson on August 29, 2009

After delibrating with his staff head coach Raheem Morris, has made it official as he announced in a  team meeting that Byron Leftwich will be the teams starting quarterback. “I’m reporting that Bucs head coach Raheem Morris informed his players this a.m. that he has selected Byron Leftwich as their starting QB” Joel Glazer, of …

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Bucs Quotes: Half Time & Game

by Roland Johnson on August 28, 2009

HEAD COACH RAHEEM MORRIS (On the Bucs defense) “To see that happen, to see those guys kick in gear, to see that start to formulate around our team was positive. That was great. Another positive was that first team defense. They really got out there. They flew around. We had the lightning delay. We had …

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Cadillac Williams the starter?

by Roland Johnson on August 28, 2009

Four running backs one football, during last nights telecast of the game, I found it quite amusing that the duo of Joe Buck & Troy Aikman who were calling the game for FOX, suggested that Raheem Morris and offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski are pulling for oft-injured running back Cadillac Williams to secure the role as …

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Game Preview: Dolphins @ Bucs

by Roland Johnson on August 27, 2009

GAME INFORMATION Date: Thursday, August 27, 2009 Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. ET Site: Raymond James Stadium (65,890) 2009 Preseason Records: Tampa Bay 1-1, Miami 2-0 2008 Records: Tampa Bay 9-7, Miami 11-5 National Television: FOX Play-By-Play: Joe Buck, Color: Troy Aikman, Sideline: Pam Oliver Bucs Radio: US 103.5, flagship station (103.5 FM, 620 AM) Play-by-Play: Gene …

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Geno Hayes & Jermaine Phillips speak

by Roland Johnson on August 27, 2009

With news breaking this week that weakside linebacker safety Jermaine Phillips will be switched back to his natural position in the secondary and second year outside linebacker Geno Hayes will now assume the starting duties at weakside linebacker both players spoke briefly to Stephen Holder, of the St. Pete Times. “It’s a big opportunity for …