From the monthly archives:

August 2009

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Antonio Bryant progressing just how much is the question

by Roland Johnson on August 26, 2009

Tampa Bay Bucs starting receiver Antonio Bryant, who has been bothered by a sore knee since last years Prime Time game against the Carolina Panthers opted against having surgery during the off season in hopes that resting and rehabbing his knee would cure the problem, but to no avail as it flared up again at …

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Possible Trade Scenarios for the Buccaneers.

by Lee C on August 26, 2009

With reports swirling that the Buccaneers are actively shopping one of their three Quarterbacks on the open market, I thought we would take an in depth look at possible trade scenarios. Now, I feel that it is necessary to clearly state that this is all conjecture, and I don’t have any more insight into the …

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach, Raheem Morris addressed reports that the team is actively shopping one of three veteran quarterbacks on the roster. While he did his best Bruce Allen impersonation by effectively sliding around the question and deflecting it as just part of the NFL. The most interesting thing of note, is that should …

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Bucs’ counting on man-to-man coverage to fuel pass rush

by Roland Johnson on August 26, 2009

New defensive coaches hedging bets that the man- to- man coverage being deployed in the secondary will allow for far greater pressure by a re-tooled defensive line. Per John Romano, of the St.Pete Times who caught up with several of Tampa Bay’s new defensive coaches including seasoned defensive coordinator Jim Bates. With the most basic …

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Morris, Bucs ushering in 2-2-1 system at running back

by Roland Johnson on August 26, 2009

Tampa Bay Buccaneers first year rookie head coach Raheem Morris, let the cat out of the bag when he spoke to the media Tuesday afternoon in regards to how exactly the team plans on playing a crowded backfield. He shed light on an extensive plan to use his arsenal of running backs in a 2-2-1 …

With the suspension of starting FS Tanard Jackson for the Buccaneers first four regular season games looming on the horizon. The team has been working out converted safety turned linebacker Jermaine Phillips back at his natural position of safety the past few weeks. With the move of Phillips the domino’s are falling, second year linebacker …

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Monday Quotes: Raheem Morris

by Roland Johnson on August 24, 2009

HEAD COACH RAHEEM MORRIS (On injured players) “[Angelo] Crowell tore his biceps. He more than likely will be out for the season; he’ll be done. We’ve got the decision on what’s going to happen with that here a little bit later, but he won’t be playing for us this year. Kareem Huggins has a knee …

Free agent acquisition OLB Angelo Crowell has been lost for the year with a torn triceps. It is believed that the team will place Crowell on I.R., but by doing so he would be guaranteed $2 million dollars this season, not quite sure the ramification to the team and the salary cap should they workout …

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Freeman “Hoping to continue building on everything”

by Roland Johnson on August 24, 2009

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie quarterback Josh Freeman showing significant progress from one game to the next. In a piece scribed by Jason Cole, of Yahoo Sports.com. Freeman takes fans between the lines and into what he saw duringĀ  his 28-yard touchdown run vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars this past Saturday night. A play in which Freeman …

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Morris not ready to name starter just yet

by Roland Johnson on August 24, 2009

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