From the monthly archives:

May 2010

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Clayton Still Deferring Blame Mentoring Rookies

by Staff Report on May 17, 2010

The sense of bewilderment fans get as they glance at the teams’ roster and still see that iconic blocking icon and seven-year veteran receiver Michael Clayton is still a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is an understatement. Clayton after practice on Monday spoke to reporters and alluded to the fact that based on the …

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Bucs Receiver Mario Urrutia Arrested

by Staff Report on May 17, 2010

There’s a logical reason for Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mario Urrutia‘s non-participation in the teams first day of OTAs. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’ Office website, Urrutia, 24, was arrested off Waters Avenue and Country Hollow Drive in Tampa at 10:19 on Sunday night. Urrutia was accused of operating a motor vehicle without a …

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Early Impressions Of First OTA

by Staff Report on May 17, 2010

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took to the rain soaked practice fields behind One Buc Place this morning with roughly 80 plus players in attendance. Among the players missing in action were: T Donald Penn, RB Derrick Ward, TE Kellen Winslow, G Davin Joseph (recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his knee), DT Brian Price (NFL rules). …

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Bunting: “Williams Could Be Steal Of The Draft”

by Staff Report on May 16, 2010

With OTAs getting ready to kickoff this Monday, for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at One Buc Place for rookies and veterans alike. It will be the rookie’s first crack at battling the veterans. With such high praise from both national and local media on this years draft haul many fans are expecting big things from …

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Williams Strong Persona Presented Threat to Dominik

by Staff Report on May 16, 2010

The real story that led to the departure of former Director of Pro Personnel Doug Williams will never fully be disclosed to the public; However, Stephen Holder of the St Petersburg Times is reporting that all things weren’t as rosy as portrayed by Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik. According to Holder it was …

On the heels, of what’s been reported as an amicable split between Doug Williams and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. General Manager Mark Dominik has started the process of finding Williams’ replacement, reports Charlie Campbell of PewterReport.com. Through unnamed sources Campbell suggest one such rumored candidate for the vacated Director of Pro Personnel position is George …

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Prisco: “Freeman Can Be Special”

by Staff Report on May 13, 2010

Rewind to last year around this time and CBSSports.com senior writer Pete Prisco was heavily criticizing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for drafting former Kansas State quarterback Josh Freeman with the 17th overall selection in the 2009 draft. Now fast forward, to the current date and time and Prisco after mentally reviewing last seasons trials and …

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Generously Proportioned Penn Dropping Excess Baggage

by Staff Report on May 13, 2010

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ starting left tackle, Donald Penn, who’s a restricted free agent, has been at odds with management over his second consecutive one-year offer,  exasperated over the lack of a long term contract extension Penn’s weight ballooned up to well over 350 pounds last season. Re-channeling his energy in a more positive way this …

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Bill Rees Leading Candidate To Replace Williams?

by Staff Report on May 12, 2010

With the untimely departure of Doug Williams, there’s a huge void left in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers front office. One name to keep a watchful eye on is Bill Rees, who assisted the Bucs as an independent draft consultant this year – also evaluated the talent on the teams’ current roster. The relationship between Rees …

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Doug Williams Exiting Bucs Front Office

by Staff Report on May 11, 2010

In somewhat of a shocking turn of events at One Buc Place this afternoon Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times is reporting that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Director of Pro Personnel Doug Williams, have mutually decided to part ways effective immediately. Williams re-joined the Buccaneers in 2004 under former general manager Bruce Allen as …