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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 & …

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Wash on hand to see Texas pro day

by Roland Johnson on March 26, 2009

Buccaneers defensive line coach Todd Wash was on hand to take in the Longhorns pro day. With the Longhorns having two players that could potentially peak the teams interest in DT Roy Miller & DE Brian Orakpo. Orakpo is projected to be a top 10 pick in next months draft. At 6’3 266 pounds he …

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Kiper still beleives Bucs need Freeman

by Roland Johnson on March 25, 2009

Anwar Richardson, of the Tampa Tribune was able to track down the man, who’s hair never seems to be out of place Mel Kiper who is a draft critic for ESPN.com. Kiper one of the most recognizable names when it comes to college prospects still feels that the Bucs need Kansas State QB Josh Freeman. …

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Kirwan: Freeman to the Bucs at 19

by Roland Johnson on March 24, 2009

Pat Kirwan, of NFL.com in his latest version of his mock draft has the Buccaneers selecting Kansas State QB Josh Freeman with the 19th pick. With the over abundance of hype Freeman has been getting, one has to wonder how much will the one year stint Raheem Morris had as the defensive coordinator have on …

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Bucs eying two more CB Prospects

by Roland Johnson on March 24, 2009

Two  more cornerback prospects enter the fray. The Buccaneers are short one cornerback from last seasons squad, when it was unable to re-sign Phillip Buchanon, who subsequently signed with the Detroit Lions. With Aqib Talib currently manning one side and Ronde Barber manning the other. The Bucs are looking for depth an insurance considering the …

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With the 19th pick Bucs take Malcolm Jenkins CB

by Roland Johnson on March 23, 2009

Frank Coyle a nationally known pro football scout and the master mind behind Draft Insiders Digest. Coyle in his most recent two round mock draft has the Buccaneers selecting Ohio State CB Malcolm Jenkins with the 19th overall selection in the first round of this years draft. Coyle has worked with several NFL front offices …

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Four DT’s on Bucs Radar

by Roland Johnson on March 23, 2009

Continuing with the theme of late, with the draft drawing closer it is time to look at four lesser named defensive tackles. With the team wanting to improve its run defense, while also becoming bigger at the point of attack, after being gashed for over eight hundred yards in the final four games of the …

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Pass rushers on day two

by Roland Johnson on March 22, 2009

With the team needing to find a way to apply pressure this coming season, here is a list of four second day pass rushers to keep an eye out for. While they are not the big named players. Finding gritty edge rushers could be a gold mine this coming April. Pierre Walters, of Eastern Illinois …

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DJ Moore on Bucs radar

by Roland Johnson on March 22, 2009

David Shochat, of InsideVandy.com, is reporting many of the Buccaneers brass descended upon John Rich Practice Field to watch CB D.J. Moore, Friday, at the  University of Vanderbilt’s pro day. Moore a solid late first round corner back prospect. He measured in at 5’9, 184 pounds had a best of 4.55 in the forty. Moore …

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Harvin to have private workout with Bucs

by Roland Johnson on March 18, 2009

Jeremy Fowler, of the South Florida SunSentinel, is  reporting former University of Florida WR Percy Harvin said he has a private workout scheduled with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Harvin who is a dynamic game changing receiver / runningback could very well be an addition the Bucs are looking into. Harvin who was a hybrid player …