The Buccaneers currently have more then a half dozen players on the walking wounded list, which includes wide receiver Michael Clayton (hamstring), WR Justin Filani (hamstring), WR Kelly Campbell (quad), center Jeff Faine (groin), running back Derrick Ward (foot), linebacker Angelo Crowell (hamstring) and kicker Matt Bryant (leg) are either listed as day to day …
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When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reached out to unrestricted free agent Derrick Ward this off-season and subsequently signed him to a four-year deal worth a reported $17 million. The deal includes $6 million guaranteed in the first year, $9.25 million over two years and $13 million over three. It most likely sealed the fate of …
Competition is what has been preached this off-season, but it now seems some in the media proclaim to know everything that is going to happen, even before the team has reported to training camp. “Everyone knows that ex-Giant Derrick Ward will be featured and new offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski wants to run.” said John Czarnecki, …
With vision, lateral cutting and the ability to square one’s shoulders and hit the hole being an emphasis this season the running game is going to look very different. There is no doubt the team will struggle to find consistency early on in the ground game. But as the season wears on the ground & …
Buccaneers running back Earnest Graham is all for a RBBC approach, as he feels he will be fresher down the stretch, if he can remain healthy. Graham who shared carries last season with Warrick Dunn guesstimates he averaged around 13-14 carries last season in the same scenario. “I love the idea,” said Graham of becoming …
Charlie Campbell, of Pewterreport.com, has a very insightful interview with newly acquired free agent running back Derrick Ward, who is very aware of Earnest Graham. The two should provide the Bucs with a very physical and shifty back field that can be interchanged at a moments notice. “I’m excited to be here and to get …
Mike Florio, of Proofootballtalk.com, siting a league source is reporting the Buccaneers have inked free agent RB Derrick Ward to a four year deal worth $17 million. The deal pays Ward $6 million guaranteed in the first year, $9.25 million over the first two, and $13 million over the first three. Ward, 27, was drafted …
With the Buccaneers letting the market settle before jumping in the pool with both feet, the team has resigned S Will Allen, WR Michael Clayton, placed a tender on LT Donald Penn, placed the franchise tag on Antonio Bryant and resigned Ryan Sims and Luke McCown before free agency started. Add to that the trade …
With the epic saga of Albert Haynesworth and where he will ultimately land along with what team was willing to back a brinks truck up and freely allow him to fleece their franchise finally over. With the Synder lead Redskins winning out in the end with a 7 year $100 million contract that could grow …



