June 26th, 2007 
Stephen Rhodes 
Posted in Pat-down searches of fans entering Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ games does not constitute a violation of the Constitution – at least not in the case of a Tampa Bay Technical High School civics teacher who sued the NFL and the Tampa Sports Authority over the procedure, the Tampa Tribune reports. Whether pat-downs will resume with the [...]
Archive for June, 2007
Buccaneers sign CB Hamilton
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers today announced that they have signed CB Marcus Hamilton. Terms were not disclosed. Hamilton was a seventh-round pick (245th overall) of the Buccaneers in the 2007 NFL Draft out of the University of Virginia. He ranked tied for third in school history, with current Buccaneer Ronde Barber, and tied for 13th [...]
Age Becoming a Factor On Bucs Defense
Don’t look now, but some serious age is starting to set in on the Bucs defense. Among a few of Jon Gruden’s D starters, OLB Derrick Brooks is 34, DE Simeon Rice is 33, CB Ronde Barber is 32, CB Brian Kelly is 31, DE Greg Spires will turn 33 in August and DT Kevin [...]
Bucs sign S Jackson
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers today announced that they have signed S Tanard Jackson. Terms were not disclosed. In addition, the team released FB Jon Goldsberry, WR Efrem Hill, TE C.J. Leak and CB Chaz Williams. Jackson was a fourth-round pick (106th overall) of the Buccaneers in the 2007 NFL Draft. He was a three-year starter [...]
Simms on the Way Out if Plummer Comes in?
Could Chris Simms be on the hot seat if Jake Plummer decides to come to the Bucs? According to Saturday’s Tampa Tribune, if Plummer decides to come in, it would not only help Tampa Bay at the QB spot, but also could really help them in that they could look at trading one of the [...]
Tampa Bay Makes Contact with Safety Donovan Darius
Yet another team may be in the mix for former Jags safety Donovan Darius, as the St.Petersburg Times is reporting today that the Tampa Bay Bucs have contacted Darius about his services. The 31-year-old safety has already been to both Oakland and Carolina for visits, this after being released by the Jags last week. He [...]
Mini-Camp Ends in Tampa Bay Minus a Practice
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers closed out their three-day mini-camp yesterday. Bucs head coach Jon Gruden canceled practice for the final day of camp to reward players for their hard work during the offseason. The team will now prepare for training camp, which begins July 26th at Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando. Quarterback [...]
Stovall’s Stock Rapidly Rising
Starting the final two games of the ’06 season, Maurice Stovall demonstrated an ability to make extra yards after the catch. “I think every time you catch the ball any player should think to go score,” Stovall said to the St. Petersburg Times. “Why should you go down if the ball is in your hands? [...]
