Archive for October, 2007

Former Bucs WR Boston Arrested

More legal trouble for former Bucs receiver David Boston.  Police in Broward County arrested Boston on Monday after a domestic violence incident.  Authorities say Boston and his wife got into a argument after Boston left his home with their newborn son still inside the house.  Boston was charged with felony false imprisonment for preventing his [...]

Bucs Acquire RB Bennett

The NFL trade deadline expired yesterday and the Buccaneers got themselves a much needed running back. The team acquired Michael Bennett from the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a future draft pick in 2008 and 2009.  The 29-year-old Bennett served as Larry Johnson’s backup and played sparingly.  He’s a former first round pick of [...]

Bucs Continuing to Look For RB Help

The NFL trade deadline is set for 4:00 p.m. this afternoon and the Buccaneers are expected to be busy. Tampa Bay is looking for help at running back, a position that has been decimated by injuries.  Some names floating out there on the trade market include Mewelde Moore of Minnesota and Tatum Bell of Detroit.  [...]

More Injuries for the Bucs After Sunday’s Win

The Buccaneers are nursing more injuries on the heels of their 13-10 win over the Titans Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.  Tight end Alex Smith sprained his ankle and had to be carted off the field.  During his Monday press conference, head coach Jon Gruden says Smith’s injury is not severe but he will be [...]

Bucs Looking to Bennett for RB Help

While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been plodding along trying to rush the football since losing Carnell Williams and Micahel Pittman to injuires, the team finally may have a solution.  His name is Michael Bennett.  Sources from Tampa state that as of late Monday the Bucs and KC Chiefs, where Bennett plays now, were talking [...]

Banged Up Bucs Look to Rebound vs Titans

The 3-and-2 Bucs return home on Sunday to take on the 3-and-1 Titans at Raymond James Stadium. On the injury report for Tampa Bay, defensive back Brian Kelly did not practice again yesterday because of a groin injury. Linebacker Barrett Ruud and defensive end Greg White returned to practice yesterday after sitting out on Wednesday. [...]

Bucs sign RB Crockett

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in an attempt to bolster their running attack, signed running back Zack Crockett to a contract; terms were not disclosed.  Crockett, a 13-year veteran, has played for different teams previously – the Oakland Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts.  Crockett figures to serve as a short-yardage back to complement incumbent Earnest [...]

Simms Placed on IR; Team Still Looking at Backs

As the Bucs look to add a running back either through trade or free agency before Sunday’s upcoming game, the team made a roster move Tuesday to make room for that back. The team placed 4th string QB Chris Simms on the injured reserve list, halting any ideas of a comeback for the 2007 season. [...]