Archive for November, 2007
Bucs LB June Arrested For DUI
The Buccaneers are coping with the arrest of Cato June. The linebacker was taken into custody early Monday morning in Tampa and charged with driving under the influence. Police say June was going 66 miles-per-hour in a 45 MPH zone and authorities detected the smell of alcohol on June’s breath. The team had just returned [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 20 2007Bucs Pound Falcons 31-7 in Atlanta
The Buccaneers defense came up with 4 turnovers as they go on to blast the Falcons 31-7 from Atlanta yesterday. Bucs quarterback Jeff Garcia threw two touchdown passes and Earnest Graham rushed 17 times for 102 yards and a score. The Bucs defense scored on a fumble return by Ronde Barber. Byron Leftwich started for [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 19 2007Bucs Visit Atlanta Sunday
An important divisional game coming up for the 5-and-4 Buccaneers as they visit the 3-and-6 Falcons Sunday in Atlanta. Tampa Bay is coming off the bye and they have a one game lead on the Saints and Panthers in the NFC South. Atlanta has won two in a row and are just two games behind [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 16 2007Clayton, Pittman Limited For Bucs
The injury report is out for the Buccaneers and Falcons game this Sunday from Atlanta. Quarterback Jeff Garcia says his arm is fine. Running back Michael Pittman and wideout Michael Clayton were limited in practice yesterday with ankle injuries. Head coach Jon Gruden is not sure if they will play this week.
Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 15 2007QB Garcia: My Arm Is Fine
Buccaneers quarterback Jeff Garcia put to rest the rumors about his tired arm. Garcia says the bye week was a good time to rest his sore arm but everything is fine. Head coach Jon Gruden says it’s not a big concern. The first place Buccaneers lead both the Saints and the Panthers by one game [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 14 2007Bucs Sign CB Ratliff
The Buccaneers made some roster moves yesterday. The team signed cornerback Keiwan Ratliff to the active roster. Ratliff played his college ball with the Florida Gators and was recently let go by the Bengals. To make room for Ratliff on the roster, the team released wideout Chas Gessner. In other team news, head coach Jon Gruden [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 13 2007Idle Bucs Gain Breathing Room
The Buccaneers gained ground on their division rivals and they didn’t even play this week. The 5-and-4 Bucs were on their bye and they were glad to see the Saints and Panthers lose. New Orleans lost at home to previously winless St. Louis, 37-29. Meanwhile, Carolina was beaten at home by Atlanta 20-13. Now, the [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 12 2007A Restful Weekend Coming for the 5-4 Buccaneers
The 5-and-4 Buccaneers are on the bye this week. The team will visit the Atlanta Falcons a week from Sunday. Head coach Jon Gruden is hopeful about getting some injured players back for that game, including running back Michael Pittman and wideout Michael Clayton.
Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 09 2007Bucs Practice Before Bye Week
The 5-and-4 Buccaneers had a brief practice yesterday and then headed over to Raymond James Stadium for a team photo shoot. Head coach Jon Gruden gave his team the weekend off. The Bucs are on the bye this week before playing at Atlanta in two weeks. Gruden is optimistic about getting some injured players back [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 08 2007Bucs Upbeat Heading Into Bye
The Buccaneers are 5-and-4 and all alone in first place in the NFC South heading into their bye week. Tampa Bay got a much needed win as they beat the Arizona Cardinals 17-10 yesterday at Raymond James Stadium. During his press conference yesterday, head coach Jon Gruden says the bye comes at a good time. [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 06 2007

