Archive for May, 2008

The Buccaneers have begun the process of streamlining their QB spot, as today they cut Bruce Gradkowski, the former 6th-round pick from Toledo.  Gradkowski was one of many QB’s on the roster, and this could clear the way for one of the others to make it on the team.  Last season he played in four [...]

After six years with Tampa Bay, running back Michael Pittman has a new address. Pittman has agreed to a 1-year deal with the Denver Broncos. Pittman’s shining moment with the Buccaneers came in Super Bowl 37 when he rushed for 124 yards in the win over the Oakland Raiders. The 32-year-old Pittman became expendable with [...]

Buccaneers are still looking for help at wide receiver.  Yesterday, the team worked out free agents Eric Moulds, Bryan Gilmore and Eddie Kennison.  The Bucs have ignored the position for the most part during the offseason.  They signed free agent Antonio Bryant and drafted Dexter Jackson in the second round.  Also yesterday, the team held [...]

Buccaneers OTA’s continue at One Buc Place.  Defensive lineman Kevin Carter is backing Jeff Garcia in the quarterback’s quest to get a new contract.  Meanwhile down in Miami, the Dolphins say defensive end Jason Taylor will not be attending any offseason workouts, which includes training camp.  The Bucs may have an interest once again in [...]

Organized Team Activities continued yesterday at One Buc Place. Quarterback Jeff Garcia is still taking part in workouts despite his unhappiness with his current contract. Running back Earnest Graham is still a no show as he is waiting on word on a new contract extension. Meanwhile, first round pick Aqib Talib is starting to settle [...]

For Bucs fans that want Cadillac Williams to be a part of the running attack in 2008, the good news is he’s been at the voluntary OTA’s recently.  While he may be pushed on the Physically Unable to Perform List, he still may have a part on the team this season if he can come [...]

The Buccaneers have a contract dispute on their hands involving quarterback Jeff Garcia.  The Pro Bowler says he’s still not happy about his contract which pays him two-million-dollars in base salary this season.  That’s well below the salary of big time starting quarterbacks in the NFL.  Garcia expressed his continued unhappiness yesterday at the team’s OTA [...]

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Roy Cummings of the Tampa Tribune says that Bucs fans that are hopeful that WR Chris Henry may be headed for Tampa Bay should not get their hopes up. Cummings said he spoke to the agent for Henry, who the problem-child WR formerly of the Bengals, and was released after his latest run-in with [...]

Former USF receiver Amarri Jackson was among four undrafted college free agents signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday.  The others were Fresno State running back Clifton Smith, Miami center John Rochford and Troy defensive lineman Chris Bradwell.  All four players impressed the team during last weekend’s rookie minicamp.