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Archive for June, 2008

Should the Bucs Ante Up and Pay Garcia?

Now that running back Earnest Graham has his new deal, the Tampa Tribune is throwing out the question of what will happen next with QB Jeff Garcia.  The veteran wants an extension that will bring his total payout in line with that of other starting quarterbacks around the league.  The Bucs may have some issues [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 30 2008

Done Deal: Bucs Lock Up RB Graham w/ 4-Year Deal

Looks as if the Bucs and running back Earnest Graham have come to terms on a new deal that will pay him well enough to be considered the teams feature back in 2008. Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that Graham and the team have agreed to terms on a four-year deal worth $11 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 29 2008

Bucs Finding Ways to Use Jackson’s Speed in 08

Florida Today is reporting that the Bucs are thrilled with WR Dexter Jackson, and are looking for ways to use his speed to their advantage in the 2008 season.  “Dexter Jackson gives us a threat to go down the field,” said Bucs coach Jon Gruden. “The biggest thing for me, being a rookie right now, [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 25 2008

Training Camp Schedule Announced for Buccaneers

Training camp is just around the corner for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team just announced their schedule for training camp at Disney with the first practice taking place on Saturday July 26th. The team will practice twice on that first day. There will also be a few afternoon practices that will take place inside [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 24 2008

Bucs Sign Three Exclusive Rights Free Agents

The Buccaneers have re-signed a couple of exclusive rights free agents - DE Charles Bennett, S Donte Nicholson, and WR Chad Lucas. All three players are not “for sures” when it comes to making the roster. Bennett was a seventh-round pick in 2006. He was overshadowed by Gaines Adams at Clemson.

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 22 2008

Bucs Come to Terms with 6th Round Pick Geno Hayes

The Tampa Tribune is reporting that the Bucs have come to terms with 6th round pick -  LB Geno Hayes. Terms of the deal were not released. Hayes was selected 175th overall back in April. He had 156 tackles, eight sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in three seasons at Florida State.  Here [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 21 2008

4th Round Pick DT Dre Moore Signs Four-Year Deal

Today the Bucs agreed to terms with fourth-round pick defensive tackle Dre Moore.  The DT from Maryland is aboard for four years, with an escalator in the final year. The team also made some roster moves, cutting USF receiver Amarri Jackson, an undrafted prospect, and receiver Charles Spiller (Alcorn State) and fullback Carl Stewart (Auburn).

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 20 2008

Could Simms be Gone by Training Camp?

There has been a lot of speculation about the future of Buccaneers QB Chris Simms, and what he will do if the team does not grant his wishes and release him.  Today’s Tampa Tribune gives a quote from head coach Jon Gruden that seems to indicate that maybe Simms will get what he wants, and [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 20 2008

Bucs Cancel Final Minicamp Practice; Cut Four Players

The Buccaneers concluded their three-day minicamp yesterday by canceling the last practice.  Head coach Jon Gruden wanted to reward players for their hard work during the offseason.  It’s now on to training camp for the Bucs.  Players will report to Disney on July 25th.  In other news, the team let go of four players, including [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 20 2008

A New Start for WR Bryant Could Pay Off for the Bucs

It’s been so far so good for new Bucs WR Antonio Bryant, who the team signed in the offseason despite issues in the past that scared off a lot of teams.  The 27-year old has shown flashes of being a very good receiver, but he’s also shown flashes of being a flash in the pan, [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 19 2008