Archive for June, 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 [...]

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, [...]

Cadillac Continues Road Back to the Playing Field

While the Bucs continue minicamp this week, one player who has not been in the headlines but is hoping he will be when the regular season gets rolling is running back Cadillac Williams. The former feature back is making a remarkable recovery from a knee injury that took place back on September 30th when the [...]

Simms Decides to Skip Mandatory Minicamp

Bucs QB Chris Simms is taking a stand against the team that he feels is dissing him. Simms is not at Buccaneers mandatory mini-camp, a move that does not come as much of a shock considering he had said his chances of being there were “50-50.” Simms has been talking about “being a hostage,” and [...]

Galloway Says He’s Not Worries About Possible Garcia Holdout

From: Pro Football Weekly Bucs WR Joey Galloway recently told PFW he’s not concerned about a potential holdout by Jeff Garcia, although the quarterback has put that option on the table as he jockeys for a new contract. “I think that because of the business of the NFL, as a player, you always approach these [...]

Rookie Talib Seems Ready to be a Starting CB in 2008

From the looks of it, first-round draft choice Aquib Talib could very well be a starting corner come opening day for the Bucs.  The St. Petersburg Times reported that Talib has been taking first-teams reps with the Bucs during practices.  “He’s going to be the face of this franchise,” coach Jon Gruden said Friday.  Talib [...]

Graham Shows to Bucs Fanfest and Says Deal Should Get Done

Bucs RB Earnest Graham has not been at any of the teams OTA’s this offseason, but showed up at the Buc’s Fan Fest on Saturday, and spoke in glowing terms about the team.  “I won’t say anything as far as contract but I love this organization,” said Graham. “I’ve been a part of it for [...]

Spurrier Attends Bucs Workout

A familiar face showed up at Buccaneers practice yesterday.  South Carolina head coach and former Gators coach Steve Spurrier dropped by and watched the Bucs practice.  The one-time Bucs quarterback came away impressed with Jon Gruden’s club. Spurrier is in town for a Florida reunion.  He’s also urging running back Earnest Graham to end his [...]