December 30th, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in From: Orlando Sentinel Coach Jon Gruden stepped to the podium Monday morning for the postmortem of his 2008 season. “I feel worse today than I did yesterday,” he said. Not as bad, however, as a trio of colleagues — Detroit’s Rod Marinelli, Cleveland’s Romeo Crennel and the New York Jets’ Eric Mangini — who were [...]
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Injury to RB Williams Not as Bad as First Thought
From: Tampa Tribune Buccaneers RB Cadillac Williams did suffer a torn left patellar tendon in Week 17, but the severity of the injury is not as great as the tear he suffered last season when he ripped his right knee apart in a game in Carolina. “It’s more of a tear off the bone, so [...]
Safety Phillips Not Sure About His Future w/ the Bucs
From: Tampa Tribune Buccaneers SS Jermaine Phillips seems unsure of his future with the team. “I think they have to look at personnel and see what they need,” Phillips said. “We have Tanard [Jackson] and Sabby [Piscitelli] who are quality players. Both are very good and going to be great in the future, so I [...]
Collapse Complete: Bucs Lose to Raiders 31-24 to End Post Season Hopes
A run defense that had failed them over the final four weeks of the season was the death blow for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, as the Oakland Raiders ended the Bucs season in stunning fashion with a 31-24 victory at Raymond James Stadium that will end the Tampa Bay Stadium at 9-7. The [...]
Gruden Done as Coach of the Bucs?
From: ProFootballTalk.com We’ve got no hard information on which to base this one. Yet. But the reality is that, after seeing a 9-3 start disintegrate into a 9-7 finish and no playoff appearance, Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden doesn’t seem to be nearly as secure in his position as he was a month ago. The team’s [...]
With Morris Aboard; Buchanon Set to Return in 09?
From: PewterReport.com A bonus to the promotion of Raheem Morris to defensive coordinator could come in the form of the Buccaneers having a better chance of retaining one their defensive starters that is about to hit free agency. Cornerback Phillip Buchanon explained why Morris promotion would impact his decision to stay in Tampa Bay. “Personally, [...]
TE Stevens Wants More Cash to Say in Tampa Bay
From: Tampa Tribune Buccaneers tight end Jeremy Stevens is looking to cash in during this offseason. He’d have no problem returning to Tampa if they’re willing to pay him what he’s worth. “If they match anything out there, I’d love to come back, but I’ve been playing for the minimum [NFL salary] for the last [...]
Clayton to Test Free Agent Market This Offseason
From: Tampa Tribune Buccaneers WR Michael Clayton said Wednesday that he doesn’t believe his skills have been utilized very well and that he’s ready to move on to a place where they will be. “I will definitely test the free agent market,” Clayton said. “It would be a good situation [here],” he said. “My family [...]
