Archive for December, 2009

Bucs Ink Safety De’Von Hall Off Waivers

Safety De’von Hall was claimed off waivers, filling a roster opening for the Buccaneers. Hall appeared in four games with the Indianapolis Colts this season. He signed with the Bucs on Tuesday. Tampa Bay also signed fullback Jehuu Caulcrick to the practice squad.

Bucs Put RB Graham, DL Wilkerson On Injured Reserve

TBO.com reports that the Bucs have placed a couple players on IR as they head into the final week of the 09 season: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ stunning victory against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday came at a cost. Running back Earnest Graham and defensive lineman Jimmy Wilkerson were placed on injured reserve today [...]

Buccs Shock Saints!

The Tampa Bay Buccs shocked the Louisiana Superdome Sunday afternoon! RB Carnell Williams ran for 129 yards on the day and avg 5.4 yards per carry while taking it to the house 1 time on a 23 yard scamper. Williams got hot and OC Greg Olson never strayed from the game plan and the Buccs [...]

Buccs @ Saints Pre-Game Gab

Well, if Raheem Morris has any desire to keep his job as the HC of the Buccs this will be his greatest exam to date. A Tough Saints team in a dangerous atmosphere. Morris gets an opportunity to finally call defensive plays against the #1 overall offense in the NFL. And showcase what he was [...]

Thursday Afternoon News and Notes.

Jeff Faine wasn’t at practice today for an unknown reason. And Tanard Jackson didn’t practice as he’s still recovering from a knee injury. WR’s Antonio Bryant, Michael Clayton and TE’s John Gilmore and Kellen Winslow were in full participation early this morning. The Bucc’s plan to use Winslow more as a slot receiver (if you [...]

Buccs Sign ex WR/KR Michael Spurlock

With Clifton Smith and Sammie Stroughter making there way to the I.R. The Buccs go with a familiar face with the signing of Michael Spurlock. Spurlock returned the first ever Buccaneer kickoff for a touchdown against Atlanta for 90 yards in Dec. 2007. Sammie Stroughter and Clifton Smith are tied for the Buccaneer record with [...]

Tuesday Morning News and Notes

Rookie WR Sammie Stroughter’s season is done after he suffered a broken foot sometime late in the Seattle game.Practice squad WR Mario Urrutia was promoted to the active roster. Although it appears the kick off and punt return duties will be handled by WR Yamon Figurs, RB Kareem Huggins or possibly Cadillac Williams. We’ll find [...]

Buccs Dominate 2nd Half, Down Hawks 24-7

Tampa Bay’s Defense forced 5 turnovers and dominated an ugly game to top the Hawks 24-7. The first half was one of the sloppiest I can recall seeing in a long time. Like, maybe a week or so. Freeman opened up with a pick (AGAIN!) and Bucc RB’s were failing to move the ball in the [...]