JoeBucsFan.com (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago
If the Bucs are to do anything this season, Antonio Bryant has to replicate the season he had last year. Problem is, the Bucs don’t even know who will be the quarterback. Michael Fabiano of NFL.com takes a look at Bryant and how he might fare under a new offense and a new quarterback. Well, it’s hard [...]
JoeBucsFan.com (Free subscription) | 07/01/2009
Much has been made in the local media of yesterday’s report by NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora that the Bucs, on a five-year average, spent the least amount of cash on salaries in the NFL. If the Bucs want to keep wide receiver Antonio Bryant after this year, that average could drastically change. Bryant, who had a break [...]
Sportsviews (Free subscription) | 06/30/2009
Cadillac Williams is recovering from his second torn patellar tendon in as many seasons but unlike last year, when he tore the patellar tendon in his left knee, the tendon did not rupture. Instead, it tore away from the bone, making the prognosis for a full recovery much shorter. There’s a chance Williams might be cleared to practice sometime in the preseason, but most likely he will begin the...
Blogging The Boys (Free subscription) | 06/30/2009
More photos » by Tony Gutierrez - AP I'd bet T-New's already thinking about the Bucs game. Browse more photos » Is it too soon to talk about Tampa ? Obviously, we’ve got training camp to get through. We’ve got players to waive (down to 75 on Sept. 1st; 53 by Sept. 5th) , perhaps players to acquire, and almost assuredly will have injuries (hopefully minor) to account for. The...
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 06/29/2009
The St. Petersburg Times reports that Buccaneers GM Mark Dominik said that his club isn't interested in signing free-agent WR Plaxico Burress after speculation was rampant that they were considering him. Agent Drew Rosenhaus said five teams have expressed interest in his client, but none have openly said so. Burress is facing felony gun possession charges in New York but could see his trial pushed...
Acme Packing Company (Free subscription) | 06/24/2009
More photos » by Jim Prisching - AP WR Donald Driver reacts to the news that WR Greg Jennings got paid. Browse more photos » It's been known all offseason that the first order of business was agreeing with WR Greg Jennings on a new contract. He was scheduled to become a free agent after this season. The job is done . It's a three-year extension for $27 to $30 million, with $16 million guaranteed...
Sportsviews (Free subscription) | 06/18/2009
Free agent wide receiver Plaxico Burress should be eligible to play in 2009. On Monday, June 15, his weapons-possession case was adjourned until September 23. Burress, who shot himself in the thigh with an unlicensed gun at a nightclub last November, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and could face a minimum of [...] Added by: egriffin Viewed: 2 time(s) Tags/Keywords: nfl afc east antonio...
Buc 'Em (Free subscription) | 06/17/2009
I was able to secure information on dropped passes in 2008 for receivers, which I thought might be worth looking into. There can't be any trend analysis or predctive values here as we have one seasons worth of data, but thought it might at least provide some factual basis with which to look at players in relation to the 2008 season. In the previous piece I discussed targets (balls intended for a WR)...
NFL GridIron Gab (Free subscription) | 06/17/2009
Plaxico Burress is thinking about his football future, and has reached out to the Bucs in looking for a place to play in the 2009 season. The St.Petersburg Times reports that Burress has reportedly contacted running back Derrick Ward and receiver Antonio Bryant about playing in Florida in 2009. “He’s a great player,” Bucs new coach [...]
Buc 'Em (Free subscription) | 06/17/2009
According to the St. Pete Times , Raheem Morris made the announcement yesterday that Plaxico Burress , the trigger happy ex- Giants wide receiver, has voiced an interest in playing for the Bucs. Per Morris He's a great player, any time you get a chance to add a great player to your team, you definitely have got to have some sort of interest. We don't know what's going on with his legal problems, we...
JoeBucsFan.com (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Because he was slapped with the franchise tag in the offseason, wide receiver Antonio Bryant whined a great deal before, somewhat recently, piping down about his contract status. Bryant had a breakout year last season. But maybe because of his checkered history the Bucs only signed him to a one-year deal with the franchise tag. Michael Fabiano of [...]
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 06/10/2009
With Joey Galloway and Ike Hilliard gone, the Bucs plan to start Antonio Bryant and Michael Clayton at WR this season, according to the Tampa Tribune . Playing behind those guys is up in the air. Bucs receivers coach Richard Mann said Maurice Stovall and Brian Clark are the leading candidates for more playing time when he was asked on Tuesday. "Those spots have to be filled," Mann said. "We...
JoeBucsFan.com (Free subscription) | 06/10/2009
The final honorees whose printed likenesses will grace the C.I.T.S. has been reported by Woody Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune. Earnest Graham and Sgt. Winslow have joined Barrett Ruud, Ronde Barber, Aqib Talib, Barrett Ruud, Antonio Bryant and Davin Joseph. Joe is most surprised by the Winslow choice. He’s yet to take a snap in pewter and red. [...]
DR U Fantasy Football GURU (Free subscription) | 06/10/2009
WR Antonio Bryant, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2008 Stats: 83 receptions, 1248 receiving yards, 7 TDs Projected 2009 Stats: 76 receptions, 1100 receiving yards, 7 TDs Projected Fantasy Round: 5th Round Wide Receivers to be picked ahead of Antonio Bryant: Reggie Wayne, Terrell Owens, Randy Moss, etc. Fantasy Outlook: Why you should draft Antonio Bryant: Bryant missed the 2007 season and had a quick stint in...
JoeBucsFan.com (Free subscription) | 06/07/2009
Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com has a pair of video features for his Buccaneers Insider OTA edition. In his first video, Smith highlights Antonio Bryant who, clearly, is hoping for a repeat of his success from last season. He admits he still has to get his timing down with all the new quarterbacks. A look at the [...]
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