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Why Haven’t the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Addressed the Linebacker Position Yet?
March 20th, 2012 at 3:57 PM
One of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers division foes just got even stronger when it comes to pounding the rock. On Monday, the Carolina Panthers added free agent running back Mike Tolbert to their already stellar trio of DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart, and quarterback Cam Newton.
And while the Bucs shouldn't make a knee-jerk decision due to the signing of one player, the team should be looking to...
DE Michael Bennett Signs Tender Offer, Remains with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
March 19th, 2012 at 7:21 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got a boost to their pass rush as defensive end Michael Bennett has signed his first-round tender offer. The Bucs officially announced the signing on Monday.
By accepting the offer, Bennett, who was a restricted free agent, will receive $2.7 million unless another team signs him. That is severely unlikely as the team that did would have to give up their first round...
Big Day in Tampa Bay: Buccaneers Announce Free Agent Additions of WR Vincent Jackson, G Carl Nicks, and CB Eric Wright
March 14th, 2012 at 2:18 PM
"It's been a very exciting 24 hours for our organization," Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik observed at the beginning of the 1:00 PM EST press conference to announce one of the organization’s most promising free agent classes ever.
Dominik and new head coach Greg Schiano introduced the three newest...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Open Day Two of Free Agency by Adding CB Eric Wright
March 14th, 2012 at 8:17 AM
They wooed wide receiver Vincent Jackson on day one. They were close to terms on guard Carl Nicks late Tuesday. Now as day breaks Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers busy start to free agency continues.
Multiple reports have the team agreeing to a five-year contract with cornerback Eric Wright. Wright, 26...
Two for Two? Tampa Bay Buccaneers Shift Focus to Guard Carl Nicks
March 14th, 2012 at 1:02 AM
With the Vincent Jackson deal in the books, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wasted little time before heading back to the market.
Free agent guard Carl Nicks, a staple on the New Orleans Saints offensive line that finished sixth in the NFL in rushing in 2011, landed in Tampa Tuesday night. Nicks’...
No Time to Waste: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ink WR Vincent Jackson on First Day of Free Agency
March 14th, 2012 at 12:32 AM
It didn’t take the Tampa Bay Buccaneers long to make noise in the free agent frenzy of 2012.
Shortly after the start of free agency at 4:00 PM EST, the Bucs landed one of the classes biggest prizes, wide receiver Vincent Jackson. Jackson, the premier receiver available and easily one of...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News Round-Up: Day Before Free Agency
March 12th, 2012 at 8:02 PM
It was a busy day for news involving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers today so Buccaneers101.com is here to get you up to date on everything in case you missed any of it.
Bucs Expected to Release Faine:
In a move that may seem surprising to some yet one that makes a lot of sense,...
Report: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Re-Sign OL Jeremy Zuttah
March 5th, 2012 at 1:01 AM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers couldn’t wait to open the bank vault on March 13th – for those of you living under a rock, that’s when free agency begins – so they spend a little cash before then.
As first reported by Stephen Holder of the Tampa Bay Times, the Bucs have...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2012 Free Agency Preview: Tackles
February 28th, 2012 at 10:55 PM
OT Position Overview:
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one of their two offensive tackles spots covered. On the left side, they have Pro Bowler Donald Penn locked up for the next several years. Penn played great at the beginning of last season, but once the Bucs started to slide so did...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Locking onto Giants’ WR Mario Manningham?
February 26th, 2012 at 6:11 PM
While all eyes around the league may be watching young talent at the NFL combine this week, free agency is on the horizon and approaching fast. There are multiple reports sprouting up daily claiming to know which players teams will be gunning for once the market opens on March 13th.
The...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2012 Free Agency Preview: Wide Receivers
February 24th, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Alright, now that we have covered the quarterback and running back position, it’s time to talk about the guys on the outside – the wide receivers.
WR Position Overview:
Despite having a plethora of guys headed into just their third NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers really could use a talent upgrade at...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2012 Free Agency Preview: Quarterbacks
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:00 AM
With free agency fast approaching, Buccaneers101.com is here to give you a position by position breakdown on what the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have headed into it – and which players they should be targeting to help bolster the roster for 2012.
Let’s start with the most important position on the field...
10 Buccaneers That May not Make the Team in 2012
January 9th, 2012 at 10:00 AM
With each embarrassing blowout loss, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their fans couldn’t wait for the offseason to come along. It’s here now, and the changes have already started to happen.
Gone is head coach Raheem Morris and his entire coaching staff, which means that the Bucs’ first order of business...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Get Down to 53
September 3rd, 2011 at 7:07 PM
It’s the day many coaches call the hardest part of their job – the day when final cuts must be made. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut officially cut 27 players on Saturday to get down to the league mandated 53-man roster limit.
Here is a list of all the players that...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Cap Room Exceeds All of the NFC South – Combined
August 26th, 2011 at 8:00 AM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have stood pat in the free agent frenzy of the abbreviated offseason, remaining well under the NFL’s $120 million salary cap. The cost consciousness of the Glazer ownership was painted into a totally new picture Thursday.
ESPN staff writer Pat Yasinskas released the NFC South’s latest figures...
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Stylez G. White Lands with the Minnesota Vikings
August 22nd, 2011 at 11:09 PM
Former Buccaneers defensive end Stylez G. White has found a new home. White, who was the Tampa Bay’s sack leader last season with 4.5, has signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings.
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The 6-3, 270-pound White played four seasons with Tampa Bay before the team decided to move in another...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Re-Sign Tim Crowder; Add Jonathan Crompton
August 5th, 2011 at 9:21 AM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added some veteran depth along the defensive line today by re-signing defensive end Tim Crowder to a two-year deal. Terms of the contract were not disclosed by the team.
Crowder, 26, has played the last two seasons with the Bucs after being released by the Broncos, where...
Carnell “Cadillac” Williams Signs with St. Louis Rams
August 3rd, 2011 at 9:18 AM
Despite helping quarterback Josh Freeman stay upright and mentoring young LeGarrette Blount last season, running back and fan-favorite Cadillac Williams will not be in Tampa Bay’s backfield this season. After waiting through the first few days of free agency, Williams, 28, signed a one-year deal with the St. Louis Rams...
