BUCCANEERS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Freeman says relationship with Schiano is great

Many believe that there is some kind of a discord between Bucs quarterback Josh Freeman and head coach Greg Schiano. Back in early March, Freeman’s agent Erik Burkhardt told TheBayCave.com that the Bucs are huge believers in his client and shot down the speculation of there being a disconnect between the team and Freeman. Today, as a guest on “The Sports Page” with Rick Stroud...
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14 hours ago  |  Discuss

Bucs already hinting at a change at QB

The feeling that Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano is not enamored with Josh Freeman as his starting quarterback appeared to have spread to the front office when the Bucs spent their third-round pick on Mike Glennon out of NC State. Not only did the Bucs have Glennon rated as the best QB in last month’s NFL Draft, but they appear ready to fast track him to the starting...
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18 hours ago  |  1 Comment

Ronde Barber: Innovator, Revolutionary, Hall of Famer?

Ronde Barber will no longer run the flag out for Tampa. (Credit) Last week, in the course of 48 hours, both football worlds of the Glazer family were rocked upside down with the retirements of the people that most embody the teams they own. Admittedly, to say they were turned upside down would be an exaggeration, with hindsight seeming to suggest both decisions had been lined up...
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1 day ago  |  Discuss

Josh Freeman Supporters Should Be Worried

If I am Josh Freeman, I am not so comfortable right now. Not only does he have a coach (Greg Schiano) not sold on his abilities, the Buccaneers went out and drafted Mike Glennon early in the third round. Of course the Bucs said all the right things, and on April 29th, head coach Greg Schiano said Glennon will not be viewed as immediate competition. I guess the word catching my eye...
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Agree To Terms With DL Akeem Spence

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and defensive lineman Akeem Spence have agreed to a four-year, $2.65 million contract. Their third round pick has a shot at starting this season but must prove that he can handle himself physically first. The post Tampa Bay Buccaneers Agree To Terms With DL Akeem Spence appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL News | MLB News | NBA News | NHL News | Fantasy |.
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Bucs sign fourth-round pick Akeem Spence

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a contract with fourth-round draft pick Akeem Spence, leaving the club with two unsigned rookies. Spence was the 100th overall selection in April's NFL draft. The 6-foot-1, 307-pound defensive tackle had 17 tackles for loss, including three sacks during his college career at Illinois. The agreement leaves the...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Darrelle Revis to miss Bucs OTAs

The Bucs are on record saying they are comfortable with where Darrelle Revis is in his recovery from knee surgery seven months ago. But should there be a concern that Revis will not be on the field next week for the start of OTAs? During his introductory press conference, general manager Mark Dominik stated the team was confident in Revis’ progress or else they would not have...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Fantasy Football: Tampa Bay Will Be A Top Five Offense in 2013

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ready for their first postseason in five years. This offseason is all the evidence you need.They have brought in a lot of talent via free agency and have made some stellar draft choices, too.  If Carl Nicks and Davin Joseph can return to form, this will be a top five offense in the NFL.But the key will be the Bucs' third-round pick out of N.C. State...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Buccaneers Bring Their Big Guy Into the Fold

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed their fourth-round (No. 126 overall) pick from the 2013 NFL Draft in defensive end William Gholston to a four-year deal on Tuesday. Gholston had some solid numbers at Michigan State, registering a total of 142 tackles with 13 passes defensed, 10 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and 30 tackles for loss—10th most in the institution’s...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Glennon will replace Freeman this season

Seems like people are still piling on the idea of Josh Freeman losing the starting role this season to rookie quarterback Mike Glennon. According to Gil Alcaraz IV of RantSports.com, Glennon will eventually replace Freeman this season. While it’s still a mystery as to when it’ll happen, rookie Mike Glennon will be the starting quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at some...
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3 days ago  |  2 Comments

Tampa Bay’s Doug Martin Should See an Increase in Production in 2013

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin finished his rookie season in 2012 as the No. 5 rusher in the NFL. He wasted no time in placing his name next to that of Ray Rice, Arian Foster and Adrian Peterson in conversations about the top running backs in the league. This prompted me to do some research in terms of the historical production of running backs in their second year...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Ronde Barber on Donovan McNabb’s mom asking him about defeating her son

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber had a long and illustrious career in the NFL. The defensive back spoke about a variety of  topics as we walks away from the game. Please click here to read/watch this story. The post Ronde Barber on Donovan McNabb’s mom asking him about defeating her son appeared first on Players View.
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

Ronde Barber: Steve Smith toughest receiver to cover

After 16 seasons in the NFL, who does Ronde Barber think was the hardest receiver to cover? (Credit: AP Photo) Last week, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Ronde Barber retired from the NFL. During his sixteen year career in the NFL, one in which he spent every season in Tampa Bay, Barber covered a lot of great wide receivers. Barber had the task of covering players like Jerry...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

Report: Bucs, Mike Williams will meet Monday to continue to work on an extension

According to Roy Cummings of the Tampa Tribune, the Buccaneers and Mike Williams’ reps will get together on Monday to conduct a face-to-face meeting as they continue to work on hammering out a contract extension. Williams’ agent and Bucs general manager Mark Dominik are scheduled to begin a new round of face-to-face negotiations aimed at completing a new deal for Williams here...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

Buccaneers Let Ronde Barber Walk Away From NFL On Own Terms

Walking away from the NFL on a player’s own terms doesn’t happen often.  Due to free agency and the salary cap structure of today’s NFL, it’s nearly impossible for a player to earn the loyalty of an organization and garner the respect of a franchise to allow an employee to make the ultimate decision, instead of giving them an optimum. Ronde Barber officially walked away...
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6 days ago  |  Discuss
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