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Buccaneers re-sign McCoy, place 2 players on IR

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed linebacker Matt McCoy and promoted cornerback Derrick Roberson from the practice squad to the active roster.

Buccaneer Piscitelli's home robbed during game

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally won their first game of the season, but safety Sabby Piscitelli still had a bad day.

Rookie QB leads Bucs to first victory

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers saluted their past, then rookie Josh Freeman gave the struggling franchise hope for the future.

Undefeated Saints, Colts keep finding ways to win

The New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts keep finding ways to win. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally learned how Sunday.

Freeman takes over as Bucs' QB

The winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers have changed starting quarterbacks again, with rookie Josh Freeman taking over the offense.

Bucs football player released after DUI arrest

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released offensive lineman Marcus Johnson after his arrest on a charge of driving under the influence.

Winless Bucs hoping for turnaround in London

The winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in London and hoping the change of scenery will finally help them get their season back on track.

Brady, Belichick not expecting rout of Bucs

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick aren't expecting another blowout when their New England Patriots face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at Wembley Stadium.

Panthers run wild in 28-21 victory over Bucs

With the game on the line, Carolina's Jake Delhomme found a way to make up for costly mistakes the Panthers made to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pull even.

Bucs trade DE Gaines Adams to Bears

The winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded underachieving defensive end Gaines Adams to the Chicago Bears for a second-round pick in the 2010 draft.

Eagles QB McNabb says he'll play against Bucs

Donovan McNabb is ready to pull on the No. 5 gameday jersey, take the snap, drop back and throw the ball downfield.

Bucs bench QB Leftwich, promote Josh Johnson

The winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers have benched starting quarterback Byron Leftwich and replaced him with second-year pro Josh Johnson.

Giants run all over Buccaneers 24-0

No last-minute heroics for Eli Manning and the Giants this time. New York pulled a dominant running game off the shelf to pulverize the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from start to finish.

Tuck questionable, Canty out for Giants

Pro Bowl defensive end Justin Tuck is questionable for the New York Giants' game this weekend against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Owens, Whitner team up as Bills beat Bucs 33-20

One moment it appeared as if Terrell Owens would be a non-factor in his second game with the Buffalo Bills. The next, fans were celebrating by spilling popcorn all over Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Meyer: Kiffin's comments surprising

Urban Meyer used to spend every offseason with Monte Kiffin.

Kicker Matt Bryant waived by Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut kicker Matt Bryant and traded backup quarterback Luke McCown on Saturday.

Buccaneers fire offensive coordinator Jagodzinski

Former Boston College coach Jeff Jagodzinski was fired Thursday as offensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have been unhappy with the progress of their passing game.

Bucs' LB Crowell out for season

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say linebacker Angelo Crowell will miss the season with a torn biceps muscle.

Bucs' Tanard Jackson suspended for 4 games

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open the season without safety Tanard Jackson, who apologized Tuesday for his four-game suspension for violating the NFL's substances of abuse policy.

Bucs' punter Bidwell placed on IR

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say punter Josh Bidwell is out for the year with a right hip injury.

Bucs' Antonio Bryant will miss preseason

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Antonio Bryant has a torn meniscus in his left knee that will sideline him for the remainder of training camp.

Bucs view Adams as key to pass rush

Gaines Adams is the first to admit he's underachieved with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Buccaneers sign first-round pick Freeman

Rookie quarterback Josh Freeman has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and will be given an opportunity to compete for the starting job.

Bucs sign 2 more draft picks

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reached contract agreements with two more draft picks, signing fourth-round selection Kyle Moore and seventh-rounder E.J. Biggers to four-year deals.

The Vine

Kiffin to Tennessee, Kiffin to follow?

With the news that former Oakland Raiders Head Coach Lane Kiffin will be heading to Knoxville as the heir to Phillip Fulmer's gridiron kingdom, sources have quickly indicated that his father, longtime Tampa Bay Defensive Coordinator Monte Kiffin, will be joining his staff.

Packers vs Favre - Arrogance vs Desire...

As the rollercoaster that has been Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers ordeal bullets through the last loops towards the end station, it appears that both will have their legacy tarnished slightly in a situation that was completely avoidable by the Packer organization.

Historically, have vice presidential candidates really helped win states in the general election?
Source: factcheck.org

It's common every four years to hear speculation that a candidate's choice of a certain running mate could put the running mate's home state in his column. This year, for instance, some Democrats had been urging their presumptive presidential nominee, Barack Obama, to pick Sen.

Graham, Bucs agree to contract extension
Source: St. Petersburg Times > Local News

It's about time...

Secret behind Bucs' defensive turnaround? Back to basics
Source: nfl.com

Here's hoping the Bucs D doesn't take another nosedive after last year's resurgence.

Buccaneers trying to set aside negativity
Source: nfl.com

Wonder how many more Bucs Gruden will manage to run out of town before his tenure is up?

Bucs reach agreement with Plummer
Source: buccaneers.com

It's about time...only took them, what, a year and a half?

Often-overlooked Brooks has spot reserved in Canton
Source: ESPN.com

No doubt, Derrick Brooks belongs in the HoF. Good luck to the Bucs in trying to fill his shoes once he's hung them up...

A list of 53 players who have been granted special eligibility for the 2008 NFL Draft
Source: nflheadline.com

Name Position College Branden Albert G Virginia L.J. Anderson G Central Florida Adrian Arrington WR Michigan Earl Bennett WR Vanderbilt Martellus Bennett TE Texas A&M Davone Bess WR Hawaii Check out all the 53 players

[NFL] QB Eli Manning brings the victory for the Giants
Source: nflheadline.com

The veterans of Giants brought happiness for the New York team fans . Defensivley, it was end Michael Strahan who delivered. He pressured Bucs QB Jeff Garcia relentlessly and finished with nine tackles, a sack and a forced fumble.

NFL backs Gruden on blown replay
Source: SPtimes.com

Jon Gruden was right. The Bucs coach should have won a replay challenge Sunday in Atlanta, according to NFL supervisor of officials Mike Pereira.

Sources: Ex-Dallas Cowboy Lehr named in steroid case
Source: The Dallas Morning News

Lehr now a Buccaneer; team has no comment on Plano trainer inquiry.

Mydree's NFL Pick, Week 9

I'm not too confident about this week's pick, but I promised a pick each week so here it is.

Around the NFL: the trade deadline
Source: NJ.com

There were two trades made at last Tuesday's deadlines and all four teams came away with a good deal.

Michael Bennett traded to Bucs
Source: The Kansas City Star

Facing what soon could be an excess of running backs, the Chiefs traded Michael Bennett to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.

Jon Gruden May Need to Do More Than Win to Keep His Job
Source: www.footballnews-247.com

The obvious answer is that Gruden, for all his perceived faults, was better than whoever else was available. Also, next off-season, there could be run on high-profie coaches looking for work.

Chris Simms Prepared To Sit Out 2007
Source: PewterReport.com

If the Buccaneers release quarterback Chris Simms in the forthcoming roster cuts, Simms tells PewterReport.com that he is prepared to sit out the 2007 season to get right physically rather than sign with another team.

College fans prefer victories over discipline
Source: The Orlando Sentinel

Some institutes of higher learning are better at controlling players than others, but they all operate in the same risky bandwidth. If you're going to be competitive, you simply accept the possibility a couple of student-athletes will make guest appearances on COPS.

Bucs, Broncos both seek grievance against Plummer
Source: St. Petersburg Times

Looks like the Jake Plummer experiment is over. The Bucs, in tandem with the Broncos, have filed a grievance against the quarterback for the return of a prorated portion of his signing bonus based on a breach of contract.

Ex-Gamecock Watson Charged with Breaking Into Home
Source: WLTX.com News

Greenville County deputies have charged him with first degree burglary and grand larceny on accusations that he broke into a Greenville home late Sunday night... See more popular stories

Dungy's NFL success has roots in his years at U
Source: The Minneapolis Star Tribune

MIAMI - Today's historic meeting between the first two black head coaches to reach the Super Bowl has roots that stretch back to 1973 and the front stoop of the University of Minnesota's Bierman Building. That's where Tony Dungy would sit, every morning, and wait for Gophers coa …

NFL Football and Thanksgiving = Tradition

In school we all learned about the Pilgrims and the Native Americans, the feast, and the tradition of Thanksgiving. But did you know that the NFL played the first Thanksgiving Day game in 1920.

NFC South Predictions!!!

Carolina Panthers: 9 - 7 The Panthers were looking good, free agent Keyshawn Johnson brought some size and reliable hands opposite super deep threat Steve Smith. The league learned not to trash talk Smith or be prepared for his revenge taken on the field, not in words.

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