Buccaneers sign top pick Talib (PA SportsTicker)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday signed a trio of draft picks, including first-round selection Aqib Talib.

Favre’s status uncertain after meeting with McCarthy (Yahoo! Sports)
After meeting for 4? hours, much of it hashing over all the disagreements that have led to a fractured…

AccuScore: Shockey gives Saints edge (Yahoo! Sports)
New Orleans’ acquisition of TE Jeremy Shockey should upgrade the team’s passing attack.

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NFC Michael Clayton came out of LSU as a first-round draft pick in 2004 and gave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a spectacular rookie season, catching 80 passes for 1,193 yards and seven touchdowns.

Bucs lose Cox to season-ending injury

For the third time in his career, cornerback Torrie Cox tore the ACL in his left knee and will miss the entire season, Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden said Tuesday.

Buccaneers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

The Bucs’ young offensive line may have trouble blocking out enormous expectations this season.

“With offensive linemen, the last thing you want to do is let these guys get their own press agents and have their own world of compliments,” coach Jon Gruden said. “We like to yell at them and keep them normal. They regulate the team. They’re regular guys and they get no credit for anything.”

Jeff Faine, the New Orleans Saints free agent, became the highest-paid center in NFL history when he signed a six-year, $37 million deal.

At 27, Faine is the newest and oldest member of a group that includes Davin Joseph (24), Arron Sears (23), Jeremy Trueblood (25) and Donald Penn (25).

“On paper, we look good,” Joseph said.

Greatest Moments in Tampa Bay Buccaneers History

Greatest Moments in Tampa Bay Buccaneers History The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the National Football League in 1976 here is a look at the 10 greatest Moments in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.

Garcia unfazed by Favre rumors

Jeff Garcia said he can’t allow himself to be distracted by rumors that Brett Favre could end up being traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Favre pushed McCarthy to boiling point (Yahoo! Sports)
Brett Favre’s Green Bay run essentially ended when Mike McCarthy decided he could take no more of the antics.

Gruden won’t discuss Favre-to-Bucs reports (AP)
Fresh off the practice field, Jon Gruden dodged question after question about Brett Favre. At times, the Tampa Bay coach even feigned compassion for a horde of reporters frustrated by vague answers. The sweat-drenched coach insisted he wasn’t trying to be evasive Wednesday about the state of Tampa Bay’s pursuit of the Green Bay Packers as a replacement for Jeff Garcia, repeatedly claiming he simply…

Cato June brings guts to Bucs without bellyaching

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Tampa Bay Bucs quarterback Jeff Garcia hurt during practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jeff Garcia went down injured in practice this morning at Disney’s Wide World of Sports .

Favre done with Packers, headed to Buccaneers? (Yahoo! Sports)
ter two days of meetings made it clear Brett Favre will not play again for the Green Bay Packers , his agent…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Training Camp One-Liners

Jon Gruden on the team giving up on Brett Favre now that Jeff Garcia is in camp: ” That wouldn’t be fair to Brett Favre.

NFL offseason report card: Grades are in (SportingNews.com)
The usual teacher’s pets slacked off a bit, but the Eagles got the gold star and the Jets and Vikings moved to the head of the class.

NFL Decision ‘08: Good Eli or Bad Eli?
The Super Bowl MVP? Or Peyton’s kid brother? Help us kick off the NFL campaign season with this debate: Good Eli vs. Bad Eli.

Galloway could return to Bucs’ workouts soon (Yahoo! Sports)
Joey Galloway’s return top practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from a groin injury can’t be far off.

Bucs lose Cox to season-ending injury

For the third time in his career, cornerback Torrie Cox tore the ACL in his left knee and will miss the entire season, Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden said Tuesday.

Cato June brings guts to Bucs without bellyaching

Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) When Cato June signed a four-year, $17 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers early last year, he could have brought a sense of entitlement with him.

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Jake Grove is hungry again. He has recovered from knee surgery, changed his body, improved his attitude and looks to be the clear leader in the race to be the Raiders‘ starting center.

NFL Decision ‘08: Can Pats be perfect again?
Super Bowl runner-ups have struggled lately. And none of them were almost 19-0. We debate whether the Pats will falter in ‘08.

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Bucs lose Cox to season-ending injury

For the third time in his career, cornerback Torrie Cox tore the ACL in his left knee and will miss the entire season, Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden said Tuesday.

Graham ready to carry load for Bucs

Earnest Graham was right. All he needed to prove himself was a chance to play. Undrafted out of college, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back supposedly lacked the size and speed necessary to be a productive …

Spring Valley native Bogle finds salvation with AFL’s Soul

Phil Bogle used to wake up in the middle of the night angry, bitter and confused.

Graham ready to carry load for Bucs (AP)
Earnest Graham was right. All he needed to prove himself was a chance to play. Undrafted out of college, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back supposedly lacked the size and speed necessary to be a productive pro — a perception he laid to rest with a breakout season in 2007. Primarily a contributor on special teams in his first three years, the 5-foot-9, 225-pound Graham not only made the most of…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Training Camp One-Liners

Jon Gruden on the team giving up on Brett Favre now that Jeff Garcia is in camp: ” That wouldn’t be fair to Brett Favre.

Buccaneers sign top pick Talib (PA SportsTicker)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday signed a trio of draft picks, including first-round selection Aqib Talib.

Favre done with Packers, headed to Buccaneers? (Yahoo! Sports)
ter two days of meetings made it clear Brett Favre will not play again for the Green Bay Packers , his agent…

Tampa Bay Bucs quarterback Jeff Garcia hurt during practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jeff Garcia went down injured in practice this morning at Disney’s Wide World of Sports .

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Training Camp: Officially Open for Business

Wide receiver Maurice Stovall was the first Tampa Bay Buccaneer to report to the Celebration Hotel Friday, meaning camp is officially open.

AccuScore: How would teams fare with Favre? (Yahoo! Sports)
Brett Favre’s impact with a new team might not be as significant as expected.

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So, So Sunday Morning Practice for Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Many felt that Sunday could be the best practice for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The full squad had practiced just once in the previous two days and the thinking was the time off would give the team a renewed …

Miami’s McCown hurts hand in wood-chopping incident (Yahoo! Sports)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Josh McCown nearly had the index finger of his right (throwing) hand hacked off in a…

Bucs near deal with No.1 choice Talib (Yahoo! Sports)
Cornerback Aqib Talib, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ‘ first-round pick, is nearing a deal with the team.

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Bucs’ Graham has proven himself

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Garcia unfazed by Favre rumors

Jeff Garcia said he can’t allow himself to be distracted by rumors that Brett Favre could end up being traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

So, So Sunday Morning Practice for Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Many felt that Sunday could be the best practice for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The full squad had practiced just once in the previous two days and the thinking was the time off would give the team a renewed …

Bucs’ burning question: Can Gruden hold the offense together? (SportingNews.com)
As Sporting News‘ preseason countdown rolls on, Vinnie Iyer tackles the Bucs’ burning question: Can Gruden hold the offense together?

Spring Valley native Bogle finds salvation with AFL’s Soul

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Garcia focused on season, not Favre’s situation (AP)
Jeff Garcia knows what’s it’s like to be coveted by Jon Gruden, so it hardly surprises him that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are smack dab in the middle of speculation about Brett Favre’s future. Even after a season in which Garcia led the Bucs to a division title and was selected to play in the Pro Bowl for the fourth time.

Gruden expects prompt Galloway return

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib signs autographs during the Buccaneers summer training camp at Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on Saturday, July 26, 2008.

Retiring not an issue for veterans

LAKE BUENA VISTA - Ronde Barber enters his 12th season as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer cornerback.

Bucs’ burning question: Can Gruden hold the offense together? (SportingNews.com)
As Sporting News‘ preseason countdown rolls on, Vinnie Iyer tackles the Bucs’ burning question: Can Gruden hold the offense together?

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Panthers‘ Smith suspended two games for fight
The Carolina Panthers have suspended receiver Steve Smith two games for his involvement in a training camp fight with cornerback Ken Lucas. Smith will participate in preseason games and be allowed to practice with the team beginning Monday. He is a three-time Pro Bowl selection. Lucas left the practice field at Wofford College on Friday with ice over his left eye. Coach John Fox said Lucas has a broken nose. Lucas did not practice Saturday at Fan Fest and is listed as day-to-day.

Garcia unfazed by Favre rumors

Jeff Garcia said he can’t allow himself to be distracted by rumors that Brett Favre could end up being traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Ravens, Bills among 6 to crash NFL playoff party (SportingNews.com)
After pondering the six teams that might not make it back to the playoffs in 2008 and six of the teams not good…

If Favre plays, it might not be in Green Bay (SportingNews.com)
There’s a very interesting potential twist to the latest round of Brett Favre reports and rumors.

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Henry suspended for 4 games by NFL
Wide receiver Chris Henry was suspended by the NFL on Thursday for four games but may play the final 12 games of the regular season for any team that signs him. Henry was released by Cincinnati in April after his fifth arrest. Commissioner Roger Goodell had suspended Henry indefinitely following his latest arrest. The charges against him on that arrest were subsequently dropped.

Buccaneers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Earnest Graham won’t have to carry the load for the Bucs this season.

Graham waited four seasons for his first NFL start and saved the Bucs by rushing for 898 yards and 10 touchdowns. But this year, he will share the ball with Warrick Dunn and Michael Bennett.

“That was rough, and I didn’t stay healthy last year,” said Graham, 28, who rushed for 898 yards and 10 touchdowns. “I played hurt for a while. I took every single play for about five or six games. I didn’t come off the field and that’s rough. Numbers-wise it came out nice, but there’s nothing like a fresh back in the game, especially when the defense has wilted. To be able to have a fresh back to come in there … we’ve got that now and it’s going to be trouble for some teams.”

Graham, who signed a three-year,…

New Lion Kelly is in familiar territory

Brian Kelly could rightly figure he knows everything there is to know about playing cornerback.

Graham ready to carry load for Bucs (AP)
Earnest Graham was right. All he needed to prove himself was a chance to play. Undrafted out of college, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back supposedly lacked the size and speed necessary to be a productive pro — a perception he laid to rest with a breakout season in 2007. Primarily a contributor on special teams in his first three years, the 5-foot-9, 225-pound Graham not only made the most of…

Bucs’ Graham has proven himself

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