Archive for May, 2008

Scouts: Plenty left in Dunn’s tank

May 31st, 2008

Scouts: Plenty left in Dunn’s tank
With the uncertainty surrounding Carnell “Cadillac” Williams ‘ recovery from a devastating knee injury that ended his 2007 season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers turned to a familiar name during the offseason, …
Team source: Jets hire Cohen as assistant GM The New York Jets [...]

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Tank to Commish: Please, let Pacman play

May 30th, 2008

Tank to Commish: Please, let Pacman play Tank Johnson looked into the camera and sent a message to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, loudly, clearly and with a big smile: “Roger, please, let him play! From Tank. Thanks, buddy.” “Him,” of course, is Adam “Pacman” Jones. The status of the suspended cornerback remains the [...]

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Former Bucs lineman found dead (PA SportsTicker)

May 29th, 2008

Former Bucs lineman found dead (PA SportsTicker) TAMPA, Florida (Ticker) - Thomas McHale, a former offensive lineman with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was found dead in a friend’s home Sunday morning. He was 45.
Authorities: Former Bucs player found dead [...]

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Hayes hopes to make mark with Buccaneers (AP)

May 28th, 2008

Hayes hopes to make mark with Buccaneers (AP) Rather than dwell on the past, Geno Hayes insists on talking about the future. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers‘ sixth-round draft pick had some off-field troubles in college at Florida State, but sees no reason why they should hinder him from becoming [...]

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Clayton: 5 surprise teams

May 27th, 2008

Clayton: 5 surprise teams
Surprise teams are the byproducts of good luck and good play. With the draft over and free agency exhausted for finding impact players, it’s time to pick some surprise teams for the 2008 season. via ESPN
Buccaneers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) [...]

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Sources: Rams up for sale (Yahoo! Sports)

May 27th, 2008

Sources: Rams up for sale (Yahoo! Sports) And the twist to the story is that former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo is interested in buying his old team’s rival.
Lito should shuffle out of Philadelphia today (Yahoo! Sports) [...]

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Ex-Lions QB Jeff Garcia may sit out as he seeks contract extension

May 27th, 2008

Ex-Lions QB Jeff Garcia may sit out as he seeks contract extension
TAMPA, Fla. - Jeff Garcia knows what his addition meant to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season.
NFC grades: Redskins, Panthers earn high marks (Yahoo! Sports) The two teams combined for 19 [...]

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Cousin signs 2-year deal with Browns

May 26th, 2008

Cousin signs 2-year deal with Browns The Cleveland Browns signed veteran cornerback Terry Cousin to a two-year contract Friday to help their thin secondary. Cousin played in 156 games and made 68 starts with six teams during an 11-year NFL career. He played in 16 games last season for Jacksonville. The Browns are [...]

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Spires goes west

May 25th, 2008

Spires goes west
“That’s what he wanted, to play football.”
Greg Spires again will wear a silver and black uniform. The 1994 Mariner High School graduate signed a one-year contract, terms of which were undisclosed, with the Oakland Raiders over the weekend. via News Press
After draft, Bucs have [...]

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Out with Benson, In with Alexander?

May 24th, 2008

Out with Benson, In with Alexander?
Chicago Bears runningback Cedric Benson ’s recent run in with the law has been making the rounds on sports news outlets. via YardBarker.com
Rookies finding their path to payday is blocked
Rookies finding their path to [...]

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