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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
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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