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The fourth in a series on division needs leading up to the April 26-27 NFL Draft: When coach John Fox first took over Carolina he talked about how important it was to get his first draft choice right. via CBS News
RB Warrick Dunn returns to Buccaneers (AP)
Six years after leaving the franchise he helped turn into a Super Bowl contender, running back Warrick Dunn is coming back to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The three-time Pro Bowl selection signed Monday with the Bucs, who needed to bolster their running game because Carnell “Cadillac” Williams missed most of last season with a knee injury.
Several backfield situations have become more clouded
“Ready for opening day. Of course, that’s my goal. But at the same time, we’ve got to be smart with it.”
There has been a clear and concise shift in the value of running backs in recent seasons, as NFL teams have leaned less on one featured runner and more on backfield committees. via NFL
Chris Simms could be finished in Tampa (Yahoo! Sports)
Quarterback Chris Simms has decided not to partici?pate in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ‘ offseason workouts, an…
Buccaneers sign WR Bryant (PA SportsTicker)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the latest team to give Antonio Bryant a shot.
Rod Marinelli: He’s rebuilding Detroit Lions for the long-term
As he works to restore the Detroit Lions to respectability, Rod Marinelli is going with who he knows. via WOOD-TV Grand Rapids
Bucs sign Troupe, lose Becht to Rams (Yahoo! Sports)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost a tight end on Thursday when free agent Anthony Becht signed with the St.
McFarland, three others visit Steelers
“I think he’s got at least four or five years left in the tank”
The Steelers had four players visit their South Side facility Tuesday, with Anthony “Booger” McFarland easily qualifying as the most intriguing of the bunch. via Blairsville Dispatch
Buccaneers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Quarterback Chris Simms has probably played his last game in a Tampa Bay uniform and expects to be traded.
Simms has decided to skip the Bucs’ offseason workouts, an indication he no longer fits into the team’s plans for next year.
Although the workouts are voluntary, Simms also skipped quarterback orientation last week for the first time in his career.
“I just think at this time it’s in my best interest to continue my own workouts and to just wait and see what happens with the team,” Simms said.
“I don’t really know what’s going to happen. We’ll see. As far as the Bucs and the quarterback position goes, it’s always an adventure.”
Simms, who has not taken a regular-season snap in 17 months since suffering a ruptured spleen in September 2006, says he…
DE Carter Officially Re-Signs With Tampa Bay
Free agent defensive end Kevin Carter re- signed with the Tampa Bay on Tuesday, and returns to the Buccaneers for a second season. via Channel3000.com
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