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Bucs WR Bryant inactive against Packers (AP)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:56:59 PST

Tampa Bay's Antonio Bryant was inactive for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, leaving rookie quarterback Josh Freeman to make his first NFL start without the Buccaneers' top wide receiver. Bryant had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee during training camp and has been hampered by the injury all season.

Bucs turn to future against Packers (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:05:56 PST

Rookie quarterback Josh Freeman wiped the sweat off his forehead, took a deep breath and answered another question about taking over the offense of the only team yet to win a game in the NFL. Ready or not, the 17th pick in this year's draft will make his first start for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, facing the Green Bay Packers (4-3) on a day the Bucs (0-7) will reflect on the past while...

Buccaneers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:19 PST

Rookie quarterback Josh Freeman said he is ready to "let it rip," in his first NFL start Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

"I feel really comfortable with the offense right now. I've been working really hard with (offensive coordinator Greg) Olson and I feel comfortable with a lot of the guys I'm throwing to. I just want to go out there and let it rip."

At 21, Freeman will become the youngest quarterback to start for the Bucs when he makes his long-awaited debut Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay will be wearing their throwback orange jerseys for the first time since 1996, and Lee Roy Selmon will be the first inductee into the team's Ring of Honor.

Freeman, the 17th overall draft pick, played two series in a 35-7 loss to the New England Patriots on Oct.

'Tis the season to run teams into the ground (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:24:00 PST

The Browns' Randy Lerner is not alone in dragging a dysfunctional franchise to a new level of embarrassment.

NFL Team Reports: NFC South (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:16:03 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

Week 9 picks: Eagles, Cowboys battle for NFC East lead (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:44 PST

Donovan McNabb knows how to duck pressure and avoid interceptions. It's strange, but considering all the...

Week 9 playoff forecast: Ravens make big jump (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:49:00 PST

Signs of a revamped defense bode well for the Ravens' playoff chances the rest of the way.

Mock draft: Despite suspension, Bryant goes No. 1 (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:16:01 PST

Here's a look at the first 16 picks in the NFL draft, as projected by Sporting News' War Room scouts .

Another Clark episode not worth the risk (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:26:00 PST

Even with the medical clearance, the Steelers should deactivate Ryan Clark for Monday's game in Denver.

Lost identity contributing to Giants' woes (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:35:00 PST

An over-reliance on the pass and inability to dominate on defense are culprits of the three-game skid.

Bucs sign kicker Connor Barth (AP)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:06:36 PST

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed kicker Connor Barth and released kicker Shane Andrus. Barth was cut by the Miami Dolphins in August after kicking in 10 games for Kansas City last season. He made 10 of 12 field goals and converted all 24 of his extra-point attempts with the Chiefs. Andrus signed with Tampa Bay after Mike Nugent struggled early this season.

Buccaneers sign kicker Connor Barth, release kicker Shane Andrus (The Canadian Press)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:19:00 PST

TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed kicker Connor Barth and released kicker Shane Andrus on Tuesday.

NFL Power Poll: Texans gaining playoff momentum (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:16:11 PST

The second half of the season could be historic for the Houston Texans . They have a chance to make the playoffs...

Counting down the worst teams in the NFL (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:21:55 PST

The 2009 NFL season has been more about disparity than parity. This isn't because the top of the league is so...

Favre not alone in getting measure of redemption (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:06:00 PST

Brett Favre was among several players that got some form of retribution by helping their teams to victory.

Cry, Whine and Moan: The Buccaneers are left to wallow alone (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:57:53 PST

"Cry, Whine and Moan" is a weekly Sunday evening feature where fans of victory-challenged teams can...

Winless Bucs turn to rookie QB for help (AP)

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:04:58 PDT

Minutes after the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers dispersed for a four-day, bye-week break, rookie coach Raheem Morris was asked how his players were holding up under the strain of an 0-7 start. "We actually talked about it this morning. ... Going 0-7 didn't start yesterday. It didn't start at the beginning of the season when we played Dallas.

UPDATE: Joel Glazer responds to Bucs sale rumors (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:48:57 PDT

Here's ownership's response to the original story, per the team's official website : Statement by...

Goodell defends NFL's handling of head injuries (AP)

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:43:07 PDT

After testifying for several hours on Capitol Hill and defending how the NFL handles current and retired players with head injuries, commissioner Roger Goodell recalled suffering a concussion himself in high school. Goodell said outside the House Judiciary Committee hearing room Wednesday that he was injured sliding into second base in a baseball game.

Buccaneers make another QB change; this time rookie Josh Freeman gets his chance (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:19:17 PDT

TAMPA, Fla. - The winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers have changed starting quarterbacks again, with rookie Josh Freeman taking over the offence.

Freeman takes over as Bucs' QB (AP)

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:15:40 PDT

The winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers have changed starting quarterbacks again, with rookie Josh Freeman taking over the offense. Freeman was the 17th pick in the first round of this year's draft. He made his NFL debut last Sunday, playing two series in the fourth quarter of a 35-7 loss to the Patriots in London.

Goodell defends NFL to Congress about concussions (AP)

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:42:34 PDT

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell would not acknowledge a connection between head injuries on the football field and later brain diseases while defending the league's policies on concussions before Congress. Under sometimes-contentious questioning from lawmakers -- and suggestions about reconsidering the league's billions-generating antitrust exemption -- Goodell sat at a witness table...

Bucs sign Pressley to add depth at fullback (AP)

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:11:48 PDT

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have added depth at fullback by signing Chris Pressley from the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad. The Bucs also announced on Wednesday that defensive end Maurice Evans has been added to the practice squad. Pressley entered the NFL with the Bengals as an undrafted free agent in April.

Week 8 forecast: Bengals recover with win (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:31:00 PDT

An impressive win over the Bears has put Cincinnati back on track for the remainder of the year.