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Buccaneers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:47:48 PDT

Brian Griese never wanted to be released by the Bucs two years ago. He was less-than-thrilled when the team traded a sixth-round pick to Chicago for him last March on the eve of becoming a free agent. But after letting his emotions cool the past few months, Griese says he's happy to have returned to the Bucs and has some 'unfinished business.'

"I was very frank with them. I told them, "Look, I have a contract and I don't want to leave," Griese said, recalling when the Bucs' asked him to take a pay cut following the '05 season. "And they had different ideas. When they gave me the news, it was just a matter of somebody else coming and making an offer and that's basically all it entailed.

Jones, Seahawks embrace change (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:04:00 PDT

Julius Jones is just one of the new parts in an overhauled running game for the Seahawks.

Garcia threatening to skip workouts (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:37:43 PDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jeff Garcia is unhappy with his contract situation and threatening to boycott the team's voluntary workouts this week.

Garica unhappy contract talks progress at 'snail's pace' (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 14 May 2008 06:06:13 PDT

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took the field Tuesday for their second set of organized team activities of the...

Hayes hopes to make mark with Buccaneers (AP)

Mon, 05 May 2008 12:25:33 PDT

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 a successful NFL linebacker. He says his problems are behind him and he's eager to make the most of his opportunity with the Bucs.

Buccaneers sign another quarterback (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:19:25 PDT

Six quarterbacks apparently is still not enough for coach Jon Gruden and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers .

Retired DT sees McFadden as good fit (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:38:00 PDT

Even though Oakland's run D was so bad in '07, Warren Sapp says Darren McFadden was the way to go.

Talib visits Bucs, eager to get started (AP)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:54:00 PDT

Aqib Talib fielded question after question. When he finally encountered one he couldn't answer, the first-round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers got some unexpected assistance. "My first name means the last to come. I'm the youngest out of four kids. My last name, I don't know," the ballhawking cornerback said Monday before being joined on a podium by Bucs coach Jon Gruden.

After draft, Bucs have 11 linebackers on roster (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:53:47 PDT

If the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have depth nowhere else, they certainly have it at linebacker.

NFC grades: Redskins, Panthers earn high marks (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:45:00 PDT

The two teams combined for 19 picks with plenty of potential starters on offense and defense.

NFL Draft First-Round Selections (AP)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:42:46 PDT

The first-round picks in Saturday NFL draft: 1) Miami Dolphins -- JAKE LONG, 6-7, 315, Michigan, OT: Bulldozer of a tackle in the run game who can also be a solid insurance policy for any franchise QB. Has the strength to move the pile and aggressiveness and smarts to clear out second-level blockers.

Buccaneers grab CB Talib with 20th pick (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:35:28 PDT

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers felt the risk of drafting cornerback Aqib Talib was worth the reward.

Lito should shuffle out of Philadelphia today (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:21:06 PDT

All the speculation finally becomes something more Saturday when the NFL draft begins at 3 p.m.

32 Questions: Draft edition (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:57:00 PDT

This weekend's draft will have little effect on team rankings.

Seven players, seven smart draft-day trades (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:06:39 PDT

It's fun to play GM, and that's why pro football pundits and fans love doing mock drafts. But why stop at just predicting the picks? Why not some "mock trading" while we're at it?

DRAFT 2008: NFL Draft Team Capsules (AP)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:29:53 PDT

1. MIAMI DOLPHINS (1-15)= LAST SEASON: The worst season in franchise history, including an 0-13 start, led to the Dolphins' fourth coaching change since 2004. New football czar Bill Parcells brought in coach Tony Sparano and general manager Jeff Ireland, both from the Dallas Cowboys. THEY NEED: Name a position.

Eagles offered Sheppard, picks for KC's Allen (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:41:09 PDT

The Philadelphia Eagles are among a handful of teams that inquired about securing defensive end Jared Allen, who...

Union against more structuring of rookie deals (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:06:00 PDT

The NFLPA continues to hear – and balks – at the notion that rookie contracts have gotten out of hand.

Mock draft: Pick any player in the league (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:36:38 PDT

Here's a take on what would happen in Round 1 of the 2008 draft if the teams were allowed to pick players already in the league. I'll admit it: It's silly. But it's also a lot more interesting than perusing another standard mock draft, version 16.4.

Mocks to the max: Clifton Brown's NFL mock draft (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:36:31 PDT

NFL draft boards are all stacked, so strap it up for a simulating experience. We've got every corner covered -- and every lineman, receiver and safety, too -- in our quartet of first-round mock drafts. Join us, for Goodell's sake.

Will Tampa Bay draft another quarterback? (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:21:34 PDT

Who is the Bucs' quarterback of the future? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't so sure themselves who their...

Draft numbers not adding up (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:23:00 PDT

Despite all of the research before the draft, teams generally miss the mark with their first- round picks.

Chiefs willing to accept less than two first-rounders for Allen? (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:47:32 PDT

The Kansas Chiefs have talked with the Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers about a trade involving...

Chiefs shopping Jared Allen? Vikes, Bucs interested? (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:32:13 PDT

People around the league say the Kansas City Chiefs are shopping defensive end Jared Allen, the league's sack...

NFC South: Falcons could go with Ryan (Rivals.com)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:00:00 PDT

Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan may be at the top of the Falcons' shopping list, but will he be available...

Henne next in line of Michigan quarterbacks (Rivals.com)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:03:00 PDT

Chad Henne can recite most of the names like he's rattling off his own birthdate, the same way a University of...