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11/20/2009
In or Out
The pass defenses may be a bit thinner than usual on Sunday as the Saints will be without their two starting corners and the Bucs may miss nickel back Elbert Mack…On a happier note for Tampa Bay, wide receiver Antonio Bryant seems likely to return after missing the last two games...more
11/20/2009
Help Sack Hunger this Sunday!
Buc fans can help hungry families this Sunday through the annual "Sack Hunger" drive at Raymond James Stadium, conducted by the Glazer Family Foundation and Raymond James Financial…Each fan who contributes to the drive will also have a chance to win a valuable signed item...more
11/19/2009
Seeing Red
The Buccaneers have been excellent in the red zone this season, and that trend will need to continue on Sunday if Tampa Bay ends up in a high-scoring affair with the NFL's number-one ranked offense…Plus injury updates and more from Head Coach Raheem Morris...more
11/19/2009
Helping Hands
Tampa Bay rookies as well as the Buccaneers' Women's Organization continued an annual tradition on Tuesday by visiting the Holiday Center at Metropolitan Ministries to help coordinate efforts that will serve more than 30,000 local families over the next month...more
11/18/2009
The Perfect Challenge
Wednesday Notes: The Bucs trail this week's opponent, the 9-0 Saints, by eight wins, but that unblemished record just adds to Tampa Bay's motivation for Sunday's game…Plus, a look at the week's first injury report and an addition to the practice squad...more
11/18/2009
An Encouraging Step
It may be a long shot for Arron Sears to contribute on the field before the end of the season, but his return to the Bucs on Tuesday was the product of a diligent effort by Sears, his family, the team and others…All hope that return allows him to take another step forward...more
11/17/2009
Sears Reinstated
On Tuesday, the Buccaneers welcomed back third-year G Arron Sears, who left the team in the offseason to attend to a private matter…Sears will be able to practice with the team during a two-week exemption through which he does not count against the 53-man roster...more
11/17/2009
Pressure Passer
If rookie QB Josh Freeman has shown anything in his first two NFL starts, it's that he can deliver in crunch time…Freeman's fourth-quarter passing numbers have already put him among the league's elite...more
11/16/2009
Special Again
The Buccaneers' kicking, coverage and return games were stellar for the second straight week on Sunday, and they almost turned the tide in what proved to be a narrow, last-second loss...more
11/16/2009
Official Explanation
Tony Corrente, the referee for the officiating crew that worked Sunday’s Tampa Bay-at-Miami game on Sunday, answered questions regarding the play late in the first half that was ruled a Jason Taylor interception after a replay review...more
11/15/2009
Dolphins Bounce Bucs, 25-23
Tampa Bay rallied again in Josh Freeman’s second start, but this time the comeback was trumped by one of Miami’s own…Freeman was once again stellar in the fourth quarter but the Bucs lost the turnover battle and one of those giveaways came on a replay reversal that proved critical...more
11/15/2009
Miami Halftime Report: Two Tough Minutes
A nip-and-tuck battle between the Bucs and Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium turned into a 19-6 halftime edge for the home team following a confusing replay review deep in Bucs territory…Neither offense really hit its stride in the first half but Miami’s defense forced two critical turnovers...more
11/15/2009
MIA Pregame: Next Step for Freeman?
In his second career start and first on the road, Tampa Bay rookie quarterback Josh Freeman will try to build on his impressive debut last Sunday against Green Bay…Plus countering Miami’s Wildcat attack, lineup changes and inactive notes...more
11/14/2009
Game Notes: Bucs at Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET
The Bucs still want to build their offense around a strong rushing attack, but the Dolphins’ impressive run defense could make that difficult on Sunday…Plus lineups, inactives and other notes...more
11/14/2009
Bryant, White Stay in Tampa
The Buccaneers declined to bring WR Antonio Bryant or DE Stylez G. White on the trip to Miami on Saturday, which means neither will play against the Dolphins on Sunday…WR Maurice Stovall and DE Tim Crowder are likely to start the game in the absence of those two injured men...more
11/13/2009
Bryant, White Doubtful for Sunday's Game
The Buccaneers' Friday injury report indicates that it's unlikely WR Antonio Bryant or DE Stylez G. White will suit up against the Dolphins in Miami…If that's the case, the Buccaneers will turn to a deep but young group of reserves at both end and receiver to pick up the slack...more
11/13/2009
Back in the Thick of Things
Teammates and coaches have noticed the difference in the Buccaneers' defense since the return of S Tanard Jackson, who has been turning in big plays with regularity…Three years into his conversion from cornerback to safety, Jackson is looking more and more like a player the Bucs can build around...more
11/12/2009
Working Overtime
Thursday Notes: The Bucs practiced a little longer than usual on Thursday, but the Dolphins present quite a bit to prepare for, and Tampa Bay players are eager to build on their first win…Plus, injury updates and more from Coach Morris...more
11/12/2009
Coach of the Week: Matt Kitchie
Land O'Lakes High rallied late in the fourth quarter last Friday against Mitchell High to pull off a 21-17 victory, secure a postseason berth and put its head coach in position to win the Buccaneers High School Coach of the Week award…The Gators will receive $1,000 to apply to their football program...more
11/12/2009
A Lesson in Courage
When Mark Dominik addressed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after practice on Wednesday — which also happened to be Veterans Day — he wished to speak to the players about courage....more

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