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08/30/2009
Buccaneers Lace It Up For Kids
Last Wednesday, a group of Tampa Bay players and cheerleaders helped disadvantaged youth from several local organizations pick out new shoes for the start of the school year, with the Buccaneers' organization footing the bill...more
08/29/2009
Lefty Leanings: Bucs Name Starting QB
On Saturday, Tampa Bay Head Coach Raheem Morris named veteran Byron Leftwich the team's starting quarterback for the 2009 regular season…Morris also revealed that Luke McCown will be second on the depth chart and rookie Josh Freeman third...more
08/29/2009
Bucs Begin Roster Reductions
With the cutdown to 75 players looming in the next few days, the Buccaneers got an early start on Saturday by trimming the roster of four players, including WR Kelly Campbell, who was waived/injured...more
08/28/2009
Bucs Close to Naming QB Starter
On Friday, Head Coach Raheem Morris declined to make an announcement on his starting quarterback for the regular season, but he has formed an opinion, with the input of his staff, based on what will give the Buccaneers the best chance to win in 2009...more
08/28/2009
In the Long Run
Cadillac Williams and the Bucs' new running scheme produced good results in the early going on Thursday night but the team's upfront blockers are still aiming for more consistent production...more
08/28/2009
Shedding Some Light
Lightning led to an unusual stoppage of play on Thursday night, dividing the efforts of the two Buc QBs battling for the starting job during a 10-6 preseason loss to the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium…A strong running game and stifling defense stole some of the spotlight for the home team...more
08/27/2009
Miami Halftime Report: Bucs Lead 6-3
A stifling defense and a strong rushing attack helped the Buccaneers control the action for much of the first half, as the two teams played a rugged contest interrupted by a 45-minute lightning delay…Two Mike Nugent field goals gave the Bucs a three-point lead at the intermission...more
08/27/2009
Miami Pregame Report: LBs on Stage
Though the Buccaneers’ starting quarterback battle is the highest-profile competition in tonight’s game, there is still much to be decided at linebacker, too…Plus, injuries and other pregame updates...more
08/27/2009
Game Notes: Dolphins at Bucs, 8 p.m. ET
With Jermaine Phillips moving back to safety, Geno Hayes is one of several young linebackers who will get an opportunity to prove they should be in the starting lineup tonight…And other Bucs-Dolphins game notes...more
08/26/2009
Like His Old Self
To Bucs Coach Raheem Morris, Cadillac Williams looks like the same running back who lit up the NFL in 2005, which is why Morris and the rest of the Buccaneers — especially Williams himself — are excited to see the back's preseason debut on Thursday night...more
08/26/2009
Gameday Information Update for Fans
The Buccaneers have announced some new game-day details for fans attending games at Raymond James Stadium this season, such as the times at which the parking lots and stadium gates will open...more
08/25/2009
Safety Plan: Phillips Moving Back
The Buccaneers have chosen to move safety Jermaine Phillips back to his natural position and find a new starter at weakside linebacker, at least for the four weeks that they will be without standout safety Tanard Jackson...more
08/25/2009
Class Acts
Following an impressive performance across the board for the Bucs' 2009 draft class on Saturday night in Jacksonville, it's starting to appear as if this year's draftees will have a larger impact than the typical incoming class...more
08/24/2009
One More Look
Monday Notes: The Buccaneers' quarterback competition heads into 'overtime' as Byron Leftwich and Luke McCown will get a level playing field to continue the battle on Thursday night…Plus, Bo Ruud lands in a situation he never expected...more
08/24/2009
Roster Moves Reunite Ruud Brothers
To fill the empty spot in the linebacking corps created by Angelo Crowell's move to injured reserve, Tampa Bay has signed Bo Ruud, younger brother of current Buc star Barrett Ruud…Also, the team adds secondary depth with the return of CB Darrell Hunter...more
08/24/2009
Clash of the Cleats
While the Bucs battled the Jaguars and the Rays took on the Rangers, the wives of both Bay area teams squared off against each other Sunday afternoon at Tropicana Field, holding a charity softball game to benefit the Rays Baseball Foundation and the 1Voice Foundation...more
08/23/2009
The Good, the Bad and the Unknown
Fallout from the win at Jacksonville includes an injury to LB Angelo Crowell that is likely season-ending and a renewed enthusiasm about the pass-rush but – at least for now – no decision on the starting quarterback...more
08/22/2009
Point Made
Jacksonville failed on a two-point conversion in the final minute to seal the Buccaneers’ 24-23 preseason win Saturday night, but several Bucs, including Luke McCown, Sammie Stroughter and Louis Holmes succeeded in making a strong impression on the coaching staff...more
08/22/2009
Jax Halftime Report: Bucs Rally for Lead
After falling behind 14 seconds into Saturday night’s game, the Buccaneers scored two second-quarter touchdowns to take a 17-14 lead into the intermission…QB Luke McCown and rookie WR Sammie Stroughter provided the most significant plays...more
08/22/2009
Jax. Pregame Report: Ends to a Means
Head Coach Raheem Morris will be keeping an eye on his starting defensive ends on Saturday night in Jacksonville, hoping to see a spark, while also evaluating the QBs one more time…Plus, injury updates, lineup changes and more...more

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