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04/25/2009
The Consensus Choice
Buccaneer decision-makers studied the 2009 draft from every angle and came to one conclusion: Kansas State QB Josh Freeman, a franchise quarterback in the making, was their man...more
04/24/2009
Pre-Draft Position Analysis: Defensive Tackles
As we continue our position-by-position look at the Bucs' roster prior to this weekend's draft, we look next at the DT spot, where one new starter will be stepping in and a revamped rotation will have to be determined...more
04/24/2009
Spot On: Best Buc Picks by the Tens
Inspired by the Ultimate Draft on NFL.com, we take a look at the top draft picks in team history, not by round or specific pick but within each group of 10…Lee Roy Selmon starts it off in the 1-10 group...more
04/23/2009
Final Preparations
A ticking clock on draft weekend won't stress a team that has made the bulk of its decisions well before the picks begin…The Bucs have just two more days to put themselves in that position...more
04/22/2009
Pre-Draft Position Analysis: Running Backs
As we continue our position-by-position look at the Bucs' roster prior to this month's NFL Draft, we look next at the running back corps, which already got a big boost this offseason with the signing of former Giant Derrick Ward...more
04/22/2009
Draft Angles
Linebacker runs, state dominance, trade flurries and other trends and notes to watch this weekend during the much-anticipated 2009 NFL Draft...more
04/21/2009
2009 Free Agency Tracker: Pre-Draft Edition
NFL teams are still making an impact on the free agent market, you just have to look a little harder to find the news…Our latest update as we keep an eye on what happens to all of the Bucs who became free agents in '09...more
04/20/2009
Pre-Draft Position Analysis: Offensive Line
As we continue our position-by-position look at the Bucs' roster prior to this month's NFL Draft, we look next at the entire offensive line, which has been an area of emphasis for the team for years but could still find new additions this offseason...more
04/20/2009
Best Guess
A compilation of 16 of the expert mock drafts out there uncovers a pretty significant difference of opinion on what the Buccaneers will do with the 19th overall pick in the NFL Draft this weekend...more
04/18/2009
When the Helmets Come Off
Current Buccaneers had an opportunity to mingle with local businesspeople and establish contacts during an event this week at team headquarters designed to help players prepare for their post-playing days...more
04/17/2009
Connect to the Draft
The 2009 NFL Draft is looming, just over a week away, and thus we direct you to our annual Draft Central section, complete with news, polls, links, a draft tracker and, of course, our latest draft contest, Twenty Questions Rewind...more
04/16/2009
Pre-Draft Position Analysis: Defensive Ends
As we continue our position-by-position look at the Bucs' roster prior to this month's NFL Draft, we look next at the defensive ends, where the team currently has short numbers but big expectations for 2009...more
04/14/2009
Team Doctor Joe Diaco Ends 33-Year Run
The Bucs announced on Tuesday that Dr. Joe Diaco, team physician for all 33 years of the franchise's history, will retire this week…A fixture on the Bucs' sideline, Dr. Diaco has been the chief team physician since 1978...more
04/14/2009
Cowboy Up: Visit from Dallas Kicks Off '09 Schedule
Tampa Bay will get a full dose of the NFC East early and a gauntlet of crucial intra-division games late, as revealed Tuesday when the 2009 NFL schedule was released…The Bucs will play in London, but not in prime time...more
04/14/2009
Pre-Draft Position Analysis: Wide Receivers
As we continue our look at the Bucs' roster prior to this month's NFL Draft, we turn our attention to the wideouts, where a group of young players is hoping to follow Antonio Bryant's lead from 2008 and have a breakout campaign...more
04/14/2009
Bucs Ink Penn, Keep Line Intact
The Buccaneers had just one restricted free agent to work on this offseason, but he happened to be the starting left tackle…The team's promising O-Line returns all of its starters in 2009 after the re-signing of Donald Penn...more
04/13/2009
Travel Plans: 2009 Schedule Arrives Tuesday
The Bucs know who they're playing in 2009 and they know exactly when one of those games will take place — in London on October 25 — but the rest of their schedule won't be announced until Tuesday evening...more
04/13/2009
Arming Up: Bucs Sign Veteran QB Leftwich
Tampa Bay wanted to add a fourth quarterback before the start of OTAs in May and found their man in former Jaguar and Steeler Byron Leftwich, an unrestricted free agent….Leftwich has a career mark of 24-22 in 46 starts...more
04/11/2009
A Little More Info On (April 11)…
Wherein we take a look back at the previous two weeks and provide some additional notes on the news at hand…This week, some extra analysis regarding QB Josh Johnson, TE Kellen Winslow and Raheem Morris' first mini-camp...more
04/10/2009
Pre-Draft Position Analysis: Linebackers
Buccaneers.com begins its annual pre-draft roster analysis by looking at the linebackers, an interesting group that is going to take time and a lot of competition to sort out before September...more