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10/14/2009
First Looks
Some new Buccaneers got their initial opportunity to impress on the practice field on Wednesday…Also, a former college teammate of Josh Johnson – LB Eric Bakhtiari – joins the practice squad and T Donald Penn discusses the heavy blitzing the Bucs have faced recently...more
10/13/2009
New Receiver Figurs into Mix
The signing of former Ravens and Lions wideout Yamon Figurs on Tuesday adds a speedy and intriguing option to the Buccaneers' receiving corps…The Bucs released LB Matt McCoy to make room for Figurs and also made several changes to the practice squad...more
10/13/2009
Making Strides
As the Buccaneers look inward for answers to their winless starter, third-year defensive end Gaines Adams hopes to build on some recent success and produce the breakout year many expected for him in 2009...more
10/12/2009
Bucs Claim DL Bennett
Obviously intrigued by his fine preseason performance in Seattle and his inside-outside versatility, Tampa Bay has claimed rookie defensive lineman Michael Bennett off waivers from the Seahawks…Rookie offensive lineman Marc Dile was waived to make room for Bennett...more
10/12/2009
Faine Expects to Play
Buccaneers C Jeff Faine is eyeing a return to the playing field this coming Sunday against Carolina, assuming the week of practice confirms his belief that his injured triceps has healed sufficiently, and that Tampa Bay's medical staff gives him clearance...more
10/11/2009
First Win Eludes Bucs in Philly
Despite an encouraging performance by young QB Josh Johnson, the Buccaneers fell to 0-5 Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field with a 33-14 loss to Donovan McNabb and the Eagles…Though the game’s yardage was almost equal, the visiting Bucs had difficulty finishing drives and lost the turnover battle, 3-0...more
10/11/2009
PHI Halftime Report: Bucs Surge, Still Trail
Two impressive drives in the last five minutes of the half were not enough to keep the Bucs from entering the intermission in a 21-7 hole…QB Josh Johnson was very impressive in his second career start, but Eagles QB Donovan McNabb trumped his performance with three TD passes...more
10/11/2009
PHI Pregame Report: Round Two for Josh
Second-year Buccaneers QB Josh Johnson is aiming for a more productive outing following his very encouraging debut as a starter last weekend at Washington…Plus, Tanard Jackson returns, Shane Andrus gets his first kicks in and other lineup and inactive notes...more
10/11/2009
Game Notes: Bucs at Eagles, 1:00 p.m. ET
The heated Bucs-Eagles rivalry might be new to a good number of the current Tampa Bay players, but it could be rekindled with a strong showing by the visitors on Sunday…Plus a look at the all-time series and other game notes for Week Five of the 2009 campaign...more
10/10/2009
Bucs Activate Jackson
As expected, the Buccaneers removed their roster exemption on S Tanard Jackson, making him eligible to play on Sunday at Philadelphia…Rookie DE Maurice Evans was released to make room for Jackson's return...more
10/09/2009
Jackson in Action
Friday Notes: The Buccaneers will activate S Tanard Jackson in time for him to play against Philadelphia on Sunday and hope his presence will help an improving defense continue its upward trend…Plus, a look at Friday's injury report complete with game status designations...more
10/09/2009
Bucs Huddle Up for Kids' Health
In Tampa, this year's NFL-wide Hometown Huddle event brought Buccaneer players together with more than 100 kids for an afternoon of fun, physical activity and lessons on the importance of healthy lifestyle habits...more
10/08/2009
Back in the Running
Thursday Notes: RB Derrick Ward is back from his one-game absence and eager to take on a familiar foe and a serious challenge in the Philadelphia Eagles…Plus, a look at the wideouts' role in the passing attack and an update on the team's injured players...more
10/08/2009
Coach of the Week: Chris Rivera
Calvary Christian Head Coach Chris Rivera taught his team to persevere, and it paid off with a big win in district play last Friday, as well as the Buccaneers High School Coach of the Week award for Rivera…The school will receive $1,000 to apply to their football program...more
10/07/2009
Welcome Additions
Wednesday Notes: The Bucs began Week Five with two new faces on the practice field, and they hope the return of S Tanard Jackson and the addition of K Shane Andrus will improve their fortunes going forward…Plus, injury updates and more from Coach Morris...more
10/07/2009
DE Evans Returns
With Tanard Jackson's one-game exemption keeping a roster spot open, the Buccaneers have re-signed DE Marcus Evans, a rookie originally claimed off waivers from the New York Giants in early September…Jackson can practice with the team while on his exemption...more
10/07/2009
Punching It In
The Buccaneers remain among the league's best teams at converting red zone trips into touchdowns so far in 2009, but they've struggled a bit more in that category in recent weeks, a reminder that one of their main emphases this season was to learn how to finish strong...more
10/05/2009
New Kicker for Bucs: Shane Andrus
Shane Andrus will take Mike Nugent's place and try to remedy the Bucs' field goal struggles…A former Indianapolis Colt, Andrus had a strong preseason with Indy, hitting five of six field goal attempts…Also, another roster spot is cleared with the waiver of CB Marcus Hamilton...more
10/05/2009
Moving Forward
With several key contributors on the verge of returning and a performance at Washington that at least provided some hope for a turnaround, the Bucs are setting their sights on a much-improved second quarter of the season...more
10/05/2009
Encouraging Start
Second-year QB Josh Johnson measures success by victories, and thus wasn’t overly impressed by Sunday’s narrow loss at Washington…However, Johnson did seem to give the Buccaneers’ offense to grow on during his first career start under center...more

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