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09/25/2009
Friends and Foes
Bucs RB Derrick Ward will likely enjoy his pregame reunion with fellow Earth, Wind and Fire members Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw on Sunday, but once the whistle blows the former New York Giant will be focused solely on getting Tampa Bay’s first win at the expense of his former teammates...more
09/24/2009
Role Reversal
Thursday Notes: While the Tampa Bay defense endures some uncharacteristic struggles, it's the offense that has been the strength of the team so far, and that's decidedly un-Buc-like…Plus, injury updates and a crash course for new Buc S Corey Lynch...more
09/24/2009
Coach of the Week: Bob Henriquez
Tampa Catholic remained undefeated with a big win over Ocala Trinity, in the process helping Head Coach Bob Henriquez win his 100th Hillsborough County game and take home High School Coach of the Week honors from the Bucs…The school will receive $1,000 to apply to their football program...more
09/23/2009
Toughness Test
The Bucs are looking to establish a tough and physical style of play under Head Coach Raheem Morris, and so they look forward to this week's challenge against a team that has already established just such an identity…Plus, injury updates and an ecstatic One Buc Club winner...more
09/23/2009
Bucs Add Hamilton, Lynch to Secondary
Addressing a sudden lack of depth in the defensive backfield, Tampa Bay signed cornerback Marcus Hamilton and safety Corey Lynch on Sunday, shoring up a secondary that recently lost E.J. Biggers and Jermaine Phillips to injured reserve...more
09/22/2009
Thumb Sidelines Phillips for Season
The Bucs' defense absorbed another big blow on Tuesday when starting S Jermaine Phillips was placed on injured reserve due to the thumb fracture he suffered in Buffalo…The team also released S Steve Cargile, leaving two open roster spots...more
09/22/2009
Reminder: Grant Seekers Deadline is Oct. 1
The Glazer Family Foundation is currently accepting applications from nonprofit organizations in Central and West Central Florida for its fall grant cycle…Interested organizations should submit an application online by October 1; those selected for a formal application will be notified by October 15...more
09/22/2009
Tackling the Problem
Buccaneers Head Coach Raheem Morris will likely emphasize tackling technique on the practice field this week after a too-high number of missed tackles made it difficult for the Buccaneers' defensive game plan to succeed in Buffalo...more
09/21/2009
More Bumps, Bruises and Breaks
S Jermaine Phillips has a fractured thumb and several other Bucs are hurting after the Week Two loss in Buffalo…Phillips is receiving further examination on his thumb on Monday, and his absence for any significant length of time would test the team's thinning depth in the secondary...more
09/20/2009
Bucs Stampeded in Buffalo
Byron Leftwich threw three touchdown passes, but more struggles with the big play on defense kept the visiting Bucs from every really threatening in their first road game of 2009, as they fell to 0-2 with a 33-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills...more
09/20/2009
BUF Halftime Report: Behind But Rallying
The Bucs clawed back into Sunday’s game at Buffalo just before halftime with a momentum-changing turnover but still trail, 20-14, with one half to play…QB Byron Leftwich threw touchdown passes to Kellen Winslow and Cadillac Williams...more
09/20/2009
BUF Pregame Report: Pressure Needed
A good start against Dallas deteriorated into an overall defensive struggle last week, but an uptick in the pass-rush would lead to improvement across the board…Plus inactives, lineup notes and more thoughts from Coach Morris...more
09/20/2009
Game Notes: Bucs at Bills, 4:05 p.m. ET
The Bucs are confident in the strength of their offensive line, even in the absence of starting C Jeff Faine, as they try to build on a impressive showing in the season opener with another strong outing in Buffalo in Week Two…Plus a look at the all-time Bucs-Bills series and other game notes for the first road game of 2009...more
09/19/2009
Biggers Lands on I.R., Cargile Returns
The Bucs have lost a second member of their 2009 draft class to injured reserve, as CB E.J. Biggers will miss the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury…S Steve Cargile was signed to fill the roster spot…Also, WR Antonio Bryant did not make the trip to Buffalo...more
09/18/2009
Bryant Likely to Miss Buffalo Game
With his knee still significantly sore, starting WR Antonio Bryant will probably be unavailable to the Buccaneers, who will look for a variety of skill-position players to step up in Bryant's absence…Rookie DE Kyle Moore takes a step towards returning to action, and other injury updates...more
09/18/2009
Coach of the Week: Dale Caparaso
Under the guidance of Coach Cap, the Spoto High School Spartans won a tight game at Alonso High on Sept. 11, and as a result Caparaso was named the Buccaneers’ Week Two High School Coach of the Week…The school will receive $1,000 to apply to their football program...more
09/18/2009
Been There Before
Greg Olson was admittedly surprised when he was tabbed to replace Jeff Jagodzinski as the Bucs' OC 10 days before the start of the season, but he faced a similar and more difficult situation in the past, and his previous work as a coordinator in St. Louis and Detroit gave him plenty of experience...more
09/17/2009
All Hands Needed
The Buccaneers hope starting receiver Antonio Bryant (knee) will be able to play Sunday in Buffalo, but if he can't his contributions may be replaced by a trio of reserve receivers…Plus additional injury updates...more
09/17/2009
Bring It On
Buccaneer defensive backs expect to be tested by the Bills after giving up a series of big plays against the Cowboys, and they hope to turn that situation to their advantage...more
09/16/2009
Center of Attention
Wednesday Notes: With Jeff Faine out, the Bucs looked at rookie Jonathan Compas and recently re-signed veteran Sean Mahan at center to start the week of Buffalo preparation…Also, injury updates, NFL roster averages and more from Coach Morris...more

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