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Bucs have intriguing options to fill camp roster

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:03:00 EDT

TAMPA The Buccaneers are expected to make a few more roster additions before training camp begins on August 1.

Alstott to kick off Hike for Hospice

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Mike Alstott, the former bruising Buccaneer running back, will once again serve as the honorary guest of Gulfside Regional Hospice's annual Hike for Hospice charity event for the third consecutive year.

Bucs' Winslow helps Eagles soar

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A severe setback for the Plant City Eagles youth football league led to a helping hand from a Tampa Bay Buccaneer, who invited the team to join his weekend football camp.

Bucs' Smith focused on ball security

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

After overcoming his fumble-itus, Bucs running back Clifton Smith believes he has a firmer grasp of football now.

Relative: Woman found dead with McNair recently bought gun

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:11:00 EDT

A relative of the woman found shot to death with football star Steve McNair says Nashville police told him she recently purchased a gun. Farzin Abdi is Sahel Kazemi's nephew, but the two were raised together like brother and sister. Abdi says he does not believe Kazemi would have killed the former Tennessee Titans quarterback and herself.

Bucs Beat: Rookie not only ones with something to prove

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:03:00 EDT

TAMPA – There will be two basic elements to Tampa Bay Buccaneers players and coaches this season. A chip on their shoulders and something to prove.

Buccaneers fans better plan ahead for training camp

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:43:00 EDT

All workouts are open to the public, but it seems there will be a limit to how many people will be admitted to each session.

GM Dominik says Bucs have spent wisely

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:19:00 EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik believes his team has spent its money wisely over the past five years.

Paying it forward: Nece sparks cycle of giving

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

On June 9, former Bucs linebacker Ryan Nece invited about 60 supporters of his charitable foundation to an evening at Mise en Place, a Tampa restaurant. The routine stuff was expected - cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, networking, Nece thanking people for their support, the requisite contributions to the foundation and everyone speeding back to their normal lives.

Barber installed as long shot in celebrity golf tournament

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:03:00 EDT

A Nevada oddsmaker apparently doesn't think much of Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber's golf game. Scheduled to compete in a celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe next month, Barber is given 100/1 odds of winning the American Century Championship by Harrah's Lake Tahoe Sportsbook.

Bucs agree to terms with two more rookies

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:29:00 EDT

TAMPA – The Buccaneers reached four-year contract agreements with DE Kyle Moore and CB E.J. Biggers Tuesday, leaving only two draft picks unsigned before training camp begins Aug. 1.

Penn brings quick feet, athleticism to Bucs' offensive line

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:26:00 EDT

When you compile a list of Tampa Bay's underpublicized performers, offensive tackle Donald Penn bats leadoff.

Bucs need to maintain a strict No-Plax Zone

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

We just wrapped up Bucs mandatory minicamp, where one mandatory non-story was lone gunman Plaxico Burress and the possibility the Bucs might be interested in a receiver of his caliber.

Bucs sign promising draft pick Stroughter

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:16:00 EDT

The Bucs signed another one of their draft picks today, and from the looks of things it won't be long before they sign a few others. Signing today was seventh-round pick Sammie Stroughter, a wide receiver out of Oregon State. Terms were not disclosed.

Wilkerson finally a starter on Bucs D-line

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:48:00 EDT

Bucs defensive lineman Jimmy Wilkerson's wait is over. Wilkerson played the past six seasons primarily on special teams. Kansas City allowed Wilkerson to start in only five of 72 games from 2003 to 2007 before letting him walk after that season. He signed with the Bucs last year, and he hoped they would recognize what the Chiefs did not.

Bucs Beat: Freeman emerges among quarterback options

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:38:00 EDT

The Bucs wrapped up their offseason program last week with the rather surprising revelation that at some point in training camp they may throw rookie Josh Freeman into the mix for the starting quarterback's job.

Wake-Up Call: Alabama 'royalty' Hannah returns home

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:35:00 EDT

Charley Hannah played 12 seasons in the NFL. He was part of three playoff teams with the Bucs - back when the creamsicle orange jerseys were considered cool - and started at left guard for the Los Angeles Raiders during their Super Bowl XVIII victory at Tampa Stadium.

Bucs' Piscitelli ready to make an impact

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:41:00 EDT

There is the body, carved from steel, and ... there is the incomplete body of work. There are the marrow-spilling hits straight from the John Lynch designer collection ... and there are missed plays. There is what he is for now ... and what he aims to be.

Rookie may be in mix

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:22:21 EDT

As they brought their offseason workout program to a close Wednesday, the Bucs sent a seemingly ominous message to quarterbacks Luke McCown and Byron Leftwich: watch out for Josh Freeman.

Rookie Freeman could contend for Bucs' starting QB

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:45:00 EDT

As they brought their offseason workout program to a close Wednesday the Bucs sent a seemingly ominous message to quarterbacks Luke McCown and Byron Leftwich: watch out for Josh Freeman.