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Saints' veteran safety looks as sharp as ever

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Since joining forces two months apart in the Crescent City, Darren Sharper and Gregg Williams have hit it off like red beans and rice.

Morris' candor may cause waves, but he's correct

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:13:19 EST

As uncomfortable as Raheem Morris might have made his players, Joe Henderson wonders, was he really wrong?

Freeman has been answering the call

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:02:00 EST

Josh Freeman has added the ability to pull his team out of the abyss to a lengthy list of rare traits.

Wide Right: Barth celebrates the good times

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:01:00 EST

We can act like New Orleans is famous for many things, but truth be told, the city is better known for partying on Bourbon Street than the New Orleans Museum of Art.

Stopping run will be a priority

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Bucs coach Raheem Morris came out during the week and confirmed what a lot of fans have long suspected about the team's defense. Speaking quite frankly, Morris said the Bucs simply don't have the personnel up front to stop the run consistently.

Bucs-Saints key matchups

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Bucs QB Josh Freeman vs. Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams Freeman has yet to have that ugly three-pick game that every young quarterback seems to have at some point. It could easily come today, though. The Saints lead the league with 17 interceptions and 25 takeaways. A big reason for that is the confusion Williams presents with varied looks and pressures.

Saints come marching in without RB Bush, DT Ellis

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:46:00 EST

While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter Sunday's game against New Orleans with a healthy roster, the Saints will be well below full strength.

Bucs' Jackson making up for lost time

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:43:00 EST

It has been easy to doubt Bucs safety Tanard Jackson. Pro scouts were not sure if the former Syracuse cornerback was good enough to play in the NFL. He weighed 172 pounds. Tampa Bay gambled on him in the fourth round in 2007 and expected Jackson to be a project.

3 years after spleen injury, ex-Buc Simms may get chance to start

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:34:00 EST

Simms hasn't started a game since Sept. 24, 2006, in Tampa Bay when he was battered so badly by the Carolina Panthers that he needed emergency surgery to remove his spleen.

Bucs WR Bryant expected to start against Saints

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:27:00 EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Antonio Bryant is expected to start on Sunday against New Orleans after missing the past two games with a knee injury.

Players union says NFL concussion expert is biased

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:44:00 EST

The NFL Players Association wants the league to remove the co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions because the union believes he is biased. Dr. Ira Casson has criticized independent and league-sponsored studies linking NFL careers with heightened risk for dementia and cognitive decline, saying more research is needed.

Bucs Beat: Could these players help stop the run in 2010?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:22:00 EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris confirmed earlier this week what a lot of fans have long suspected about the team's defense. Speaking quite frankly, Morris said the Bucs simply don't have the personnel up front to stop the run consistently.

Ex-Buc Gradkowski starts for Raiders in place of benched Russell

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:46:00 EST

Bruce Gradkowski was a sixth-round pick of the Bucs in 2006 and started 11 games as a rookie, winning three. Coach Jon Gruden stuck with Gradkowski during a 4-12 season, but he was mostly ineffective and was benched for Tim Rattay for the final two games.

Special teams a rare bright spot for Bucs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Even in this season of despair, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have every reason to walk around town feeling special.

Bucs-Saints has perfect story line

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were in a reverse situation of New Orleans earlier this season.

Saints' LB Vilma praises Williams' toughness, character

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:58:00 EST

Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma seems to have quite a lot of respect for Bucs running back Cadillac Williams.

Bucs likely to be in four-down territory often against Saints

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:58:00 EST

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have shown quite a propensity to go for it on fourth down this year. That willingness may increase even more come Sunday.

Browns' offense worse than the 1976-77 Buccaneers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:06:00 EST

With just five offensive touchdowns, the Browns have eclipsed McKay's 1976-77 Bucs (seven TDs) — regarded as one of the sorriest squads in NFL history — for the fewest points in a 15-game span since 1950. The Bucs lost 26 games before their first-ever victory.

Dungy to lead NFL player advisory forum

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:42:00 EST

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players.

Bucs give Sears support, opportunity to resume career

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:40:00 EST

At this point, there is no way to know whether Arron Sears will contribute to the Bucs again, writes Joe Henderson.