Football Q&A - Cummings/Kaufman

A Frustrating, Anxious Time

Q: I can’t figure out why the Bucs haven’t been players in the bidding for WRs. Clearly they have the money to have matched the contracts offered to Hackett and Bryant Johnson. Do you think they’re content now to get their WR playmaker (someone like a DeSean Jackson) in the draft?…

Bucs Will Lean On Clayton, Stovall

Q: Ira or Roy, do you guys see the Bucs possibly looking at bringing in Reche Caldwell or Tampa’s own Darrell Jackson since Bryant Johnson signed with the 49ers and Hackett isn’t showing a real interest with the bucs? Thanks.—Patrick Dotson, Tampa

A: That could happen but I really…

Bucs Love Flacco

Q: Roy or Ira, with all the QB trouble the Bucs have, not happy with McCown’s progress or Bruce Gradkowski’s and we don’t know if Simms will ever be healthy again, do the Bucs like the QB from Delaware, Joe Flacco? And would they take a chance on him if still…

Fitzgerald Staying In Arizona

Q: Hey Roy. I hear all this talk about Larry Fitzgerald being unhappy in Arizona and the possibility of a trade. What do you think it would take to snag him? Is this year’s first-round pick enough? (It would seem like a no-brainer on the Bucs’ part to use the pick…

Kelly’s Likely Destination: Detroit

Q: If the Bucs do not sign a veteran cornerback soon, what are the chances of re-signing Brian Kelly? Has he visited with any other teams? What would the terms of the contract likely be in regards to length and money?—Sean Pearce, Orlando

A: Although Kelly is the best…

Focus On The Draft

Q: Hey guys. With the Bucs’ inability to secure answers to some glaring holes on their team, along with plenty of salary cap space still available, what if they were to target their focus on the draft? If they were to package some picks/players and get another pick in the first…

June Will Eventually Replace Brooks

Q: Roy or Ira, are the Bucs going to be looking for another LB in the draft for when Derrick Brooks does retire, or is Quincy Black the answer?—Joseph C. White, Port Charlotte

A: The plan is to move Cato June to the weak-side LB spot when Brooks retires.…

Speed Is Bucs’ Top Draft Priority

Q: At the combine Antonio Cromartie’s cousin, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, was the star of the secondary, running a 4.33 and showing footwork few cornerbacks have shown in years. Should the Buccaneers pencil Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie in at No. 20 in the draft? Or will he already be long gone by the 20th pick?—Joel…

Which RBs, QBs Are On Bucs’ Radar?

Q: Hey guys, do you see the Bucs being able to acquire Michael Turner or Marion Barber? Both running backs will be free agents, though it is hard for me to believe that the Cowboys will allow Barber to hit the market. Also, heard rumors that the Cardinals may be interested…

Don’t Count On Ocho-Cinco

Q: With all the talk surrounding Chad Johnson and his wish to be traded, isn’t NOW the time for the Bucs to step up and compete for this guy’s services? What gives?—Charles Pruitt, New Orleans

A: It’s probably not going to happen. It’s doubtful the Bengals will trade Johnson…