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PFZ Interview: Buccaneers linebacker Jonathan Casillas
I had the pleasure of speaking with linebacker Jonathan Casillas today as he gets ready to begin his first season with the Buccaneers after playing in New Orleans for the first few years of his career. Of course the highlight of Jonathan’s career was recovering the opening second half onside kick that the Saints converted during their Super Bowl XLIV win over Peyton Manning andâ...
Jonathan Casillas fighting for a starting spot with Bucs
According to the Tampa Bay Times, going into his first season with the Buccaneers, linebacker Jonathan Casillas plans doing all he can to beat out DeKoda Watson for the starting strong-side linebacker spot.
Casillas says the Bucs defense is similar to one the Saints ran last season.
“It’s a little similar to what New Orleans was doing last year with (defensive coordinator) Steve...
The Buccaneers are “playoff material”
As players have bought in to Greg Schiano’s system and beliefs, others begin to buy in to the Buccaneers. On Friday, Marc Sessler of NFL Around The League writes that the Bucs are playoff material and lists several reasons why. So naturally, the first reason to head his list is none other than quarterback Josh Freeman. You can’t call this a playoff team if you don’t buy into...
Dashon Goldson the punt protector? Sure. (Video)
Several reports suggested the Bucs overpaid for safety Dashon Goldson when they signed him at the start of free agency. General manager Mark Dominik and the team would disagree while adding that the All-Pro safety brings many dimensions to the football field. And among those dimensions, his ability to play special teams had to have been a plus for the team. Position players play...
We interrupt Bucs camp to bring you ... a zombie movie?
TAMPA, Fla. Zombies over Z routes. For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, summer vacation began early.The team cancelled the final day of mini-camp Thursday morning, ending workouts until players gather for training camp in late July. Their reward: A trip to the theater to see an early showing of World War Z, an action thriller directed by Marc Foster and starring Brad Pitt, whose character...
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Bucs' Martin not fan of so-called sophomore jinx
Doug Martin doesn't believe in the so-called sophomore jinx.
Tampa Bay's second-year running back rushed for 1,454 yards and scored 12 touchdowns as a rookie, and the Buccaneers believe he's capable of performing even better in 2013.
Especially with two of the team's best players - guards Carl Nicks and Davin Joseph - returning from injuries to strengthen the offensive...
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Greg Schiano calls on Dave Wannstedt to help Bucs
TAMPA, Fla. Thirty-seven seasons into his coaching career, Dave Wannstedt understood he had options. His name carries weight, his experience is deep and his reputation is strong enough that at least one of his current players, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Eric Page, views him as a legend.At first glance, though, Wannstedts hiring in February as the Bucs special teams coordinator...
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Mark Barron never an elite NFL player?
In Sports Illustrated’s offseason preview of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a troubling stat appeared on 2012 rookie Mark Barron.
The rookie allowed 24 first downs and touchdowns which was the third-highest among safeties.
Drafted No. 7 overall in the 2012 NFL Draft he was drafted to cover the best tight ends in the game, but according to the preview by Tom Mantzouranis “Expecting...
Expectations are high for Doug Martin
Last season, everyone became familiar with Bucs running back Doug Martin. From his Thursday night highlight reel in Minnesota to being selected to the Pro Bowl as a rookie, Martin set the bar pretty high for any future performances. But those who are around the second-year running back on a daily basis feel that he is more than capable of duplicating or even improve on his 2012 campaign...
Greg Schiano says Doug Martin looks physically better this year
According to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano believes that running back Doug Martin is looking physically better this year.
Schiano says RB Doug Martin looks better physically this year and can improve his game to another level in his second year.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) June 11, 2013
Martin had a very impressive rookie season and should...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2013: Things We Learned From OTAs
Last season the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were a team that showed a lot of promise for their future finishing the season with a 7-9 overall record and 3-3 in the NFC South. New head coach Greg Schiano brought a new meaning to, “playing to the whistle” in his first season.Now with a season behind him, Schiano has done what it takes to address the problems he had with his team that...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquire Gabe Carimi for a 6th round pick
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The Chicago Bears have jumped ship on their former 1st round pick, Gabe Carimi. Tampa Bay took the bait at the expense of a 6th round pick, but is he even worth the catch?
The move seems a bit odd seeing how Chicago’s line looked abysmal at best in providing Jay Cutler some time to react in the pocket last season. Chicago ranked 25th in the NFL as...
Breaking News: Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed offensive lineman Jeremy Lewis
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed Jeremy Lewis, they cut Desmond Wynn to make room for him. Jeremy Lewis is a massive kid, who stands in at 6’4, 312 pounds and was one of the most respected players for the University of Miami.  After being highly recruited out of high school in West Palm Beach, Florida, Jeremy decided to play for the “U”. In 2012, Jeremy played nine games...
Tampa Bay Buccaneer legend Ronde Barber passes Hall of Fame test
Following Ronde Barber’s decision to retire , much debate has ensured over whether or not his career would be Hall of Fame worthy.  Barber has never been the spotlight guy. He spent most of career quietly dominating wide receivers, while other players at his position seemed to steal the national exposure. But there are three ways to judge a career when considering the Hall of...
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Report: Bucs violated OTA rules
A reporter claims that the Buccaneers may have run afoul of the current collective bargaining agreement that prohibits contact at Organized Team Activities.
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