Buccaneers News and Video

By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 8, 2010 TAMPA — The Bucs said the fact QB Josh Freeman sat out most of Wednesday's practice with his fractured right thumb bandaged was not a cause for concern.Freeman and coach Raheem Morris said it…

By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Tuesday, September 7, 2010 In his second season, coach Raheem Morris has 29 players on his current roster who never played for Jon Gruden. TAMPA — The old guy remembers those long ago days. Those forgotten faces.He…

By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 TAMPA — Ask new Bucs running back LeGarrette Blount to describe himself and he'll quickly and confidently offer an assessment that hardly resembles many people's view of him."I'm a big,…

By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Monday, September 6, 2010 TAMPA — Bucs fans who don't have a ticket to Sunday's game against the Browns won't be able to find it on the television.Team officials think the regular-season opener at Raymond James Stadium…

By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Sunday, September 5, 2010 Clifton Smith, who made the Pro Bowl as a kick returner in 2008, went on injured reserve last season after suffering the second of two concussions and battled knee pain this preseason. TAM…

By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Sunday, September 5, 2010 “This is a big year for me,” Connor Barth says. “I want to finally, hopefully establish myself as a good kicker in this league.” TAMPAConnor Barth says that, especially in the life of a ki…

By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Saturday, September 4, 2010 Bucs receiver Michael Clayton had an impressive rookie season in 2004 but didn’t live up to expectations in the seasons that followed, failing to come up with big numbers. His take? “I gav…

By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Saturday, September 4, 2010 The brownout?Although the news is good for WR Reggie Brown, one of seven receivers on the roster, he has work to do. The six-year veteran isn't a big special teams contributor and likely will …

By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Saturday, September 4, 2010 Projected depth chartOffenseQBJosh FreemanJosh JohnsonRBCadillac WilliamsKareem HugginsFBEarnest GrahamChris PressleyLTDonald PennJames LeeLGKeydrick VincentJeremy ZuttahCJeff FaineJerem…

By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Thursday, September 2, 2010 Texans receiver Dorin Dickerson, left, tries to work his way out of the grasp of Bucs linebacker Geno Hayes. The Bucs had but one sack Thursday night. HOUSTONOn a night such as this, it is…

By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Thursday, September 2, 2010 Bucs safety Corey Lynch, who returned an interception 91 yards for a touchdown earlier in the second quarter, returns this one 28 yards. Four plays later … HOUSTON — This was the game in w…

By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant coach Chris George Mosley, 32, was charged with DUI in Tampa. TAMPA — An assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is accused of driving under the infl…

By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Derrick Ward, rushing for some of his team-high 43 yards in a loss to the Patriots last October, averaged 29.2 yards per game. The failure of a football player is an easy thing to discuss.Pl…

By Stephen F. Holder and Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writers Tuesday, August 31, 2010 In addition to missing a game, Bucs cornerback Aqib Talib was fined two games’ worth of salary. TAMPA — The Bucs will open the season against the Browns without arguabl…