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Bucs should sign QB Josh Freeman to long-term extension now

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By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 5, 2012 Sign him. There's no reason to wait. We've seen enough.Josh Freeman is the man. Today. Tomorrow. Next Sunday. Next season. For years to come.Freeman is the franchise quarterback the Bucs have …

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By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 5, 2012 TAMPA — Mounting losses. A coach under fire. Struggles by supposedly star players.Yes, this could certainly apply to the 2011 Buccaneers. It's also an apt description of this year's Ea…

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By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 5, 2012 TAMPA — Mounting losses. A coach under fire. Struggles by supposedly star players.Yes, this could certainly apply to the 2011 Buccaneers. It's also an apt description of this year's Ea…

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By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 5, 2012 TAMPA — It's silly season in collegiate coaching circles right now, with plenty of speculation surrounding who might land in the various positions currently open.Bucs offensive coordinator Mik…

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There are a couple big names on the Bucs injury report, including defensive tackle Roy Miller not participating Wednesday due to a head injury. Receiver Vincent Jackson was limited due to a calf injury, and both RB D.J. Ware (illness) and CB LeQuan Le…

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For Bucs cornerback Anthony Gaitor, the wait appears over. Gaitor, who hasn't played this season due to a hamstring injury, is expected to make his debut Sunday against the Eagles. And it comes at a time where Tampa Bay could really use him. The Bucs yo…

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The conventional wisdom is that Andy Reid is in his final month coaching the Philadelphia Eagles, who visit the Bucs Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in the midst of an eight-game losing streak. But Reid, who spoke with Tampa Bay media today via conferen…

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It's silly season in coaching circles right now, with plenty of rumors and speculation surrounding who might land in different openings - both in college and the NFL. That included Bucs offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan, with ESPN reporting over the w…

ESPN.com

One thing has become obvious in Tampa Bay’s two-game losing streak: Rookie running back Doug Martin is the key to the Buccaneers’ offense. The Bucs have averaged just 60.5 yards rushing in losses to Atlanta and Denver. According to ESPN Stats & Info…