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Vick, McCoy pass concussion tests, could return

CNNSI.com

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Michael Vick and LeSean McCoy have passed concussion tests and could return to practice with the Eagles once they've been cleared by an independent neurologist.

Times Staff, tampabay.com

By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Monday, December 10, 2012 TAMPA — After reviewing the game tape from Sunday's 23-21 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles, Bucs coach Greg Schiano said some of his defensive players were guilty of trying to do too much.But…

Times Staff, tampabay.com

By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Monday, December 10, 2012 TAMPA — Much has been made over the struggles of Bucs QB Josh Freeman and the offense in the first half of Sunday's loss to the Eagles.Freeman admitted they were "a little off," as he …

Times Staff, tampabay.com

Right tackle Demar Dotson would much prefer to never hear his name called during a game. But on Sunday against the Eagles, Dotson was twice called for holding penalties against the Eagles defensive front, just two of the team’s eight penalties in the lo…

Times Staff, tampabay.com

They won the turnover battle, protected the football, shut down the run and out-rushed their opponent. In fact, about the only place the Bucs didn't get the best of the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday was on the scoreboard in a 23-21 defeat. For the fourth t…

Times Staff, tampabay.com

The Bucs lockeroom was somber again on Monday, as they try to deal with - and explain - another tough loss. What made it more difficult was the fact that it was the fourth time Tampa Bay had blown a fourth-quarter lead, and now it sits at (6-7), possibl…

Times Staff, tampabay.com

In the offseason, the Bucs big free agent spending spree brought guard Carl Nicks, defensive back Eric Wright and receiver Vincent Jackson into the fold. And while Nicks is hurt, and Wright is suspended, Jackson continues to live up to the big deal he s…

Times Staff, tampabay.com

The Bucs were shut out in the first half of Sunday's 23-21 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles as the offense struggled from the outset. Tampa Bay went only 1-for-8 on third down and quarterback Josh Freeman completed only 5-of-16 passes for 61 yards by ha…

Doug Farrar, yahoo.com

Like seemingly every other NFL franchise, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going to beat this "Gangnam Style" thing into the ground. They've been rolling the monster dance hit into their in-game entertainment for a few months  -- they released the…

Times Staff, tampabay.com

By Stephen F. Holder and Joe Smith, Times staff writers Monday, December 10, 2012 Secondary strugglesThe Bucs' secondary is young and, other than FS Ronde Barber, unproven. With the trade of Aqib Talib and the suspension of Eric Wright this season, Tamp…