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Tom Jones: Why the Bucs can't afford to lose to the Chiefs

Times Staff, tampabay.com

By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Must-win?No, not quite. But pretty darn close. Let's call it a can't-really-afford-to-lose game.The Bucs will play their fifth game of the season Sunday at Raymond James Stadium against the Ka…

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By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 10, 2012 TAMPA — At least tackle Jeremy Trueblood knows what good guard play looks like. He had the best vantage point for the past six years, lining up alongside a certain dreadlocked Pro Bowl playe…

Times Staff, tampabay.com

Here's today's injury report ahead of Sunday's game: BUCS Carl Nicks 77 OG -- Toe, Full Participation Jeremy Trueblood 65 OT -- Illness, Full Participation Eric Wright 21 CB -- Head/Illness, Limited Participation  CHIEFS Jon Baldwin 89 WR …

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By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 10, 2012 TAMPA — The Bucs still don't know which Chiefs quarterback they'll face Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel said Wednesday that QB Matt Cassel (concussion) is having tes…

Times Staff, tampabay.com

Kansas City Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel said Wednesday that QB Matt Cassel, who suffered a concussion Sunday against the Ravens, has not been cleared yet to play this week against the Bucs. Crennel said Cassel is still undergoing the standard tests for c…

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The Bucs’ decision to place cornerback Anthony Gaitor on a new injured list on Tuesday was the first of its kind for the team, allowing the club to take advantage of some much-needed flexibility introduced by the NFL this season. With Gaitor classified …

ESPN.com

The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints have one thing in common. They lead the NFL in dropped passes, according to ESPN Stats & Information. The Falcons and Saints each have 15 drops. That hasn’t been a problem for the Buccaneers and Panthers, w…