With weight off, Josh Freeman still carries heavy expectations

Josh Freeman cut out late-night fast-food runs and dropped 20 pounds. But the Buccaneers QB knows he has to do a lot more than lose weight to turn Tampa into a playoff contender, Jeff Darlington writes.
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Cursed Bucs? Tampa’s young D can’t juke injury bug

Last season was an ugly one for the Buccaneers’ defense, and injuries didn’t help. Da’Quan Bowers’ recent Achilles tear continues an ugly trend that makes some wonder: Are these young Bucs cursed?
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Bucs’ Lavonte David gets seal of approval from Derrick Brooks

Lavonte David already has the endorsement Tampa Bay Buccaneers legends in Derrick Brooks, who shook off concerns about his stature en route to becoming an 11-time Pro Bowl selection.
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Da’Quan Bowers tears Achilles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers say

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Thursday that defensive end Da’Quan Bowers tore his Achilles’ tendon and is planning to undergo surgery Friday.
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Josh Freeman slimmed down to get better, Bucs’ Dominik says

The 2011 season was a down year for Bucs quarterback Josh Freeman. General manager Mark Dominik tells NFL.com’s Steve Wyche that Freeman has shed some pounds in an effort to boost his game.
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Greg Schiano keeps signing former Rutgers players

Former Rutgers coach Greg Schiano is now the Buccaneers head coach and he has not been shy about bringing his former players to Tampa. He will happily defend the strategy.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers agree to terms with Tiquan Underwood

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been on a run lately signing multiple former Rutgers University products. On Monday, the Bucs and wide receiver Tiquan Underwood, who was famously cut by the Patriots the night before the Super Bowl, have agreed to terms.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers to sign ex-LSU QB Jordan Jefferson

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will sign former Louisiana State quarterback Jordan Jefferson, the Tampa Bay Times reported Sunday.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers add Doug Martin in NFL draft

LeGarrette Blount might have breathed a sigh of relief when Tampa Bay missed on Trent Richardson but likely grew anxious when the team moved back into the first round to grab Boise State RB Doug Martin.
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Ronde Barber getting reps at safety for Buccaneers

After spending 15 seasons at cornerback with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Ronde Barber might be called upon to learn a new role.
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Bucs’ Dominik calls injuries to DTs McCoy, Price ‘disappointing’

A disappointing 2010 draft class led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to add free-agent defensive tackle Amobi Okoye, general manager Mark Dominik said Friday according to the Pewter Report Web site.
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New coach Schiano: We’re going to draft ‘Buccaneer men’

Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-year coach Greg Schiano won’t say who the team is looking to draft, but explained what he was looking for in a player.
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Buccaneers plan to hang on to troubled CB Aqib Talib

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not shopping cornerback Aqib Talib, sources said Wednesday.
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Greg Schiano stresses details at first Bucs practice

Bucs coach Greg Schiano made it clear during his first practice as head coach Tuesday that he’s running a tight ship. Things have clearly changed in Tampa. Will it be for the better?
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Morris Claiborne likely to be drafted No. 5 by Bucs, Barber says

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber said Friday that his team “probably will” draft LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne with the No. 5 pick in the month’s NFL draft.
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Gerald McCoy can be ‘dominant force’ for Bucs, Schiano says

Sidelined by two torn bicep injuries during his first two NFL seasons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy hasn’t reached his potential to become a “dominant force,” but he will be with more playing time, coach Greg Schiano says.
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Freeman calls new Bucs Jackson, Nicks weightroom ‘freaks’

The Bucs were busy during the offseason, hiring a new head coach and signing key free agents, who have caught the attention of their quarterback.
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Wonderlic scores don’t indicate football IQ, Ronde Barber says

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber doesn’t give much weight to how NFL prospects score on the Wonderlic test.
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Tanard Jackson cut by Buccaneers after failed physical

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released safety Tanard Jackson after a failed physical, the team announced Tuesday.
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Okoye, Buccaneers reportedly agree to one-year deal

Free-agent DT Amobi Okoye has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Buccaneers, a source familiar with the negotiations told ESPN Chicago.
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Schiano puts discipline first in Buccaneers’ rebuilding effort

Count the “youngry” label among the things that new Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano won’t carry over from the previous regime to his team this season.
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Report: Bucs looking at DTs Amobi Okoye, Derek Landri

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to bolster their depth at defensive tackle, and free-agent Amobi Okoye has emerged as one of the team’s top options at the position.
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Bucs’ Ronde Barber praises Schiano’s approach

The Buccaneers have talked openly about a need for culture change within the organization, and the feeling within the building is that new coach Greg Schiano is the right man for the job.
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Bucs RB Blount says he’d be flattered if Saints put bounty on him

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount has an interesting take on the New Orleans Saints’ “bounty” scandal, saying recently that he wouldn’t mind having a bounty put on him.
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Blount against RB prospect Richardson joining him with Bucs

The Buccaneers own the No. 5 pick in this month’s draft and could use it on Alabama RB Trent Richardson. If so, they can expect LeGarrette Blount to have issues with it.
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Report: CB Barber to get $3 million for 16th season with Bucs

The one-year contract that veteran cornerback Ronde Barber signed to stay with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is worth $ 3 million, the Tampa Bay Times reported Friday.
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Schiano offers lukewarm praise for Bucs’ Blount

As Greg Schiano pours over film in Tampa, the new Bucs coach has placed a premium on protecting the football. Troubling news, to say the least, for LeGarrette Blount.
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Agent for Bucs QB Freeman says he’ll wait to re-visit deal

According to his agent and father, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman won’t be seeking to re-visit his current contract before next year, the Tampa Bay Times reported Saturday.
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Buccaneers, Nicks agree to five-year, $47.5M contract

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continued their busy free-agent run, locking up former New Orleans Saints guard Carl Nicks to a five-year, $ 47.5 million deal, the team announced on its official website.
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After big splash, Bucs will turn to draft to continue building

Bucs general manager Mark Dominik negotiated deals totaling more than $ 140 million in one day after not spending much at all on other team’s free agents the past two years.
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Bucs part ways with veteran Faine after spending spree

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced via their official website Wednesday that they have released veteran center Jeff Faine.
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Vincent Jackson signs five-year deal with Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed wide receiver Vincent Jackson to a five-year contract, the team announced Tuesday, and a league source told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora the deal is worth just under $ 56 million, with $ 26 million guaranteed.
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Attorney: Bucs’ Talib ‘evaluating options’ after ‘false’ allegation

The attorney for Aqib Talib said in a statement Friday Buccaneers cornerback is evaluating his legal options after being sued for allegedly threatening a woman during a traffic dispute in December 2010.
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Buccaneers re-sign veteran OL Zuttah to four-year deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed free
agent offensive lineman Jeremy Zuttah to a four-year contract.
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Freeman says Bucs were warned about dangerous hits by Saints

Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman said Monday that Tampa Bay players were warned by Bucs coaches about potential ‘cheap shots’ from the Saints.
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Bucs reportedly hire ex-Colts QB coach Turner to tutor Freeman

Ron Turner, former quarterbacks coach of the Indianapolis Colts and brother of Chargers coach Norv Turner, reportedly has been hired as the new quarterbacks coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Buccaneers reportedly paid part of Schiano’s buyout

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers reportedly paid new coach Greg Schiano’s $ 500,000 buyout to Rutgers University.
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Bucs GM vows to keep Barth from hitting free-agent market

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik said the team will not let kicker Connor Barth become an unrestricted free agent on March 13.
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Schiano wants clean slate for Bucs’ Freeman after down year

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano is hoping to give quarterback Josh Freeman a fresh start in 2012.
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Report: Buccaneers hire LSU’s Cooper to be DBs coach

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired LSU defensive backs coach Ron Cooper to their coaching staff, the Tampa Bay Times reported Wednesday.
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Davis joins Buccaneers as special assistant to Schiano

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired former University of North Carolina coach Butch Davis as a “special assistant” to new coach Greg Schiano.
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Report: Bucs CB Barber almost healed after fractured forearm

Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber is reportedly recovering well from a forearm injury but still hasn’t decided yet whether he’ll retire or play another season.
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Bucs pluck Bostad from Pitt staff, reportedly talk with Byner

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired Bob Bostad — who was slated to start his first season as the University of Pittsburgh’s offensive coordinator — as their new offensive line coach.
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Raymond James Stadium scoreboard catches fire

The scoreboard at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium caught fire early Saturday, and it had nothing to do with Josh Freeman.
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Bucs make Sheridan next defensive coordinator

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Friday that Bill Sheridan has been hired as the team’s next defensive coordinator, and that former NFL player Bryan Cox will be joining the coaching staff.
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Buccaneers cut Haynesworth loose after seven games

Veteran defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth has been released by the Buccaneers, who signed him after injuries decimated their roster midway through last season.
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New Bucs OC Sullivan says Freeman a big selling point for him

New Buccaneers offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan said the opportunity to work with Tampa Bay quarterback Josh Freeman convinced him to leave his job as quarterbacks coach for the New York Giants.
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Dominik says Bucs positioned to be ‘more active’ in free agency

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik is giving every indication that his team will be a major player when free agency opens March 13.
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Baker becomes Cowboys’ new assistant secondary coach

The Dallas Cowboys have hired Joe Baker as an assistant secondary coach.
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Ex-UNC coach Davis reportedly joining Bucs in advisory role

Butch Davis will reportedly join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an advisory capacity.
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