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| Buccaneers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) View Full Story |
| Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:25:37 PDT |
| The Buccaneers' regular-season opener against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium will not be televised locally because the game is not a sellout. It's the first time in 13 years that Bucs fans have experienced a blackout.
But at least the organization is no longer in the dark.
Coach Raheem Morris has returned the identity to the Bucs after taking over the defensive play-calling duties with six games remaining in the 2009 season.
Morris' version of the Tampa 2, or the Tampa 2.0 as Ronde Barber has dubbed it, includes more blitzing and an array of different coverages. But it's still built to prevent quick scores, and opponents will have to earn their way this season. By controlling the defense, Morris has regained more control of his team... |
| AccuScore: Saints, Chargers have best playoffs odds (Yahoo! Sports) View Full Story |
| Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:42:00 PDT |
| The '09 postseason participants are heavy favorites to win their divisions and get back to the playoffs.
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| Jim Schwartz says most Lions have no clue about road woes (The National Football Post) View Full Story |
| Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:35:15 PDT |
| The Detroit Lions will open the season closing in on a piece of history they already hold, something they... |
| NFL Power Poll: Packers' expectations soar, but Jets still No. 1 (SportingNews.com) View Full Story |
| Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:25:00 PDT |
| NFL Power Poll: Packers' expectations soar, but Jets still No. 1 Green Bay is the smallest market in the NFL, but no team has created more buzz over the past month. Although last season's 7-1 finish has played a part, the attention is largely based on the unstoppable preseason performance of quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the offense. The players have accepted the high expectations without letting the hype get to them. "I don't see a problem with it," tight end Jermichael Finley said. |
| Youth movement makes Panthers NFL's youngest team (AP) View Full Story |
| Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:57:00 PDT |
| The Carolina Panthers weren't fooling around when they started their youth movement. It's produced the NFL's youngest team. According to STATS LLC, Carolina's average age of 25 years, 233 days is the most youthful in the league based on Wednesday's 53-man rosters. It comes after the Panthers shed numerous veterans -- and payroll -- in the offseason. |
| Bucs trying to keep QB Freeman healthy for opener (AP) View Full Story |
| Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:49:58 PDT |
| Tampa Bay quarterback Josh Freeman was limited in practice Wednesday, although the Buccaneers say he remains on course to start the team's season opener against the Cleveland Browns. A day after participating in his first full practice since breaking the thumb on his throwing hand in a preseason game, the second-year pro wore a baseball cap and a wrap on his hand while the rest of the team... |
| Delhomme fitting in nicely with Browns (AP) View Full Story |
| Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:52:02 PDT |
| Resting on the top shelf of Jake Delhomme's locker are a ratty set of shoulder pads, hand-me-downs from New Orleans teammate Billy Joe Tolliver. Delhomme brought the well-worn equipment with him to Cleveland after seven seasons in Carolina. He wears them during training camp because they're much lighter than new ones, and any break from the summer's heat helps. |
| Dolphins sign Clifton Smith, cut Joe Reitz (The National Football Post) View Full Story |
| Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:43:00 PDT |
| The Miami Dolphins signed former Pro Bowl kick returner Clifton Smith and cut offensive tackle Joe Reitz. |
| Kick returner Smith signs with Dolphins (AP) View Full Story |
| Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:18:49 PDT |
| Former Pro Bowl kick returner Clifton Smith has signed with the Miami Dolphins. Smith, released Sunday by Tampa Bay, joined the Dolphins for Wednesday's practice. He made the Pro Bowl with the Buccaneers as a rookie in 2008, when he averaged 27.6 yards on kickoff returns and 14.1 on punt returns. Smith led the NFL in kickoff returns in 2009 with an average of 29.1 yards. |
| NFL division races: NFC South (SportingNews.com) View Full Story |
| Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:22:00 PDT |
| A look at the strengths, weaknesses, rehab issues and what to expect in the NFC South, as provided by SN's NFL correspondents: New Orleans Saints The strength: The Saints have the most potent and versatile offense in the NFL, led by Drew Brees. Coach Sean Payton is the game's most creative play caller, and he creates mismatches using a deep array of weapons. The Saints are loaded at receiver, running back and tight end and have three Pro Bowlers in the offensive line. |
| NFP Power Rankings (The National Football Post) View Full Story |
| Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:31:00 PDT |
| Each week, the National Football Post will bring you our NFL Power Rankings: a rundown of how we stack up the... |
| 6 on the coaching hot seat (PA SportsTicker) View Full Story |
| Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:03:20 PDT |
| By BARRY WILNER AP Football Writer |
| Ten issues of '10: Money matters unresolved (Yahoo! Sports) View Full Story |
| Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:39:00 PDT |
| Though there's more to the new season than contract disputes, negotiations are still a part of the discussion. |
| Buccaneers could have as many as six TV blackouts (The National Football Post) View Full Story |
| Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:55:00 PDT |
| Barring an unforeseen run on tickets for Sunday’s season opener for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it will... |
| 2010 NFL preview capsules (The Canadian Press) View Full Story |
| Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:47:23 PDT |
| Capsules for the 32 NFL teams as they begin the 2010 season, in predicted order of finish: |
| Monday's National Football League Capsules (PA SportsTicker) View Full Story |
| Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:48:47 PDT |
| By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer |
| Big concerns: NFC South (SportingNews.com) View Full Story |
| Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:30:00 PDT |
| Atlanta Falcons The starting secondary will play together for the first time in Sunday's opener at Pittsburgh. CB Dunta Robinson didn't play in the preseason because of a tight hamstring. He did practice the last two weeks, but the coaches didn't want to expose him to injury in a meaningless exhibition game. During the offseason minicamp and spring practices, he lined up on the left side. He will play the right corner against Pittsburgh. |
| Bucs claim RB LeGarrette Blount off waivers (The Canadian Press) View Full Story |
| Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:45:34 PDT |
| TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have claimed rookie running back LeGarrette Blount off waivers and signed punter Chris Bryan. |
| Bucs claim RB Blount off waivers (AP) View Full Story |
| Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:34:53 PDT |
| The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have claimed rookie running back LeGarrette Blount off waivers and signed punter Chris Bryan. Blount was released by the Tennessee Titans after signing with them as an undrafted free agent and rushing for 118 yards and two touchdowns during the preseason. His draft prospects plunged after the University of Oregon suspended him for eight games of his senior season for... |
