Undrafted Free Agents the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should look into:

by JScott on Apr 26, 2009 7:59 PM EDT in News Comment 28 comments

The 2009 NFL Draft is officially over... Time to suggest Un-drafted Free Agents to Head Coach Raheem Morris and General Manager Mark Dominik:

Running backs: Ben Williams South Florida, Jeremiah Johnson Oregon

We don't necessarily need another Running back, but in the event that you grab one anyway, much like Clifton Smith from last season, you could do alot worse than one of the two guys above.

Wide Receivers: Taurus Johnson South Florida, Quan Cosby Texas, Greg Carr FSU

I'm having to wipe away the tears as I type this, damn you ESPN for embarrassing Quan on National Television. Bill Cosby? Are you serious? Anyway Quan would be nice a nice addition considering he actually catches the ball and at this point has not gained official journeyman status. As for Greg Carr, Raheem you know how you just want to score touchdowns? Well that's all Greg did in college before his QB's absolutely imploded. Red Zone Touchdowns = Greg Carr... Taurus is a local request for obvious reasons...

Offensive linemen: OG Ryan Schmidt South Florida, OG Jim Tartt

I went to high school with Tartt so I would appreciate you giving him a look. We don't necessarily need another guard with Sears, Joseph, and Zuttah, but give him a call anyway he's a hog molly.

Defensive linemen: DT Chris Baker Hampton

We could always use more help along the defensive line. At 6'3 326 pounds he is massive. Definitely worth a look.

Linebackers: OLB Maurice Crum Jr. Notre Dame, OLB Ashlee Palmer Ole Miss, Dannel Ellerbe Georgia, MLB Derek Nicholson FSU

Seeing how you didnt address this position at all in the recently concluded draft, why not take a look at these fellas. I had a class with Derek in college and i can vouch for his character. He is nothing like his brother A.J.

Cornerback: Tony Carter FSU

Carter was the best CB we had for a good three year span at FSU, don't laugh, despite his size he can be very productive. He has a knack for making splash plays as well. Plus he's active in the community.

Safety: SS Marshall McDuffie Florida Atlantic

Yet another position you neglected to address in the Draft. With Tanard and Sabby sitting out there on an island you may want to bring in one or two of these guys. I realize we have Will Allen and Donte Nicholson. Just sayin, you might want to give these guys a call!

Anyone else have suggestions?

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Go BULLS!

>:-)

by witty on Apr 26, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

.

Hamlin got drafted in case you didnt know.

by zakattackthe on Apr 26, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i didnt

ha!

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by JScott on Apr 26, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

.

He actually went immediately after his backfield teammate Chris Clemons. Pretty odd.

by zakattackthe on Apr 26, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Graham Gano, P/K, FSU

He was money all last season in both elements of special teams, Punting and Place Kicking!

by malars on Apr 26, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

.

We have 2 good kickers and a good punter.

by zakattackthe on Apr 26, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

the Ravens actually

signed ole Gano today… hopefully he can catch on there

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by JScott on Apr 27, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

as someone who has seen Tony Carter and Greg Carr for the last several years

Between Carter and Carr, I definitely feel we should give Carter a chance. Carter is a ball hawk with good speed and coverage abilities, Carr is too slow but if he is properly utilized (like he was mostly as FSU) could be an effective red zone receiver, but not much more.

Kaz/Shields/Garza/Sonny/Price/Davis/Hellickson-necessitate a drool cup or a 7 man rotation

by CubFanRaysaddict on Apr 27, 2009 12:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Carr

signed with the San Diego Chargers and Tony Carter signed with the Denver Broncos….

I wonder if Antonio Cromartie told the Bolts about Greg… I’m happy to see Carter get signed, he’s a bit undersized but he always made splash plays and is great in the community.

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by JScott on Apr 27, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think Carr will get a look

But I wouldn’t say he’d have a real strong chance of making the roster here. He may be better off trying to catch on with a team that’s needier at WR. I think Baker’s the most likely from that list to end up making it to training camp if they end up signing him to a deal.

by OfficerRodFarva on Apr 27, 2009 1:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Also...

I’d be shocked if they didn’t at least look at Marlon Favorite, DT from LSU, who’s supposed to be a relatively good stay-at-home run stuffer, and maybe Khalif Mitchell, DT from ECU, great size but has trouble with double teams, so he may not be the right fit… They’re the only 2 undrafted DTs that I can find any info on that fit Bates’ profile.

I think you covered pretty much everyone else at the other positions.

by OfficerRodFarva on Apr 27, 2009 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

last one...

Apparently they signed that S you have listed to a deal.

http://miamiherald.typepad.com/fiusports/2009/04/marshall-the-buccaneer-.html

by OfficerRodFarva on Apr 27, 2009 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i actually like this pickup

seems like a solid special teamer , could learn a lot from Niko.

by frostphoenix on Apr 27, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

thanks for the update

it’s a position he could certainly have a shot at

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by JScott on Apr 27, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Linebacker/Safety Terence Moore..

has just agreed a deal to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

http://www.dothaneagle.com/dea/sports/college/troy/article/moore_gales_agree_to_free-agent_deals_sunday/70004/

by LondonBuc on Apr 27, 2009 9:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

good stuff man

thanks for the update

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by JScott on Apr 27, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You lied to me! Taurus Johnson went to the Chiefs!

You all said not to worry about getting Stoughter, that the Bucs could still get Taurus via the UFA signings right after the draft ended. BUT THEY DIDN’T. He went to the Chiefs instead! NOOOOOOOOOO this weekend is ruined… :(

Relive the shocking NOOOOOOOO of April 25 2009 at Witty's Draft Review and laugh laugh laugh...

by witty on Apr 27, 2009 11:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Witty, Witty, Witty...

…if your weekend was ruined because Taurus Johnson was signed by the Chiefs, than you have much bigger problems to worry about.

Just playing man.

Seriously though, I like Taurus. Actually had the opportunity to meet him once and he’s a great guy. But he’s a long shot in the NFL at best.

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by The Bull Gator on Apr 27, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey

at least he’s in the NFL right? : ) ha!

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by JScott on Apr 27, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Your BFF Cosby

Got signed by the Bengals.

by OfficerRodFarva on Apr 27, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

awww damn

not the Bangville Bengals… he’s doomed

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by JScott on Apr 27, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

at least he made it thus

far though

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by JScott on Apr 27, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rumor has it...

Maurice Crum signed with Tampa.

by OfficerRodFarva on Apr 27, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah the LB

from Notre Dame…. it was surprising to see them neglect that position in the draft

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by JScott on Apr 27, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting signing...

DeAngelo Willingham, CB out of Tennessee. 5’11" 217 lbs, so he has the size to play corner or safety. Had 3 INTs last year. He’s a little more of a finished product than Biggers, but Biggers has some absurd physical ability (4.35 40. I certainly can’t run that fast), so if he can pick up the pro game, he’ll be dangerous. It should be interesting to see who, if either of them, sticks.

by OfficerRodFarva on Apr 27, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs