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Connor Barth signed, Andrus given the boot

2009-11-03T18:29:09Z

Connor Barth signed, Andrus given the boot

Apparently Andrus' had been erratic in practice and The Bucs decided to go with the more accurate Connor Barth. Welcome to the team, hope you last longer than the other two kickers.

New Look on BucEm.com!

2009-11-03T13:39:54Z

New Look on BucEm.com!

You may notice things look a little...different!
That is because SB Nation this morning rolled out a visual redesign of all of their blogs. The update is also a first step in an effort to improve load time of SB Nation pages.

Rumor Substantiated

2009-11-03T12:57:36Z

Rumor Substantiated

Buc Wild reported on this last week. Many dismissed it as a baseless rumor. It has now been confirmed by the Head Man himself.

Morris not getting respect

2009-11-01T01:15:10Z

Morris not getting respect

Check out the link (to PFT). Has some interesting news on the London trip.

Bucs for sale in the future?

2009-10-29T15:06:16Z

Bucs for sale in the future?

This has not been confirmed by the NFL, the Bucs, or the Glazer family, but multiple reports were stating that the Bucs indeed were for sale. This has been refuted by the Glazers with a statement that reads "The report today by WDAE’s Dan Sileo about our family is 100 percent false. The Buccaneers are not, nor have they ever been for sale….The report is baseless, irresponsible and slanderous."

The report today by WDAE’s Dan Sileo about our family is 100 percent false." More Glazer: "The Buccaneers are not, nor have they ever been for sale….The report is baseless, irresponsible and slanderous."

To update: This has been denied by the Bucs and the Commish. The franchise is not for sale now, but could be a possibility down the road.

Bigger Hoax?

2009-10-28T21:44:05Z

Bigger Hoax?

Michael Clayton or Balloon Boy? Funny picture!

Josh Freeman named starter for Week 9

2009-10-28T17:55:18Z

Josh Freeman named starter for Week 9

In a move that will surprise no one, Josh Freeman has been tabbed as the starter for the Bucs.

The bigger surprise would be if he were removed from that position for any reason other than injury.

Bucs fans rejoice, Sean Mahan has been released

2009-10-27T19:46:52Z

Bucs fans rejoice, Sean Mahan has been released

I have nothing else to add.

Pro Bowl voting now open

2009-10-26T19:25:33Z

Pro Bowl voting now open

Hit the above link which will take you to the Pro Bowl voting site. The winners will be announced on December 29th, 2009.

No truth to the rumor they put in a filter to remove all Bucs players from the list.

"It'll be good to get away from this for a little bit."

2009-10-26T17:09:40Z

"It'll be good to get away from this for a little bit."

Barrett Ruud per St. Pete Times.

Indeed Barrett, Indeed.

WSJ article on salary cap shenanigans

2009-10-23T21:45:41Z

WSJ article on salary cap shenanigans

We've had a pretty spirited discussion over the last few weeks on the Glazers and their spending. It seems to focus on the lack of spending under the cap. This article talks about some of the ploys used to get around the cap.

While this certainly doesn't improve the perception that the Bucs are spending, until I get a look at all 32 teams' books and analyze how they all spend their money, I can't cast a stone. Something tells me this is very common place.

Talib may face charges

2009-10-22T19:11:53Z

Talib may face charges

In what is the first bit of news on this case in awhile, it looks like Talib is in line to face charges from his (alleged) cab driver beatdown. The state attorney's office believes they have enough evidence to move forward at this point.

Is Chucky still present at One Buc Place?

2009-10-22T12:56:30Z

Is Chucky still present at One Buc Place?

It would appear that by Jeff Faine's comments that the spirit of Gruden is still around, at least in the offensive playbook. The OC has installed some of Gruden's plays, and variations thereof.

I've been half kidding for a few weeks saying we were still run by Gruden based on some of the play calls, lack of run plays etc. Turns out I wasn't too far off.

Not even close: Bulls outdrew Bucs by 12k

2009-10-20T14:01:28Z

Not even close: Bulls outdrew Bucs by 12k

From TampaBay.com - USF drew more fans for its game against Cincinnati than the Bucs drew against Division rival Carolina Panthers.

Chip Carter's Bucs Pregame will be posted tonight.

2009-10-18T15:47:48Z

Chip Carter's Bucs Pregame will be posted tonight.

Regardless of today's outcome, I will replay the Chip Carter Interview with Mark Dominik, in which he pulled no punches. Be on the lookout for it this evening. Its worth a look.

Still think the Glazers are cheap?

2009-10-17T12:12:07Z

Still think the Glazers are cheap?

The move to dump Gaines Adams for a second rounder is being met with high marks from most Bucs fans. The back end of it is the acceleration of bonus money. Per Pewter Report and PFT, the move costs the Bucs $11MM in cap room this year and an additional $4MM next year.

Without all the extra room this year, this move may not be possible. Now, I don't think this was the plan from day one, but it's a good example as to why spending every single penny under the cap isn't a bright idea. With the free room, it allowed Dominik to make the move.

Perhaps there is more in store.

"Everybody has to hold themselves accountable because if you don't, this team is going to get...

2009-10-16T15:45:00Z

"Everybody has to hold themselves accountable because if you don't, this team is going to get divided," Wilkerson said. "When a team gets divided, everybody is going to start pointing the finger at each other. Everybody is going to say the system is not working and the coach is not doing a good enough job - even though I don't personally agree with that. The coaches are going to start blaming the players and saying they are not tough enough mentally or physically. That is something that you don't want. I've seen it happen in Kansas City. You want to stay together and stay strong mentally and physically and continue to try to correct the things that have gone wrong in the games."

Jimmy WIlkerson per Pewter Report.

I have said before but the coaching staff main priority needs to be the locker room or this loss of a season will turn into another one next year.

Bucs sign Freemans Former WR

2009-10-13T20:29:00Z

Bucs sign Freemans Former WR

Yamon Figurs was a WR for KSU with Freeman. Check out the article to learn more. To make room for Figurs the Bucs released Brian Clark, who was a nice story and a hard worker but made little impact on the team. Good luck to both.

Tony Dungy to return in consulting role?

2009-10-13T13:29:17Z

Tony Dungy to return in consulting role?

Its not news..yet, but its not rumor either...its Fox's Chris Meyers. Check it out from JoeBucsFan.com..just click the title.

Break out the nose candy

2009-10-13T12:59:30Z

Break out the nose candy

Former Jaguars WR Matt Jones is set to workout with the Bucs. I don't think it's any surprise that the Bucs (and their fans) are unhappy with a certain wide receiver.