Buccaneers Tailgate Insider – Monday June 29

Cadillac Williams is recovering from his second torn patellartendon in as many seasons but unlike last year, when he tore the patellar tendon in his left knee, the tendon did not rupture. Instead, it tore away from the bone, making the prognosis for a full recovery much shorter. There’s a chance Williams might be cleared to practice sometime in the preseason, but most likely he will begin the year again on the Physically Unable to Perform list.

General Manager Mark Dominik indicated the team has no interest in signing former Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress at this time. The Bucs are looking for receviers to back up starters Antonio Bryant and Michael Clayton.

“We’re going to let Brian Clark, Maurice Stovall and even Dexter Jacksoncompete and go from there,” Dominik said.

Dominik said he expects linebacker Barrett Ruud to report on time. Dominik maintained his policy of not publicly discussing negotiations. Ruud did attend the team’s mandatory minicamp.