Buccaneers training camp previewTRAINING CAMP GOALS 1. The Bucs made a lot of decisions in the offseason based on one simple goal: save quarterback Josh Freeman. Two years ago, Freeman passed for 25 touchdowns and only six interceptions. But last season, affected by the lockout and a suspect supporting cast, Freeman struggled to throw only 16 touchdowns and 22 interceptions. Coach Greg Schiano began by hiring Giants quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan as offensive coordinator. Sullivan is credited with helping Giants quarterback Eli Manning the past two years. The Bucs also improved Freeman's weapons. They signed a legitimate No. 1 receiver in free agent Vincent Jackson and Saints guard Carl Nicks. The Bucs also used the No. 31 overall pick on Boise State running back Doug Martin, who can be effective on all three downs. Freeman has to improve his accuracy and fundamentals while learning his third offense in four years. But he's off to a good start. 2. The Bucs' front...
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PLAYERS:
Josh Freeman,
Eli Manning,
Vincent Jackson,
Carl Nicks,
Doug Martin,
Gerald McCoy,
Brian Price,
Mason Foster,
Lavonte David,
Ray Rice,
LeGarrette Blount,
Eric Wright,
Mark Barron,
Kellen Winslow,
Raheem Morris,
Mike Williams,
Dan Orlovsky,
Brett Ratliff,
Michael Smith,
Dallas Clark,
Luke Stocker,
Chase Coffman,
Drake Dunsmore,
Collin Franklin,
Zack Pianalto,
Danny Noble,
Arrelious Benn,
Preston Parker,
Sammie Stroughter,
Dezmon Briscoe,
Tiquan Underwood,
Jackson Williams,
Donald Penn,
Jeremy Zuttah,
Davin Joseph,
Jeremy Trueblood,
Derek Hardman,
Demar Dotson,
Ted Larsen,
Jamon Meredith,
Michael Bennett,
Adrian Clayborn,
Amobi Okoye,
Roy Miller,
Gary Gibson,
Wallace Gilberry,
George Johnson,
Jayme Mitchell,
Frank Okam,
E.J. Wilson,
Quincy Black,
Dekoda Watson,
Adam Hayward,
Najee Goode,
Rennie Curran,
Jacob Cutrera,
Aqib Talib,
Ronde Barber,
Cody Grimm,
E.J. Biggers,
Larry Asante,
Ahmad Black,
Leonard Johnson,
Anthony Gaitor,
Devin Holland,
Myron Lewis,
Derrick Roberson,
Nick Saban,
Andrew Economos
TEAMS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens, Seattle Seahawks, Boise State Broncos, Alabama Crimson Tide, Iowa State Cyclones
TEAMS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens, Seattle Seahawks, Boise State Broncos, Alabama Crimson Tide, Iowa State Cyclones
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