Found March 13, 2012 on Players View: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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TAMPA BAY- By all accounts such as analyst Deion Caputi, Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman can say hello to his new WR Vincent Jackson.

The former San Diego playmaker went back and forth with the team for two years over a long-term deal that never happened.

Now in the NFC South, he hopes to energize a Tampa offense that ranked 21st in total passing yards in 2011 and 29th in total touchdowns.

Please click the link to read the rest of this story and watch the ultimate Vincent Jackson Highlight reel.

1 Comment:
  • Perhaps he can hurt his calve and/or hamstring there in disappear in half of his games like he did for the Chargers.
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