GERALD MCCOY RUMORS & GOSSIP
Gerald McCoy has one of the “NFL’s worst contracts”
After signing his rookie contract in 2010, Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy finally saw his first full season of play injury-free in 2012. Finally playing in a full season, McCoy played exceptionally well and made it to his first Pro Bowl. But many say he has been unable to live up to his contract. In fact, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports writes that his contract is one of the worst...
Coaches are responsible for the Bucs success
Last year, TheBayCave.com referenced two players that would play pivotal roles in the Bucs success for 2012. Those players were Josh Freeman and Gerald McCoy. Both went on to have decent seasons. Freeman broke franchise records and McCoy made it to his first Pro Bowl after playing a full 16-game season for the first time. While those players saw individual accomplishments that contributed...
Bucs DT McCoy misses Rays first pitch due to accident
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy was scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before a game Saturday between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees, but he never received the chance.
McCoy was involved in a minor accident on his way to Tropicana Field and missed the scheduled 4:02 p.m. throw. The Rays said he is fine, and McCoy...
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24 days ago
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Bucs DT Gerald McCoy worried about Oklahoma weather
For Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, severe weather in Oklahoma is too close for comfort.
The third overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft is an Oklahoma City native and a two-time team captain at Oklahoma who started 40 games during his college career. Before his stint with the Sooners, he became a standout at Oklahoma City's Southeast High School.
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29 days ago
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Barber on McCoy leading: He can “handle it”
Ronde Barber was not a vocal leader outsiders saw him as but players knew the type of leader he was around them. Now with him retired, someone else on the defensive side of the ball has to assume that role. And that player is none other than Gerald McCoy. Barber spoke highly of the 2010 first rounder via the Tampa Tribune. It’s very clearly Gerald McCoy. Not only because he...
Bucs release defensive line coach
After a season that consisted of one of the worst pass rushes in the NFL, the Buccaneers have released their defensive line coach Randy Melvin. PewterReport.com was first with the story. Melvin coached alongside Greg Schiano at Rutgers from 2002-2004 and 2010. The Bucs posted the third fewest sacks in the league with 27 with the defensive line accounting for 21 of them. So it looks...
Healthy McCoy making a difference for Bucs defense
Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy is healthy again, and Tampa Bay's pass rush suddenly is showing signs of dramatic improvement.
The third-year pro had one of three sacks of Cam Newton in a 16-10 season-opening victory over Carolina, while also helping the Buccaneers defense limit the Panthers to 10 yards rushing.
McCoy was the third overall pick in the 2010 draft, selected two...
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September 12, 2012
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Gerald McCoy never knew how to tackle until recently.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy has let one of the universal cats out-of-the-bag.
The secret is that depending on who coaches you up-through-the ranks, some defensive players (especially linemen) don’t ever get taught proper tackling techniques.
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Gerald McCoy Says Buccaneers Lacked Discipline In 2011
Gerald McCoy's second season in the NFL wasn't a particularly great one. The defensive lineman, the third-overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, played in just six games because of injury, recorded just one sack, and saw the Buccaneers defense fall apart down the stretch after he went down. But McCoy, who's moonlighting as a reporter for OCNN this week, sounded pumped about...
Bucs DT McCoy out for season with torn biceps
Tampa Bay defensive tackle Gerald McCoy will miss the rest of the season because of a torn right biceps.
The second-year pro was injured Sunday during the opening quarter of a 27-16 defeat to New Orleans that dropped the Buccaneers (4-4) to third place in the NFC South. McCoy had just returned to the lineup after sitting out the previous two games because on an ankle sprain.
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November 07, 2011
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