LAVONTE DAVID RUMORS
Buccaneers defense an embarrassment, can they change?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense led by Lavonte David, Mason Foster and Ronde Barber were horrific in 2012.
Ranking 29th in the league in sacks and dead last in passing yards allowed, they were an embarrassment, or were they?
The Buccaneers finished number one against the run allowing only 1,320 yards on the ground and only 3.5 yards per carry. Opposing teams averaged only 82...
Bucs potential free agent targets: Linebacker
Buccaneers’ linebackers Mason Foster and Lavonte David had good 2012 campaigns. Quincy Black, who was lost to injury after week 10, may not return due to uncertainty from his recovery. So who can come in and help out this young group of linebackers? 1. Paul Kruger, 27, Ravens Kruger can be labeled as a defensive end in a 4-3 defense or an outside linebacker as he was in Baltimore’s...
Buccaneers stingy defense one dimensional, ready to change
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense led by Lavonte David, Mason Foster and Ronde Barber were horrific in 2012. Ranking 29th in the league in sacks and dead last in passing yards allowed, they were an embarrassment, or were they?
The Buccaneers finished number one against the run allowing only 1,320 yards on the ground and only 3.5 yards per carry. Opposing teams averaged only 82...
Bucs’ rookies making names for themselves
On paper, the Buccaneers had one of the best drafts in team history this past April. After a couple of rookie accolades for Doug Martin and Lavonte David, this Bucs rookie class has the potential to be the best in team history. The team has seen players like Derrick Brooks, Mike Alstott ,and Doug Williams. Even Vinny Testaverde and the late, great Lee Roy Selmon. But the great...
Buccaneers LB Lavonte David Named NFL's Defensive Rookie Of The Month
Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David has been named NFL defensive player of the month, becoming the first Tampa Bay player to earn the distinction.
David had 47 tackles in November, more than any player in the NFL. The second-round pick from Nebraska has been among the Bucs top defensive players, leading the team in total tackles (98) and tackles for losses (14).
Last month...
Doug Martin, Lavonte David, Rest of Buccaneers’ Rookie Class Among Top Reasons for Tampa Bay’s Resurgence
When the Buccaneers picked former Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano to lead their team, they pulled some valuable college scouting with them as well.
The rookie class that general manager Mark Dominik, director of player personnel Dennis Hickey and Schiano put together has — so far — been among the best in the NFL. The Bucs came away with three starters with their first three picks...
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