Ranking The Top 10 Wide Receivers Going Into The 2013 Season
10. Danny Amendola, New England Patriots - I know this is a stretch and I could've went went someone like Reggie Wayne, Wes Welker, or a Percy Harvin, but Amendola is headed to play in New England where he will be a part of that great offense where Wes Welker did so well. Many compare Amendola to Welker but to me Amendola is a better athlete than Welker. He is similar in his...
Saints Nation: Only One Saint Makes Pro Football Focus' Top 101 in 2012
Pro Football Focus is a website I mention often as I'm a big fan of their stuff, and they just released a Top 101 of 2012 listing the best players of the year. I view this as way more notable than the NFL Network's top 100 players because it actually grades each player individually on every play as oppose to just being a popularity contest. Sadly last year's 7-9 Saints...
Fantasy: Most weather-friendly schedules for 2013
Citing the NFL schedule, the following 19 teams should have a minimum of 13 weather-friendly games this season, based on the historical likelihood of snow, sleet, ice or strong winds wreaking havoc in certain markets from Weeks 12-17.
Obviously, it's impossible to predict which September-December games will be subjected to torrential rains or hurricanes, but it's also reasonable...
Revis dares receivers to get off his island
Darrelle Revis made his Buccaneers debut at an introductory press conference today. But after his presser, he had an entertaining session with media members at One Buc Place. Revis was reminded of Tampa Bay’s NFC South rivals and while giving them respect, also had a little message for them. Drew Brees is awesome. What they have down there is awesome. Their passing attack, Atlanta’s...
Bucs reportedly “love” Tavon Austin
According to Peter King of SI.com, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers “love” West Virginia wide receiver Tavon Austin and could end up using the 13th overall pick on him, if they don’t trade it to the Jets for Darrelle Revis. Tavon Austin would be a wonderful compliment to Vincent Jackson, who ended up being a great free agent acquisition last year. Need NFL Tickets? var _CI...
Florida LB Prospect Enjoys Auburn Trip
Talented linebacker prospect Vincent Jackson talks about his visit to Auburn and what has the Tigers high on his list.
Buccaneers Meet With CB Eric Wright About Restructuring Contract
Cornerback Eric Wright, whose 2012 season was marred by injury and a league suspension, met with the Bucs on Tuesday and appears likely to agree to a contract restructure, Stephen F. Holder of the Tampa Bay Times reports. That impending move would allow him to remain with the team -- an outcome that seemed unlikely not long ago.
Wright met with coach Greg Schiano and general manager...
Steve Smith Signs with Tampa Bay
Former St. Louis Rams receiver Steve Smith has signed a one-year deal with Tampa Bay, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.Fantasy Spin:Due to injuries, Smith hasn't been relevant for fantasy owners since 2009 when he caught 107 balls for 1,220 yards and seven TDs for the Giants. He'll be behind Vincent Jackson, Mike Williams and Kevin Ogletree in Tampa, so barring...
2013 Fantasy Football Rankings 41-50
Is it ever too early to start looking at your Fantasy Football draft strategy? They say there are no stupid questions, but come on. So, without further ado, I present the next segment in my 2013 Fantasy Football Rankings numbers 41 through 50. These rankings are based on a 10-team standard scoring league.
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2013 Season Outlook: NFC South
It is time to take a look at the outlook for the 2013 season for the NFC South division teams. This is the 2nd part in an 8-part series that will comprise all 8 divisions. The NFC North 2013 season outlook was posted on Sunday.
Atlanta Falcons
Before the signing of Steven Jackson it would have been an easy call to say that convincing Tony Gonzalez back for another year was the most...
Bucs’ wide receiver options in the 2013 NFL draft
Josh Freeman and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers improved substantially in the passing game for 2013, but they still need to add talent to their wide receiver core. Luckily the 2013 NFL draft offers a plethora of great wide receiver prospects that can turn the Bucs’ passing game to an envy of the league.
Vincent Jackson and Mike William are solid, the signing of Kevin Ogletree is an...
Jacksonville Jaguars: Biggest Draft Day Regret In Team History
There are many ways to regret. There are many reasons to be filled with regret. As Kurt Vonnegut says, "Of all the words of mice and men, the saddest are, "It might have been'". The expansion team of 1995 can be forgiven for its youthful exuberance. If only it got better. It didn't. In 1999, the Jaguars picked Florida State University defensive tackle, Larry...
Fantasy Football Player Profile – Mike Williams, WR
Mike Williams, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Player Profile
Height/Weight: 6-2/212
Birthdate: 5/18/1987
School: Syracuse
FANTASY FOOTBALL ANALYSIS
The Buccaneers signing Vincent Jackson was probably the best thing that could happen to Mike Williams. The problem in 2011 was that Williams was being relied upon to be the #1 receiver on the team without much help on the other side of the...
Jackson keeping in touch with the Irish
Tampa (Fla.) Jesuit junior standout Vincent Jackson is nearing the 30 offer mark, but he doesn't plan on narrowing his list until this summer after he takes a few more visits. Jackson discusses the chances of Notre Dame getting a visit and what position he sees himself playing in college.
Bucs are flying Dashon Goldson in on a private jet
Early signs point to the coveted safety joining second-year draft pick Mark Barron in the Buccaneers secondary, making for what should be a dynamic young tandem at the position.
Not only are the Bucs the first team to meet with Goldson; he will be flying in style: the Bucs have reportedly chartered a private jet to bring him to their facilities in Tampa Bay. According to the same...
Bucs potential free agent targets: Offense
The offensive side of the ball was rather productive during the 2012 season. But inconsistencies from Josh Freeman and the wide receiver position (excluding Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams) have lead many to believe they can be even more productive.
Here are some weapons that can help their offense.
Wide Receivers
1. Danny Amendola, Rams – Amendola is represented by Select Sports...
Bucs can fill defensive needs in free agency
TAMPA, Fla. Ready set start signing.
Free agency in the NFL begins at 4 p.m. Tuesday, and it gives the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a critical chance to begin shaping their roster for coach Greg Schianos second season. Theyre far from short on resources: The Bucs enter the period with 30.1 million in cap space, among the leagues highest totals, which means they can choose to be aggressive...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 5 Biggest Questions Heading Into Offseason
The 2012 offseason was a busy one for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they fired head coach Raheem Morris, and hired first-time NFL head coach Greg Schiano. Tampa Bay also had some notable free agent signings which included wide receiver Vincent Jackson, offensive lineman Carl Nicks and cornerback Eric Wright.Tampa Bay also had one of the best drafts in the league, drafting both safety...
Fantasy Football Player Profile: Vincent Jackson, WR
Vincent Jackson, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Player Profile
Height/Weight: 6-5/230
Birthdate: 1/14/1983
School: Northern Colorado
FANTASY FOOTBALL ANALYSIS
Vincent Jackson had many critics heading into the 2012 season, his first year as a Buccaneer, thanks in part to his boom or bust type of performances, which he was anything but last year. Really, he had less ‘stinkers’ than...
Report: Mike Williams’ agent “optimistic” about contract extension
Tampa Bay Buccaneer WR Mike Williams is set to become a free agent in a after the 2013 season. His agent, Hadley Engelhard, reportedly believes it will never reach that point. According to Stephen Holder of the Tampa Bay Times, Williams’ agent feels very optimistic after meeting with the team in Indinapolis.
“I met with Mark and it was a very productive meeting,” Engelhard...
Sunday Recruiting Thread 24-Feb-13
Daylon Charlot (6'2 185lb) 2015 WR Prospect from Patterson High, LA - highlights HERE.
Thomas Boles (5'7 150lb) 2015 RB Prospect from Lakeland, FL:
Cameron Singletary (5'7 180lb) 2014 RB Prospect from Jacksonville, FL
Vincent Jackson (6'3 237lb) 2014 OLB Prospect from Tampa, FL -JUNIOR STATS: 70 Tackles, 26.0 Tackles for Loss, 13.5 Sacks:
Buccaneers positional analysis: Offense
It could be a glimpse of more to come. Coach Greg Schianos first season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers saw career passing numbers for quarterback Josh Freeman and the breakouts of rookie running back Doug Martin and veteran wide receiver Vincent Jackson. The production resulted in the Bucs finishing ninth in total offense (363.8 yards per game), 10th in pass offense (248.9 ypg) and...
Buccaneers positional analysis: Offense
It could be a glimpse of more to come. Coach Greg Schianos first season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers saw career passing numbers for quarterback Josh Freeman and the breakouts of rookie running back Doug Martin and veteran wide receiver Vincent Jackson. The production resulted in the Bucs finishing ninth in total offense (363.8 yards per game), 10th in pass offense (248.9 ypg) and...
NFL Free Agency News: Tampa Bay Buccaneers to be big players
After years of sitting on their wallets during the free agency period, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a big splash last season. Tampa came out of the starting blocks with a major signing of WR Vincent Jackson last year. They also added Pro Bowl OG Carl Nicks. The Buccaneers also overpaid for CB Eric Wright, a player expected to be released this offseason. With the start of free agency...
Buccaneers Could Once Again Be Active In Free Agency
Roy Cummings of the Tampa Tribune reports that the Buccaneers have restructured the contracts of WR Vincent Jackson and G Carl Nicks to create some additional cap space.
Both Jackson and Nicks agreed to turn majority of their 2013 base salaries into bonuses that will be prorated over the remaining four seasons of their respective contracts. This leaves Tampa Bay with $30...
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