http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/players/larry_asante/126745 Recent articles about Larry Asante en-us The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have met the 9p.m. league requirement in order to reach the 53-man roster limit. In fact, the Buccaneers actually have made enough roster moves in order to reach 52 players on their current roster. There were a couple surprises in the players which were either released or waived on Friday. Two vested veterans were released, DT Frank Okam and DT Amobi Okoye. Vested veteran do not have to clear waivers and are free to sign with another club immediately. The list of players which have been released and will go through the waiver wire process include: S Larry Asante, S Sean Baker, WR Landon Cox, LB Rennie Curran, LB Jacob Cutera, TE Drake Dunsmore, K Kai Forbarth, OT Jermarcus Hardrick, RB Robert Hughes, FB Cody Johnson, RB Mossis Madu, DT Jordan Nix, OC Moe Petrus, TE Zack Pianalto, QB Brett Ratliff, CB James Rodgers, WR Jordan Shipley, WR Tiquan Underwood, DT Teryl White, DL E.J. Wilson OG Desmond Wynn. Tiquan Underwood had been enjoying a solid preseason with... Sat, 01 Sep 2012 02:47:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/nfl_news_tampa_bay_buccaneers_reach_53_man_roster_limit/11602519 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/nfl_news_tampa_bay_buccaneers_reach_53_man_roster_limit/11602519 NFL News: Tampa Bay Buccaneers reach 53-man roster limit http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/nfl_news_tampa_bay_buccaneers_reach_53_man_roster_limit/11602519 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released former starting safety Cody Grimm and defensive tackle Amobi Okoye, who had four sacks for the Bears last season and could be a candidate to rejoin the Bears as soon as Friday. Grimm was a seventh-round pick from Virginia Tech in 2010. He became a starter as a rookie when Tanard Jackson was suspended by the NFL. He played well before a season-ending leg injury. Grimm entered 2011 as a starter but again wound up on injured reserve after an in-game collision with linebacker Geno Hayes. Okoye, a first-round pick at the age of 19, spent four seasons with the Texans before signing with the Bears last season. He joined the Bengals as a free agent in April. Other players released by the Buccaneers included linebacker Rennie Curran, safety Keith Tandy, defensive tackle Frank Okam, safety Larry Asante and running back Mossis Madu. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:21:04 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/buccaneers_release_okoye_dt_could_join_bears_friday/11596714 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/buccaneers_release_okoye_dt_could_join_bears_friday/11596714 Buccaneers release Okoye; DT could join Bears Friday http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/buccaneers_release_okoye_dt_could_join_bears_friday/11596714 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Chicago Sun Times is reporting that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released Amobi Okoye and he is close to re-signing with the Chigago Bears. Tampa Tribune reporter Roy Cummings said on Twitter that players at One Buc Place on Friday confirmed Okoye's release. Other reported cuts by the Bucs include some familiar names. Safety Cody Grimm was let go, according to the Pewter Report, along with defensive lineman Frank Okam, safety Larry Asante and running back Mosis Madu. Source: TBO.com Attached Thumbnails   Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:46:09 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/buccaneers_release_dt_amobi_okoye_among_others/11596405 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/buccaneers_release_dt_amobi_okoye_among_others/11596405 Buccaneers Release DT Amobi Okoye Among Others http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/buccaneers_release_dt_amobi_okoye_among_others/11596405 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Cuts aren't due into the league office until 9 PM on Friday, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't wasting any time letting go of some of their players. And those players aren't shy about posting their release on Twitter. Late Thursday night, defensive tackle Frank Okam and running back Mossis Madu each posted tweets suggesting that they were indeed released by the Bucs. Of course nothing is official until Tampa Bay releases a statement but both players are as good as gone. Also, safety Larry Asante appears to be another casualty, as first reported by Rotoworld.com. With those three players gone, the Bucs need to cut 19 more players before the deadline. Be sure to check out other great articles at Sports Media 101. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:47:51 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/frank_okam_larry_asante_among_early_tampa_bay_buccaneers_cuts/11594302 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/frank_okam_larry_asante_among_early_tampa_bay_buccaneers_cuts/11594302 Frank Okam, Larry Asante Among Early Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Cuts http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/frank_okam_larry_asante_among_early_tampa_bay_buccaneers_cuts/11594302 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/4/344150fa40e9684587a3662b8d1a4bc7c777bb80/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89630600.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA2143E4A5FE07E968C495.jpg The Buccaneers have begun the final process of getting down to the 53 man roster. The deadline to reach that number will be 9 p.m. Friday evening. This post will be updated until all have been confirmed. (Confirmed on 8/30) RB Mosis Madu RB Robert Hughes DT Frank Okam S Larry Asante The post Bucs Final Wave of Cuts Have Begun appeared first on The Bay Cave. Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:20:07 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/bucs_final_wave_of_cuts_have_begun/11592499 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/bucs_final_wave_of_cuts_have_begun/11592499 Bucs Final Wave of Cuts Have Begun http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/bucs_final_wave_of_cuts_have_begun/11592499 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicked off the Greg Schiano era with a dominant 20-7 victory over the Miami Dolphins in their preseason opener on Friday night. Buccaneers101.com has gone back over the game and here are some of the highlights from the defense: Defensive Line: They showed some quickness and ability to attack, but the pass rush still isn't there. Tampa Bay had a league-worst 23 sacks last season and there weren't many things pointing to an improvement against Miami. Defensive end Adrian Clayborn was solid against the run and put a big hit on a Miami tailback in the first half. Backup defensive tackle Amobe Okoye showed great awareness by tipping a Matt Moore pass in the first half that lead to an interception by linebacker Lavonte David. However, the D-line committed too many penalties and needs to work on not jumping offsides on hard snap counts. Linebackers: There were still a few missed tackles, but this group looked much improved from last season. M... Sun, 12 Aug 2012 07:59:17 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/buccaneers_101_breakdown_defense_vs_miami_dolphins/11436484 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/buccaneers_101_breakdown_defense_vs_miami_dolphins/11436484 Buccaneers 101 Breakdown: Defense Vs. Miami Dolphins http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/buccaneers_101_breakdown_defense_vs_miami_dolphins/11436484 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png I love everything about this for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Yes, Morris Claiborne is a better prospect than Mark Barron. And yes, cornerback is a more glaring need. However, strong safety is a significant issue as well (he’ll replace Larry Asante) and they picked up extra picks in the process. This is a slight reach for Barron, which is why I give it an A rather than A+, but if they traded down much further he may not have gotten past the Bills at No. 10. Barron will start from day one, and immediately be one of the few impact players on the Bucs defense. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:45:49 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/tampa_bay_buccaneers_select_mark_barron_grade_a/10655879 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/tampa_bay_buccaneers_select_mark_barron_grade_a/10655879 Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Mark Barron, Grade A http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/tampa_bay_buccaneers_select_mark_barron_grade_a/10655879 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Matt Peterson tracks the offseason needs of every team in the league. Today’s franchise, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers [full archive here]. Season Recap: The Bucs were expected to be a very competitive team in 2011, but failed to meet expectations. Head Coach Raheem Morris was fired after a 4-12 finish, and former Rutgers coach Greg Schiano was brought in to take over the underachieving team. Tampa Bay spent big in free agency bringing in Carl Nicks and Vincent Jackson. The “offseason winner” doesn’t translate to wins, but the Bucs will be improved and should finish with more victories in 2012. Team Needs: 1. Linebacker: Mason Foster played well during his rookie year and has one of the positions locked down. Questions remain at the outside positions. Luke Kuechly is one of the best defensive players in this draft and could be a surprise selection for the Buccaneers at pick #5. 2. Safety: Talented, but often troubled, free safety Tanard Jackson was released this offseason, leaving Cody G... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:40:10 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/draft_needs_tampa_bay_buccaneers/10653710 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/draft_needs_tampa_bay_buccaneers/10653710 Draft Needs: Tampa Bay Buccaneers http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/draft_needs_tampa_bay_buccaneers/10653710 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared DL Albert Haynesworth, DL Brian Price, DL Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, OG Derek Hardman, OT James Lee, FS Larry Asante, QB Rudy Carpenter inactive for Week 16. Source: KFFL.com Attached Thumbnails   Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:14:02 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/buccaneers_inactives_for_week_16/8927083 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/buccaneers_inactives_for_week_16/8927083 Buccaneers Inactives For Week 16 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/buccaneers_inactives_for_week_16/8927083 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Arrelious Benn is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys as he continues to recover from a concussion. The second-year pro was injured during last week's 41-14 loss at Jacksonville and did not practice this week. He was replaced in the starting lineup by Dezmon Briscoe. Quarterback Rudy Carpenter, receiver Sammie Stroughter, safety Larry Asante, cornerback Myron Lewis and tackles Derek Hardman and James Lee are Tampa Bay's other inactives. Receivers Andre Holmes and Dwayne Harris, safety Mana Silva, nose tackle Josh Brent and guards David Arkin, Daniel Loper and Derrick Dockery are inactive for the Cowboys. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:50:25 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/bucs_wr_benn_inactive_against_cowboys/8796676 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/bucs_wr_benn_inactive_against_cowboys/8796676 Bucs WR Benn inactive against Cowboys http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/bucs_wr_benn_inactive_against_cowboys/8796676 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Buccaneers inactives: CB Aqib Talib, QB Rudy Carpenter, WR Sammie Stroughter, S Larry Asante, DE Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, T Derek Hardman, T James Lee. Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman is active and the team says he will start. He had been a question mark after injuring his shoulder on the game’s final play against Tennessee two weeks ago. He was inactive last week, but threw this week. Source: CBS Sports Attached Thumbnails   Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:31:16 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/buccaneers_qb_josh_freeman_not_among_inactives_for_week_14/8661853 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/buccaneers_qb_josh_freeman_not_among_inactives_for_week_14/8661853 Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman Not Among Inactives For Week 14 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/buccaneers_qb_josh_freeman_not_among_inactives_for_week_14/8661853 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/5/456c71c5553f1a786e292a2ca25e09452d964cbe/mini/Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers_ac97.jpg Quarterback Josh Freeman is back in the starting lineup for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Freeman missed last week's game against Carolina with an injured throwing shoulder. He had been listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Jacksonville. Cornerback Aqib Talib and receiver Sammie Stroughter also are inactive for the Buccaneers. E.J. Biggers is staring in place of Talib. Also inactive are quarterback Rudy Carpenter, safety Larry Asante, defensive end Daniel Te' o-Nesheim and offensive tackles Derek Hardman and James Lee. Safety Dwight Lowery, newly signed receiver Taylor Price, defensive end Matt Roth and running back Deji Karim are inactive for the Jaguars. Rookie Chris Prosinski starts in place of Lowery. Quarterback Dan LeFevour, cornerback T.J. Heath and center Matt Roth also are inactive for Jacksonville. Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:25:24 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/bucs_qb_freeman_back_in_starting_lineup_vs_jags/8661664 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/bucs_qb_freeman_back_in_starting_lineup_vs_jags/8661664 Bucs QB Freeman back in starting lineup vs. Jags http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/bucs_qb_freeman_back_in_starting_lineup_vs_jags/8661664 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/5/456c71c5553f1a786e292a2ca25e09452d964cbe/mini/Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers_ac97.jpg Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib has been ruled out and backup S Larry Asante, who has been getting a but of playing time in rotations, is doubtful, while DT Albert Haynesworth is also questionable. Missing Aqib Talib would normally be a big blow for the Bucs, but the Jacksonville Jaguars don't have the quality wideout talent to really make this a problem. Haynesworth presence usually gives the Bucs some disruption inside, and if he can't go they would have no one who could really fill that role, although Haynesworth hasn't made a big impact himself. Source: SBNation.com Attached Thumbnails   Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:04:42 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/buccaneers_cb_aqib_talib_out_dt_albert_haynesworth_questionable_for_sunday/8636533 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/buccaneers_cb_aqib_talib_out_dt_albert_haynesworth_questionable_for_sunday/8636533 Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib Out, DT Albert Haynesworth Questionable For Sunday http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/buccaneers_cb_aqib_talib_out_dt_albert_haynesworth_questionable_for_sunday/8636533 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/a/5a00a39409d14269380233e8d594cdeaa243e1fc/mini/Buccaneers_vs_Redskins_fbd8.jpg November can be puzzling, October has gotten quite pink if you ask me. September tends to be a little hard to grasp, and we all know August is just plain, well, fake.But December football, thats what its all there for, thats what everyone plays for whose worth playing. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced that their young players (Ok, the really really young players) are going to get their shot  Sunday, and probably the rest of the year, to show what they can do. Mossis Madu is going to have a chance to show he is better than Kregg Lumpkin. (No need for jokes here, the joke has been on us all season long)In the secondary, were going to see more of Gaitor and Black, to see if these young DBs have 'the stuff' it takes to make it in the NFL, and will provide tape for the Bucs for 2012, and for themselves to learn from in the offseason.Most have called it an excuse, and it probably is, but I belive last year's offseason was what caused the Bucs to be such a good team. They didnt have that this yea Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:34:49 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/december_presents_the_real_tampa_bay_buccaneers/8620213 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/december_presents_the_real_tampa_bay_buccaneers/8620213 December presents: The Real Tampa Bay Buccaneers http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/december_presents_the_real_tampa_bay_buccaneers/8620213 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png