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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: New staff or family reunion?

If anyone has been paying attention to what is going on with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in One Buc Place, you might be scratching you head saying ” Is this for real?” The hiring of Greg Schiano was a definite shock to all fans and is probably making them cross their fingers, hoping that this long shot pays off. Schiano was a exceptional. college coach that helped turn Rutgers,...
Via The Penalty Flag  |  1 day ago
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Mike Sullivan is your new Bucs Offensive Coordinator

A good week for former New York Giants Quarterbacks Coach Mike Sullivan. In addition to earning another championship ring Sunday in Super Bowl XLVI, he now has a new title and team, becoming Offensive Coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Via 60 Max Power O  |  2 days ago
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What the Buccaneers say they need

On reviewing some notes from the middle of last season, I came upon a list of needs from a source close to the team. A few weeks later, another source within One Buccaneer Place gave me a similar list. Matching up the lists gives the following list of where the Buccaneers may be watching as the 2012 NFL Combine approaches.Need #1: CornerbackBoth sources had corner at the top of...
Via BucsDraft.com News  |  2 days ago
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Ronde Barber undecided about future

For fifteen seasons, Ronde Barber has been a staple of the Bucs defense, establishing himself as an all-time great with longevity rarely achieved in today’s NFL. Unfortunately, the soon-to-be free agent knows his shelf life may be set to expire soon. While at a charity event for fellow teammate Shelton Quarles on Saturday night, Barber told the Tampa Bay Times that he’...
Via Helmet2Helmet  |  23 hours ago
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Bucs veteran DB Barber considering retirement

Tampa Bay Buccaneers veteran defensive back Ronde Barber is considering retirement after his 16th season in the NFL.Barber, 36, hasn’t made a decision but his recent comments seem to indicate that he could be leaning towards retirement.“Things have to play themselves out like they did last year,” Barber told the Tampa Bay Times. “We’ll have a meeting of the minds like we...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  1 day ago
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Ronde Barber undecided on return in 2012

Free agent veteran CB Ronde Barber is undecided whether or not he wants to return to the NFL for a 16th season. Ronde Barber played under a one-year deal in 2011 and the veteran was very vocal regarding his support for former head coach, Raheem Morris. Morris was fired following a disappointing 2011 campaign and replaced by Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano. Speaking to the Tampa Bay...
Via thepigskinreport.com  |  1 day ago
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NFL Rumors: Is Ronde Barber Retiring?

At 36 years old, Ronde Barber doesn’t have a whole lot left in the tank to continue busting it out as a cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.However, Barber says he is non-committal of whether he will retire or not, according to Stephen Holder of the Tampa Bay Times.“Things have to play themselves out like they did last year,” Barber said. “We’ll have a meeting of the...
Via Footbasket  |  1 day ago
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Ronde Barber unsure if he’ll retire

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber indicated on Saturday that he’s still unsure whether or not he wants to retire.  He’ll become a free agent on March 13th and right now it looks like the Bucs might be willing to sign him to another one year deal if he wants to keep playing. “Things have to play themselves out, like they did last year,” said Barber. “We’ll...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  1 day ago
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BREAKING NEWS: Bucs Denied Interviewing Another Candidate

ShaneThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been denied permission to talk to the San Francisco 49ers defensive backs coach Ed Donatell for their open defensive coordinator potiion. Donatell, who helped a 49ers defense rank 4th in overall defense in 2011, was the third coordinator prospect to be denied an interview with the Buccaneers. Previously, the Buccaneers were denied [...]Sports...
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Buccaneers Hire New Offensive Coordinator

The Buccaneers have hired Mike Sullivan as their new offensive coordinator, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Fantasy Spin: Sullivan helped Eli Manning achieve elite status while working as the quarterbacks coach with the Giants, and his presence in Tampa Bay should have a positive influence on Josh Freeman. He also served several seasons as a wide receivers coach in New York,...
Via Fantasy Football Champs  |  1 day ago
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Schiano close to completing staff

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano is moving closer to completing his coaching staff. A source told FOXSports.com that Ron Turner and Bill Lazor are among the candidates being considered at offensive coordinator. Schiano also will be adding three of his former staff members at Rutgers University -- Bob Fraser (linebackers), Brian Angelichio (tight ends) and Jeff Haley...
Via Fox Sports  |  6 days ago
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Buccaneers hire a new offensive coordinator

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired Giants quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan as their new offensive coordinator. Sullivan has been with the Giants for the past eight seasons and has done wonders as their wide receivers coach and most recently their quarterbacks coach. He’ll likely run a similar offense to Giants offensive coordinator...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  2 days ago
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2012 NFL Mock Draft: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers started the 2011 season promising, leading the dangerous NFC South with a 4-2 record including a win over the New Orleans Saints. Since that point, the Bucs then lost ten straight in an embarrassing free-fall from their promising start. To remedy the troubles seen in 2011, the Bucs need to draft exceptionally well and spend in free agency unlike recent...
Via Football Nation  |  19 hours ago
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Is Haynesworth done?

By the time Week 9 of the 2011 NFL season was in the books (a Tampa Bay loss at New Orleans), the Buccaneers were up against an interior defense thinned by the loss of DT Gerald McCoy. General Manager Mark Dominik elected to claim from waivers a player he had been seeking since ascending to the top spot in 2009: Albert Haynesworth. In fact, Dominik outbid the team Haynesworth signed...
Via The Stowaway  |  9 days ago
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Buccaneers hire Sullivan as OC

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired former New York Giants quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan as offensive coordinator.Sullivan has been with the Giants for the past eight seasons, both as a wide receivers and quarterbacks coach.He was previously a defensive assistant with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2003, following nine years in college coaching.Buccaneers newly appointed head coach...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  2 days ago
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Most Pressing Off-season Needs

Heading into the off-season Tampa Bay is looking to get past the stinging humiliation of the 2011 season. However, the great thing about the NFL is that every new season offers each team a new start and new hopes of making it to the Super Bowl. To take full advantage of the fresh start, teams must make the right off-season moves. This article examines what the biggest off-season...
Via Football Nation  |  7 days ago
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2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Top 5 Free Agency Targets

John Rieger-US PRESSWIRE Though the Bucs are likely to take Morris Claiborne with the 5th pick, they will still have a need for a second cover corner. Ronde Barber is on borrowed time and we still don’t know what his intentions are now that coach Schiano has been hired. Aqib Talib still has his court date coming up, so his long term future is in jeopardy as well. Coach...
Via Rant Sports  |  9 days ago
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Mike Sullivan interviewing for Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator: Who is He?

Rachel Nichols of ESPN broke news that current New York Giants quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan will interview with the Buccaneers. Given the lack of strong candidates the Bucs are left with, Sullivan poses an interesting opportunity. Sullivan has coached Eli Manning for the last two seasons, which coincides with Manning’s increased performance levels. Manning set records in 2010...
Via Rant Sports  |  3 days ago
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Coaches and Players will grow together

With the announcement of head coach Greg Schiano’s staff hiring’s, one thing is for sure; this team will be inexperienced. Under a veil of secrecy, Schiano has hired former Rutgers coaches P.J. Fleck, Robert Fraser, Brian Angelichio and Jeff Haley. None of them have NFL coaching experience. The current two possibilities for offensive coordinator are Bill Lazor from Virginia...
Via Rant Sports  |  6 days ago
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Bucs to interview Shoop for OC job

A blast from the past is now in the mix to become the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator. A source told FOXSports.com that John Shoop is interviewing Wednesday for the position. Shoop was Tampa Bay's quarterbacks coach in 2004 before joining the Oakland Raiders in the same role the following season. Shoop, who was the Chicago Bears' offensive coordinator from...
Via Fox Sports  |  5 days ago
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2012 Buccaneer Draft Analysis: Core Offense

We continue our draft breakdown by looking next at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers young core on offense. The "young core" is the group of players with five or fewer years of experience -- that is, the players who are close to their second contract. These are the players who will be counted on to carry the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the playoffs for the next four to six years.The...
Via BucsDraft.com News  |  13 days ago
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Bucs reportedly get wide receivers coach

P.J. Fleck will reportedly jump from college to the pros, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' wide receivers coach. Fleck, who resigned as Northern Illinois' offensive coordinator, agreed to take the Bucs' job, a source told ESPN.com. The coach had resigned Friday, and Northern Illinois head coach Dave Doren said then in a statement Fleck did "not feel he's ready...
Via Fox Sports Florida  |  8 days ago
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Bucs assistant coaches dropping like flies

University of Florida Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has turned down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers job offer of same position. Its going to become comment fodder all day as CHEAP will creep back into the conversation towards the Bucs ownership and front house management. Quinn makes half a million with the Gators, and the Bucs now have a reported history of underpaying assistant coaches...
Via Buc Stop  |  6 days ago
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Buccaneers Head Coach Greg Schiano stealing Rutgers coaches

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano is quickly realizing the realities of taking the job. With other professional teams blocking their assistants from interviewing with teams, Schiano has gone to Rutgers in search for help. Schiano and the Buccaneers will interview defensive coordinator Bob Fraser today in hopes of bringing him on. It is not clear what job Fraser is interviewing...
Via Rant Sports  |  12 days ago
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to sign their own free agents first

Mark Dominik has said the Bucs will be spending money on Free Agency, but the Bucs need to make sure before they get players from other teams, that they get their own players that are good signed up and back on the roster. Connor Barth, arguably one of the most accurate kickers in Bucs history, is a free agent, like Ronde Barber.Jerremy Zuttah needs to get done too.LeGarrette Blount...
Via Buc Stop  |  11 days ago
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