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Greg Schiano should admit that Josh Freeman is more prepared to lead the Buccaneers than Mike Glennon

Comparing the rookie to Joe Flacco, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano is “not against” Mike Glennon earning the starting job over incumbent quarterback Josh Freeman. Taken out of North Carolina State with the 73rd pick in last month’s draft, Schiano contends the 23-year-old Glennon has a “pocket presence, ability to feel the rush and move in the pocket.” “It’s...
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16 hours ago  |  Discuss

Mike Glennon can win playing time with Bucs

Josh Freeman is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' starting quarterback right now. Let's get that straight before we go any further in discussing the possibility that rookie Mike Glennon could win the job. Tampa Bay isn't like other places like Jacksonville up the road or Cleveland where quarterback battles are as open as they can possibly get. The Buccaneers aren't looking...
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20 hours ago  |  Discuss

Bucs QB Mike Glennon Says He Won’t Take A Backseat To Josh Freeman

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano didn’t draft Josh Freeman to be his quarterback, and seems to be unimpressed with him as a quarterback. Freeman is coming up on the final year of his rookie deal, and Schiano and company drafted North Carolina State quarterback Mike Glennon in the third round to compete. Glennon is in Tampa Bay to compete, but according to JoeBucsFan...
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20 hours ago  |  Discuss

Bucs QB Mike Glennon Says He Won’t Take A Backseat To Josh Freeman

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano didn’t draft Josh Freeman to be his quarterback, and seems to be unimpressed with him as a quarterback. Freeman is coming up on the final year of his rookie deal, and Schiano and company drafted North Carolina State quarterback Mike Glennon in the third round to compete. Glennon is in Tampa Bay to compete, but according to JoeBucsFan...
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20 hours ago  |  Discuss

Freeman In Trouble Of Losing Starting Gig?

According to the National Football Post, Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano thought Mike Glennon was the best quarterback in the 2013 NFL Draft and said he "can play quickly" if he is needed.Fantasy Spin:Tampa Bay drafted Glennon in the third round. The team did not give Josh Freeman a long-term extension this offseason, so we already know it isn't sold on him as the long...
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22 hours ago  |  Discuss

Mike Glennon might have a real chance to be the Bucs starter

According to Dan Pompei of the National Football Post, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano believes that rookie quarterback Mike Glennon “can play quickly” if they need him to. “But our situation will be only if he’s needed,” Schiano said. “Or if he wins the job. Look, I’m not against that. We have a starting quarterback. It’s not like we’re looking to...
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1 day ago  |  Discuss

Greg Schiano: “We have a starting quarterback.”

Since the Bucs drafted North Carolina State quarterback Mike Glennon, several have attempted to label the quarterback competition between he and Josh Freeman as a controversy. Speaking to the National Football Post, head coach Greg Schiano emphasized that the team already has a starting quarterback. Look, I’m not against that (Glennon winning the starting job). We have a starting...
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1 day ago  |  Discuss

Greg Schiano “Not Against” Starting Mike Glennon At QB

Buccaneers HC Greg Schiano mentioned that he’s open to starting rookie QB Mike Glennon if he’s able to beat out Josh Freeman for the starting job. “Our situation will be only if he’s needed,” said Schiano, via the National Football Post. “Or if he wins the job. Look, I’m not against that. We have a starting quarterback. It’s not like we’re looking to find...
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1 day ago  |  Discuss

Schiano adding to the Glennon to start rumors

Josh Freeman must be feeling isolated at the moment, as late last week his GM announced that rookie QB Mike Glennon would take the majority of preseason snaps for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and now he has his coach, who reportedly expressed displeasure with Freeman, talking about Glennon as the new possible starter as offseason workouts continue. Via National Football Post: “It’s...
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1 day ago  |  Discuss

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...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Rookie backup QB Mike Glennon aims for the driver's seat

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie QB Mike Glennon has big plans for himself in the NFL. Sure, he's coming into the league as a second-stringer, but if he has his way, he'll soon be running the show. “I just want to be a good teammate,” Glennon said on SiriusXM NFL Radio, via JoeBucsFan.com.  “I’m going to be a good teammate to all the guys, to the quarterbacks,...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Buccaneers Waive Willie Moseley, Sign No One

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have waived linebacker Willie Moseley, per the NFL transaction wire. Moseley played alongside Bucs fifth-round pick Steven Means at Buffalo as a pass-rushing outside linebacker, while Means mostly lined up as a 3-4 defensive end in his final season. Moseley was competing for a linebacker spot, but has apparently failed to impress during rookie workouts so...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Freeman says relationship with Schiano is great

Many believe that there is some kind of a discord between Bucs quarterback Josh Freeman and head coach Greg Schiano. Back in early March, Freeman’s agent Erik Burkhardt told TheBayCave.com that the Bucs are huge believers in his client and shot down the speculation of there being a disconnect between the team and Freeman. Today, as a guest on “The Sports Page” with Rick Stroud...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Bucs already hinting at a change at QB

The feeling that Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano is not enamored with Josh Freeman as his starting quarterback appeared to have spread to the front office when the Bucs spent their third-round pick on Mike Glennon out of NC State. Not only did the Bucs have Glennon rated as the best QB in last month’s NFL Draft, but they appear ready to fast track him to the starting...
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3 days ago  |  1 Comment

Buccaneers Plan To Give Rookie QB Mike Glennon Plenty Of Reps

If you listen to the scuttlebutt surrounding the Buccaneers and their quarterback situation, you could surmise that coach Greg Schiano is not a huge fan of quarterback Josh Freeman and vice versa. When Tampa Bay selected former NC State quarterbackMike Glennon in the third round of the draft, it wasn't a huge shock. But general manager Mark Dominik's latest proclamation...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Ronde Barber: Innovator, Revolutionary, Hall of Famer?

Ronde Barber will no longer run the flag out for Tampa. (Credit) Last week, in the course of 48 hours, both football worlds of the Glazer family were rocked upside down with the retirements of the people that most embody the teams they own. Admittedly, to say they were turned upside down would be an exaggeration, with hindsight seeming to suggest both decisions had been lined up...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

Josh Freeman Supporters Should Be Worried

If I am Josh Freeman, I am not so comfortable right now. Not only does he have a coach (Greg Schiano) not sold on his abilities, the Buccaneers went out and drafted Mike Glennon early in the third round. Of course the Bucs said all the right things, and on April 29th, head coach Greg Schiano said Glennon will not be viewed as immediate competition. I guess the word catching my eye...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Agree To Terms With DL Akeem Spence

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and defensive lineman Akeem Spence have agreed to a four-year, $2.65 million contract. Their third round pick has a shot at starting this season but must prove that he can handle himself physically first. The post Tampa Bay Buccaneers Agree To Terms With DL Akeem Spence appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL News | MLB News | NBA News | NHL News | Fantasy |.
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

Bucs sign fourth-round pick Akeem Spence

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a contract with fourth-round draft pick Akeem Spence, leaving the club with two unsigned rookies. Spence was the 100th overall selection in April's NFL draft. The 6-foot-1, 307-pound defensive tackle had 17 tackles for loss, including three sacks during his college career at Illinois. The agreement leaves the...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

Bucs sign draft pick DT Akeem Spence

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced today that they have signed 2013 NFL Draft pick defensive tackle Akeem Spence to a four-year contract. Spence (6-1, 307) was selected in the fourth round (100th overall) out of the University of Illinois. He started all 38 games he played for the Fighting Illini, totaling 186 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

League investigation still pending in Bowers incident

Over a month ago, Da’Quan Bowers avoided jail time on gun charges stemming from the February 18 incident at LaGurdia Airport. After much speculation from fans and several reports on whether Bowers will face a suspension from the league, TheBayCave.com has learned today that the investigation is still pending on whether or not the Buccaneers’ defensive end will be suspended...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

Darrelle Revis to miss Bucs OTAs

The Bucs are on record saying they are comfortable with where Darrelle Revis is in his recovery from knee surgery seven months ago. But should there be a concern that Revis will not be on the field next week for the start of OTAs? During his introductory press conference, general manager Mark Dominik stated the team was confident in Revis’ progress or else they would not have...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

Fantasy Football: Tampa Bay Will Be A Top Five Offense in 2013

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ready for their first postseason in five years. This offseason is all the evidence you need.They have brought in a lot of talent via free agency and have made some stellar draft choices, too.  If Carl Nicks and Davin Joseph can return to form, this will be a top five offense in the NFL.But the key will be the Bucs' third-round pick out of N.C. State...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

Buccaneers Bring Their Big Guy Into the Fold

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed their fourth-round (No. 126 overall) pick from the 2013 NFL Draft in defensive end William Gholston to a four-year deal on Tuesday. Gholston had some solid numbers at Michigan State, registering a total of 142 tackles with 13 passes defensed, 10 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and 30 tackles for loss—10th most in the institution’s...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

Bucs sign another one of their draft picks

The Bucs are continuing to sign their 2013 draft picks. Thanks the the collective bargaining agreement, it’s allowing teams to do so sooner. Today, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced that they have signed 2013 NFL Draft selection DE William Gholston. Gholston (6-6, 281) was selected in the fourth round (126th overall) from Michigan State University, where he played in 36 games...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss
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