Archives for September 18, 2009

‘”Those two guys are the biggest part of our offense,” Edwards said. “And when you don’t get them the ball, you look on tape and try to figure out how we can get them the ball because those are the guys that are playmakers for us. They’re going to put points up on the board and move the chains for us.”‘

‘”He’s always a threat,” said Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Jim Bates. “He’s tremendous after the catch. We have to be aware of him.”‘

Olson era off to great start running Bucs offense (Tampa Tribune)

Bucs WR Bryant has setback in recovery from knee surgery (Tampa Tribune)

As Bucs learn, no QB pressure puts more pressure on DBs (Tampa Tribune)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running backs Earnest Graham, Derrick Ward and Cadillac Williams have flashy stats but no flashy title – yet (St. Petersburg Times)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Antonio Bryant misses practice, might sit out Sunday’s game (St. Petersburg Times)

Owens Will Be Trouble For Bucs Defense (Lakeland Ledger)

Clayton proves Bucs in good hands (Sarasota Herald Tribune)

All Hands Needed (Buccaneers.com)

‘Bills 24, Buccaneers 13.’

‘Any charges would likely be misdemeanors. Local Defense Attorney Terrence Connors tells WBEN that should the charges be pursued, they’d likely be handled within the confines of family court, and "that would make it a confidential proceeding.’

‘There would be true wrong to take this story and act like the guy who vandalized McKelvin’s property was “one bad seed.” The capability of such a transgression is in every single one of us. It’s called being a human being. How many of us have said something way to hurtful to someone we love more than anyone, let alone some stranger on the local football team (Not to mention an accessible stranger who has never turned down an interview or been anything short of honest with reporters. Leodis McKelvin is, no doubt, a very nice guy in the locker room).’

‘Bills 27, Buccaneers 19.’

‘”Nobody gave us a chance,” Moorman said. “I believe this team learned something from that. We still have a lot to prove. But I believe that we’ve got good things to come.”‘

‘Bills, 27-24.’

‘”It’s just one incident and hopefully it won’t happen anymore,” McKelvin said. “Buffalo fans are great. They are really great.”‘

‘”When you lose your captain and the guy that’s the quarterback of your defense, it’s definitely a blow to your club and to your defensive squad,” Fewell admitted. “But I do think the guy behind him (Marcus Buggs) is very capable of coming in and doing his job. Buggs can run the defense. He takes command of the huddle. He’s a smart player (SEC All-Academic at Vanderbilt). He can come in and be a presence in our defensive front. I don’t anticipate any lack of production as far as Marcus is concerned.”‘