Archives for September 20, 2009

‘Of course Monday night in New England ended with the type of gutting defeat that is part of the membership package for Bills fans. The truth is, however, that today’s home opener against the Tampa Bay Bucs is a far more crucial date for a team desperate to move forward after yet another losing season.’

‘”I don’t know if (the Bills) feel any worse than we do,” rookie Bucs head coach Raheem Morris said by way of comparison. “A loss is a loss. There’s no moral victories.”‘

‘Buc Ball’ defense appears to be mired in a steep slide (Tampa Tribune)

Bryant listed as doubtful (Tampa Tribune)

Leadership must emerge for Bucs (Tampa Tribune)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris will keep an eye on all the finger-pointing (St. Petersburg Times)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Michael Clayton takes the hits as they come (St. Petersburg Times)

Perhaps Bucs can come disguised as a real defense (St. Petersburg Times)

Bit of a twist: Offense might carry Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season (St. Petersburg Times)

Kickin’ back with Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sammie Stroughter (St. Petersburg Times)

Bucs pass rush key against Bills (Sarasota Herald Tribune)

Secondary Concerns Will Get Tested by Dynamic Tandem (Lakeland Ledger)

Game Notes: Bucs at Bills, 4:05 p.m. ET (Buccaneers.com)

Biggers Lands on I.R., Cargile Returns (Buccaneers.com)

‘Terrell Owens didn’t make a splash in his first game with the Buffalo Bills. In fact, he rippled the water the most by not talking after the game, breaking an NFL rule that requires players to conduct postgame interviews.’