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Buc'Em :: Vegas win totals say the Buccaneers win 6 or 7 games

Sun, 26 May 2013 00:25:06 GMT

Source: sportsblogs.org --- Saturday, May 25, 2013
When forecasting win totals, I like to look at what betting markets think. They're far from perfect, but they have a few advantages over normal analysis. Mostly: they tend to be objective and relatively data-based rather than emotion-based. It's easy to be too positive or too negative if you're emotionally invested in a team, and this generally isn't the case for... ...

Vegas win totals say the Buccaneers win 6 or 7 games

Sat, 25 May 2013 20:08:15 GMT

Source: www.bucsnation.com --- Saturday, May 25, 2013
When forecasting win totals, I like to look at what betting markets think. They're far from perfect, but they have a few advantages over normal analysis. Mostly: they tend to be objective and relatively data-based rather than emotion-based. It's easy to be too positive or too negative if you're emotionally invested in a team, and this generally isn't the case for sports books. Unfortunately, those same sports really don't seem to like what the Bucs did. The Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno was the first sportsbook to release their 2013 NFL win totals, and they set the initial line for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 6.5 wins, according to Covers.com . Meanwhile, per CBS , the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have an over/under set at 7.5 wins with the LVH Superbook. Predictably, Bucs fans disagree. A poll we ran a few days ago set the Bucs' wins at 11. That's a pretty massive gap between what sportsbooks think and what fans think, though that's probably not very surprising given the eternal optimism among fans. But given Las Vegas' reaction to the Bucs' offseason moves, perhaps we shouldn't be too positive about the team's chances this season. Read more: How Gerald McCoy gets one-on-ones Buccaneers Trivia: the 1,000 yard rushers Training camp preview: guards and centers Ronde Barber would have been on the top 100 ...

Buccaneers Scheme: How the 4-3 Under gives Gerald McCoy one-on-ones

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:26:28 GMT

Source: www.bucsnation.com --- Saturday, May 25, 2013
Gerald McCoy is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ' best defensive lineman. That's no surprise: he was drafted third overall for a reason, and after two injury-shortened seasons in 2010 and 2011 he put up a very good Pro Bowl season in 2012. He's a surprisingly stout run defender given that that was seen as a weakness coming out of college to the extent that Mark Dominik even noted in his post-draft press conference at the time that McCoy had to improve his side anchor. McCoy has to make his mark against the pass, though. That's where he earns his money, and he's been a disruptive presence throughout his career. One complaint so far has been McCoy's relative lack of sacks, which is attributable to a number of different issues. One complaint has been that McCoy has been double teamed too often. There's some truth to that -- so how do the Bucs fix that? How do you get McCoy more one-on-ones? The same way Tampa Bay managed to give Warren Sapp one-on-ones. The 4-3 Under The Stunt 4-3 and the tilted nose tackle The tilted nose tackle and the Stunt 4-3 are inextricably linked, and a big part of the Buccaneers' defensive scheme. To understand how the Tampa Bay defense gave Warren Sapp consistent one-on-one opportunities, we first have to understand how the Bucs' defense worked. Duddee had an outstanding article on the 4-3 front the Buccaneers used and still use, and reading that will get you caught up with the basics of techniques and some termi ...

Buccaneers Training Camp Preview 2013: Offensive Guards and Centers

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:11:21 GMT

Source: www.bucsnation.com --- Friday, May 24, 2013
On the roster: Jeremy Zuttah , Davin Joseph , Carl Nicks , Ted Larsen , Adam Smith , Desmond Wynn , Jamon Meredith The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one of the league's best interior offensive lines, on paper at least. Carl Nicks is one of the very best offensive guards in the NFL, and someone who would be named an All-Pro every year if he was healthy. Davin Joseph has been to two Pro Bowls and is a nasty mauler of a guard who can more than hold his own in pass protection. Jeremy Zuttah is not an All-Pro at center, but he's a solid professional who produces solid games week after week and has the versatility to play both guard spots adequately. And for once, the Bucs actually have decent depth at this position. Ted Larsen isn't a great player, but he played well at center last season and can play guard, though he's not great at that position. Jamon Meredith was previously a mediocre tackle at best, but held his own when asked to step in until late in the season, when the offensive line as a whole seemed to collapse. The Bucs won't feel secure if one of their starters suffers an injury, but they have better depth at these positions than most NFL teams. A history of injury problems The Buccaneers are likely to need that depth, sadly, because they have suffered injury issues along the interior offensive line for every season since Jon Gruden was fired. The Bucs have seen a whopping nine different starters over those four years, most of ...

Buccaneers sign draft pick Banks to 4-year contract

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:15:23 GMT

Source: tbo.com --- Friday, May 24, 2013
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Buccaneers Trivia: The 1,000 yard rushers

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:32:20 GMT

Source: www.bucsnation.com --- Friday, May 24, 2013
Here's a bit of fun I'm stealing from Hogs Haven : trivia! How much do you really know about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their history? We'll see how popular this is and if we can make it a recurring theme, but here's the first go, which shouldn't be too difficult. With Doug Martin putting up a 1,000-yard season this past year, how many other 1,000-yard rushers for the Buccaneers can you name? Season Yards Rusher 2012 1,454 Doug Martin 2010 1,007 2005 1,178 2000 1,133 1998 1,026 1995 1,207 1994 1,011 1992 1,171 1985 1,300 1984 1,544 1979 1,263 You can check your answers here . Let us know in the comments how many you got right, and try to use spoiler tags to not tip off any of the answers. Read more: Ronde Barber would have made it on to the top 100 Vincent Jackson and Doug Martin make the list Tony Dungy is number 20 Recency bias, narratives and clutch performers ...

2013 NFL Draft Strengths of Johnthan Banks, CB, Second Round Pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:36:31 GMT

Source: www.martacard.com --- Thursday, May 23, 2013
Tweet 2013 NFL Draft Selection- Johnthan Banks The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have drafted a big time player in Mr. Johnthan Banks out of Mississippi State University. Good length and tall frame for the position. Natural flexibility and agile footwork to quickly redirect, driving fast and physical on plays. Always seems to know where the ball is, quickly locates and aggressively goes after it. Good discipline to read routes and stay glued to receivers. Very good ball skills to snatch the ball out of the air and was a ball- hawk in the secondary with a school – record 16 career interceptions. Comfortable and confident in coverage , using his eyes to bait throws. Opportunistic and never afraid to take chances. Aggressive and tough against the run and works hard to shed. Lacks ideal bulk but doesn’t shy from big hits, and it’s easy to love his physical nature and competitiveness. Firey , known as a vocal team leader with strong football character, work ethic and ambition. Johnthan Banks wil be a big time player this season in Tampa. Related posts: Matt Bryant Kicks Game Winning Field Goal - Falcons Advance 2013 NFL Draft Strengths of Geno Smith QB Second Round Pick By New York Jets 2013 NFL Draft Strengths of Dave Amerson,CB, Second Round Pick by Washington Redskins ...

Johnthan Banks Signs His Rookie Contract With The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Only Mike Glennon Remains Unsigned

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:54:20 GMT

Source: thepewterplank.com --- Thursday, May 23, 2013
Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports The Buccaneers put pen to paper with another rookie today, as Johnthan Banks, rookie corner out of Mississippi State, signed his first professional contract to stay on with the Buccaneers for 4 years. Sports Talk Florida’s Bucs Insider Jenna Laine broke the news of the contract details, outlining that Banks will receive fully guaranteed pay in years one and two of the deal, in addition to a singing bonus. Here is the breakdown from Jenna: Details of player contracts are not made available to the public, but a source tells Sports Talk Florida that Banks’ deal is worth $4,726,321 and includes a signing bonus of $1,817,324. Banks will earn a base salary of $405,000 in 2013, which is standard for NFL rookies. In 2014, that figure jumps to $619,833. In 2015, he’ll make $834,666 and in 2016, $849,498. This is just another sign of how valuable draft picks can be, because Banks will be making a very small salary (in NFL terms) for four years, and may wind up being an every week starter at some point during this deal, making him a massive value pick for the Bucs. Banks may not step into a starter’s role right away, but he doesn’t have to. He’s got plenty of competition at cornerback, which is a surprising statement given the results from the secondary last season, and there are questions about his speed and his lack of experience as a press-man corner. His inexpensive contract and the prese ...

NFL: Former Mississippi State star Johnthan Banks signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:08:00 GMT

Source: blog.gulflive.com --- Thursday, May 23, 2013
Jim Thorpe Award winner was second-round pick ...

Buccaneers sign cornerback Johnthan Banks

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:18:35 GMT

Source: profootballtalk.nbcsports.com --- Thursday, May 23, 2013
The Buccaneers have signed second-round pick Johnthan Banks, the club said Thursday. A cornerback from Mississippi State, the 6-foot-2, 185-pound Banks is one of the new additions to a revamped Tampa Bay secondary. The Buccaneers traded their 2013 first-round pick to the Jets for cornerback Darrelle Revis, then used their top remaining selection (No. 43) on… ...

2013 NFL Draft: Buccaneers sign Johnthan Banks to four-year deal

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:15:25 GMT

Source: www.bucsnation.com --- Thursday, May 23, 2013
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced the signing of cornerback Johnthan Banks to a four-year contract. All rookies sign four-year deals, per the NFL CBA. Banks participated in all offseason workouts so far without a contract, but has now put pen to paper. This was mostly a formality as there was little room for negotiations under the NFL's rookie salary cap rules. Over The Cap estimated that Banks would receive a four-year contract worth $4.73 million with a $1.82 million signing bonus. So far, Over The Cap has been pretty accurate in forecasting rookie deals. Update: Jenna Laine has the contract details , including a fully guaranteed salary in 2013 and 2014. With Banks signed, the Buccaneers now have all of their drafted rookies under contract, with the exception of third-round quarterback Mike Glennon . Quarterback contracts tend to be a little more complicated than non-quarterback contracts, although that shouldn't be a huge issue with the new CBA. Glennon, too, has participated in all offseason workouts so far. Read more: Recency bias, narratives and clutch performers Bucs sign Terriun Crimp, waive Chris Denton How many games will the Bucs win? Training camp preview: offensive tackle ...

Buccaneers waive Chris Denton, sign WR Terriun Crump

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:53:28 GMT

Source: www.bucsnation.com --- Thursday, May 23, 2013
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have waived wide receiver Chris Denton and replaced him with Western Illinois wide receiver Terriun Crump . Denton was an outstanding punt returner at the University of Mount Union but apparently failed to impress the Buccaneers in OTAs. New addition Terriun Crump is a second-year receiver who went undrafted last year, signed with the Chicago Bears but was released a few days prior to the start of the season during final roster cuts. He spent the past year on the Edmonton Eskimos' practice roster, and was one of the tryouts during Bucs' rookie minicamp. Crump has outstanding size at 6'3", 220 lbs. but isn't overly fast, running a 4.64 40-yard dash at this pro day. He managed 135 receptions for 2,067 yards and 11 touchdowns in his three-year career at Western Illinois. Crump will presumably compete for a roster spot with Steve Smith, David Douglas, Chris Owusu , Jheranie Boyd, Jerry Johnson , Eric Page and Tim Wright . The Bucs can still add one more player before hitting the roster limit. Read more: Recency bias, narratives and clutch performers How many games will the Bucs win? Training camp preview: offensive tackles ...

Meet Bill Belichick On the Field Before the Patriots Take on the Buccaneers on September 22, Including Pre-game Field Access and Two VIP Suite Tickets to Watch the Game with Linda Holliday

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:00:50 GMT

Source: www.charitybuzz.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
You’re outstanding in your field, no? So prove it with two tickets for a pre-game, on-the-field experience at a Patriots Home Game. That means being escorted onto the field with V.I.P. credentials a half hour before the game, watching the players warm up and run through drills (snap as many photos as you like, by the way), and see them up-close as they prepare to conquer the Buccaneers on September 22. You’ll also meet head coach Bill Belichick, and then retire to the V.I.P. suite to watch the game with his delightful girlfriend, Linda Holliday. Game on. Lot Closes: Thu, 30 May 2013 3:16:00 PM EDT ...

Tom Crabtree Compares The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Roster To The Green Bay Packers, Is He On To Something?

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:02:26 GMT

Source: thepewterplank.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers added Tom Crabtree this offseason, they did so in hopes that he would be able to take a step forward and prove he’s ready for a bigger role in an offense lacking a true number one tight end. Crabtree was just one of many potential targets in the Green Bay, and now finds himself in Tampa Bay where the competition is perceived to be less steep. And while it may just be an act of goodwill towards the team that’s giving him a chance to earn a bigger role in the offense, Crabtree things that the competition in Tampa Bay is just as fierce. In fact, he went so far as to compare the talent to that of the Green Bay Packers. Pewter Report’s Mark Cook quoted Crabtree as having said the following about his new teammates : “Man, I’ll tell you what – being here for a month, some of the best, just gifted athletes I’ve been around. Some really talented guys. That’s not taking anything away from Green Bay. They’ve obviously had talented guys, as well. But coming here there’s been no dropoff as far as the athleticism and the talent of guys.” Crabtree may be a bit biased towards the team who offered him a contract versus the team that neglected to offer him a restricted free agent tender, but he may also be on to something. Are the Buccaneers as talented as the Packers? Let’s quickly go position by position and see if the Bucs’ newest tight end has a point. Mandatory Cred ...

Terriun Crump Signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:18:00 GMT

Source: www.goleathernecks.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Leatherneck All-MVFC wide receiver originally joined the Bucs rookie mini-camp on a tryout. ...

Predict The Season: How many games will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win?

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:42:21 GMT

Source: www.bucsnation.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers find themselves in the middle of their offseason program, with OTAs having started this week. We have a reasonably clear picture of the Bucs' ultimate 53-man roster and we know That's as good a time as any to give us your prediction on the season. So, give us yours. How many games will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win this year? Will the new additions of Dashon Goldson and Darrelle Revis push the Bucs over the top, or will they falter because of their pass rush, their offense or for some other reason? You can find the full schedule here for reference, but I replicated it below for your convenience. Week one, Sunday Sept. 9, 1 p.m.: at New York Jets Week two, Sunday Sept. 15, 4:05 p.m.: New Orleans Saints Week three, Sunday Sept. 22, 1:00 p.m.: at New England Patriots Week four, Sunday Sept. 29, 1:00 p.m.: Arizona Cardinals Week five: Bye week Week six, Sunday Oct. 10, 1:00 p.m.: Philadelphia Eagles Week seven, Sunday Oct. 20, 1:00 p.m.: at Atlanta Falcons Week eight, Thursday Oct. 24, 8:25 p.m.: Carolina Panthers Week nine, Sunday November 03, 4:05 p.m.: at Seattle Seahawks Week ten, Monday Nov. 11, 8 p.m.: Miami Dolphins (MNF) Week eleven, Sunday Nov. 17, 1:00 p.m.: Atlanta Falcons Week twelve, Sunday Nov. 24, 1:00 p.m. : at Detroit Lions Week thirteen, Sunday Dec. 1, 1:00 p.m.: at Carolina Panthers Week fourteen, Sunday Dec. 8, 1:00 p.m.: Buffalo Bills Week fifteen, Dec. 15, 1:00 p.m. : San Francisco 49ers ...

Buccaneers | Darrelle Revis feeling confident

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:46:31 GMT

Source: www.kffl.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Darrelle Revis (knee) has been cleared to cut and change directions. ... ...

Buccaneers Training Camp Preview 2013: Offensive Tackles

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:00:04 GMT

Source: www.bucsnation.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Stop me if this sounds familiar: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have good starters, but issues with depth at a position. What a surprise, right? At least at offensive tackle, almost every NFL team has depth issues. Good tackles are tough to find. So tough that the Bucs are starting two players who entered the league as undrafted free agents..wait, that doesn't sound logical. It's been a long time since they entered the league, though, and both Donald Penn and Demar Dotson have developed into solid starters. Starting concerns There are some concerns here. Donald Penn looked like he was starting a decline last season, and seemed to play worse than he had in 2010 and 2011. Penn has always had weight issues, even for a position where "be fat" is basically the job description, but he is supposedly in "the best shape of his career" . That phrase is overused and generally means nothing, but the last time that phrase was used in connection with Penn was 2010 -- and he followed that up by producing a strong, Pro Bowl season. Penn should be a fine starter for a few more seasons and barring an unexpected collapse should at least be solid this season. Demar Dotson is another story. Physically, Dotson is incredible. He's a former basketball player who had never played offensive tackle before getting to the NFL four years ago, but the Bucs have since taught him how to be an adequate starter. He's a decent pass blocker but lacks power in the run game ...

Buccaneers Running Back Breakdown: Full Evaluation and Depth Chart Analysis

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:46:00 GMT

Source: bleacherreport.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushing attack improved by leaps and bounds in 2012 , when compared to how they fared the season prior . The Bucs averaged 114.8 rushing yards per game last season, ranking them in the top-half of the NFL (15th). In contrast, they finished with the 30th-ranked rushing offense in 2011 when they averaged just 91.1 yards per game. But that isn't where the improvements stopped. The Bucs also increased their rushing touchdowns from nine in 2011 to 13 in 2012. They had five rushes that went at least 40 yards and 12 rushes that went at least 20 yards last season, compared to just one and seven, respectively, the year before. Oh, and they cut down on their rushing fumbles by better than 50 percent, coughing it up only three times in 2012 (second fewest) against eight in 2011 (fifth most). So why the sudden and drastic improvement on the ground, you ask? Simply put, the talent improved. Doug Martin burst onto the scene, rushing for 1,454 yards and 11 touchdowns, including an out-of-this-world performance against the Oakland Raiders in Week 9 when he rushed for 251 yards and four TDs . Tack on 49 catches for 474 receiving yards and all told, Martin totaled 368 touches, 1,928 total yards of offense and 12 touchdowns. Not too bad for a rookie. Put it this way: LeGarrette Blount was the second-leading rusher on the team last season with just 151 yards. Martin, on the other hand, rushed for 125-plus yards in a game fiv ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: What to Watch for at OTAs

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:42:56 GMT

Source: bleacherreport.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers begin their OTAs with a crop of new talent that many believe can bring the team to the playoffs after a long drought. Among the new additions are All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis, second-round draft pick Johnthan Banks, rookie quarterback Mike Glennon and safety Dashon Goldson . Fans will watch these OTAs for a sneak peek of how the team will shape up come September. This slideshow highlights eight things people should pay special attention to at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers OTAs . Begin Slideshow ...