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		<title>Here&#8217;s Why The Buccaneers Are Signing Antonio Brown</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Wash]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2020 22:52:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Football team has announced they are meeting with free agent WR Antonio Brown AKA AB. Antonio Brown always wanted to play with Tom Brady and they looked unstoppable in the one game they played together in New England. I&#8217;m not sure the Bucs have enough snaps to go around to keep AB [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Tampa Bay Football team has announced they are meeting with free agent WR Antonio Brown AKA AB.</p>
<p>Antonio Brown always wanted to play with Tom Brady and they looked unstoppable in the one game they played together in New England.  I&#8217;m not sure the Bucs have enough snaps to go around to keep AB happy but if he will fall in line and be a role player for any QB it is his boy Tom Brady.</p>
<p><strong>Here is what we know about the Buccaneers signing Antonio Brown:</strong></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Veteran free agent Antonio Brown will visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday, according to league sources. Both sides are highly motivated to reach an agreement. This move, once finalized, would reunite Brown with his friend and former teammate Tom Brady</p>
<p>&mdash; Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1319760530895216640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2020</a></p></blockquote>
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		<title>[VIDEO] Gerald McCoy Explains Why He&#8217;s Mad the Bucs Gave Out #93 to Suh</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:53:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I have a little feeling that the Bucs-Big G-Suh saga is going to be one of the best storylines in the NFL this season. In case you missed it, the Bucs released Big G after 9 seasons with little to no communication between the two parties. Gerald signed with division foe Carolina and days later [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have a little feeling that the Bucs-Big G-Suh saga is going to be one of the best storylines in the NFL this season.  In case you missed it, the Bucs released Big G after 9 seasons with little to no communication between the two parties.  Gerald signed with division foe Carolina and days later the Bucs gave his #93 to Ndamukong Suh who they signed to literally replace McCoy.</p>
<p>Yeah, this ain&#8217;t gonna end well.</p>
<p>McCoy held his emotions well in the interview below, but you could tell there is more to the story than he he wanted to put out there right now.<br />
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		<title>Christmas Edition 2019 NFL Mock Draft!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2018 23:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The season of giving is here! Of course NFL fans want to know what gifts their favorite teams are getting. Who better to tell you than our community of draft experts? Cowboysfan is back with his projections for all 32 NFL fan bases! Check out the latest NFL 2019 mock draft below: 1. Cardinals: Jonah [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The season of giving is here! Of course NFL fans want to know what gifts their favorite teams are getting.  Who better to tell you than our community of draft experts?</p>
<p>Cowboysfan is back with his projections for all 32 NFL fan bases!</p>
<p>Check out the latest NFL 2019 mock draft below:</p>
<p><strong>1. Cardinals: Jonah Williams OT Alabama</strong><br />
The Cardinals should do everything within their power to trade out of this pick. If they are unable to do so, they have a big decision to make. To take the top OT or to take the best overall player. In this case, Cardinals simply need O line help, and if it were feasible, they would draft 5 Offensive linemen in this draft. It&#8217;s an embarrassment how bad they are. Williams isn&#8217;t a road grader, but is techinically sound and has battled the best pass rushers out there. Williams would be a great addition and a building block for the Cards.</p>
<p><strong>2. Raiders: Nick Bosa DE Ohio State</strong><br />
Raiders traded away their best pass rusher, and they have a chance to draft the next best one. Bosa is more athletic than his brother, and is NFL ready in terms of size. He&#8217;s technical, but also has a very good first step. Some may question the injury though.</p>
<p><strong>3. 49ers: Josh Allen OLB Kentucky</strong><br />
I think the 49ers could definitely use CB here, but they have a chance to form a formidable defensive front with Allen as the primary pass rusher. Buckner has been good and Armstead is a solid guy as well. Allen helped himself tremendously. He was more of just a jack of all trades guy, but has developed into a true master of a player. You need a pass rusher on third down he&#8217;s your guy, you need someone to set the edge for your defense, he&#8217;s your guy. You need a guy who drop into coverage, once again he is your guy. Don&#8217;t make things harder, just take the guy and don&#8217;t look back.</p>
<p><strong>4. Jets: Greedy Williams CB LSU</strong><br />
The Jets need talent everywhere, but I think they could and should add a CB to their team that can take advantage of the S play they have. Williams is a very talented CB. Has elite length and speed. Doesn&#8217;t have the best hips, but covers well. He needs to be more physical, and wrap up when tackling.</p>
<p><strong>5. Lions: Quinnen Williams DT Alabama</strong><br />
The Lions need to get some help on defense, and Williams is a monster. The current NFL is starting to shift towards DT collapsing the pocket and Williams is a guy who can bull rush or finesse his way to the QB. He dominates every O lineman he&#8217;s played.</p>
<p><strong>6. Buccaneers: Byron Murphy CB Washington</strong><br />
Bucs are one of the worst defenses there is. Defense should be the priority. Murphy in my opinion is better than Greedy, but he doesn&#8217;t play in a high profile school like LSU. Even though it is pretty high profile. He&#8217;s 6&#8217;1&#8243; 190. He has good speed, but is more importantly techinically sound. He doesn&#8217;t give ground in coverage and will tackle.</p>
<p><strong>7. Bills: Ed Oliver DT Houston</strong><br />
The Bills are somewhat devoid of talent. They could add a defensive player to build around. Oliver is a pass rushing DT, who can also play some DE. I think his overall size is a bit of a question mark, but it never really presented a problem in college. He&#8217;s not really just a finesse player, he can really bully guys when needed. He&#8217;s very talented, and he would be a building block for the Bills.</p>
<p><strong>8. Giants: Greg Little OT Ole Miss</strong><br />
QB and O line are imply everything the Giants need. Their O line is bad, and unless they want to draft an average QB, they take the O line. Little isn&#8217;t as good as Williams, but he&#8217;s a big guy who is pretty nimble. He isn&#8217;t a road grader despite his overall size. He&#8217;s not as good in run blocking as I would think, but he&#8217;s a good pass blocker which spells good things for Eli Manning and the passing game.</p>
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		<title>Latest 2019 Mock: Top 10 Picks At the Bye Week! UPDATED</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Oct 2018 20:09:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are at the midway point of the year. Around this time of the year the NFL season begins to shake out. Some teams are blowing it up like the Giants and Raiders, while some teams have hit a stride like the Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers. What if your team is struggling? Well, [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are at the midway point of the year.  Around this time of the year the NFL season begins to shake out.  Some teams are blowing it up like the Giants and Raiders, while some teams have hit a stride like the Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers.</p>
<p>What if your team is struggling?  Well, then draft season comes early.  Check out what draft expert CowboysFan thinks your squad will do in his new<strong> 2019 NFL mock draft</strong> below!</p>
<p><strong>1. Cardinals:</strong> Jonah Williams OT Alabama	</p>
<p>The Cardinals need to find a way to protect Josh Rosen. You want to surround him with talent on O line and at WR. Sure I think Nick Bosa is a better player right now, but Jonah Williams isn&#8217;t a bad pick either. Williams has been a long time starter for Bama, and has obviously helped pave the way for the Bama ground game, but due to the emergence of Tua, we have seen him as a pass protector. His massive frame allows him to anchor with ease, and has great technique pushing rushers wide and away from the QB. No it&#8217;s not flashy, and no he&#8217;s not going to get stats, but if Josh Rosen ends up with 4000 yards passing next year, Williams will be a key reason why.</p>
<p><strong>2. 49ers:</strong> Nick Bosa DE Ohio State	</p>
<p>The 49ers just need to add talent all around. They do have Buckner, and have added Fred Warner, which has helped them, but adding an edge rusher like Bosa is a big deal. Bosa has natural bend and quickness as a pass rusher. He has an NFL body type. I have a higher grade than I had his brother, and I was very high on Joey. Bosa may have to answer questions about injury, and why he declined to play this season, but I don&#8217;t doubt his passion for the game.</p>
<p><strong>3. Raiders:</strong> Quinnen Williams DT Alabama	</p>
<p>Quinnen Williams is a big guy at 6&#8217;4&#8243; 290 lbs. He&#8217;s both strong and quick for a guy his size. I&#8217;ve heard Dane Brugler compare him to Gerald McCoy. While I wouldn&#8217;t go that far, it&#8217;s not hard to see the potential this guy has. He is so fast off the line OG don&#8217;t really have the time to set up their blocks. He could improve as a run defender though. He isn&#8217;t bad, but you can see him being a little too eager to pass rush, he will abandon his assignment.</p>
<p><strong>4. Giants:</strong> Greg Little OT Ole Miss	</p>
<p>In this mock Justin Herbert returns to school which is why you see an OT here. Getting Greg Little, a talented and large OT to help pave the road for Saquon, and being the blindside protector of the heir apparent. Sure you want a QB here, but why reach and make things hard. Take a guy who can help your QB and be a big piece going forward.</p>
<p><strong>5. Bills:</strong> Ed Oliver DT Houston	</p>
<p>The Bills are still looking to replace a few guys they&#8217;ve lost. They need to surround their young QB with talent. I do not think there are many guys worth a first round pick at WR especially this early. Oliver is a player who can play inside or outside at the next level. He&#8217;s physical, quick, and strong. He is equally good in run and pass defense. I would love for the Bills to get this player and build around him.</p>
<p><strong>6. Browns:</strong> Byron Murphy CB Washington	</p>
<p>Byron Murphy Washington Murphy is the next in line to come out of the new DBU. Byron isn&#8217;t the biggest guy, but don&#8217;t let it fool you into believing he can&#8217;t or won&#8217;t tackle. He is very physical, even though he&#8217;s only around 185 lbs. Exceptional coverage skills, allow him to put WR on lockdown, and with the size to hang around with some TEs. Browns were criticized for taking Ward last year, well they add another guy to that secondary in Murphy who can be the opposite WR.</p>
<p><strong>7. Jets: </strong>Clelin Ferrell DE Clemson	</p>
<p>The Jets are another team that simply needs to add talent, and Ferrell is one who can add pass rush outside and let Williams wreak havoc inside. Ferrell is an elite pass rusher, who is also a good run defender. He&#8217;s simply good all around. He isn&#8217;t small, and he can win with power and finesse.</p>
<p><strong>8. Colts:</strong> Greedy Williams CB LSU	</p>
<p>By year&#8217;s end the race to be the top DB will come down to Williams and Murphy. In this scenario Murphy edges out Greedy. Greedy is an elite cover corner with speed. He&#8217;s also around 6&#8217;2&#8243; which gives him much needed size outside. He excels in man, has good turn of direction skills. His weaknesses are that he is quite light and isn&#8217;t really physical as a tackler or run defender. But if you just want coverage guys he&#8217;s your man. The Colts can really bolster their defense with this pick. Sure O line could be an option, but I don&#8217;t really have an O lineman that&#8217;s similar in talent to Greedy left.</p>
<p><strong>9. Falcons:</strong> Deandre Baker CB Georgia	</p>
<p>Falcons have been comprimised on defense through a lot of injuries. Adding a guy like Baker can help mitigate some of that with his play. They already have Trufant, but there is nothing wrong with Baker. Baker is only about 5&#8217;10&#8221;, but his tackling ability are second to none in this class. He&#8217;s a coverage corner who can be excellent in zone or man, which is highly beneficial to a Falcons defense that takes pride in flexibility. The issue for Baker will be size, but also his lack of athletic ability, I don&#8217;t think he&#8217;s that fast. Neither was Desmond King and look how that turned out. Chargers got a first round talent in round 5, and everyone in the league is scratching their heads.</p>
<p><strong>10. Buccaneers:</strong> Deionte Thompson S Alabama	</p>
<p>6&#8217;2&#8243; 195 lbs. The Bucs are a mess defensively, currently the worst defense in the league. Thompson will help Tampa use the cover 2 they covet. Thompson is a free range safety, able to go from sideline to sideline and makes use of his coverage skills to make plays on the ball. He can be a bit wild as a tackler, throwing his body around which could cause injury. He can play in the box or out in coverage, which gives him the ability to be a force as a defender.</p>
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		<title>Bucs Kicker Roberto Aguayo Seeks Mental Coach</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Wash]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2016 04:35:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Bucs put a lot of pressure on kicker Roberto Aguayo after using a second round pick on him in the 2016 NFL Draft. Aguayo was a great college kicker and was also on the same 2013 championship winning team that now Bucs QB Jameis Winston started on. Aguayo has been shanking a lot of [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Bucs put a lot of pressure on kicker Roberto Aguayo after using a second round pick on him in the 2016 NFL Draft.  Aguayo was a great college kicker and was also on the same 2013 championship winning team that now Bucs QB <strong>Jameis Winston</strong> started on.</p>
<p>Aguayo has been shanking a lot of kicks lately and has apparently been just as bad at practice over the last few weeks so <strong>instead of just &#8220;going through the motions&#8221; he&#8217;s seeking outside help:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Via JoeBucsFan.com, Roy Cummings told 620 WDAE that Aguayo has contacted former NFL kicker Ryan Longwell, former Buccaneers special-teams coordinator Bill Miller, and a “mental coach.” Aguayo admitted that his confidence has been shaken “a little bit.”</p>
<p>-PFT</p></blockquote>
<p>Props to him for being mature enough to seek help to get through this.  At age 22 he could have 18 NFL seasons in front of him so there is no need for the Bucs to panic yet.  Let the man work himself out and re-access the situation at week 6 if you absolutely have to cut bait with him.</p>
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		<title>Jets Trade Revis to Bucs for the #13 Overall Draft Pick</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:22:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Bucs have traded with the New York Jets for the services for CB Darrelle Revis. According to ESPN the Jets will get Tampa&#8217;s first round pick in the 2013 Draft in return for Revis. The New York Jets have traded star cornerback Darrelle Revis to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the 13th overall pick [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Bucs have traded with the New York Jets for the services for CB Darrelle Revis.  According to ESPN the Jets will get Tampa&#8217;s first round pick in the 2013 Draft in return for Revis.  </p>
<blockquote><p>The <a href="http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/9195939/new-york-jets-trade-darrelle-revis-tampa-bay-buccaneers">New York Jets have traded</a> star cornerback Darrelle Revis to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the 13th overall pick in Thursday night&#8217;s draft and a conditional selection next year.</p></blockquote>
<p>Risky move, but benefits both teams immediately.  Jets don&#8217;t have to pay a CB $16+ mil as they rebuild and the Bucs get a CB better than who they could have drafted at #13 overall.</p>
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		<title>Buccaneers Trade DT Brian Price</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Wash]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:34:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Brian Price was just drafted in the second round in 2010, and he is now on his second team. The Bucs have announced they have sent the defensive tackle to Chicago. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced that they traded Price, a defensive tackle who started 14 games in Tampa Bay last season, to the [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mockdrafthq.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/brian-price.jpg"><img decoding="async" src="http://www.mockdrafthq.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/brian-price-150x150.jpg" alt="" title="brian-price" width="150" height="150" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-3707" /></a>Brian Price was just drafted in the second round in 2010, and he is now on his second team.  The Bucs have announced they have sent the defensive tackle to Chicago.<br />
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced<a href="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/26/bucs-trade-brian-price-to-bears/"> that they traded Price,</a> a defensive tackle who started 14 games in Tampa Bay last season, to the Bears for an undisclosed 2013 draft pick.</p></blockquote>
<p>Brian Price and Gerald McCoy were supposed to be the anchors of the new improved Tampa defense that never materialized.  Hopefully in Chicago Brian picks it up, and the Buccaneers can find a defensive tackle that fits with their team more.</p>
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		<title>32 in 32: Who Will the Tampa Bay Bucs Pick?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Wash]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 23:38:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a team that finally cashed in on their youth and potential, making the next step towards being an elite team in the NFL.  Coach Raheem Morris made a very controversial move last offseason, releasing several veterans all at once.  Ronde Barber remains the team&#8217;s leader and the last link to [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-1311" title="raheem" src="http://www.mockdrafthq.com//wp-content/uploads/2011/03/raheem.jpg" alt="" width="263" height="192" />The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a team that finally cashed in on their youth and potential, making the next step towards being an elite team in the NFL.  Coach Raheem Morris made a very controversial move last offseason, releasing several veterans all at once.  Ronde Barber remains the team&#8217;s leader and the last link to their Super Bowl team.</p>
<p>In the 2010 <strong>NFL Draft</strong> the Buccaneers picked Oklahoma defensive trackle Gerald McCoy.  McCoy had a very pedestrian first season only amassing three sacks.  He is projected to do better in 2011, which he must for this team to take the next step.  The team&#8217;s best draft pick far and away was WR Mike Williams from Syracuse who for my money was the 2nd place offensive rookie of the year behind Sam Bradford.  Williams ended up with 65 receptions, for 964 yards and 11 touchdowns.</p>
<p>In 2011 Josh Freeman, Mike Williams, LeGarrette Blount and the rest of this young bunch will take the next step towards knocking on the door of the NFC Elite.  But who will be joining them? Who should the Bucs draft? Here are the top 3 options:</p>
<p><span id="more-1310"></span><strong>1. Ryan Kerrigan DE Purdue</strong></p>
<p>It is a long shot that he is available here, but if he is Raheem needs to bring Ryan Kerrigan into the fold.  First round pick Gerald McCoy needs a &#8220;running buddy&#8221; on the line to take some pressure off him.  Kerrigan can be that guy and in a worst case scenario could be tried at OLB.</p>
<p><strong>2. Gabe Carimi OT Wisconsin</strong></p>
<p>The Buccaneers could definitely use a right tackle and that is where Carimi would come in and play for them.  With as good as Josh Freeman was last year imagine how much better he would be with a young talent like Carimi sealing the edge for him?</p>
<p><strong>3. Adrian Clayborn DE Iowa</strong></p>
<p>With the off the field taxi driver incident still haunting his character, Adrian Clayborn could easily fall to Tampa at this spot in the draft.  The Bucs have shown they are not afraid at all to select a super talented player with issues in his past (Mike Williams), and Raheem Morris is the type of coach that guys seem to want to play well and stay out of trouble for.  Adding Clayborn in the mix with Brian Price and Gerald McCoy gives them a bigger line than if they drafted Ryan Kerrigan and could be the best possible selection for them in the first round.</p>
<p>Also, do not count out any scenario where the Bucs grab a corner back or safety in round one.  Ronde Barber cannot play forever, and there are rumors circling about the future of Tanard Jackson in Tampa.  If the Bucs are going to replace either one of those guys Aaron Williams and Rahim Moore are names to look for.</p>
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