Wherever it is on the list of needs in this rebuilding project of theirs, the Bucs probably can put a checkmark by the quarterback. Given one more chance, Josh Freeman might have pulled out another miracle win Sunday. "He's the real deal," running back Cadillac Williams said. "With Josh at the helm, our future here is bright." Maybe they can put a checkmark by the placekicker, too. After all, before Connor Barth's effort against the Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium, no Bucs kicker had made three field goals of 50 yards or more in the same game. ...more

November 15, 2009

With one critical kickoff return, Clifton Smith was transported from the twilight zone to the highlight zone. ...more

November 11, 2009

This season, return specialist Smith averages 30.6 yards on kickoff returns to rank second in the NFC. He was named NFC special teams player of the week. ...more

November 11, 2009

If Rich Bisaccia could concoct a perfect football script, it would look a lot like Tampa Bay's initial victory Sunday. ...more

November 9, 2009

Buccaneers Pro Bowl kick returner Clifton Smith said Wednesday he has a daily reminder of the vicious hit he suffered Oct. 18 that gave him a concussion. ...more

November 5, 2009

Pro Bowl kick returner Clifton Smith of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers said Wednesday he owns a daily reminder of the vicious hit he suffered Oct. 18 that produced a concussion. ...more

November 4, 2009

With the obvious exception of the final score, there wasn't much about playing a game against the Patriots at Wembley Stadium that the Bucs didn't like. ...more

October 25, 2009

Bucs rookie Sammie Stroughter was named the NFC's Special Teams Player of the Week on Wednesday. ...more

October 22, 2009

Defensive tackle Chris Hovan and return specialist Clifton Smith did not participate in Wednesday's practice for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ...more

October 21, 2009

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Sammie Stroughter is the NFC's tpecial teams player of the week. ...more

October 21, 2009