Signing running back Derrick Ward to a four-year deal did more than make the first big free-agent splash for new general manager Mark Dominik. Ward changes the entire look of the offense. We'll get to that in a minute, though, because if you believe the rumor mill — and don't we always because it's so much fun — the Bucs are still in play for Denver quarterback Jay Cutler. ...more

March 3, 2009

The Bucs promised Luke McCown a chance to compete for the starting quarterback's job, but if their actions are an indication of their plans, the competition could be over before it begins. ...more

February 28, 2009

TAMPA – Derrick Brooks was obviously blindsided by the Bucs decision to release him. He admittedly needed some time to absorb the hit and having taken that time he will address the media Friday morning at One Buc Place. ...more

February 27, 2009

No player in football fits the Tampa 2 defense better than Derrick Brooks. The days of the Bucs playing the Tampa 2 are over, though. That's why Derrick Brooks' days as a Buccaneer are over. ...more

February 26, 2009

Who feels good about this? Even people who thought it had to happen, including the Glazers and their new coach and general manager, even those of us who understand it, should feel sick to our stomachs. ...more

February 26, 2009

TAMPA – As far as statements go, this was about as bold as it gets. New coach Raheem Morris and first-year GM Mark Dominik tried to keep their emotions in check Wednesday following the release of five prominent veterans, including Derrick Brooks. ...more

February 25, 2009

In a sweeping move designed to give their younger players a chance to play, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wednesday released five veterans including linebacker Derrick Brooks. ...more

February 25, 2009

The bombshell hit around 1 p.m. with a courtesy phone call from Mark Dominik, new general manager for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He wanted to alert us to some moves the team had made. He began running through the names. ...more

February 25, 2009

A day after placing the franchise tag on Antonio Bryant, the Bucs turned their attention to their other potential free agents. Bryant is fine with that - as long as the Bucs eventually turn their attention back to the business of signing him to a long-term deal. ...more

February 20, 2009

TAMPA – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have apparently given receiver Antonio Bryant an offer he plans to refuse, according to his agent. Bryant sought a long-term deal with the Bucs, but Tampa Bay put a franchise tag on him Wednesday, guaranteeing him a salary of $9.88 million in 2009. Bryant's agent, Lamont Smith, said the receiver is unhappy about not having more security. ...more

February 19, 2009