Tampa Bay's show of solidarity after injuries became another heartrending and familiar sight during the Bucs' 13-10 victory against Tennessee. ...more

October 15, 2007

Yeah, the Bucs 13-10 victory over Tennessee was - as the senior drill instructor in "Full Metal Jacket" so blithely observed - "so ugly it could be a modern art masterpiece." But who cares about looks? The Bucs were trying to put the taste of the whoopin' they got last week at Indianapolis behind, and they did that. ...more

October 14, 2007

The Bucs continued to tweak their roster and their corps of running backs Saturday when they promoted fullback Lionel Gates from the practice squad and released halfback Kenneth Darby. ...more

October 14, 2007

Imagine Michael Vick, but only bigger. That's pretty much what the Titans have in QB Vince Young. He's got Daunte Culpepper-like size and a big-time arm, but he's not a real accurate thrower. He's dangerous, though, because he can get outside the pocket and turn up field. That's what the Bucs have to be concerned with. Young doesn't have a game-breaking receiver or anyone who truly stands out above the rest of his targets, so he makes defenses pay by breaking their containment and running for critical yards. Because he's so big, he's very tough to bring down. The best way to keep him from hurting you is to keep him trapped inside the pocket. The Bucs have faced this type of quarterback before and they usually do a pretty good job against them. The reason is they tend to be very disciplined in their rush. They cut off the escape routes to the side and up the middle and force the quarterback to throw. If they can remain disciplined today, they can neutralize Young's effectiveness and keep him from hurting them with his feet. ...more

October 13, 2007

Versatility is almost always a plus. There are times, however, when it can be a curse. Just ask Bucs FB B.J. Askew. ...more

October 13, 2007

Jon Gruden addresses the Bucs' injury situation and other topics. ...more

October 12, 2007

Joey Galloway has appeared in all five games this season, but the receiver's presence was felt in only two of those games. ...more

October 12, 2007

Any blueprints for NFL franchises considering a new facility had better include an expanded trainer's room. ...more

October 9, 2007

Groundhog Day. It was a Monday like last Monday, with the possible exception of the carpet beating at Indianapolis. Another Bucs runner has succumbed. This week's unlucky contestant is Michael Pittman. Three-and-two doesn't feel like 3-2 anymore. ...more

October 9, 2007

Now you know why the Bucs kept four quarterbacks on their roster. It was for desperate times like these. ...more

October 9, 2007