Each time Josh Freeman straps those pads around his thick neck, he carries the weight of a franchise across his shoulders. ...more

November 13, 2009

Eager to show his new fan base what all the fuss has been about, Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie quarterback Josh Freeman is ready to "let it rip'' against the Packers on Sunday. ...more

November 4, 2009

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have put the wraps on their first workout of the day, but not before former University of South Florida defensive end Jarrett Buie committed the most heinous of all rookie mistakes. During one of the many 11-on-11 drills run during this morning's workout, Buie broke through from his right end spot and ran hard into veteran quarterback Byron Leftwich, knocking Leftwich off his feet. ...more

June 17, 2009

Down and out. It is football's most elementary pass route, executed in games played in back yards, sand lots, high school fields and the Super Bowl. A wide receiver fires straight off the line, runs 10 yards downfield, plants his inside foot and cuts hard for the sideline. ...more

February 1, 2009

At first glance, today's NFC title game matchup in the desert looks like a mirage. ...more

January 18, 2009

You don't lose this game. You just don't. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers did, 13-10. ...more

December 14, 2008

The Pittsburgh Steelers walked off the field Sunday just happy they had won. ...more

November 18, 2008

Brad Johnson heard the boos. He didn't pretend otherwise. The thing is, he didn't care. ...more

October 27, 2008

Frank Gore rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown, and Mike Martz's new offense methodically chewed up his former team's defense in the San Francisco 49ers' win against the Detroit Lions. ...more

September 22, 2008

Even Brett Favre isn't immune to some punishment at practice. ...more

August 11, 2008