Bucs expected to sign WR David Douglas off the Giants practice squad.

[michael89156]

Arrelious Benn could be headed for injured reserve

 Posted by Curtis Crabtree on November 21, 2012, 11:54 PM EST
 PFT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Arrelious Benn’s 2012 season could be a coming to a premature end.
 
According to Mike Garafolo of the USA Today, Benn could be headed to season-ending injured reserve.
 
Benn did not practice with the Buccaneers on Wednesday as he is dealing with a shoulder injury that has kept him on the injury report the last three weeks. Benn was also unable to play during the preseason and missed the Buccaneers season opener against the Carolina Panthers with a knee issue. It was the injury to his shoulder that kept him out of Tampa Bay’s Week 10 game against the San Diego Chargers.
 
Per Garafolo, the Buccaneers are expected to sign receiver David Douglas off the New York Giants practice squad. Douglas is apparently expected to fly to Tampa Bay Wednesday night to theoretically take Benn’s place on the roster.
 
Benn has appeared in eight games for the Buccaneers this season and has recorded just four catches for 26 yards. He’s also been the Buccaneers primary kick returner and has 13 returns for 306 yards on the year.

[Timbuc2]

Arrelious Benn could be headed for injured reserve

 Posted by Curtis Crabtree on November 21, 2012, 11:54 PM EST
 PFT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Arrelious Benn’s 2012 season could be a coming to a premature end.
 
According to Mike Garafolo of the USA Today, Benn could be headed to season-ending injured reserve.
 
Benn did not practice with the Buccaneers on Wednesday as he is dealing with a shoulder injury that has kept him on the injury report the last three weeks. Benn was also unable to play during the preseason and missed the Buccaneers season opener against the Carolina Panthers with a knee issue. It was the injury to his shoulder that kept him out of Tampa Bay’s Week 10 game against the San Diego Chargers.
 
Per Garafolo, the Buccaneers are expected to sign receiver David Douglas off the New York Giants practice squad. Douglas is apparently expected to fly to Tampa Bay Wednesday night to theoretically take Benn’s place on the roster.
 
Benn has appeared in eight games for the Buccaneers this season and has recorded just four catches for 26 yards. He’s also been the Buccaneers primary kick returner and has 13 returns for 306 yards on the year.

Maybe I am missing something but why would you sign a guy off of another team's practice squad (and take a roster spot), and not promote a WR that has been on your own PS? I have been waiting to see that kid with all of the tools, 40 time, Vertical, etc... I can't remember his name though.

[bucfan26]

I think Benn's played his last snap with the Bucs. He's always injured and when he's healthy he rarely contributes.
   

[tripblood]

Bad pick

Hopefully this Douglas cat will be decent

[Rusty]

I really belive, to the extent possible, Dominick is trying to place the Bucs in a better position for next year's FA period and draft so that they can load up on BPA vs. reaching for need. To me there aree plenty of holes, then every Sunday someone steps up and proves me wrong. Anyone would say DB is a tremendous need but Johnson & Lewis are stepping up. Now with Anthony Gaitor, who knows. Bowers comes back, Meridith & Dotson, etc, it's amazing. I am at a loss forr next year on what will happen. Hell even the TE's are turning it up. RB may be the number one need for all I know as a complement to Martin and a stud backup QB.

[Legend]

Arrelious Benn could be headed for injured reserve

 Posted by Curtis Crabtree on November 21, 2012, 11:54 PM EST
 PFT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Arrelious Benn’s 2012 season could be a coming to a premature end.
 
According to Mike Garafolo of the USA Today, Benn could be headed to season-ending injured reserve.
 
Benn did not practice with the Buccaneers on Wednesday as he is dealing with a shoulder injury that has kept him on the injury report the last three weeks. Benn was also unable to play during the preseason and missed the Buccaneers season opener against the Carolina Panthers with a knee issue. It was the injury to his shoulder that kept him out of Tampa Bay’s Week 10 game against the San Diego Chargers.
 
Per Garafolo, the Buccaneers are expected to sign receiver David Douglas off the New York Giants practice squad. Douglas is apparently expected to fly to Tampa Bay Wednesday night to theoretically take Benn’s place on the roster.
 
Benn has appeared in eight games for the Buccaneers this season and has recorded just four catches for 26 yards. He’s also been the Buccaneers primary kick returner and has 13 returns for 306 yards on the year.

Maybe I am missing something but why would you sign a guy off of another team's practice squad (and take a roster spot), and not promote a WR that has been on your own PS? I have been waiting to see that kid with all of the tools, 40 time, Vertical, etc... I can't remember his name though.

We only have 1 WR on our PS and he is a converted QB.

[ryan24]

These transactions have occurred.

Benn to IR

Douglas signed off Giants PS.

[ryan24]

Arrelious Benn could be headed for injured reserve

 Posted by Curtis Crabtree on November 21, 2012, 11:54 PM EST
 PFT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Arrelious Benn’s 2012 season could be a coming to a premature end.
 
According to Mike Garafolo of the USA Today, Benn could be headed to season-ending injured reserve.
 
Benn did not practice with the Buccaneers on Wednesday as he is dealing with a shoulder injury that has kept him on the injury report the last three weeks. Benn was also unable to play during the preseason and missed the Buccaneers season opener against the Carolina Panthers with a knee issue. It was the injury to his shoulder that kept him out of Tampa Bay’s Week 10 game against the San Diego Chargers.
 
Per Garafolo, the Buccaneers are expected to sign receiver David Douglas off the New York Giants practice squad. Douglas is apparently expected to fly to Tampa Bay Wednesday night to theoretically take Benn’s place on the roster.
 
Benn has appeared in eight games for the Buccaneers this season and has recorded just four catches for 26 yards. He’s also been the Buccaneers primary kick returner and has 13 returns for 306 yards on the year.

Maybe I am missing something but why would you sign a guy off of another team's practice squad (and take a roster spot), and not promote a WR that has been on your own PS? I have been waiting to see that kid with all of the tools, 40 time, Vertical, etc... I can't remember his name though.

Douglas was impressive in preseason as both a WR and returner....likely where the Bucs will use him for KOs.

Diondre Borel is going to be a project as a converted QB

[nick777777]

I think he was talking about Dale Moss, who I believe was released last week from our practice squad.

[Sharky]

Douglas is a very good pickup. I'm sorry to lose him. Made some great plays and has reliable hands.

Wish they was some way we could have worked him into our lineup.

[BucsFan4090]

Too bad we can't put another guy on IR and sign Joe Martinek off the Giants roster as well.

[The Anti-Java]

I think Benn's played his last snap with the Bucs. He's always injured and when he's healthy he rarely contributes.

Although I was a big fan of his, have to agree. Does not seem to be a Buccaneer man, along with Blount.  Both are probably gone.

[Sharky]

Too bad we can't put another guy on IR and sign Joe Martinek off the Giants roster as well.

I def hope the Giants don't lose Martinek. Guy has shown a lot of promise.

[Bschucher]

I think Benn's played his last snap with the Bucs. He's always injured and when he's healthy he rarely contributes.

I dont expect him back and unfortunately he likely wont be missed.

[dmajik85]

i had high hopes for Benn. its too bad he hasnt worked out