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Report: Tampa Bay Could Be In Manningham's Future

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Mark Cook

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After catching a 38-yard fourth quarter pass that will live in Super Bowl infamy helping New York beat the Patriots this year, Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham is reportedly unlikely to return to the Big Apple, and may take his talents to Tampa Bay according to CBSSports.com’s Clark Judge.

Judge cited sources close to the organization that Manningham doesn’t want to be the Giants No. 3 receiver behind Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks, and also prefers to play in a “warm weather” climate. Add in the fact that Manningham’s former receivers coach Mike Sullivan is now the new offensive coordinator in Tampa along with the Buccaneers tons of cap space (approx. $67 million), the connection would make sense.

Manningham’s four-year NFL career numbers are impressive with the former Michigan star reeling in 160 receptions for 2,315 yards (14.5 average) and 18 touchdowns. The former third-round draft pick had his best season in 2010 catching 60 passes for 944 (15.7 average) and nine TD’s including a 92-yarder that year.



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  • avatar


    scarface13
    March 1, 2012
    10:33 am
    Id go Mike Wallace. Pitt is not gonna have enough cap space for him.
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    bucsnews
    February 28, 2012
    3:26 pm
    I'm not convinced Manningham can be a true #1 WR. He fell to the thrid spot on the depth chart after the emergence of Cruz. One thing that sticks out to me is the dropped passes. If he has the speed to be a #1 than I would be ok with the signing if it doesn't cost too much. However, for some reason, this feels like a Derrick Ward situation all over again.
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    scubog
    February 27, 2012
    6:11 am
    Manningham is nothing special but I'm sure Sullivan knows what he could bring if signed. My preference is Vincent Jackson.
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    nwinters40
    February 26, 2012
    10:33 pm
    As long as he is dynamite on special teams and doesn't mind being 5th on the depth chart behind Williams, Benn, Briscoe, and our new #1 WR (whoever that is), then by all means sign him for the veteran minimum. He couldn't beat-out anybody in NY so if he thinks he has any shot of being anything more than a situational WR here then he can keep on dreaming and keep looking for a new team.
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    bucdiezel90
    February 26, 2012
    7:26 pm
    I'd like to know your take on it Cook?
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    PewterReportMC
    February 26, 2012
    8:05 pm
    I was going to save it for my Insider column but here are the basics. I like the move as long as he isn't overpaid. Hasn't had a 1,000 season (came close), drops a few balls. But the fact is he played in a very disciplined system under Coughlin, understands the work ethic needed to win in the league and I think would set a good example for Benn and Williams. Plus the relationship he and Sullivan have and his understanding of the basics of what Sullivan will implement will be a plus. Would still like to see the Bucs pick up one of the burners at WR in the draft but not at No. 5. I will have a lot more Tuesday in the Insider. Have talked to one of the big NY newspaper Giants beat writers and learned a lot more about Sullivan. I'll call him tomorrow and also get some scoop on Manningham.
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    Horse
    February 27, 2012
    1:35 pm
    PewterReportMC, It makes sense if we don't over pay him and draft a speedy WR much much much later in the draft; like at 7th round. I really see players from the No. 2-12 spot all about the same unless a team is willing to reach based on a need. Based on that opinion, we might want to go ahead and draft at NO. 5 our greatest need which I believe is a LB?
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    stone1
    February 26, 2012
    7:12 pm
    please no we already have three or four of these same type of wideouts we need speed, don't over pay for this once in a lifetime catch guy that was the fourth option on the passing tree behind cruz,nicks, and ballard
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    1bucfanjeff
    February 26, 2012
    6:45 pm
    No. Let me put it this way, "If there's no speed, there's no need."
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    MadeInCanada
    February 26, 2012
    6:30 pm
    Guy drops too many balls and is too similar a player to many of the recievers already on this team. Not a big deal if they sign him. However...Wallace anyone? He is the burner we need or maybe even D jackson if he doesnt get tagged.
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    AMOBUCS1
    February 26, 2012
    5:55 pm
    I've listened to Manningham speak during numerous interviews. He will fit perfectly with our club. He's a moron. Yo, but maybe yo Iz juss be buggin'. He is a 3 at best. We should not overpay for the guy. After the catch he made in the Super Bowl, his head will be bigger than his paycheck.
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    warren
    February 26, 2012
    5:43 pm
    Manningham had the best catch in the Super Bowl, but let's remember all the drops he had during the regular season.
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    Pick6
    February 26, 2012
    5:04 pm
    doesn't excite me much....we have depth at WR, and he could very well be a #3 or 4 WR here, especially if we draft another WR high. i don't see how a multi-year deal for manningham here helps either party long-term. i think we have the ingredients for an excellent offense, besides breakaway speed at WR and a 3rd down RB, and manningham doesn't fill either need
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    Horse
    February 26, 2012
    4:26 pm
    We are limited as to what will be spend on Free Agency despite what some of you may want to believe. We are okay with WR's right now and I don't see the benefit of signing him for millions. I would prefer we spend the money on a RB/CB/Safety/Center/LB/OL in Free Agency. Don't forget we have a few players on ther Roster that have to be signed before free Agency starts.
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    bucsmaniac
    February 26, 2012
    4:05 pm
    Williams got his head on straight mid season and even with a lousy offensive scheme still managed 65 catches same as his rookie season...in two seasons 130 receptions for 1700 yards and 14 tds...he and Benn are going to light it up in this wr friendly offense of Sullivan's. Williams is a star.
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    pinkstob
    February 26, 2012
    3:41 pm
    I think he would be a nice piece of the puzzle to add. I disagree that he has better hands than Mike Williams or Rejus Benn. They can both catch. However I do believe he would be the best WR at getting seperation. Manningham would not be our #1 WR, just a piece to the puzzle. I think Benn will emerge as our #1 WR this year if we don't draft a WR in the 1st round.
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    WVBucFan
    February 26, 2012
    3:09 pm
    Mario M is an instant upgrade for our WRs the bucs have the cap room for Mario and Vincent Jackson. even if They dont get Jackson Mario M is faster and has better hands than anyone else we have on our team....
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    CaliBucsFan
    February 26, 2012
    2:56 pm
    We don't want this guy, he was taking bong rips at my house in LA 2 weeks before his Rose Bowl game when he was in college
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    georgehicks
    February 26, 2012
    2:45 pm
    Id say that if Tampa could be sign with Tampa then thats another piece of the puzzle-Go Bucs in 2012
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    bucdiezel90
    February 26, 2012
    2:44 pm
    Manningham has better speed and hands than any receiver on our team, yes. But he isn't good enough to be a #1 receiver in my opinion. I still think a FA corner and LB are way bigger needs right now.
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    cigarfox
    February 26, 2012
    1:54 pm
    Tampa does not need another #2 WR, we need a #1 WR. Can we not get one of the Jackson's?
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    76Buc
    February 26, 2012
    1:52 pm
    Manningham sounds good, but the Bucs have had only mixed results with FA receivers (1.e. Joey G vs Harper).
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    grafikdetail
    February 26, 2012
    12:58 pm
    get Trent Richardson/Mo Claiborne then if he's still there get WR Stephen Hill in the second! 6'4" 4.3 forty!
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    muvlodge
    February 26, 2012
    12:55 pm
    This would be gooood.
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    pomer1eau
    February 26, 2012
    12:44 pm
    this would be a great addition..get it done bucs!
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