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Bucs Concerned About Phillips' Thumb Injury
Bucs starting S Jermaine Phillips suffered a broken thumb during Tampa Bay's 33-20 loss to Buffalo on Sunday. Bucs head coach Raheem Morris said the team was "concerned" about Phillips' injury. Also, Bucs C Jeff Faine has been ruled out of the Giants game, and WR Antonio Bryant is listed as day-to-day.
Morris Calls Out Adams, Hints He May Be Replaced
Bucs head coach Raheem Morris called out DE Gaines Adams, Tampa Bay's first-round pick in 2007, on Monday for his failure to get to the quarterback during Tampa Bay's 0-2 start. Morris said that Adams has lacked fire and not played as fast and as hard as he did a year ago, and may be replaced in the starting lineup.
Bucs Have 31st-Ranked Defense Due To Sloppy Play
Tampa Bay's defense struggled mightily in its first two games of the 2009 regular season, and it's no coincidence both contests resulted in losses. Tampa Bay's defense, which finished 11 of 13 seasons ranked in the top 10 under Monte Kiffin, currently ranks 31st in the NFL.
Will Allen's Pros vs. Joes Competition This Friday
Bring your XBox, Wii and Madden 10 skills to Will Allen's Pros vs. Joes Competition this Friday at the Home Theater Gallery and get your chance to have bragging rights over Bucs players all in the name of charity. Space is limited to only 30 competitors to go head-to-head against Allen and several Bucs players.
Bucs Place Phillips On Injured Reserve
The Buccaneers placed starting safety Jermaine Phillips on injured reserve Tuesday. Phillips sustained a broke thumb in a 33-20 loss to the Bills Sunday. With Tanard Jackson still serving his four-game suspension, Bucs backup S Will Allen will fill in for Phillips. The Bucs also released safety Steve Cargile.
Pewter Report Radio Wednesdays At 5:00 PM On 1010 AM
Pewter Report's Scott Reynolds is back on the air each Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. talking Bucs football - this time with 1010 AM CBS Sports Radio afternoon host JP Peterson. Reynolds and Peterson join forces for Pewter Report Radio, an action-packed hour of intelligent Bucs talk, live from Channelside. Click here for more details.
Bucs Sign DBs Hamilton, Lynch
The Bucs signed cornerback Marcus Hamilton and safety Corey Lynch Wednesday. Hamilton, who originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick with the Bucs, and Lynch fill the two 53-man roster spots created by safeties Jermaine Phillips and Steve Cargile.
Bucs Emphasize Tackling As Team Prepares For Giants
Tampa Bay's defense knows it must clean up its tackling, and in a hurry with the 2-0 New York Giants scheduled to invade Raymond James Stadium Sunday. Giants RB Brandon Jacobs (6-4, 264) is the biggest back the Bucs defense will face all year. The Bucs must also pressure QB Eli Manning, who is playing well
Bucs Hopeful Bryant Will Play Against Giants
The Bucs practiced without a few key players Wednesday, including WRs Antonio Bryant and Maurice Stovall, and C Jeff Faine. In other news, the Bucs-Giants game won't be blacked out in the Tampa Bay area. PewterReport.com has these stories and more in this notebook.
Facing A Must-Win, Bucs Confident In Offense
Some players on the 0-2 Buccaneers feel that Sunday's game against the Giants is a must-win game for the Bucs. Head coach Raheem Morris and QB Byron Leftwich believe the Bucs have to get a victory vs. the Giants. They are confident in their attacking offense being up to the challenge of the New York defense.
Ward Lends A Hand In Preparation For Giants
How much will the Bucs lean on running back Derrick Ward in their preparation for the New York Giants? Ward played with the Giants for five seasons before signing with the Bucs as a free agent during the offseason. He is looking forward to facing his former team.
Should The Bucs Trade Adams?
Should the Buccaneers give serious consideration to trading DE Gaines Adams? What would the cap ramifications be for such a move? Which player might the Bucs lean on more to help produce a better pass rush? Find out in this installment of Flynn's Focus.
DE Moore Tears Meniscus, Cadillac Held Out
Buccaneers DE Kyle Moore tore his knee meniscus and will be out for up to three weeks. Moore will have his knee operated on Friday, and believes he sustained the injury in practice on Wednesday. WR Antonio Bryant, C Jeff Faine, RB Cadillac Williams, and WR Maurice Stovall also missed practice on Thursday.
PI Quick Hits
What were some of the drills the Bucs working on this week to prepare for the Giants? When is OT Xavier Fulton projected to return to the field? Who was giving S Tanard Jackson advice on what to do during his suspension? Will LB Quincy Black be worked in at DE? Plus, a conversation with LBs coach Joe Barry.
Ward To Start In Place Of Williams
Tampa Bay running back Derrick Ward will start vs. his former team Sunday when the Bucs host the New York Giants. Ward will start in place of RB Cadillac Williams, who has knee soreness and is questionable for the game. Bucs WR Antonio Bryant is also questionable. Read the full injury report in this story.
SR To Appear On ESPN 1080 AM Today At 4:10pm
PewterReport.com's Scott Reynolds will be appearing on the Tuck & O'Neill show with Mike Tuck and Jerry O'Neill on ESPN Radio 1080 AM in Orlando each Friday at 4:10 p.m. to discuss the Buccaneers and this week's game.
Completely Disastrous: Giants Run Over Bucs, 24-0
UPDATED: The Bucs fell to 0-3 after getting "out-manned and out-gunned" by the New York Giants, 24-0, in what was the third-worst offensive performance in Tampa Bay history. The Bucs offense produced just 86 yards and five first downs against the Giants, which rushed for 226 yards against Tampa Bay's 31st-ranked defense.
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