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Tampa Bay’s Jackson, Nicks Among Highest Paid U.S. Athletes

Bucs Scene | The Ledger — For the last 10 years, Sports Illustrated has compiled a list of the 50 highest-earning athletes in the United States known as the Fortunate 50. The athlete doesn’t have to be from the U.S. but has to either be a citizen or played in a U.S.-based sport. Two members of the Tampa Bay Bucs make this year’s list — receiver Vincent Jackson and guard Carl Nicks. Jackson is 15th on the list, the third-highest football player having made $25,360,000 million… Read More »

Tampa Bay Buccaneers May 15, 2013

Salary structure key in Bucs-Revis negotiations

Tampa Tribune — When Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik signed WR Vincent Jackson to a five-year, $55.5 million contract last year, he followed a structural design he considers unique.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers April 13, 2013

San Diego Chargers Free Agency 2013: Grades

Bolts From The Blue — After every season, teams start losing players to retirement, trades, and contract disputes among other things. Not all players that go are adequately replaced, and not all losses are negative either. We remember how much the loss of Marcus McNeill, healthy 2011 Jared Gaither, guard Kris Dielman, and wide receiver Vincent Jackson affected the team last season. Let's take a look at all of the new Chargers players and grade the signings. The grades are mostly subjective, but my opinion is worth a lot. Sometimes. Their salaries are taken into serious consideration for the grades as is the...

San Diego Chargers April 3, 2013

Bucs' Jackson to Flip Coin at Raiders' Game

The Ledger — Tampa Bay Buccaneers pro-bowl wide receiver Vincent Jackson will be at The Lakeland Center on Saturday to do the coin toss as the Lakeland Raiders take on the Florida Tarpons.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers March 28, 2013

Chargers deserved draft pick, but also share of blame

San Diego Union-Tribune — The Chargers lost Vincent Jackson but didn't receive draft-pick compensation.

San Diego Chargers March 19, 2013

Chargers | No compensatory picks for Vincent Jackson

KFFL — The San Diego Chargers were not awarded any compensatory picks in the 2013 NFL Draft ...

March 19, 2013

Vincent Jackson - No compensatory picks awarded for Jackson

The Huddle — The San Diego Chargers were not awarded any compensatory picks in the 2013 NFL Draft for losing WR Vincent Jackson to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Huddle Up: While Jackson was hitting career highs with 72 catches and 1,384 yards this past season in Tampa, QB Philip Rivers failed to throw for 4,000 yards for the first time since 2007 and clearly missed V-Jax's big-play skills.

March 19, 2013

Tampa Bay Bucs Sign Ogletree; Other Moves

Bucs Scene | The Ledger — The Tampa Bay Bucs had solid No. 1 (Vincent Jackson) and No. 2 (Mike Williams) receivers in 2012. Now, the squad is looking for someone to fill in the No. 3 position. Tampa Bay will give former Dallas Cowboys receiver Kevin Ogletree a shot to become that guy. Ogletree was signed to a one-year deal on Thursday. Tampa Bay also confirmed the signing of linebacker Jonathan Casillas. The reserve linebacker and special teamer played with New Orleans last year. The… Read More »

Tampa Bay Buccaneers March 14, 2013

Bucs Trying to Land Revis

The Ledger — Last year, the Tampa Bay Bucs were making a splash by signing top receiver Vincent Jackson on the first day of free agency.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers March 12, 2013

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jackson gives back

Tampa TribuneVincent Jackson knew his latest charitable mission was going to lead him into harm's way. Only after he arrived did the Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver realize just how much harm.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers March 9, 2013

More light shed on Harvin's situation

CBSSports.com Fantasy — According to a report from Yahoo Sports, Percy Harvin nearly walked out on the Vikings during training camp last year and, according to a team source, might hold out for all of training camp and 10 regular-season games much like Vincent Jackson did in 2010 if he doesn't receive a new deal. Harvin's near-walkout last season stemmed from college teammate Aaron Hernandez receiving a contract extension while the Vikings refused to give him one. The Vikings haven't commented much on their long-term plans for Harvin but have said they don't intend to trade him this offseason. Finally, per the report...

March 8, 2013

Rumor: Harvin demands trade out of Minnesota - Percy Harvin (WR) Minnesota Vikings

Rotoworld — Citing "some good sources around the NFL," the Minneapolis Star-Tribune's Sid Hartman reports Percy Harvin has informed the Vikings that he does not want to play for them anymore and "wants to be traded."

March 7, 2013

Offseason Primers: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

CBS Sports Fantasy Football — The Buccaneers offense got a boost from Doug Martin and Vincent Jackson last year, but can they replicate it again in 2013? Our Dave Richard takes stock of our Fantasy pals in pewter.

February 27, 2013

BFTB Tournament of Terrible: Playoff loss to the Oilers or McNeill & Jackson Holdouts?

Bolts From The Blue — We've reached our last one seed versus eight seed matchup and it's likely to be about as close as the first three. To see the first three contests as well as the rest of the bracket click here. Our next contest is: (1) The playoff loss to the Houston Oilers vs. (8) Vincent Jackson and Marcus McNeill holding out. What happened? (1) On December 29, 1979 the San Diego Chargers hosted the Houston Oilers in the Divisional round of the playoffs. The Oilers were missing their starting quarterback, running back and wide receiver. The Dan Fouts-led Chargers would outgain Houston by over 100...

San Diego Chargers February 21, 2013

Buccaneers | Restructure Vincent Jackson, Carl Nicks

KFFL — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers reworked the contracts for WR Vincent Jackson and OG Carl Nicks ...

February 14, 2013

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  • San Diego Chargers Free Agency 2013: Grades
    After every season, teams start losing players to retirement, trades, and contract disputes among other things. Not all players that go are adequately replaced, and not all losses are negative either. We remember how much the loss of Marcus McNeill, healthy 2011 Jared Gaither, guard Kris Dielman, and wide receiver Vincent Jackson affected the team last season. Let's take a look at all of the new Chargers players and grade the signings. The grades are mostly subjective, but my opinion is worth a lot. Sometimes. Their salaries are taken into serious consideration for the grades as is the...
  • BFTB Tournament of Terrible: Playoff loss to the Oilers or McNeill & Jackson Holdouts?
    We've reached our last one seed versus eight seed matchup and it's likely to be about as close as the first three. To see the first three contests as well as the rest of the bracket click here. Our next contest is: (1) The playoff loss to the Houston Oilers vs. (8) Vincent Jackson and Marcus McNeill holding out. What happened? (1) On December 29, 1979 the San Diego Chargers hosted the Houston Oilers in the Divisional round of the playoffs. The Oilers were missing their starting quarterback, running back and wide receiver. The Dan Fouts-led Chargers would outgain Houston by over 100...
  • Cut Him or Keep Him?: Ronald Meachem
    Last offseason, in an attempt to replace Vincent Jackson as a downfield threat for the San Diego Chargers passing game, A.J. Smith signed Richard Meachem to a 4 year contract worth $25.9 million. Cost When you add together his signing bonus and his first year salary, the San Diego Chargers paid Rupert $9 million for that first season. They're due to pay him $16.5 million over the next three seasons if he stays with the team. If the team were to release him this offseason, it would count for $5.625 million against the 2013 salary cap. If they were to keep him, he would count for $6.875...