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Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Kellen Winslow(notes) works out during NFL football training camp in Tampa, Fla., Saturday, July 31, 2010.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman(notes), left, and running back Derrick Ward(notes) (28) work out during NFL football training camp in Tampa, Fla., Saturday, July 31, 2010.
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FILE - This 2009, file photo shows Tampa Bay Buccaneers football player Jeremy Trueblood(notes). A prosecutor says Tampa Bay tackle Jeremy Trueblood won't face charges after spending a night in jail following a disturbance at a central Indiana convenience store. The 27-year-old Trueblood was arrested on a preliminary charge of public intoxication after a 911 caller reported trouble inside the Greenfield store Tuesday night, July 6, 2010.
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Gerald McCoy not shying away from lofty goals Bucs Beat | St. Petersburg Times Bucs first-round pick Gerald McCoy was all smiles as he took the stage for his press conference fresh off signing a blockbuster $63 million rookie contract. But the guy with the ever-present smile got quite serious when he began talking about his lofty career goals. "The money is there, but like I always tell my family, "The money is for you guys,' " McCoy said. "My goal is to be the best football player I can be. I want to be in the Hall of Fame. I want to be in the Pro Bowl. I want to be known as one of the best ever. That's what I want to do. "By doing that, the mon...
Live camp report: Bucs back on the field for round 2 Tampa Tribune The Bucs are heading back onto the field for their second workout of the day and the pads are still on.
Injury to Giants S Chad Jones influenced Penn to sign a long-term deal with Bucs Bucs Beat | St. Petersburg Times Injuries are like little assassins that hide behind every door for NFL players, whose contracts are not guaranteed. If Donald Penn needed a reminder of that, he got it this summer when LSU rookie safety Chad Jones severely injured his left leg in a terrifying car crash June 25 in New Orleans. Jones underwent several surgerical procedures on his leg and ankle and spent a month at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. The Giants waived Jones with the intention of putting him on the reserve/non-football injury list. Penn, the Bucs starting left tack...
Raheem Morris gives Barrett Ruud some perspective Bucs Beat | St. Petersburg Times Donald Penn wasn't the only restricted free agent who thought he'd been treated unfairly by the Buccaneers. Linebacker Barrett Ruud has, for more than a year, been seeking a long-term contract extension, only to be rebuffed again. He did not hold out, as Penn did, but Ruud certainly would be among those who would have a reaction to Penn's extension. Knowing that, coach Raheem Morris went to Ruud preemptively and informed him ahead of Penn's signing. Morris also attempted to give Ruud a little perspective. "I went straight to Barrett," Morris said. "I said, ‘...
Bucs start off training camp with a bang Bucs Beat | St. Petersburg Times Rick Stroud and Stephen F. Holder talk about the significance of the Donald Penn and Gerald McCoy deals and more after the first practice session of training camp.
Freeman, Bucs players happy to see LT Donald Penn return Bucs Beat | St. Petersburg Times Count quarterback Josh Freeman among the most relieved players to see left tackle Donald Penn join practice Saturday morning. "I think I'll sleep a lot better,'' Freeman said after Penn signed a 6-year, $48-million contract that included nearly $20-million guaranteed. "Oh yeah, he showed up about midway through practice. I got to talk to him a little bit. It's great to see Donald back. It's an awesome deal. It works out great. We're going to have him for all of camp and I'm really excited to get more work with Donald.'' Center Jeff Faine, who had warned an extende...

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Heirs Apparent FFToolbox.com Which young players are in line to take over for the aging stars. Profiled players include Charlie Whitehurst, Michael Bush, Tashard Choice, Bernard Scott, and Early Doucet.
Percy Harvin carted off practice field with undisclosed injury FFToolbox.com Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin was reportedly carted off the practice field Saturday, though the nature of his exact injury is still unknown at this time. During 7-on-7 drills in the team's morning session, Harvin first bobbled, then hauled in a pass from quarterback Tarvaris Jackson in what was described as the "catch of the day." Following the reception however, the 2009 offensive rookie of the year lost his helmet, went to the ground, and then tried unsuccessfully to get back up and continue the play. Shortly thereafter, Harvin had to be removed from the field on a cart, thoug...
Vikes sign #2 RB Gerhart FFToolbox.com "Get his tail signed," is all it took from Head Coach Brad Childress to get Stanford grad Toby Gerhart into camp. The 51st overall pick in this years' draft, runningback Toby Gerhart did in fact sign his contract on Friday, and anticipates backing up stud Adrian Peterson for the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings now have all of their draft picks signed and are ready to compete in camp. The terms of the deal were not immediately known, but many speculate it will be a four year deal worth $3.767 million which could include $1.939 million in guaranteed money. Toby was awarded the Doak Walker Awa...
Broncos trade JJ Arrington to Eagles FFToolbox.com The Denver Broncos felt that they needed a linebacker bad enough, so on Friday they traded away runningback J.J. Arrington, for Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Joe Mays, so says Jason La Canfora of NFL.com. Twentysix year old J.J. was on the shelf all of last season with a knee injury. He had microfracture knee surgery. The Nashville, North Carolina born J.J. is 5'9" and listed as 212 pounds. He attended California College. To date Arrington has not been a featured back as he had dreamed of. Drafted in the second round by the Cardinals, he has a total of 183 rushing attempts for 654 yards f...
Fantasy football: Staff sleepers, busts, rookie breakouts ESPN ESPN.com's fantasy staff picks out their sleepers, busts and rookie breakouts for 2010 season.
Donnie Avery puts on weight for durability FFToolbox.com Since the St. Louis Rams are now paying big bucks for their rookie quarterback Sam Bradford, they're going to need somebody to step up at the wide receiver position. A possible favorite to be the go-to guy is Donnie Avery. Avery arrived at training camp 10 pounds heavier, intentionally. "I'm trying to get the weight but keep the speed as well," he said. Avery is expecting a battle at his position to determine the No. 1 receiver. "A lot of guys want to be No. 1. Everybody gets better when you have big competition. I'm confident in myself." FANTASY ANALYSIS: Avery entered the 2009 season as a po...