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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, New Orleans Saints 14

Blogged under Game Recaps, Bloglockers, Front Page, General Buccaneers Talk by dawgpounded on Tuesday 18 September 2007 at 1:19 pm

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers shocked everyone as most experts expected the Saints to blast the Bucs.  But, the Bucs turned the tables last Sunday!  Jeff Garcia was outstanding despite only throwing 16 passes as he completed 10 of them for 243 yards with 2 TD passes and 0 interceptions!  RB Cadillac Williams was getting tough yards on the ground as he carried the ball 24 times for 61 yards (2.5 ypc) with 2 TD runs.  WR Joey Galloway was also outstanding as he caught 4 passes for 135 yards (33.8 avg) with 2 TD grabs.  Ike Hilliard (2 rec, 51 yards) and TE Alex Smith (2 rec, 45 yards) also pitched in on Sunday.  The Bucs finished up with 87 yards rushing on 32 carries (2.7 ypc) and they completed 10 of 16 passes for 243 yards.

Linebackers Barrett Ruud (11 tackles, fumble recovery) and Derrick Brooks (9 tackles) were both flying all over the football field against the Saints.  The Bucs held the Saints to 99 yards rushing on 26 carries (3.8 ypc).  But, the Saints did complete 26 of 44 passes for 244 yards.

http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=270916027

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints

Blogged under Bloglockers, Front Page, This Week's Matchup Report, General Buccaneers Talk by dawgpounded on Thursday 13 September 2007 at 12:25 pm
The New Orleans Saints are looking to rebound from the 41-10 beat down that the Colts applied to them on opening night.  The Bucs are also trying to get on the winning track as they were soundly beaten 20-6 last week in Seattle.  The Saints will likely try to get their running game going early against the Bucs.  Reggie Bush will likely challenge OLBs Derrick Brooks and Cato June on the edges of the defense and Deuce McCallister will take on Barrett Ruud on the inside.  The Bucs allowed 139 yards rushing on 34 carries (4.1 ypc) against the Seahawks last week so the Saints should find running room.  The Bucs will likely be without starting cornerback Brian Kelly so look for the Saints to try to stretch the defense with Brees throwing deep more this week to Marques Colston and Devery Henderson.  The safeties of the Bucs will also have to be sharp as TE Eric Johnson was the Saints leading receiver last week with 8 catches for 57 yards (7.1 avg).

The Bucs would really like to run the football this week but Cadillac Williams is doubtful with a rib injury.  That means Michael Pittman and Earnest Graham would likely have to carry the load in the running game.  Pittman is an underrated football player but he probably doesn’t strike fear in the Saints defense.  The Saints did allow 164 yards rushing on 29 carries (5.7 ypc) last week to the Colts but the Bucs don’t have Joseph Addai so the Saints aren’t likely too concerned about it.  QB Jeff Garcia will be looking to match up WR Joey Galloway against CB Jason David who allowed 3 TDs last week but the Saints will likely have a lot of help over the top against him. 

PREDICTION:  The Saints swept the Bucs last season by a combined score of 55-35 including a 31-14 beat down in Tampa.  The Bucs just have too many problems on offense to think they can deal with the Saints.  The Saints will win this football game by at least a TD.

 

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers release WR David Boston

Blogged under Bloglockers, Front Page, Breaking Buccs News, General Buccaneers Talk by dawgpounded on Thursday 13 September 2007 at 12:21 pm

The Bucs finally have figured out that David Boston just wasn’t worth the trouble.  He never even caught a pass for the Bucs despite hanging around for over a year.  His career is likely finished as he hasn’t been a productive player since the 2004 season.  He has played in 75 NFL games in his career and he has caught 315 passes for 4,699 yards (14.9 avg) with 25 TD grabs.  This move is probably a good sign for youngsters Michael Clayton and Maurice Stovall who need to prove themselves.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign CB Sammy Davis

Blogged under Free Agent Additions, Bloglockers, Front Page, Breaking Buccs News, General Buccaneers Talk by dawgpounded on Tuesday 11 September 2007 at 6:41 pm

The Buccaneers have re-signed CB Sammy Davis who was one of the last cuts the Bucs made before the season started.  Davis had 30 tackles and he defended 7 passes last season for the 49ers.  Over his NFL career he has played in 57 games and he has made 152 tackles, defensed 30 passes, has 1 sack, forced 1 fumble and he has picked off 3 passes.  Davis was signed for depth reasons after starting CB Brian Kelly left last Sunday’s game with a groin injury.

Seattle Seahawks 20, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6

Blogged under Game Recaps, Bloglockers, Front Page, General Buccaneers Talk by dawgpounded on Sunday 9 September 2007 at 8:56 pm

Some of the players have changed but the results are the same for the Bucs as the 2007 season has started.  The Bucs offense got abused in this football game as both QB Jeff Garcia and Cadillac Williams both left this game with injuries.  Garcia completed 19 of 27 passes for 201 yards before he left the football game.  Luke McCown relieved Garcia and he didn’t do much as he completed only 1 of 4 passes for 9 yards.  Cadillac Williams looked decent running the ball before leaving the football game in the third quarter with a rib injury.  He carried the ball 12 times for 60 yards (5.0 ypc) and he also caught 2 passes for 14 yards (7.0 avg).  Michael Pittman replaced Williams at tailback and he carried the football 3 times for 6 yards (2.0 ypc) and he also caught 5 passes for 32 yards (6.4 avg).  Joey Galloway (5 rec, 72 yards) and Ike Hilliard (4 rec, 49 yards) led the way for the receivers against the Seahawks.  The Bucs finished up this game with 90 yards rushing on 23 carries (3.9 ypc) and they completed 20 of 31 passes for 194 yards.

The defense was on the field for a long time in this football game as they had problems making big plays and getting off of the field.  MLB Barrett Rudd was outstanding with 1 tackles and a fumble recovery to lead the way on defense for the Bucs.  Safety Jermaine Phillips also was very active with 10 tackles and a sack.  The Seahawks finished up the game with 139 yards rushing (4.1 ypc) and they completed 17 of 24 passes for 204 yards.

http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=270909026

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