Monthly Archives: October 2009
Morris: Rookie Freeman ‘earned the right’ to be winless Bucs’ QB
The winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers have changed starting quarterbacks again, with rookie Josh Freeman taking over the offense.
Patriots rout Bucs in front of sellout Wembley crowd in London
Tom Brady threw three touchdown passes and had more than 300 yards as the Patriots (5-2) beat the Buccaneers 35-7 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday in the NFL’s third regular-season game at the iconic London venue.
Goodell expects more games to be played in Britain soon
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the league hopes to start playing multiple regular season games in Britain in the next few years. He also says putting an NFL franchise in London is of "tremendous interest."
Patriots hope dominating performance carries over across the pond
Coming off one of the most dominating performances in NFL history, the New England Patriots hope to show the fans at London’s Wembley Stadium on Sunday some of the league’s best football.
Injuries sustained in car accident end Bucs FB Askew’s season
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback B.J. Askew will miss the remainder of the season because of injuries suffered in a car accident.
Panthers run over Buccaneers for second straight win
A week after getting their first win over lowly Washington, the Panthers (2-3) rushed for 267 yards and three touchdowns to extend Tampa Bay’s worst start in 24 years.
Fresh off first win, Panthers look to keep host Buccaneers winless
The Carolina Panthers understand the relief that comes with finally ending a season-opening losing streak. They don’t want the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to experience that this week.
Figurs signs with Bucs, reunites with ex-college coach Morris
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed wide receiver Yamon Figurs and released backup linebacker Matt McCoy on Tuesday.
Eagles welcome back McNabb, Westbrook, beat Buccaneers convincingly
Donovan McNabb needed just two plays to show his rib was fine and he wasn’t rusty.
Bucs S Jackson returns from suspension, could play vs. Eagles
Tanard Jackson is eligible to be activated for Sunday’s game at Philadelphia, but Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris said Thursday that a final decision hasn’t been made on whether the safety will play against the Eagles.