Backyard Bucs Talk

Just a fan account, sitting on the back porch talking Buccaneer football.

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@ThePewterPlank Warrick Dunn

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I like this signing, along with resigning Cam Gill Licht continuing to piece together a competitive roster while allowing best player available in draft vs drafting for a need

[Greg Auman @gregauman]

New Bucs DT Greg Gaines started 25 games for Rams over last two years, totaling 8.5 sacks. Former fourth-round pick from Washington, so reunited with Vita Vea as part of Bucs' new defensive front.

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We find a way to sign SMB and Edwards, Licht and Greenberg to the ring of honor immediately!

[Greg Auman @gregauman]

18 unsigned Bucs free agents:

Genard Avery
Gio Bernard
Tom Brady (retired)
Mike Edwards
Blaine Gabbert
Will Gholston
Akiem Hicks
Julio Jones
Scotty Miller
Sean Murphy-Bunting
Carl Nassib
Keanu Neal
Pat O'Connor
Breshad Perriman
Kyle Rudolph
Logan Ryan
Deadrin Senat
Josh Wells

[Backyard Bucs Talk @Bucanatic]

This is huge for #Bucs as many thought there was no chance they could resign him due to cap constraints. Now get LVD back in the building and get ready for the draft.

[NFL @NFL]

Buccaneers re-signing CB Jamel Dean. (via @RapSheet)

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#Bucs now cap compliant with these moves, hopefully after Fournette and Brate cuts we will have enough $ we can keep a few of our own guys and bring in the vet QB we need.

[Greg Auman @gregauman]

Bucs' path from $57 million over salary cap to today's compliance:

cutting Donovan Smith ($9.95m savings)
restructure Chris Godwin ($15.14m)
restructure Carlton Davis ($10.74m)
restructure Vita Vea ($9.14m)
restructure Ryan Jensen ($9.07m)
rework Russell Gage (~$7.44m)

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Bucs have released LT Donavan Smith. I get the business side of this move but it still sucks. Add Tackle the growing list of needs

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Things that make go hmmmmmmm.

[Greg Auman @gregauman]

Some cryptic posts on Instagram from Bucs linebacker Devin White:

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Derek Carr to the #Saints, this makes them the immediate front runners for the NFC South, lets see what counter moves happen. Love the NFL off-season.

[Greg Auman @gregauman]

Single-digit swagger: acquired.

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Love Cam Brate but this should not come as a surprise.

[Jeremy Fowler @JFowlerESPN]

#Bucs are expected to release tight end Cam Brate in the coming days, per source. Brate, who played nine seasons in Tampa, has a cap hit of around $5 million. A good run with 273 catches and 33 touchdowns.

[Tom Pelissero @TomPelissero]

The #Bucs plan to release RB Leonard Fournette when the new league year begins March 15, per sources.

GM Jason Licht mentioned recently that he felt Fournette was still a three-down back in this league. “Lombardi Lenny” is still only 28 and has plenty in the tank.

[Backyard Bucs Talk @Bucanatic]

With Lichts comments at the combine, if you haven’t already you can count Carr or Jimmy G out as the Bucs QB next year.

[Rick Stroud @NFLSTROUD]

Licht said they will have to say goodbye to some players who helped them win a Super Bowl but those conversations are ongoing.

[PewterReport 🏴‍☠️ @PewterReport]

Licht says Shaq Barrett is where he needs to be in his recovery right now and that it’s too early to give a verdict on him being ready for camp.

[Greg Auman @gregauman]

Bucs GM Jason Licht, talking to reporters at combine in Indy: "We're very excited about Kyle, for him to get a chance to be with the starters in the offseason ... We took him in the second round for a reason."

[Greg Auman @gregauman]

Licht very complimentary of Kyle Trask while talking to reporters in Indy. Makes it clear they'll be bringing in other QBs, but he'll have every chance to compete for the starting job this fall.

[Rick Stroud @NFLSTROUD]

Jason Licht on whether Tristan Wirfs could play LT. “We haven't seen it yet in the NFL. I think he's has all the traits to do it. If that were the case to do it.”
If LT Donovan Smith is released as a cap causality, they could move Wirfs and try Luke Goedeke at RT.

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@nflrums The 👏🏼#Bucs 👏🏼are 👏🏼 not 👏🏼 trading 👏🏼 Mike 👏🏼 Evans👏🏼

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#NFL combine starts this week, I am one of those nerds that will watch and have a few draft crushes. Looking at CB and Edge rusher closely this year