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Thanks for having me, Joe. The pleasure is all mine. FootballGuys.com is one of Pewter Report's favorite websites, and I feel honored to have been an invited guest. Take care, and enjoy the 2006 football season!

Actually, it’s the exact opposite. The Bucs are thriiled with Becht. He played a key role in the running game last year, and he was asked to do a lot of things due to flaws along the offensive line, particularly the pass-protecting ability of the tackles. Becht has gained eight pounds of muscle...

I don’t see how Colmer can make the team. At this point, I can see why people are labeling him a bust. The injuries that plagued him in college and hindering his efforts in the NFL. To his credit, Colmer started coming on strong toward the end of last season, but he suffered a shoulder injury...

You’re right. Phillips needs to stay healthy this season. He doesn’t carry a high cap value, but the Bucs are starting to get concerned with his lack of durability. He also hasn’t shown much playmaking ability – he’s recorded one career interception. But I don’t see Phillips losing his starting...

Sowell stands a good chance of taking playing time away from Mike Alstott. He’s a much better lead blocker than Alstott, and Sowell is well versed in the West Coast offense from his playing days in New York. Sowell should also make an impact on special teams. Alstott might still be the goal line...

For those of you that don't already know, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed their first 2006 draft pick Wednesday, inking seventh-round selection, tight end Tim Massaquoi, to his rookie contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Bucs are currently in negotiations with their remaining nine...

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Coach Tomlin should do well in Minnesota. He was excellent in Tampa Bay and did a great job of filling the shoes left by Herm Edwards. He’s a good motivator, and he holds his players accountable, and gets them to hold each other accountable. Monte Kiffin’s track record with assistant coaches...

If Simms can stay healthy, he should do well. However, don’t expect Tampa Bay’s offense to be pass oriented in nature. The Bucs will rely heavily on Cadillac Williams to run the ball this year. Simms does have several capable receivers in the passing game, though. Ruud will eventually replace...

They are great people and good coaches. Herm Edwards should do well in Kansas City – it’s a great fit for him. Lovie Smith’s success with St. Louis and now Chicago speaks for itself, and Tony Dungy is a class act and doesn’t appear to be far from getting the Colts to the Super Bowl. However...

No, the Bucs won’t bring France back unless there’s an injury. He has a fairly accurate leg but lacks ideal leg strength. The team was pleased with Matt Bryant, even though they attempted to sign Ryan Longwell first this offseason. Once Longwell got too expensive and signed with the Vikings...

You can never have too many receivers, but I know what you’re saying. It’s pretty crowded at this position. Joey Galloway, Michael Clayton, Ike Hilliard and Maurice Stovall are locks to make the team. After that, David Boston, Mark Jones, Edell Shepherd and Larry Brackins will be fighting it out...

I think Boston makes the Bucs’ active roster. He’s coming off the knee injury, and the Bucs plan to ease him back into action. That type of approach really paid off for Joey Galloway and the Bucs last year. Boston is a quick study, and he’s still young and has a lot of talent. It’s not a...

Brackins possesses great size and tremendous playmaking ability. He has improved from last year, but he’s still a project and long shot to make the active roster this year. The biggest thing with Brackins is he needs to show consistency. The good news for Brackins is he still is eligible for the...

Joe, I’m actually finishing up writing about Barber’s situation in my Flynn’s Focus column on PewterReport.com. Look for it later this week. The Bucs like Barber, but what people have to understand is the Bucs are in no hurry to throw a long-term, lucrative deal his way. He’s 31 and still has...