***official*** Capella's Bucs Thread (1 Viewer)

[Capella]

Instead of starting daily threads with titles like "Bucs cut Greg Spires" that 6 people will look at, I'll go ahead and slam it all here. Any Bucs fans can add in with their if they so wish. Bucs are 18 million over the cap, obviously have to get it down today. BJ will be cut, as will Mario Edwards, Ian Gold, and sadly, Greg Spires. Joe Jurevicious will probably be let go as well, if he can't restructure.Word around the campfire lately is that Simeon Rice and his bloated $10M salary could be a casualty, but it would only save the team about $4M for this season, and he's certainly worth it, so it's not likely. If it does happen though, don't be too shocked. The team has a lot of free agents they'd like to pursue, and could use all the free cap space they can get, even at the expense of a great player like Simeon. Unfortunately, cutting that waste of space Booger McFarland does not seem to be an option.Gruden today in the sptimes said the Bucs won't be major players in free agency, and that their situation is akin to going to the mall with no money. I still think he's posturing and believe they are going to make a run at Garcia and LaMont Jordan. If nothing else, Bruce Allen has a way with the cap and finding room to fit free agents into the mix.John Wade and Mike Alstott re-did their contracts yesterday to help out. Derrick Brooks said no thanks to any offer to re-structure.Dwight Smith was arrested last night at a Tampa McDonald's for pulling a BB gun out on a teenager. This happens on the heels of his filing for free-agency, and has become a trend with his arrest for pulling a gun on a motorist back in April of 2003. All for now..

 

[Bob Henry]

The Lidowns could use a player like Greg Spires depending on the price tag. Is or has Derrick Brooks re-structuring his contract (or was I just sleeping and miss it)?Thanks Cap..

 

[Gargoylez]

Gold... sign him dump next year... Rudd sign him, dump him next year.I am sick of the hole fillers... friggen get a GD player you can keep and not stop gap. Kiffen is good but if you keep taking the talent away, doesn't matter how good you are, they will suffer.

 

[Capella]

The Lidowns could use a player like Greg Spires depending on the price tag. Is or has Derrick Brooks re-structuring his contract (or was I just sleeping and miss it)?

Thanks Cap..

Brooks said no to any offer to re-structure. He's done it 2-3 times in the past, and apparently felt it wasn't in his best interest, and wasn't going to help the team, if he did it again.

 

[4thAndForever]

You wanna see a team that's not going anywhere? You wanna talk about a team with no direction?

 

[Capella]

Gold... sign him dump next year... Rudd sign him, dump him next year.

I am sick of the hole fillers... friggen get a GD player you can keep and not stop gap. Kiffen is good but if you keep taking the talent away, doesn't matter how good you are, they will suffer.

I agree in part, but the position of strongside linebacker and the free safety position are two spots in Kiffin's defense that are the least important, and that the Bucs will never overpay for. Notice the turnstile that has gone through there over the years..Gooch, Singleton, Rudd, Gold, etc. It goes on and on. Same with free safety..D Robinson, Dexter Jackson, Dwight Smith, back to Jackson for a part of last season, and probably Will Allen next year. Those two spots just are not critical in Kiffin's scheme, and the Bucs aren't going to throw money after them.Besides, Gold wants to play Brook's weakside position, and that isn't going to become available for another season, at least.

 

[Capella]

You wanna see a team that's not going anywhere? You wanna talk about a team with no direction?

The 49ers thread is down the hall..

 

[Wingnut]

You wanna see a team that's not going anywhere? You wanna talk about a team with no direction?

The 49ers thread is down the hall..

#### off! j/k

 

[zamboni]

Capella,What do you make of the PFW whispers that Gruden "promised" to take Mike Williams? Most talk has been about Caddy.Is it a smoke screen to get teams to trade up, or do they really have their eye on him?

 

[Bob Henry]

Overall, I tend to agree that free safeties aren't an integral part of the system.. however, in Dwight Smith's case I think he's a key player for the Bucs because he can do a few things quite well that really help the Bucs blitz and do some creative things with their corners. To be specific, Smith can cover well and he can play the nickel corner, slide over to strong safety if need be, and he's a pretty solid, sure tackler in the open field.From a grass is always greener perspective (Ha! you know where that mentality usually takes you.. nowhere).. I think Smith and Spires are two players that would be great fits for two key needs in the Lions defense - a good pass rusher who can slide inside to play tackle in the nickel D and a good, physical free safety who can cover some ground and/or step up into the box and be a physical presence.Too bad about Brooks.. I think a lot of people were writing off Brooks prior to '04 and thought he'd be a goner and Gold would be there to back-fill his position.. then a funny thing happened. Brooks turned back the clock and had a great year.Gold will be a solid addition for some team.

 

[Capella]

Overall, I tend to agree that free safeties aren't an integral part of the system.. however, in Dwight Smith's case I think he's a key player for the Bucs because he can do a few things quite well that really help the Bucs blitz and do some creative things with their corners. To be specific, Smith can cover well and he can play the nickel corner, slide over to strong safety if need be, and he's a pretty solid, sure tackler in the open field.

From a grass is always greener perspective (Ha! you know where that mentality usually takes you.. nowhere).. I think Smith and Spires are two players that would be great fits for two key needs in the Lions defense - a good pass rusher who can slide inside to play tackle in the nickel D and a good, physical free safety who can cover some ground and/or step up into the box and be a physical presence.

Too bad about Brooks.. I think a lot of people were writing off Brooks prior to '04 and thought he'd be a goner and Gold would be there to back-fill his position.. then a funny thing happened. Brooks turned back the clock and had a great year.

Gold will be a solid addition for some team.

I agree with just about everything here. Smith is a very good corner..he slides over there in passing downs and allows Ronde to cover the slot. But he's probably going to be asking for a bit of coin, and I'm fairly sure he wants to move back to corner rather than be stuck at FS, so he's probably gone. Would like to see him stay, as he's the best hitter they have in the defensive backfield. Will Allen may or may not be ready, but he's said to have looked really good in practice last year.More than anybody, Spires needs to be re-signed. He was a force last year, and while he thrives off the attention that Rice and even Booger receive, he really has stepped up to become a big player on his own. Really came out of nowhere as well, and deserves the contract he's going to get.

Put me down as one who thought Gold was an outstanding signing last year, and one who expected him to fill in for Brooks when he was done. But I didn't think that would be until 2006, and Ian apparently has no interest in waiting till then. Shame too, because he could be really good there when Brooks decides to hang them up (but with the way he's still going, why would he?).

 

[Capella]

Capella,

What do you make of the PFW whispers that Gruden "promised" to take Mike Williams? Most talk has been about Caddy.

Is it a smoke screen to get teams to trade up, or do they really have their eye on him?

I don't put much stock into that, at all really. The Bucs do need another WR, seeing as how they are going to lose at least one (if not both) of Galloway-JJ, but I think Cadillac or Ronnie Brown come off the board for them at 5. If the Bucs sign LaMont Jordan, or make another deal for a RB, I could absolutely see Williams going there.

 

[zamboni]

Capella,

What do you make of the PFW whispers that Gruden "promised" to take Mike Williams? Most talk has been about Caddy.

Is it a smoke screen to get teams to trade up, or do they really have their eye on him?

I don't put much stock into that, at all really. The Bucs do need another WR, seeing as how they are going to lose at least one (if not both) of Galloway-JJ, but I think Cadillac or Ronnie Brown come off the board for them at 5. If the Bucs sign LaMont Jordan, or make another deal for a RB, I could absolutely see Williams going there.

Thanks - I just find it surprising that they'd go WR in the 1st two years in a row, thus having two very young (albeit extremely talented) starting WRs in an intricate passing offense. With all the FAs out there, I figured they'd get a veteran WR to pair up with Clayton.

 

[Bob Henry]

I can think of several million reasons why Dwight Smith would want to move back to corner.. they get paid MUCH better. If Gold holds true to the old adage that it takes a player two years to get fully back from ACL injuries, then he'll be quite an addition for whoever signs him.I happen to take particular interest in both players since they're from the Motor Pity..Was I mistaken with Spires? Didn't he slide inside to play tackle with Dewayne White blossoming at end - or was it the other way around?I sure hope the NFL beat writers are smoking good stuff because I don't want the Lions to have anything to do with Brad Johnson.

 

[Capella]

I can think of several million reasons why Dwight Smith would want to move back to corner.. they get paid MUCH better.

If Gold holds true to the old adage that it takes a player two years to get fully back from ACL injuries, then he'll be quite an addition for whoever signs him.

I happen to take particular interest in both players since they're from the Motor Pity..

Was I mistaken with Spires? Didn't he slide inside to play tackle with Dewayne White blossoming at end - or was it the other way around?

I sure hope the NFL beat writers are smoking good stuff because I don't want the Lions to have anything to do with Brad Johnson.

White moved inside to play tackle the last half of the year, and was pretty much unblockable. Hope they keep him there. Obviously, they need to re-sign Spires to make that happen.And yes, Gold will be making somebody very happy in the near future. :(

 

[Capella]

Capella,

What do you make of the PFW whispers that Gruden "promised" to take Mike Williams? Most talk has been about Caddy.

Is it a smoke screen to get teams to trade up, or do they really have their eye on him?

I don't put much stock into that, at all really. The Bucs do need another WR, seeing as how they are going to lose at least one (if not both) of Galloway-JJ, but I think Cadillac or Ronnie Brown come off the board for them at 5. If the Bucs sign LaMont Jordan, or make another deal for a RB, I could absolutely see Williams going there.

Thanks - I just find it surprising that they'd go WR in the 1st two years in a row, thus having two very young (albeit extremely talented) starting WRs in an intricate passing offense. With all the FAs out there, I figured they'd get a veteran WR to pair up with Clayton.

I would be pretty surprised as well, but the defense doesn't have that many needs, the QB position is taken care of, and there is nobody there to draft for the OL at pick #5. So it's probably going to be a WR or a RB, and if they get RB taken care of before the draft, well.....

 

[BucFan]

I would be pretty surprised as well, but the defense doesn't have that many needs, the QB position is taken care of, and there is nobody there to draft for the OL at pick #5. So it's probably going to be a WR or a RB, and if they get RB taken care of before the draft, well.....

I do not wish to see them take a RB at #5. I think there is plenty of value at RB later in the draft. Mike Williams I could live with. Personally I am leaning towards Johnson, the LB from Texas. I think his skills fit the defense well and he could replace Brooks on that side after learning from the other side. But Dungy is gone it's not very likely we will go DEF in the 1st...Joe

 

[MrKlaw]

Capella,

What do you make of the PFW whispers that Gruden "promised" to take Mike Williams? Most talk has been about Caddy.

Is it a smoke screen to get teams to trade up, or do they really have their eye on him?

I don't put much stock into that, at all really. The Bucs do need another WR, seeing as how they are going to lose at least one (if not both) of Galloway-JJ, but I think Cadillac or Ronnie Brown come off the board for them at 5. If the Bucs sign LaMont Jordan, or make another deal for a RB, I could absolutely see Williams going there.

Thanks - I just find it surprising that they'd go WR in the 1st two years in a row, thus having two very young (albeit extremely talented) starting WRs in an intricate passing offense. With all the FAs out there, I figured they'd get a veteran WR to pair up with Clayton.

I would be pretty surprised as well, but the defense doesn't have that many needs, the QB position is taken care of, and there is nobody there to draft for the OL at pick #5. So it's probably going to be a WR or a RB, and if they get RB taken care of before the draft, well.....

Derrick Johnson!!!!!

 

[Punchie]

I think Gruden probably did promise to take Mike Williams at 5. Gruden is not, nor will ever be, secretive about his love for certain players. He isn't the GM, so he doesn't need to worry about draft posturing or any of the salary cap issues we have, he justs wants to get players that can play ball the way he wants it played. I know that RB is the logical choice for Tampa at #5, but it just isn't going to happen unless Mike is off the board. Last year everyone on the Tampa boards was looking for Wilfork or Steven Jackson at #15, but Gruden went with a big receiver who was a great blocker and a quality team guy. And that was with a fully stocked receiver corps already in place (McCardell, Galloway, JJ, Frank Murphy.) This year our signed receivers number 3 (Clayton, Murphy and Edell Shepard) we don't have the dough to bring in Coles or Mason, but we certainly have the draft slot to bring in a true gamebreaker in Mike Williams.Plus, we have two relatively high-priced running backs already in Garner and Pittman that will not be let go due to their contract situations. So, that makes a #5 running back an unnecessary expense.I think we go Mike Williams if he's available, and if he's not, then Derrick Johnson or Braylon Edwards. Then in round 2 we go with Heath Miller if he happens to fall, or one of the second tier runners.

 

[Capella]

I think Gruden probably did promise to take Mike Williams at 5. Gruden is not, nor will ever be, secretive about his love for certain players. He isn't the GM, so he doesn't need to worry about draft posturing or any of the salary cap issues we have, he justs wants to get players that can play ball the way he wants it played. I know that RB is the logical choice for Tampa at #5, but it just isn't going to happen unless Mike is off the board.

Last year everyone on the Tampa boards was looking for Wilfork or Steven Jackson at #15, but Gruden went with a big receiver who was a great blocker and a quality team guy. And that was with a fully stocked receiver corps already in place (McCardell, Galloway, JJ, Frank Murphy.) This year our signed receivers number 3 (Clayton, Murphy and Edell Shepard) we don't have the dough to bring in Coles or Mason, but we certainly have the draft slot to bring in a true gamebreaker in Mike Williams.

Plus, we have two relatively high-priced running backs already in Garner and Pittman that will not be let go due to their contract situations. So, that makes a #5 running back an unnecessary expense.

I think we go Mike Williams if he's available, and if he's not, then Derrick Johnson or Braylon Edwards. Then in round 2 we go with Heath Miller if he happens to fall, or one of the second tier runners.

You say a #5 back is an unneccessary expense? Who do they have to count on? Garner? He's hurt and showed signs of slowing down. Pittman? Great out of the backfield, super blocker, fumbles far too much. Alstott? No chance. Graham? Too young, probably not good enough.They need an impact back in the worst way. Whether it come from the second round, the 5th pick or free-agency, I don't care. It needs to be addressed.

I would love Derrick Johnson, maybe more than any other pick there, but I would be astonished to see them go defense in the first.

Heath Miller would be perfect for this team, if they had the 12th pick.

 

[Punchie]

You're working under the assumption that Gruden shares your feelings about Pittman and Garner. If I remember correctly he has a serious love affair for both players and was nearly drooling when discussing the possibility of them both being on the field at the same time last year.As much as I'd like to have a premier running back on my team, I'd be even happier with the most feared young WR tandem in the league. Clayton and Williams would be ideal together running crossing routes all day. Add in a speedster like Edell Shepard (I'm sure you remember his great training camp last year) and you've got a dynamic and very young WR corp.With an experienced and accurate QB and two backs who can catch the ball very well you've got the makings of a Gruden offense. Of course the buc fan in me really wants a draft full of defensive players, but I'd be plenty happy with another stud WR and a few O-Linemen.

 

[Capella]

Jurevicious and Gold cut.Some rumors have Ronde barber getting the door as well links to come..

 

[Punchie]

Bucs release 4 players:JJ, Gold, Brad, MarioNothing earth shattering here, but Gold would have been nice to retain.pewterreport.com

 

[Punchie]

rumors were wrong on Ronde or Brooks being released, thank Godedit to add that conspicuously missing from the cut list is Greg Spires, he's one guy we really needed to keep in order to field a decent d-line.

 

[eaglejohn]

Bucs down to one receiver on roster.JoeJ just cut.

 

[Capella]

You're working under the assumption that Gruden shares your feelings about Pittman and Garner. If I remember correctly he has a serious love affair for both players and was nearly drooling when discussing the possibility of them both being on the field at the same time last year.

As much as I'd like to have a premier running back on my team, I'd be even happier with the most feared young WR tandem in the league. Clayton and Williams would be ideal together running crossing routes all day. Add in a speedster like Edell Shepard (I'm sure you remember his great training camp last year) and you've got a dynamic and very young WR corp.

With an experienced and accurate QB and two backs who can catch the ball very well you've got the makings of a Gruden offense. Of course the buc fan in me really wants a draft full of defensive players, but I'd be plenty happy with another stud WR and a few O-Linemen.

Well, that's true that Gruden probably doesn't share my feelings..but he's made numerous comments this off-season about Pittman's fumbling problems, and how they can't have that again. Reading between the lines, something is up.He can think whatever he wants about Garner, but if he isn't healthy, or regaining his speed, he's useless.

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see a Clayton-Williams combo..if it comes to that, I will NOT be complaining. In fact, my dream situation is seeing them sign Jordan and draft Williams, giving them Clayton-Williams-Pittman-Jordan at the skill positions.

I'm just not sure that's going to happen.

And yes, Edell was awesome last training camp, but he hasn't done a lick in the league.

Also, I wouldn't mind seeing them re-stock the defense, but it doesn't need help anywhere near as bad as the offense does. But Derrick Johnson would be a nice fit in Kiffin's scheme, huh?

 

[Punchie]

Bucs down to one receiver on roster.

JoeJ just cut.

Actually they're down to 3, Clayton, Frank Murphy and Edell Shepard

 

[Capella]

rumors were wrong on Ronde or Brooks being released, thank God

edit to add that conspicuously missing from the cut list is Greg Spires, he's one guy we really needed to keep in order to field a decent d-line.

amen to all of that, but I'm not sure they are done yet. things may still be going on behind the scenes..I hope they don't plan on going with Ryan Nece next year.

 

[Punchie]

rumors were wrong on Ronde or Brooks being released, thank God

edit to add that conspicuously missing from the cut list is Greg Spires, he's one guy we really needed to keep in order to field a decent d-line.

amen to all of that, but I'm not sure they are done yet. things may still be going on behind the scenes..I hope they don't plan on going with Ryan Nece next year.

Kiffen will have to plug another SAM in there from the bargain bin, maybe Marquis Cooper is ready to take it?

 

[Capella]

rumors were wrong on Ronde or Brooks being released, thank God

edit to add that conspicuously missing from the cut list is Greg Spires, he's one guy we really needed to keep in order to field a decent d-line.

amen to all of that, but I'm not sure they are done yet. things may still be going on behind the scenes..I hope they don't plan on going with Ryan Nece next year.

Kiffen will have to plug another SAM in there from the bargain bin, maybe Marquis Cooper is ready to take it?

isn't he a weakside? thought he was being groomed for Brooks' spot one day.not sure he has any experience there, but I don't think Gold did either.

 

[Punchie]

Tampa Bay online is reporting that the bucs are $4million under tha cap now and may be players in free agency.

 

[Capella]

surprised Quarles wasn't axed either?the numbers don't seem to add up here, cutting BJ only put them $10M over, do Gold, JJ and Edwards do the trick? Thought JJ's number was only 1.5 or something.I think somebody else is bringing their playbook in.

 

[Capella]

Tampa Bay online is reporting that the bucs are $4million under tha cap now and may be players in free agency.

what am I missing here? Was Gold's number $8M?

 

[Punchie]

Gold's number was high based on a roster bonus I think, similar to Griese's deal. Maybe in the $6 million range

 

[Capella]

Gold's number was high based on a roster bonus I think, similar to Griese's deal. Maybe in the $6 million range

If they get out of this losing one defensive starter, a #3 WR they will likely re-sign, Mario Edwards and Brad Johnson, WITH cap space to chase a RB, then I'll be to Bruce Allen.

 

[Mike Herman]

Perhaps the biggest surprise among the four players released Tuesday was Joe Jurevicius, who hauled in 27 passes for 874 yards and eight touchdowns during his three-year tenure in Tampa Bay. Jurevicius, who only played in 15 games (five starts) over the past two seasons due to significant injuries to his knee and lower back, was scheduled to receive a $500,000 roster bonus on Mar. 2 and would’ve had a $2.94 million cap value in 2005. Although releasing Jurevicius created $2.5 million in cap space, it left the Bucs with just one receiver -- Michael Clayton -- that played for the Bucs during the 2004 season under contract for under contract for the 2005 season.

When reached by telephone Tuesday before cuts had actually been announced, Jurevicius’ agent, Neil Cornrich, apparently left the door open for Jurevicius to play for the Buccaneers again in the future. “No matter what happens, Joe Jurevicius has considered it an honor to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and hopes to continue to do so through the 2006 season and beyond,” said Cornrich.

link

 

[zamboni]

Perhaps the biggest surprise among the four players released Tuesday was Joe Jurevicius, who hauled in 27 passes for 874 yards and eight touchdowns during his three-year tenure in Tampa Bay. Jurevicius, who only played in 15 games (five starts) over the past two seasons due to significant injuries to his knee and lower back, was scheduled to receive a $500,000 roster bonus on Mar. 2 and would’ve had a $2.94 million cap value in 2005. Although releasing Jurevicius created $2.5 million in cap space, it left the Bucs with just one receiver -- Michael Clayton -- that played for the Bucs during the 2004 season under contract for under contract for the 2005 season.

When reached by telephone Tuesday before cuts had actually been announced, Jurevicius’ agent, Neil Cornrich, apparently left the door open for Jurevicius to play for the Buccaneers again in the future. “No matter what happens, Joe Jurevicius has considered it an honor to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and hopes to continue to do so through the 2006 season and beyond,” said Cornrich.

link

Hate to see a guy like JoeJ cut, considering what he went through with his family tragedy a couple of years ago.At least he's good enough that he shouldn't be unemployed for very long.

Crossing fingers for you, Joe

 

[Capella]

from Allen's press conference, signings are coming soon, including a kicker tonight and two other freeagents that they are ready to ink up.who's the kicker?

 

[zamboni]

coming from Allen's press conference, signings are coming soon, including a kicker tonight and two other freeagents that they are ready to ink up.

who's the kicker?

What's your take on the other FAs - you think Jordan?

 

[Capella]

coming from Allen's press conference, signings are coming soon, including a kicker tonight and two other freeagents that they are ready to ink up.

who's the kicker?

What's your take on the other FAs - you think Jordan?

real tough to say, thought he said they hadn't been released yet but they had deals in place...but I was listening to it over a shaky feed, so can't be positive.

 

[Barry Jive and The Uptown Five]

What's your take on the other FAs - you think Jordan?

real tough to say, thought he said they hadn't been released yet but they had deals in place...but I was listening to it over a shaky feed, so can't be positive.

"Not released yet" implies a salary cap cut?

RUH ROH RWAGGY! William Green? Lord I hope not. Michael Bennett. ( I only say that because I just added him in a new dynasty vet draft earlier tonight)

 

[Mike Herman]

-- Bucs Working to Re-Sign Jurevicius --

Wed Mar 2, 2005 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Tribune reports though WR Joe Jurevicius was among four players cut as the Bucs reduced their payroll and gained compliance with the league's salary cap, attempts to get him back in a Bucs uniform are already under way. "I don't want to write the final chapter to Joe Jurevicius' story just yet,'' Bucs GM Bruce Allen said. "We've made an offer to Joe for him to come back.'' Details of the offer were not available, but Jurevicius' desire is to return to Tampa, his agent said. "Joe loves playing in Jon Gruden's offense,'' agent Neil Cornrich said. "He feels like he's a very good fit there and would really like to finish his career [here]. We'll keep talking and see if we can make that happen.''

 

[Capella]

-- Bucs Working to Re-Sign Jurevicius --

Wed Mar 2, 2005 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Tribune reports though WR Joe Jurevicius was among four players cut as the Bucs reduced their payroll and gained compliance with the league's salary cap, attempts to get him back in a Bucs uniform are already under way. "I don't want to write the final chapter to Joe Jurevicius' story just yet,'' Bucs GM Bruce Allen said. "We've made an offer to Joe for him to come back.'' Details of the offer were not available, but Jurevicius' desire is to return to Tampa, his agent said. "Joe loves playing in Jon Gruden's offense,'' agent Neil Cornrich said. "He feels like he's a very good fit there and would really like to finish his career [here]. We'll keep talking and see if we can make that happen.''

Yeah, that sounds like that's going to get done.They are working on a deal with Spires as well.

People in the Bay Area want to give Gruden/Allen grief, but Bruce is a freaking genius with the cap. Going from $18M over to around 4 under with really painless cuts is remarkable. Also, he mentioned how the Bucs were way over the projected cap for the next two years, and he slashed almost all of that as well.

"We went to the combine, and there was a specific goal. And it started a year ago. We were $45-million over the cap for the 2005 and 2006 seasons. And we cleared $40-million from that this week.

Incredible really. Looking forward to the team re-stocking with a full slate of draft picks, and maybe a FA back.

 

[Capella]

from the sptimes:

Player  2005 cap value  New cap value  Savings QBBrad Johnson  $8.55-M Released $4.25-M WRJoe Jurevicius  $2.94-M Released $2.94-M DBMario Edwards  $3.34-M Released $1.6-M LBIan Gold  $2.8-M Released $2.8-M QBBrian Griese  $8.3-M $1.265-M $7.035-M RBMike Alstott $2.83 million $665,000 $1.3-M RBMike Pittman $1.6-M $1.3-M $300,000 CJohn Wade $1.75-M $1-M $700,000 RBCharlie Garner  $2.4-M $1.8-M $600,000 FSJermaine Phillips Not available

I could have sworn Gold's cap number was a lot more than that.

 

[PewterFan]

Bruce Allen has done a wonderful job so far.With that being said, we've waited forever for Joe Jurevicius to get completely healthy again so it'd be a shame to see him go. He'd be the perfect 3rd WR to have in Gruden's offense.

 

[Capella]

Bruce Allen has done a wonderful job so far.

With that being said, we've waited forever for Joe Jurevicius to get completely healthy again so it'd be a shame to see him go. He'd be the perfect 3rd WR to have in Gruden's offense.

It's starting to seem fairly certain that he'll be back.The Times reported today that it appears the team is close to re-signing Galloway as well.

 

[Punchie]

Punchie's dream offseason from here forward:restructure Spires to nice long-term dealrelease McFarland or restructure with a paycutre-sign Galloway, JJsign Blaylock, Feelydraft Mike Williams or Derrick Johnson in first rounddraft a couple of the mammoth O-linemen availabledraft one of the burner DBs availableLet Dwayne White play NT with Wyms at UT and Darby as swing tackleLet Marquise Cooper play MIKELet Ryan Nece play SAMLet Will Allen play FS

 

[Capella]

Punchie's dream offseason from here forward:

restructure Spires to nice long-term deal

release McFarland or restructure with a paycut

re-sign Galloway, JJ

sign Blaylock, Feely

draft Mike Williams or Derrick Johnson in first round

draft a couple of the mammoth O-linemen available

draft one of the burner DBs available

Let Dwayne White play NT with Wyms at UT and Darby as swing tackle

Let Marquise Cooper play MIKE

Let Ryan Nece play SAM

Let Will Allen play FS

Can't argue with any of that really, except I don't really want to see Ryan Nece on the field. Don't think he's good enough, and I think Quarles has one more year in him to keep the MIKE locked down.

 

[ninerfan]

Looks like mutual interest between Blaylock and Bucs:

Pewter Report

 

[Capella]

Looks like mutual interest between Blaylock and Bucs:

Pewter Report

liking that idea, think he would be a nice fit...but part of me would still rather see LaMont Jordan being brought in.