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BIO: Moved into the starting lineup as a senior and produced a career high 70/1/8. Top reserve and special teams player his first three years in the program.POSITIVES: Athletic leader on the Washington State defense who is well respected. Explosive, quick up the field defending the run and defeats blocks on his way to the ballcarrier. Moves well laterally, displays sideline-to-sideline range and speed to the flanks. Flashes on the scene with a burst of speed and redirects to the ballcarrier.NEGATIVES: Not instinctive in pass coverage and loses assignments. Quick up the field and gets caught out of position. Does not always take proper angles to the action and not efficient.ANALYSIS: A size/speed prospect who plays a physical style of defense, Abdullah offers good upside for the next level, yet needs a lot more experience and repetition. Worth the investment of a late round choice and a prospect that can produce on special teams as he develops his secondary skills.PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent
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Kiper and Schlereth (spelling very incorrect) on ESPN tonight talking pretty highly about the Bucs and their chances.Uh-oh:unsure:

 
There's not much more we could have asked for from this draft. I think they passed on McPherson because they are trying to go towards a "high-character" type of team. The first 8 picks or so all were high character guys who were team captains. I love the O-line pickups, each guy seems to be a mauler, especially Colmer. I find it odd that Gruden is moving anthony Davis to RG, I thought he was promising as a LT. But I do like this O-Line:LT: Derrick Deese / Chris ColmerLG: Dan Buenning / Jeb TerryC: John Wade / Sean MahanRG: Anthony Davis / Jeb TerryRT: Kenyatta Walker / Chris ColmerReleased or PS: Steussie, Stinchcomb, Hatch, Martin, White

 
By the time he left Mobile, Williams had a pretty good idea he hadn't seen the last of the Bucs coaching staff. But Gruden admitted the predraft promises he made to players were insincere."I told all the players at the Senior Bowl we were going to draft them," Gruden said. "Every single one of them and more than once. If their family and friends were there, I told them. Then I realized we only had one pick, mostly, in each round. I'll explain that to them when I see them, I'm sure.
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There's not much more we could have asked for from this draft. I think they passed on McPherson because they are trying to go towards a "high-character" type of team. The first 8 picks or so all were high character guys who were team captains.

I love the O-line pickups, each guy seems to be a mauler, especially Colmer. I find it odd that Gruden is moving anthony Davis to RG, I thought he was promising as a LT. But I do like this O-Line:

LT: Derrick Deese / Chris Colmer

LG: Dan Buenning / Jeb Terry

C: John Wade / Sean Mahan

RG: Anthony Davis / Jeb Terry

RT: Kenyatta Walker / Chris Colmer

Released or PS: Steussie, Stinchcomb, Hatch, Martin, White
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Looks like a bunch of maulers, but I'd be lying if I didn't say that Buenning/Davis potentially starting scares me a little.
 
so anyways, here's how the offense appears to shape up, as far as I can tell.QB: Griese, Simms, McNownRB: C Williams, Pittman, Garner may be cut, Graham, maybe Ian SmartFB: Alstott, CookWR: Clayton, Galloway, then a bunch of question marks. Almost have to bring a vet in. TE: A Becht, A Smith, W Heller LT: Deese, ColmerLG: Terry, BuenningC: Wade, MahanRG: A Davis, TerryRT: Walker, ColmerOline pretty much as Punchie had it, only I think Terry will start at LG.Loving the 2-back and 2-TE possibilities. I'm starting to really warm up to Alex Smith working the middle of the field. This has the potential to be a real good offense, real soon. Just need one more WR to step up.Oh, and Jay Taylor was released today.

 
so anyways, here's how the offense appears to shape up, as far as I can tell.

QB: Griese, Simms, McNown

RB: C Williams, Pittman, Garner may be cut, Graham, maybe Ian Smart

FB: Alstott, Cook

WR: Clayton, Galloway, then a bunch of question marks. Almost have to bring a vet in.

TE: A Becht, A Smith, W Heller

LT: Deese, Colmer

LG: Terry, Buenning

C: Wade, Mahan

RG: A Davis, Terry

RT: Walker, Colmer

Oline pretty much as Punchie had it, only I think Terry will start at LG.

Loving the 2-back and 2-TE possibilities. I'm starting to really warm up to Alex Smith working the middle of the field. This has the potential to be a real good offense, real soon. Just need one more WR to step up.

Oh, and Jay Taylor was released today.
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looks about right, only I prefer Nate Lawrie to Will Heller. If you think quality Wr depth is scarce, look beyond our 3rd CB (who hasn't played a down of Tampa 2) and you'll see nothing but low or undrafted picks
 
so anyways, here's how the offense appears to shape up, as far as I can tell.

QB: Griese, Simms, McNown

RB: C Williams, Pittman, Garner may be cut, Graham, maybe Ian Smart

FB: Alstott, Cook

WR: Clayton, Galloway, then a bunch of question marks. Almost have to bring a vet in.

TE: A Becht, A Smith, W Heller

LT: Deese, Colmer

LG: Terry, Buenning

C:  Wade, Mahan

RG: A Davis, Terry

RT: Walker, Colmer

Oline pretty much as Punchie had it, only I think Terry will start at LG.

Loving the 2-back and 2-TE possibilities. I'm starting to really warm up to Alex Smith working the middle of the field. This has the potential to be a real good offense, real soon. Just need one more WR to step up.

Oh, and Jay Taylor was released today.
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looks about right, only I prefer Nate Lawrie to Will Heller. If you think quality Wr depth is scarce, look beyond our 3rd CB (who hasn't played a down of Tampa 2) and you'll see nothing but low or undrafted picks
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I think they'll keep 4 TEs anyways.Cox #3 on the depth chart at this pont, no? He needs to step up and take that spot, if he's going to be a player in this league...no reason he can't be an adequate nickel back at this stage of his career.

Bolden will probably make the team as well, but I'm not sure what he brings to the table other than experience.

 
Quarles takes a pay cut:

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:yes: Great guy, that Shelton.
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yeehaw! I was seriously afraid that they were going to cut Shelton after June 1st. With the likely releases of Steussie, Garner and Stinchcomb after June 1 we should have plenty of money to sign our new players and still talk someone like Hilliard or Hakim into joining us.
 
Quarles takes a pay cut:

SPT Link

:yes: Great guy, that Shelton.
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60% paycut...wowzers. Don't see that much nowadays.Guess Shelton figured he'd be lucky to get a mill anywhere else, and he understands the D perfectly where he's at now.

Nice. :thumbup: One of the more underrated Bucs in recent memory. Never gets enough credit.

 
60% paycut...wowzers. Don't see that much nowadays.

Guess Shelton figured he'd be lucky to get a mill anywhere else, and he understands the D perfectly where he's at now.

Nice. :thumbup: One of the more underrated Bucs in recent memory. Never gets enough credit.
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Now if they can just convince him to move out to the strong side to make room for Ruud in the middle. I do not like our prospects on that side. Never was a fan of Nece. How did we end up with so many guys with family ties to the game?!
 
60% paycut...wowzers. Don't see that much nowadays.

Guess Shelton figured he'd be lucky to get a mill anywhere else, and he understands the D perfectly where he's at now.

Nice.  :thumbup:   One of the more underrated Bucs in recent memory. Never gets enough credit.
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Now if they can just convince him to move out to the strong side to make room for Ruud in the middle. I do not like our prospects on that side. Never was a fan of Nece. How did we end up with so many guys with family ties to the game?!
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Meh..I'd rather keep him in the middle this year..last thing you want is a rookie in such an important position on the field, no matter how talented he is. Quarles makes all the play calls from that spot as well...he should go in starting this year with little problem.I'm not a Nece fan at all, but I'd like to think that between him, Gooch and Cooper they can work out something solid over there. Gooch is my preference, I'd rather have his experience on the field and I don't think Nece's instincts are worth a damn.

 
Uh, this doesn't sound so good..

The Bucs would like to sign a veteran receiver such as ex-Giant Ike Hilliard or an experienced cornerback. But they are virtually out of salary cap room, coach Jon Gruden said. "I think we had $18,000 of room at one point, so you can't sign anybody," he said. "We're out of business. The woodshed is closed. " Bruce (Allen, the general manager) has taken my cell phone away. He won't let me call anyone, he won't let me accept any calls from anyone."The Bucs are about $1.3-million under the salary cap, according to ESPN.com. But in order to sign draft picks, they will need to clear about $6-million. Some relief might come after June1, when the Bucs can spread some of the acceleration of signing bonuses from released players over two years. Chief among the candidates to be cut are offensive tackle Todd Steussie and running back Charlie Garner.
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In the meantime, the Bucs will have to spend the offseason developing rookie receivers such as Utah's Paris Warren, Louisville's J.R. Russell of Tampa and Pearl River Community College's Larry Brackins.Warren will work at flanker behind Michael Clayton while Brackins and Russell are playing weakside split end. "(Warren) has got some really good traits," Gruden said. "He's thick. He's quick. He's very instinctive. He can catch the ball, and he's good after the catch.
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There's no way this team can go into the regular-season at WR with a second-year pro, a constantly banged-up vet and then three late-round rookies. :no: You might as well count on 4-12 if that's the case. Hopefully this is some sort of posturing or something, because I'd consider Hilliard or Warrick a top prioirity after June. http://www.sptimes.com/2005/05/01/Bucs/Cap...restrict_.shtml
 
Great signing. I think Hilliard and his 437 yds and 0 TDs is the missing piece to the puzzle in Tampa.I'm heading to Vegas before the SB lines change.

 
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Great signing. I think Hilliard and his 437 yds and 0 TDs is the missing piece to the puzzle in Tampa.

I'm heading to Vegas before the SB lines change.
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:lmao: yeah, that one playoff performance in 10 years is enough reason to run smack.

:lmao:

 
Great signing. I think Hilliard and his 437 yds and 0 TDs is the missing piece to the puzzle in Tampa.

I'm heading to Vegas before the SB lines change.
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:lmao: yeah, that one playoff performance in 10 years is enough reason to run smack.

:lmao:
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B-R-I-A-N G-R-I-E-S-E
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S-U-P-E-R-B-O-W-L I-N Y-O-U-R O-W-N C-I-T-Y :own3d:
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:yawn: You want to compare Buc franchise history to Bolt franchise history or Buc present to Bolt present?I'm happy to discuss either.

 
Great signing. I think Hilliard and his 437 yds and 0 TDs is the missing piece to the puzzle in Tampa.

I'm heading to Vegas before the SB lines change.
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:lmao: yeah, that one playoff performance in 10 years is enough reason to run smack.

:lmao:
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B-R-I-A-N G-R-I-E-S-E
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S-U-P-E-R-B-O-W-L I-N Y-O-U-R O-W-N C-I-T-Y :own3d:
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:yawn: You want to compare Buc franchise history to Bolt franchise history or Buc present to Bolt present?I'm happy to discuss either.
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now that is :own3d:
 
Great signing.  I think Hilliard and his 437 yds and 0 TDs is the missing piece to the puzzle in Tampa.

I'm heading to Vegas before the SB lines change.
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:lmao: yeah, that one playoff performance in 10 years is enough reason to run smack.

:lmao:
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B-R-I-A-N G-R-I-E-S-E
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S-U-P-E-R-B-O-W-L I-N Y-O-U-R O-W-N C-I-T-Y :own3d:
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:yawn: You want to compare Buc franchise history to Bolt franchise history or Buc present to Bolt present?I'm happy to discuss either.
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Hey, congrats on that first-round playoff loss last year. After a decade of missing the playoffs, I'm sure it was thrilling. :nerd: Of course, two years ago you were actually a Steelers fan, so I guess it doesn't matter to you.

Now that's called getting :own3d:

 
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Great signing. I think Hilliard and his 437 yds and 0 TDs is the missing piece to the puzzle in Tampa.

I'm heading to Vegas before the SB lines change.
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:lmao: yeah, that one playoff performance in 10 years is enough reason to run smack.

:lmao:
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B-R-I-A-N G-R-I-E-S-E
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S-U-P-E-R-B-O-W-L I-N Y-O-U-R O-W-N C-I-T-Y :own3d:
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:yawn: You want to compare Buc franchise history to Bolt franchise history or Buc present to Bolt present?I'm happy to discuss either.
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Hey, congrats on that first-round playoff loss last year. After a decade of missing the playoffs, I'm sure it was thrilling. :nerd:
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2 things the Bucs can do to improve in '051) bring back the popsickle orange unis

2) re-sign Doug Williams to start at QB

 
Great signing. I think Hilliard and his 437 yds and 0 TDs is the missing piece to the puzzle in Tampa.

I'm heading to Vegas before the SB lines change.
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btw...like you're prone to do ALL of the time, you don't give enough credit to the player and the role he's going to be in.Hillaird comes in to fill the possession receiver spot that JJ left behind, and has avg 50 catches a year over the course of his career. He's a tough receiver who goes over the middle and should fit in well with Gruden.

Mock the pick-up all you want, but he should be pretty productive in this offense. Of course, we all know you're track record around here, Mr. Nets in Six. :lmao:

 
Great signing.  I think Hilliard and his 437 yds and 0 TDs is the missing piece to the puzzle in Tampa.

I'm heading to Vegas before the SB lines change.
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btw...like you're prone to do ALL of the time, you don't give enough credit to the player and the role he's going to be in.Hillaird comes in to fill the possession receiver spot that JJ left behind, and has avg 50 catches a year over the course of his career. He's a tough receiver who goes over the middle and should fit in well with Gruden.

Mock the pick-up all you want, but he should be pretty productive in this offense.
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JJ certainly was a stud in that role. 30 games, 76 catches for ~ 860 yards and 8 TDs.That means that if Hilliard stays healthy and plays 15 games, we're looking at 38 catches, 430 yards, and 4 TDs.

WOOOO-HOOOO! Stop the press, Hilliard is now a WR8 in 28 team keeper leagues!!!!!

 
Great signing.  I think Hilliard and his 437 yds and 0 TDs is the missing piece to the puzzle in Tampa.

I'm heading to Vegas before the SB lines change.
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btw...like you're prone to do ALL of the time, you don't give enough credit to the player and the role he's going to be in.Hillaird comes in to fill the possession receiver spot that JJ left behind, and has avg 50 catches a year over the course of his career. He's a tough receiver who goes over the middle and should fit in well with Gruden.

Mock the pick-up all you want, but he should be pretty productive in this offense.
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JJ certainly was a stud in that role. 30 games, 76 catches for ~ 860 yards and 8 TDs.That means that if Hilliard stays healthy and plays 15 games, we're looking at 38 catches, 430 yards, and 4 TDs.

WOOOO-HOOOO! Stop the press, Hilliard is now a WR8 in 28 team keeper leagues!!!!!
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Who said I gives a #### if this helps your nerdy fantasy league? I'm talking real football here. He fits in well for the Bucs.
 
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