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Source: Associated Press Link
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers addressed a need on offense Sunday with the signing of former Seattle tight end Jerramy Stevens. A first-round draft pick in 2002, Stevens was an unrestricted free agent after the player was arrested last month in Scottsdale, Ariz., for investigation of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana, and subsequent release by the Seattle Seahawks. Buccaneers general manager Bruce Allen announced the signing when he was asked to discuss why Tampa Bay did not address the need for depth at tight end during the draft. The team used seven of 10 picks on defensive players, selecting at least one in each round. Allen said, "I think Jerramy Stevens is a good young man. ...He is focused on doing things right for us. ... But more importantly, he understands that he has to do things right." When he helped Seattle reach the Super Bowl in 2005, Stevens had a career-high 45 receptions for 554 yards, however his production dipped to 22 catches for 231 yards and four touchdowns in 2006.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers addressed a need on offense Sunday with the signing of former Seattle tight end Jerramy Stevens. A first-round draft pick in 2002, Stevens was an unrestricted free agent after the player was arrested last month in Scottsdale, Ariz., for investigation of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana, and subsequent release by the Seattle Seahawks. Buccaneers general manager Bruce Allen announced the signing when he was asked to discuss why Tampa Bay did not address the need for depth at tight end during the draft. The team used seven of 10 picks on defensive players, selecting at least one in each round. Allen said, "I think Jerramy Stevens is a good young man. ...He is focused on doing things right for us. ... But more importantly, he understands that he has to do things right." When he helped Seattle reach the Super Bowl in 2005, Stevens had a career-high 45 receptions for 554 yards, however his production dipped to 22 catches for 231 yards and four touchdowns in 2006.