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Mark Barron | Defensive Back

Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age / DOB:  (24) / 10/27/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 213
College: Alabama
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Speaking Tuesday, Bucs coach Greg Schiano said SS Mark Barron's hamstring injury is not serious, and that he should be ready to go for Week 6 against the Eagles.
Barring a setback, Barron shouldn't miss any time. The No. 7 overall pick of the 2012 draft is off to a rough start this season, grading out as just the No. 68 safety in Pro Football Focus' ratings. Oct 1 - 2:19 PM
Source: Bucs on Twitter

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Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

Bucs SS Mark Barron was forced from Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a hamstring injury, and will not return.

Being ruled out immediately suggests it's a fairly significant pull, and that Barron would have been sidelined for Week 5 had the Bucs not been on bye. For now, Barron should be considered week to week.
Source: Darren Urban on Twitter
Sep 29 - 2:57 PM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

The Bucs are anticipating a "big leap" from second-year SS Mark Barron.

Coaches and club brass are optimistic the additions of Dashon Goldson and Darrelle Revis will free up Barron to play more to his strengths as an attacker close to the line of scrimmage. Goldson will play deep safety, and Revis will take away No. 1 wide receivers. As more of a rover-safety, the Bucs feel Barron can emerge as an "accomplished big-play defender" in year two.
Source: National Football
Jul 14 - 11:16 AM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

Buccaneers safety Mark Barron is looking to Darrelle Revis and Dashon Goldson as mentors in his second season.

Barron spent a lot of time with Ronde Barber as a rookie, and credits the now-retired DB with much of his development during his first season. With Revis and Goldson now in the fold, Barron plans on tapping into the "knowledge they bring to the table," and says he's in a "great situation where I can learn." The second-year safety notched 88 tackles, 17 pass breakups, one forced fumble and one interception as a rookie. Expect Barron's play to improve as he moves back to his more natural strong safety role, with Goldson taking over at free safety.
Source: Pewter Report
Jul 9 - 10:57 AM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

Bucs SS Mark Barron is expected to see more action close to the line of scrimmage this season.

As a rookie in 2012, Barron played deeper than the Bucs would've liked because FS/slot corner Ronde Barber was their primary run-defending safety. New FS Dashon Goldson will now patrol center field, allowing Barron to mix it up more near the line of scrimmage. It should provide a boost to Barron's IDP statistics.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Jul 1 - 2:37 PM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

Bucs rookie S Mark Barron racked up 10 tackles and two passes defensed versus the Giants in Week 2.

"He has shown that he's a quality NFL starter," Schiano said. "He's made plays, he's covered one-on-one. He's been a physical presence. He's got a lot of room to improve, which is exciting, because he's done these things and he really can be a fabulous player." Barron and second-round WLB Lavonte David have emerged as building blocks for Schiano's defense.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Fri, Sep 21, 2012 12:44:00 PM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

Bucs rookie S Mark Barron (foot) returned to practice Tuesday.

Barron missed last week's preseason opener, but he'll be good to go Friday against the Titans. The No. 7 pick will be the Bucs' Week 1 strong safety.
Source: Bucs on Twitter
Tue, Aug 14, 2012 09:34:00 AM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

Buccaneers SS Mark Barron is sidelined with a foot injury.

Barron was inactive for Friday's preseason opener, but said he doesn't expect to miss any more games. The Buccaneers are counting on him as their Week 1 starter, so any injury is worth monitoring. Behind him are Larry Asante and Cody Grimm.
Source: Rick Stroud on Twitter
Sat, Aug 11, 2012 06:25:00 PM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

Buccaneers signed rookie SS Mark Barron, the No. 7 overall pick, to a four-year contract, including an $8.961 million signing bonus.

Barron was a no-show when the Bucs' rookies reported to team headquarters for training camp on Wednesday, but he'll be in attendance for all full-squad practices. A versatile, heady playmaker who can cover center field as well as stuff the run as an "in the box safety," Barron should be an immediate IDP starter in Tampa's defense. Playing behind an annually leaky front seven, Barron should push for 90-100 tackles during his rookie season.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Fri, Jul 20, 2012 04:45:00 PM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

No. 7 overall pick Mark Barron was a no-show as Bucs rookies reported to One Buc Place Wednesday.

Barron is among 13 first-round picks that remain unsigned. It's not a real concern, especially after Robert Griffin's deal got done early Wednesday morning. Barron figures to be in camp shortly as he prepares to take over as the Bucs' starting strong safety.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Wed, Jul 18, 2012 11:28:00 AM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Times confirms that No. 7 overall pick Mark Barron will play strong safety with the Buccaneers.

Barron has some free safety qualities as a cover man, but Cody Grimm will keep that role in Tampa. Strong safety could be a highly productive position in Greg Schiano's scheme, so Barron should be targeted relatively early in IDP drafts. He should mop up tackles behind one of the league's softer front sevens.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Wed, May 2, 2012 07:11:00 PM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

According to the Tampa Bay Times, Mark Barron was ranked higher on the Bucs draft board than CB Morris Claiborne.

The Bucs had set the wheels in motion to trade down to No. 7 even before the Vikings chose Matt Kalil over Claiborne. In other words, they got the player they targeted -- not a consolation prize -- after losing out on Trent Richardson. Barron is expected to start from Day One.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Fri, Apr 27, 2012 02:08:00 PM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

Buccaneers selected Alabama S Mark Barron with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft.

Widely expected to take the draft's top corner in Morris Claiborne at No. 5, the Bucs instead moved down two spots to select the No. 1 safety. A steady "riser," Barron missed the Combine after undergoing double hernia surgery, and was originally forecasted to go in the second half of the first round. He rocketed up draft boards after getting healthy, however. A two-time first-team All American for the Crimson Tide, Barron is best utilized as an "in the box" safety, but holds his own in coverage. He'll be an immediate playmaker for a defense that was one of the league's worst in 2011.
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 08:45:00 PM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

Alabama S Mark Barron says the Lions called to confirm his contact information on Thursday.

It's a purely procedural move teams make with any number of players, but is still notable nonetheless. The Lions have been strongly linked to one of the draft's most ascendant players, but could have to trade up as many as 12 spots from No. 23 to ensure landing him. It's unlikely to happen.
Related: Lions
Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 06:35:00 PM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

The Union-Tribune San Diego confirms the Chargers "continue to talk" to teams about trading up for Alabama S Mark Barron.

There hasn't been a hotter name in the hours leading up to the draft. The Bolts would have to move up at least 8-10 spots with the Bills, Cowboys, Lions, and Patriots also reported to be hot on Barron's trail. According to TFY Draft Insider, the Chargers and Cowboys are both talking to the Bills about a trade up to No. 10 to land Barron.
Related: Bills, Cowboys, Chargers
Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 05:07:00 PM

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