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Michael Adams - DB - Buccaneers

Bucs signed CB Michael Adams and waived G Jeremy Lewis.

Adams spent six seasons with the Cardinals, starting 7-of-75 appearances. He can help in the slot and act as a deep reserve while Darrelle Revis (ACL) eases his way back into action. Adams was also a productive special teamer in Arizona.
Jun 19 - 10:10 AM
Josh Freeman - QB - Buccaneers

Mike Williams says Josh Freeman wasn't on the same page with the wideouts in terms of route adjustments last season.

The Bucs were breaking in new OC Mike Sullivan's offense. "The big problem last year was we couldn't get on the same page, knowing when to break our routes off," Williams said. Now entering their second year in the scheme, the entire organization is expecting Freeman to take a step forward in terms of efficiency. "We know this offense," Williams said. "It's a knowing instead of reacting to something."
Related: Vincent Jackson, Mike Williams
Source: Tampa Tribune
Jun 18 - 11:44 AM
Jonathan Casillas - LB - Buccaneers

Jonathan Casillas and Dekoda Watson are competing for the Bucs' starting strong-side linebacker job.

There's no mention of Adam Hayward. Watson is an interesting candidate because he was such a good blitzer at Florida State, and the Bucs will be able to blitz a lot more with Darrelle Revis in the secondary. Casillas still might be a superior option based on experience and cover skills at SAM 'backer.
Related: Dekoda Watson
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Jun 14 - 2:09 PM
Eric Page - WR - Buccaneers

Bucs WR Eric Page has worked himself into the mix for return duties.

An undrafted free agent last year, Page missed all of 2012 due to ACL surgery. The Bucs are giving him an extended look on punt and kick returns, but he remains a long shot for the 53-man roster.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Jun 14 - 11:19 AM
Derek Hagan - WR - Buccaneers

Bucs signed WR Derek Hagan.

Hagan has appeared in games for four different teams in his seven-year career. The journeyman will get thrown into Tampa's muddled receiver mix behind Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams.
Source: Bucs on Twitter
Jun 13 - 11:52 AM
Mike Williams - WR - Buccaneers

Mike Williams said Wednesday that he's "very close" to signing a contract extension with the Bucs.

Williams is set to earn $1.4 million in 2013, the final year of his rookie contract. He's said to be seeking something around the five-year, $36 million deal Stevie Johnson got from the Bills last spring. It would be a steep price to pay for a No. 2 wideout -- especially when the Bucs are already paying Vincent Jackson's five-year, $55 million deal. Williams has zero 1,000-yard seasons through his three-year NFL career.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Jun 13 - 8:12 AM
Mike Glennon - QB - Buccaneers

Bucs signed third-round QB Mike Glennon to a four-year contract.

A two-year starter at North Carolina State with a cannon for an arm, the 6'7/225 Glennon makes for an interesting Dynasty stash. Starter Josh Freeman is entering a contract year and has been taking shots from coach Greg Schiano for much of the offseason. If he doesn't take the Bucs to the playoffs this season, Glennon could find himself in the driver's seat for the starter's job come 2014. He drew some comparisons to Joe Flacco during the pre-draft process.
Jun 12 - 10:04 AM
Doug Martin - RB - Buccaneers

Bucs coach Greg Schiano says Doug Martin "looks better physically" than he did as a rookie, and believes he can "(take) his game to another level" this season.

It's not exactly a surprise, but Schiano has been heaping praise on his second-year back all offseason. Already proven as an every-down warrior who can handle himself both near the goal-line and in the passing game, Martin will challenge for top-three status at running back this season.
Source: Rick Stroud on Twitter
Jun 11 - 1:52 PM
Gabe Carimi - G - Buccaneers

New Bucs OL Gabe Carimi played right tackle at Tuesday's minicamp session, but coach Greg Schiano believes he has the "flexibility to play somewhere else."

Carimi will undoubtedly see time at guard, but it's certainly notable that he lined up at tackle for his first Bucs practice. Carimi's most likely role will be super-sub, but this is an indication he could push RT Demar Dotson for a starting job. Schiano takes no prisoners.
Source: Rick Stroud on Twitter
Jun 11 - 1:31 PM
Kevin Ogletree - WR - Buccaneers

The Tampa Tribune says the Bucs are "very high" on WR Kevin Ogletree.

Ogletree appears to have a leg up on the competition for the No. 3 job behind Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams. Tiquan Underwood posted a 28/425/2 line on 55 targets in that role last year. It's not a battle fantasy owners need to watch closely.
Related: Tiquan Underwood
Source: Tampa Tribune
Jun 11 - 12:41 PM
Josh Freeman - QB - Buccaneers

Offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan recently gave Josh Freeman a vote of confidence.

Even though Freeman set franchise records in yards (4,065) and passing touchdowns (27) last season, head coach Greg Schiano is asking him to compete with third-round rookie Mike Glennon. The Bucs have also declined to engage in contract negotiations even though Freeman is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Sullivan is singing a different tune. "Josh Freeman is our quarterback, and he's a heck of a player," he said.
Related: Mike Glennon
Source: Pewter Report
Jun 11 - 8:59 AM
Dashon Goldson - DB - Buccaneers

The Bucs have been impressed with new FS Dashon Goldson's leadership.

"He keeps (our) young corners out there just working and no one asked him to do that, and that's just what veterans need to do," coach Greg Schiano said. "I'm glad he's ours. He cares a lot." Goldson's leadership is surely an added plus, but it's his play the Bucs are looking forward to after finishing dead last in pass defense last season.
Source: Tampa Tribune
Jun 10 - 10:41 AM
Demar Dotson - T - Buccaneers

The Bucs plan to let Gabe Carimi battle for a job "on the right side of the line."

Right guard Davin Joseph is coming back from a severe knee injury. While his job isn't likely in danger, RT Demar Dotson's quite possibly may be. A former basketball player, Dotson signed a four-year, $7.5 million contract in March, which hardly locks him into a starting job. We still expect Carimi to be a backup.
Related: Gabe Carimi
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Jun 9 - 9:56 PM
Gabe Carimi - G - Buccaneers

Buccaneers acquired G/T Gabe Carimi from the Bears in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick in 2014.

Bears GM Phil Emery is throwing in the towel on ex-GM Jerry Angelo's final first-round pick after two years of dismal performance. In 2012, Pro Football Focus graded Carimi 73rd among 80 qualifying offensive tackles, and 78th in pass protection. Carimi did handle himself much better in four appearances in right guard. The Bears were going to audition Carimi there full-time in training camp. Instead, he's off to Tampa Bay to compete for a roster spot. The Bucs have one of the better lines in football, so Carimi would do well to earn a sixth-man role.
Related: Bears
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Jun 9 - 8:33 PM
Gabe Carimi - G - Buccaneers

Bears G/T Gabe Carimi will indeed attend mandatory minicamp this week after training away from the team during OTAs.

Despite Carimi's OTA absence, GM Phil Emery stated in mid-May the team would welcome him back with "open arms." Skipping the mandatory minicamp could've cost Carimi up to $66,150, so there's a financial factor in play. Carimi says he trained in Arizona because it helped his recovery from multiple knee injuries.
Source: ESPN Chicago
Jun 9 - 1:19 PM

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