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Oh man, I had no idea this thread existed. What's up Bucs fans! I'm a regular on most every Bucs football forum but don't really talk much football on here. That's about to change now 

So much to talk about, I'll just go over a few of my thoughts though.

Our offense, especially if we address RT sometime in the near future, or if by some miracle Meredith or Dotson ever evolve into more than a serviceable starter, is pretty much set. Our defense, especially our line, lost two important cogs in its #1 rush defense. Losing Bennett doesn't set us back much when Bowers is poised to take the reigns (remember, he was slotted to go #1 overall before injury concerns), but when you factor in that Daniel T'eo-Nesheim is gonna be getting a significant amount of snaps per game as the #3 end, probably 20-30, then it begins to sting a lot more.

Losing Roy Miller won't hurt near as much. He was a great run stopping 1-tech his last year here, but his pass rush was non-existent and no one we start there can be worse at disrupting the pass. And it's much more of a passing league these days, so I'm fine with getting someone a little less stout against the run if he's in the QB's face more often. That being said, we can't go all out and find another 3-tech to play alongside McCoy. That'd be disastrous for the type of defense Sheridan runs.

We also need to address the corner situation, because if we don't, we're starting Danny freakin' Gorrer opening day. I don't mean just trading for Revis... if that falls through, we need to sign or draft someone else. It's a buyers market for Free Agency this year, and I'm still puzzled why some players left out there are struggling to find deals that would get paid quickly past free agency periods.

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Offseason Schedule Coming Into Focus



The Bucs will begin their 2013 offseason workout program on Tax Day, with 10 OTA days to follow, beginning in May, and a final three-day mandatory mini-camp in the middle of June

If April 15 is the last day for many Americans to square up their taxes, it's also the first day for Tampa Bay Buccaneer players to start making payments in sweat equity.

The Buccaneers' offseason workouts begin on that mid-April Monday, kicking off a nine-week program that is split into three phases and concludes with a three-day mini-camp in June.  While the mini-camp is mandatory for all players, every other aspect of the program is voluntary for veterans, and no live contact is permitted at any point during the offseason


All teams were required to submit their finalized offseason schedule to the NFL by Monday, including a starting day for workouts, the specific dates for organized team activity days (OTAs) and any mini-camp information.  All teams are allowed one three-day mandatory mini-camp, and teams with new head coaches are also afforded a second three-day voluntary mini-camp.


Quite a few teams will be starting their offseason program on Tax Day, including NFC South foes Carolina and New Orleans (Atlanta is starting a week later).  The teams with new head coaches can begin earlier, and many are kicking off their workouts next Tuesday.  This is called Phase One of the program under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and it only includes strength and conditioning activities and physical rehabilitation.


Phase One lasts just two weeks.  In Phase Two, coaches may join the players on the field for, as the NFL describes it, "individual player instruction and drills as well as team practiced conducted on a 'separates' basis."  That is, the various positions can work individually, and the offense and defense may drill as units, but the offense cannot go against the defense.


Phase Three consists of the 10 OTAs allotted to each team.  These may be spread out anywhere over the course of a four-week period, not including the weekends.  The Buccaneers will hold their OTAs on May 20-21, May 23, May 29-31, June 3-4 and June 6-7.  The OTAs are a team's opportunity to hold more structured practices, such as the ones conducted during training camp and the regular season.  Again, no live contact is permitted, but teams may run 7-on-7, 9-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills pitting offense against defense.


Phase Three also includes the aforementioned mandatory mini-camp, which for the Buccaneers will fall on June 11-13.  As usual, this will be the conclusion of the offseason program, after which players will get an extended break before the start of training camp in July.  The Buccaneers have not yet announced their training camp dates.


The above program does not include the "rookie football development program" that teams are also afforded after the draft.  This year, that seven-week program will begin on May 13, though teams are also allowed to hold a rookie mini-camp on one of the two weekends that follows the draft.  Those rookie camp dates have not been released yet.



The 2013 NFL Draft is scheduled for Thursday-Saturday, April 25-27.

Quote (SwanoW @ Apr 2 2013 04:20pm)

So we signed Steve Smith from NYG. Now we'll have a formidable slot receiver to add to the 1 - 2 of VJax, and Williams. Did anyone see if we picked up ne tight ends yet?

Quote (sryan66611 @ Apr 2 2013 06:29pm)

they signed Smith wr, Kaeding kickr, Derek Landri DT, Brian Leonard HB/FB, and.... Geroge Selvie De.  They are likely not starters besides Landri but ehh its competition and thats what schiano wanted to do is bring in some competition so no one feels safe with their job.

Quote (SwanoW @ Apr 2 2013 05:15pm)

the story i read on smith was that he had surgery a few seasons ago, and hadnt come back into form at philly and st louis. but if he does, then he'll def have that no. 3 spot. he did have 1400 yards 3 seasons ago. if he can get back into shape, him and vjax may both put up 1k yards, opening up the field for each other, perhaps williams as well... or so im hoping.

Quote (sryan66611 @ Apr 2 2013 07:23pm)

yes in NY he was a great slot man probably the best if not atleast top 3 and then he got hurt and has never been the same since.

Quote (SwanoW @ Apr 2 2013 07:44pm)

well he has another important quality we desparately need. a ring. we need high level experienced players to lead and guide.
vjax may be a top 5 nfl receiver, but outside of probowls, he doesnt have next level exp. not many palyers on the bucs do.

Quote (sryan66611 @ Apr 2 2013 10:14pm)

Im not sure he ever got a ring with the giants....  he was gone before the most recent one