http://thepewterplank.com A Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:42:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en # +/-   Team Comment 1 -- New England Patriots 18-1 last season sums it up.  2 -- Dallas Cowboys I think that people forgot how good Adam Jones was as a football player.    3 -- Indianapolis Colts Peyton Freaking Manning. 4 -- San Diego Chargers This team is deep and has the best back in the game.  5 -- Jacksonville Jaguars Jerry Porter should help Garrard continue his progression. 6 -- Pittsburgh Steelers Bolstered their offense significantly ... http://thepewterplank.com/2008/07/02/power-rankings-pre-camp/ Sat. July 26  8:30 - 11 a.m. and 2:45-4:55 p.m. Sun. July 27 8:30 - 11:05 a.m. and 4:00-5 p.m. (walkthrough inside tent; closed to public) Mon. July 28 8:30 - 11:10 a.m and 2:45-4 p.m. (4:00-5 p.m. walkthrough closed to public) Tues. July 29 8:30 - 11:10 a.m. and 2:45-3:55 p.m. (Special ... http://thepewterplank.com/2008/07/01/buccaneers-training-camp-schedule/ For a player who came from relative obscurity in one season, RB Ernest Graham sure made the most of his opportunity.  After injuries to RB's Cadillac Williams and Michael Pittman, Ernest Graham filled in admirably.  He accumulated 751 yards and 7 TD's in the 10 weeks he started at RB.  The Bucs ... http://thepewterplank.com/2008/07/01/graham-gets-his-extension/ Warren Sapp had some choice words recently for his former coach, Jon Gruden, when asked the following question: So who deserves the most credit for winning the Super Bowl? Dungy or Gruden? I always say this: The damn cake was already in the oven. It was just a matter of when it ... http://thepewterplank.com/2008/06/26/sapp-takes-a-shot-at-gruden/ http://thepewterplank.com/2008/06/19/number-one-reason-why-we-dont-care-that-all-panthers-fans-are-haters/ I know it seems as though I have been griping a lot on here lately, and in all actuality, I have!  From Jeff Garcia's whining babyisness to the laughable comedy that is Chris "I'm a hostage Simms."  Something occured in the Tampa Bay area the other night, that caused me ... http://thepewterplank.com/2008/06/19/the-last-straw/ On 1st round pick, Aqib Talib: "He's going to be the face of this franchise." WOW.  If he has been that impressive in mini-camps, I am enthralled.  This was the guy I wanted all along in the draft, thinking he had the chance to make a huge impact at a position where ... http://thepewterplank.com/2008/06/16/some-intriguing-quotes-from-chuckie/ In what seem like a minor occurence to most people, and even to some Bucs fans, Jake Plummer and the Bucs have agreed to a settlement on his retirement and the subsequent bonus money that was owed back to the Denver Broncos, and then the Bucs after the trade of ... http://thepewterplank.com/2008/06/15/bruce-allen-is-a-genius/ At yesterdays FanFest at Raymond James Stadium, Ernest Graham made a surprise appearance and answered questions from reporters.  "I won't say anything as far as contract but I love this organization," said Graham. "I've been a part of it for five years. There is mutual respect on both sides. I feel ... http://thepewterplank.com/2008/06/15/graham-wants-to-be-a-buc/ I have been trying to stay as reserved as possible on a subject that seems to rehash itself every few weeks over the past two months.  First our "superstar!!" QB wants a new deal and if not he is not going to report to camp.  Then, he will report to ... http://thepewterplank.com/2008/06/05/just-go-away-then/