Daily Bucs Links 12/23/11 - Ronde Barber ties records, but could retire

by Sander on Dec 23, 2011 9:02 AM EST in Daily Bucs Links

ProFootballWeekly.com - Barber's future will be affected by Bucs' decision on Morris
As I recall, Ronde Barber supposedly said he'd retire if Morris wasn't retained after 2009.

Barber will tie Brooks for the most games played in Bucs history Saturday | tampabay.com & Tampa Bay Times
Barber has had a terrific career.

Ronde Barber nears Tampa Bay Buccaneers' iron man record set by Derrick Brooks - Tampa Bay Times
Almost there.

Notes: Barber set to equal Bucs record for games played | TBO.com
Can he break the consecutive starts record too?

It's Glazers' time to make a decision on Morris, Bucs | TBO.com
No one knows what they will do.

Morris, Buccaneers want ironman Barber back | Fox Sports Florida
But does Ronde want to return?

Best hands in the NFC South? - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Preston Parker.

The Humbling of Raheem Morris and Co. | Pewter Report
Chidi Ahanotu thinks the Bucs, and especially Josh Freeman, are arrogant.

Buccaneers Vs. Panthers: Can Tampa Bay Stop Their Losing Streak? - SB Nation Tampa Bay
Doubt it.

JoeBucsFan.com | Freeman Says He Sees Some Slackers - Tampa Bay Bucs Football
That's not good, but not surprising either.

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Some notes on the Bucs in there: the Bucs have no speed.

JoeBucsFan.com | "The Best Motivational Guy" - Tampa Bay Bucs Football
He hasn't actually gotten the team to play well, however.

Bucs continue to give Albert Haynesworth lots of leeway | tampabay.com & Tampa Bay Times
He hasn't done much to earn that leeway.

Maturing Newton looks to set record vs. Bucs - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
He set one last time, so why not?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Myron Lewis has chance to prove himself Saturday - Tampa Bay Times
He's failed to to do that so far.

Maturing Newton looks to set record vs. Bucs | Fox Sports Florida
The Panthers like playing the Bucs this season.

Williams Agrees Bucs Need To Grow Up | Pewter Report
That would be useful.

Freeman: "Obviously A Rough Year" | Pewter Report
Never would have guessed.

Geno Hayes Hopes He And Morris Return Next Season | Pewter Report
Given the way this season has gone, I doubt either of them is back.

It's time to bring back the fun | TBO.com
It's time to bring back the winning.

Bucs play Santa's helpers for needy kids | TBO.com
Yay, charity.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Myron Lewis must prove himself against Carolina Panthers - Tampa Bay Times
Good luck with that.

NFP Friday Forecast | National Football Post
Previewing every game.

[Video] Buccaneers Insider, 12/22/11 | Buccaneers.com
Insider talks to Jimmy Lake.

[Video] Week 16: Buccaneers vs. Panthers Preview | Buccaneers.com
The NFL's preview.

More Is Better | Buccaneers.com
More healthy players, that is.

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Everyone wants to come back next year

I guess it’s just to hang out at one buc place cuz nobody “deserves” to come back

by Carlitin1988 on Dec 23, 2011 9:33 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Glazer Time

The mention of Chip Kelly being a potential candidate for HC is a tease but I could honestly say it would brin me much joy as a fan.

by GoBuxGo on Dec 23, 2011 10:03 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions

I could see that

Hopefully FSU beats Notre Dame bad enough for him to want to leave. :) oh yeah, and Go Noles!.. and Go Bucs!

by flash_kiley on Dec 23, 2011 10:12 AM EST via Android app up reply actions

wrong Kelly.

by akbrown15 on Dec 23, 2011 12:09 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

Good fix. Facepalm to myself.

Chip Kelly would be fantastic.

by flash_kiley on Dec 23, 2011 12:20 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

That's another possibility from the college ranks I hadn't considered

Eight straight losses and counting- time to go, Raheem.

by RookTakesYou on Dec 23, 2011 10:22 AM EST up reply actions

Kelly would be an awesome hire

A few key points would be his track record as an offensive genius is known and proven. He’d be perfect for developing our young offense and showcasing LGBs talents as a back. Kelly could get us LaMichael James and he’s young so he’d go along with the whole youth movement Dom stands behind. Im starting the Chip Kelly bandwagon now

by GoBuxGo on Dec 23, 2011 12:08 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions

The concern I have with Chip Kelly is that he has 0 NFL experience

He has no clue how an NFL locker room works, how NFL schemes work etc.

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by Sander on Dec 23, 2011 12:10 PM EST up reply actions

Love the Chidi article

No matter what, massive mental adjustments must occur during this offseason. I think that Freeman being criticized and berated to this extent will be good for him in the long run. Dude needs to stop reading his press clippings for a while- or scrap the ones from 2010 and focus on this season’s crop.

Eight straight losses and counting- time to go, Raheem.

by RookTakesYou on Dec 23, 2011 10:24 AM EST reply actions

Yep, free needs to think and play like it is 2009 again.

East Coast Fan

by Bucfan on Dec 23, 2011 12:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

The fact that Josh Freeman routinely punks him is kind of funny to me.

This kind of came off as him whining that the new star of the Bucs isn’t bowing down to his greatness enough for his tastes. I have been saying that arrogance (or overconfidence stemming from his success last year) may have played a part in Freeman’s regression for awhile now, so I can’t say I’m surprised to read this.

"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain

by LeeCaz on Dec 23, 2011 2:03 PM EST up reply actions

What surprised me was that it was used to make a case for keeping Morris

Huh? What now?

Yugly.

by aakks on Dec 23, 2011 2:08 PM EST up reply actions

The case for keeping morriss flew out the window 8 games ago....

Hasta la vista coach!!!!

East Coast Fan

by Bucfan on Dec 23, 2011 5:03 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Sure... why not?

Let’s grant Charles Manson his parole too while were at it. I’m sure he’s fine now.

by Cracker Ball on Dec 27, 2011 10:19 AM EST up reply actions

Absolutely Great Article by Chidi Ahanotu

amazing perspective. Glimpses into his encounters with a Josh that clearly isnt what I thought he was last year at this particular point in time.

I totally agree that this is a humbling experience and the Bucs should be better from it.

But as much as I have supported Morris even though it was clear that he was slightly in over his head, Chidi’s assessment of him being arrogant and lacking substance and that aura following the team through this 8 game slide is extremely evident.

This team is no longer buying what Morris is selling and they get beat worse and worse as they are buying less and less.

Josh Freeman will be better than Matt Ryan, Cam Newton cant compete with FreeFive. Not so sure about Drew Brees.

by TruBuc1 on Dec 23, 2011 1:29 PM EST reply actions