Tampa Bay Buccaneers 53-man Roster Cuts - Ahmad Black, Ed Gant among casualties

by Sander on Sep 3, 2011 6:50 PM EDT

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have just released their final roster cuts. There are a few surprises in there, but no really big ones. Ahmad Black may be the biggest name among all cuts, but he never had a chance as he has only played a couple of downs during the preseason. Safety Devin Holland did make the team over Black, although I expect Holland to lose out on his roster spot when the Bucs bring in players over the next few days.

Surprisingly, the Bucs cut three tight ends in Daniel Hardy, Nathan Overbay and Ryan Purvis, keeping just two. They also kept a whopping seven cornerbacks, refusing to cut one of Elbert Mack, D.J. Johnson or Anthony Gaitor. I would expect the Bucs to try to bring in a tight end or two off waivers or as a free agent.

Daniel Hardy and Ahmad Black were the only draft picks the Bucs cut, as all six other draft picks did make the roster.

In addition, the Bucs placed Andrew Economos on the PUP list, which means that he won't be able to play until week 6 at the earliest. Christian Yount will handle longsnapping duties during his absence.

Hit the jump for the full list of roster cuts.

QB Rudy Carpenter, QB Jonathan Crompton

RB Armando Allen, RB Mossis Madu

FB/LB Nick Reveiz

WR Ed Gant, WR Maurice Price (injury settlement)

TE Ryan Purvis, TE Nathan Overbay, TE Daniel Hardy

T Will Barker, T Cory Brandon

G Thomas Claiborne, G Marc Dile (injury settlement)

C Matt Allen

DT John McCargo, DT Al Woods

DE Kyle Moore, DE Alex Magee

LB Brandon Heath, LB Simoni Lawrence, LB Derrell Smith, LB Tyrone McKenzie

S Dominique Harris, S Ahmad Black

K Jacob Rogers

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Lawrence

It is a shame about Lawrence. He was flying around, making some really nice hits against the Redskins.

BTW, I just met my new neighbor, Adrian Clayborn. What a nice guy!

by terp12 on Sep 3, 2011 7:13 PM EDT reply actions

Hah, nice

Adrian Clayborn is a great guy from all I’ve heard.

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by Sander on Sep 3, 2011 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Badass.

What area does a first-round rookie live in?

Am I going MAD, or did the word "think" escape your lips?

by Kilgore on Sep 3, 2011 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

South Tampa

Renting a townhouse, but bought his mom a house in Tampa. He signed an autograph for my son. Could not have been any nicer.

by terp12 on Sep 4, 2011 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions

Very cool

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by Kilgore on Sep 4, 2011 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions

gooden was released by the ravens

tavaris gooden was released today by the ravens, would be a decent addition to the linebackers we need a back up to foster, would provide great depth, and a good special teams player IMO

by TonyBuc51 on Sep 3, 2011 7:41 PM EDT reply actions

Dont need him

He’s not that good… Never played that well for the Ravens….

East Coast Fan

by Bucfan on Sep 3, 2011 8:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Just a potential roster note.

Brandon Merriweather was cut by the Pats today. Good player to help at safety.
I would jump on him if I were the Bucs. Really confused as to why they dropped him, was a Pro Bowler last season or the year before.

"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen

by IE Angel on Sep 3, 2011 8:17 PM EDT reply actions

Because he didn't deserve to be a Pro Bowler

Meriweather is undisciplined and with these new rules, a penalty waiting to happen. The Pats defense has struggled these past years against the pass, because he isn’t disciplined enough in pass defense.

That all said, I’d take a flier on him. No real downside.

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by Sander on Sep 3, 2011 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Meriweather was benched on several occasions last season

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by Sander on Sep 3, 2011 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Still, with the uncertainty at safety, IMO. I think it is worth a risk.

Raheem is great with attitude guys, from what I’ve seen. And the kid has talent.
I like Grimm a lot. And Sean Jones is solid. And who knows what will happen with T-Jack, with his suspension and re-instatement and blatant disregard for personal-conduct policies in the past.
Merriweather just seems like a Blount, Williams, Talib type of guy waiting to happen.

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by IE Angel on Sep 3, 2011 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I'd certainly try him out

Of course, Bucs aren’t going to be the only team after him, if they’re going after him at all.

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by Sander on Sep 3, 2011 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Link to today's leaguewide transactions

http://bit.ly/qYjp9Z

by jMagic09 on Sep 3, 2011 8:52 PM EDT reply actions

thanks

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by Kilgore on Sep 3, 2011 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions

I would definitely take a flier on merriweather..as far as black goes I would like to see him on the PS if anything..Will Allen was released I certainly like him more than Elbert Mack

by TampaBayAllTheWayFromCaliforni-A on Sep 3, 2011 9:16 PM EDT reply actions

Will Allen the 33-year-old cornerback?

Bucs aren’t signing him.

I’m pretty sure Ahmad Black is headed for the practice squad if he isn’t claimed.

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by Sander on Sep 3, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope he isn't claimed.

by NewLogic on Sep 4, 2011 4:05 AM EDT up reply actions

Haha no he doesn’t fit our plans and he isn’t the greatest but the more we trot E Mack out there the more I feel we are going to give up a big play

by TampaBayAllTheWayFromCaliforni-A on Sep 3, 2011 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

Bucs already have seven cornerbacks right now

Also, please start using the subject line when posting replies.

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by Sander on Sep 3, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m making my first trip to Tampa for the Monday night game..what are the good sport shops to go to for some Tampa gear?

by TampaBayAllTheWayFromCaliforni-A on Sep 3, 2011 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

Really don't understand keeping 3 running backs that have the same body type.

Not that Allen or Madu seemed like the answer to all of our prayers, but a change of pace back that actually has a change of pace would be a nice thing to have…

Chris Ivory?

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by Kilgore on Sep 3, 2011 10:44 PM EDT reply actions

just saw an Ivory conversation on another thread

So is Ivory on IR or was he cut?

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by Kilgore on Sep 3, 2011 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions

He's on IR

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by Sander on Sep 4, 2011 7:46 AM EDT up reply actions

I agree our rbs aside from blount SUCK... Not sure allen bradford deserves to play in the nfl..

I thought letting caddy go was the right move but not to bring in a honda

by Carlitin1988 on Sep 4, 2011 9:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

im mad !!!

I wanted :

gant
hardy
woods

on the roster

by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Sep 3, 2011 10:44 PM EDT reply actions

and Terrel Pryor

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by Kilgore on Sep 3, 2011 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I think

DE: tim crowder
CB: dj johnson
CB: elbert mack
RB: allen bradford
SS: sean jones
SS: devin holland

All above should have been cut

by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Sep 3, 2011 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Sean Jones?

Are you serious? He’s a starter… Are you throwing darts at our roster to make those picks?

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by Kilgore on Sep 3, 2011 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

No Way

They cut Sean Jones….I’d rather have Armando Allen or Madu over Bradford also…for some reason i think us not re-signing Caddy might come back to bite us big time

by TampaBayAllTheWayFromCaliforni-A on Sep 3, 2011 11:03 PM EDT reply actions

I don't understand why they didn't resign him

And go for 31-year old “insurance plan” Graham… Caddy scored on two draw runs, and had akiller counter against 49’ers… Game winner against Rams… Double middle finger to Glazers!

by Titankillah on Sep 3, 2011 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Use the reply button so you don't convolute these threads

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by LeeCaz on Sep 4, 2011 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions

He got put on IR

Ivory isn’t going anywhere, he is still with the Saints, but his season is over before it started.

by Steven Person on Sep 3, 2011 11:21 PM EDT reply actions

Let's

Trade for RB Slaton and sign FS Merriweather. Go Bucs!

by cowatkins78 on Sep 3, 2011 11:27 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Fail

"Let's get one thing straight that my crown ain't for testing-testing
Chop heads off like King Henry the 8th, guillotine to ya neck, bitch
I'm a king in this thing, don't be dumb, been in this shit since '94"

by 4QB on Sep 4, 2011 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions

That's nice!

I agree we need a change of pace back and think Slaton fits the bill..its all just a pipe dream right now..Yeah Killah I don’t get it either..To late to worry about it now

by TampaBayAllTheWayFromCaliforni-A on Sep 3, 2011 11:45 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Chester Taylor might be worth a look.....

The 3rd down RB is giving me some problems when I look at this team I don’t see many weaknesses. Freeman will do what he does. Blount will do what he did last year, and so will Mike Williams and K2. What I don’t understand is the non interest in Caddy who proved so useful last year. They need to scoop a quick/speedy back to compliment Blount. If they can do that……..it’s hard to find any holes in this team.

by TheDarkLord on Sep 4, 2011 12:20 AM EDT via mobile reply actions