I know this is fairly early in the off-season to implement, but what the heck. Training Camp is just around the corner so I might as well kick the dust off this potential ATTENTION GRABBER right now! Here's how this chart works: An Up-Arrow means the athlete's stock is on the rise, though it doesn't necessarily mean they are particularly likely to make the club. A Down-Arrow means they aren't doing so hot. Double Dashes means the player is neutral, the player isn't on the rise or down fall. A Lock means the player is starting barring injury or hail fire.
Potential Open Spots: Full Back, Wide Receiver, Tight End, Left Guard, Center, Defensive End, Middle Linebacker, Strong Safety, Free Safety.
I'll post an updated list once a week or so, as circumstances encourage me to do so.
Player, Position | Comment | |
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Nick Mihlhauser, C |
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Acquired by the Bucs when Dan Buenning went down last season, came from the San Diego Chargers' practice squad.. |
John Wade, C |
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Signed with Tampa Bay on March 10, 2003 after spending his first five seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars. |
Jonathan Clinkscale, C/G |
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Signed as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2005. |
Matt Lehr, C/G |
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Signed seventh-year center/guard Matt Lehr this off-season formerly of the Falcons. |
Ronde Barber, CB |
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A main stay on the Bucs Defense for Years, no doubt starter. |
Carlos Hendricks, CB |
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A regular on the Practice Squad and in the NFL Europa League (RIP). |
Brian Kelly, CB |
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Kelly played in just two of the first six games last season while struggling to overcome a turf toe injury, then finally went on injured reserve before the seventh game last season. Should bounce back this season. |
Torrie Cox, CB |
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Believe it or not, Torrie will be able to workout during Training Camp although he's been suspended for the first 4 games of the season due to breaking the leagues substance abuse policy. |
Phillip Buchanon, CB |
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Could pressure CB Brian Kelly for the starting job, but highly unlikely. The first guy to play when Ronde or Brian need a breather. |
Alan Zemaitis, CB |
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Fourth Round Pick last season, Injuries have slowed his progress. |
Marcus Hamilton, CB |
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Drafted in the 7TH Round of this years NFL Draft, Mr. Irrelevant. Should be key on Special Teams. |
Sammy Davis, CB |
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Also competing for a spot at Cornerback, but is several ticks down on the depth chart. |
Jeremy Pittman, DE |
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Pittman participated in Tampa Bay's rookie mini-camp in early May on a tryout contract. |
Kevin Carter, DE |
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Free Agent Acquisition this off-season. Stout Defensive Lineman. Should be a Starting DT on the line to open playing time for Gaines. |
Simeon Rice, DE |
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Due for a stellar season, this is his walk year. He could either be the MVP of the Defense, Get traded Mid-Season, or completely BOMB. |
Greg Spires, DE |
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Should remain a solid back-up for Gaines or Simeon. |
Gaines Adams, DE |
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The 4th Pick in this years NFL Draft. An absolute beast rushing the passer, ridiculous feel for the game. Would be a shame if he didn't start right out of the gates. |
Charles Bennett, DE |
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Helped provide depth on Buccaneers' defensive line during his first season in the NFL, appearing in three games and totaling two tackles. |
Julian Jenkins, DE/DT |
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Played in 12 games his rookie season, providing depth on Buccaneers defensive line |
Chris Hovan, DT |
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Should see A LOT of playing time stuffing the run, with Rice, Carter, and Adams on the field.. |
Darrell Campbell, DT |
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Signed to Tampa Bay's practice squad on November 27, 2006. |
Jovan Haye, DT |
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Signed by the Buccaneers on October 25, 2006 and worked his way into the defensive line rotation last season. |
Ryan Sims, DT |
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Signed this off-season with the Bucs, had a good college career at UNC (may have been due to Julius Peppers playing on the other side of the line). |
Justin Frick, DT |
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Signed by the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2007. |
Greg Peterson, RHP |
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Taken in the 5th Round of this years NFL Draft. |
Ellis Wyms, DT/DE |
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Been an Anchor on the line for some time .... That time will continue this season. |
B.J. Askew, FB |
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Signed this off-season. Great College Career at Michigan. Will get a ton of Playing Time over Alstott. |
Byron Storer, FB |
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undrafted free agent signed by the Buccaneers. |
Mike Alstott, FB |
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This should be his last Who-Rah ... Hope to hear some Chris Berman Rumblings this season. |
Anthony Wollschlager, G |
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Mini-Camp tryout turned Roster Spot - former Miami Hurricane. |
Jeb Terry, G |
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joined the Buccaneers as a fifth-round pick (146th overall) in the 2004 NFL Draft.. |
Dan Buenning, G |
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Coming off a tough injury last season, young guy should bounce back. |
Davin Joseph, G |
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Concrete Starter on the Right Side of the line. |
Arron Sears, G |
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Second Round Draft Pick this season, should certainly see playing time, if not start. |
Matt Bryant, K |
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Provided one of the greatest moments of last season (not saying much, but very impressive individual performance). |
Derrick Brooks, LB |
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Pro Bowl Linebacker, they should put a monument out in front of Ray Jay of Derrick Brooks likeness ....... Absolute Starting Class Act. Has NOT lost a step. |
Antoine Cash, LB |
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was a solid special teams performer in his first full season with the Buccaneers.... |
Cato June, LB |
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Free Agent pick up this off-season. The obvious heir apparent to Pro Bowler Derrick Brooks. |
Ryan Nece, LB |
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Nice Player, adds good depth to the position. |
Barrett Ruud, LB |
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One of the more interesting players to watch come Training Camp, can he carry the responsibility and work load? I think so. |
Quincy Black, LB |
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Another intriguing LB, has to see the field in order to maximize potential. Bigger Guns than Pittman? hmm |
Evan Benjamin, LB |
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Signed with the Buccaneers on January 8, 2007. |
Sam Olajubutu, LB |
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May 3, 2007 UnDrafted Free Agent out of Arkansas |
Adam Hayward, LB |
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6th Round Draft Pick this past off-season. |
Jamie Winborn, LB |
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Saw primary action on special teams last season.... |
Patrick Chukwurah, LB/DE |
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We have PLENTY of Linebacking depth. |
Andrew Economos, LS |
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I graduated with a degree in Economics so I'm biased here .... |
Sean Douglas., P |
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eh, punter, eh. |
Josh Bidwell, P |
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Main stay in line-up. |
Jake Plummer, QB |
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Mail in your RETIREMENT PAPERS ALREADY, sheesh. |
Jeff Garcia, QB |
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Hands down starter, stay healthy Jeff. |
Bruce Gradkowski, QB |
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If Plummer shows up, he or Simms will have to be CUT .... wow (call me crazy, might be Simms).... |
Zac Taylor, QB |
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Hello |
Chris Simms, QB |
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Fighting for clipboard duties, could be relegated to a release party should you-know-who show up .... |
Luke McCown, QB |
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Bye Bye. |
Earnest Graham, RB |
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Who will stay, him or Darby? prediction: Darby to Practice Squad. |
Michael Pittman, RB |
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Tallies more receptions than any other season in his career, kickoff returner : ( |
Lionel Gates, RB |
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Signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad on September 4, 2006. |
Carnell "Cadillac" Williams, RB |
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Bucs Fans are collectively hoping he has a GINORMOUS BREAKOUT season (or at least I am, he's once again on my Fantasy team).... |
Kenneth Darby, RB |
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Supposed to push Pittman for 3rd Down Running Back, no chance ..... |
Sabby Piscitelli, S |
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Don't think he'll start initially, but could be come November .... |
Jermaine Phillips, S |
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Was really exposed last season, has a lot to prove this season in order to remain the starter. |
Tanard Jackson, S |
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Adds much needed depth to the position. Could surprise many. |
Kalvin Pearson, S |
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A special teams standout for the Buccaneers |
Donte Nicholson, S |
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Third-year safety prospect with good size who provides depth to Buccaneers secondary. |
Will Allen, S |
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Took over as full-time starter in 2006, solid contributor. |
Jabari Levey, T |
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Signed July 2nd, recently released by Raiders, LONG SHOT |
Luke Petitgout, T |
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Veteran Tackle, provides leadership and great work ethic, if healthy, a real solid addition. |
Anthony Davis, T |
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His make it or break it season ... Kenyatta Walker of `07.... |
Donald Penn, T |
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Signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 4, 2006..... |
Dennis Roland, T |
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2006 Practice Squad Player .... |
Chris Denman, T |
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2007 Seventh Round Draft Pick. |
Jeremy Trueblood, T |
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Solid Starter on the Right side of the line, should be better due to experience. |
Alex Smith, TE |
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Starting Tight-End, should see a jump in production due to NO Rookie QB or Batted down passes. No really he should |
Matt Herian, TE |
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Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Buccaneers on May 4, 2007. |
Anthony Becht, TE |
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should see a drop in production this year. |
Keith Heinrich, TE |
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Not to be confused with the Bulls Kirk Heinrich.....Signed as a free agent by Tampa Bay on January 17, 2007 |
Jerramy Stevens, TE |
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Clearly on a short leash, needs to work on seeing the ball and catching the ball. |
T.J. Williams, TE |
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Coming off a ruptured Achilles in 2006, could have a breakout season.... |
Maurice Stovall, WR |
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Giving big brother Michael Clayton a run for his money..... |
Jovon Bouknight, WR |
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Signed with Tampa Bay on January 17, 2007.... |
Chad Owens, WR |
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Owens may be interesting as a punt or kickoff return option; he had eight return touchdowns during his collegiate career. Could he FINALLY end the drought? |
Paris Warren, WR |
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Practice Squader, time to ish or get off the pot ..... you know? |
Mark Jones, WR |
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Re-signed by the Buccaneers on December 5, 2006. |
Chas Gessner, WR |
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Spent the entire 2006 season as a member of Tampa Bay's practice squad.... |
Chad Lucas, WR |
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Bucs' practice squad `06.... |
David Boston, WR |
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For the Second Season in a row, David Boston will attempt a comeback, tired yet?..... |
Kyle Smith, WR |
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Undrafted signee .... |
Joey Galloway, WR |
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You look back at the past three Madden Games Released, you should see that Galloways Speed attribute has NOT gone down and that pretty much mimicks real life. I don't know if he'd be a #1 on every team in the NFL, but he's definitely worthy of it in Tampa. |
Ike Hilliard, WR |
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I never liked his playing ability, even when he was at Florida. I think we clearly have one of the weakest Wide Receiving Corps in the NFL. He's a good guy, but eh |
Clayton, Michael, WR |
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An absolute make or break season. Which will it be? Keep your fingers crossed. |
Key:
-- = Chance of making the team is even.
= Chance of making the team is going down.
= Chance of making the team is going up.
Martin Gandy put up a "Making the Team Meter" over at Talking Chop, as did my boy Eric over at Amazin Avenue and I liked it so much I decided to borrow it in true SB Nation fashion. Thanks fellas
Feel FREE to absolutely RIP me a "New One" over the opinions I have cast. I'm a fan just as much as you are, I could certainly be reading to much into certain bias' I have OR it could just be that I'm right and you're CRAZY. Tell me what you think ....... GO BUCS!!!!