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Daily Bucs Links 10/28/11 - Arrelious Benn isn't on the field on passing downs

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Exploring Arrelious Benn's role in Buccaneers offense | tampabay.com & St. Petersburg Times
This is something I talked about weeks ago, and it has been the case ever since Benn got to Tampa: he's being used mostly as a run-blocker and on a few shot and trick plays. 

Injuries at running back position reduced Arrelious Benn's role in passing game - St. Petersburg Times
Not really. The Bucs' refusal to put him on the field in passing situations reduced his role. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Josh Freeman says he has been too aggressive, leading to early season woes - St. Petersburg Times
There are more issues than just being too aggressive. 

Buccaneers' Josh Freeman and Kellen Winslow getting along just fine | tampabay.com & St. Petersburg Times
Of course they are. But neither is really playing well. 

Bucs Q&A: Team prefers to groom its own talent | TBO.com
If you hadn't figured it out yet, the Bucs do not like free agency.

Moneyball in the NFL? | National Football Post
Teams use analytics, but won't talk about it. I roll my eyes at this. 

Bucs give recently-reinstated Tanard Jackson a contract extension | tampabay.com & St. Petersburg Times
He certainly deserves it from an on-field perspective. 

Dominik Showing Faith In Jackson, Extends His Contract Through 2012 | Pewter Report
That's quite a lot of faith. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers give safety Tanard Jackson a raise and contract extension through 2012 season - St. Petersburg Times
More money for him. 

Coaching tip for the Buccaneers - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Get Blount more involved? Makes sense. 

A Look at some Non-First Rounders | ProFootballFocus.com
The Bucs' rookies are doing well. 

NFP Friday Forecast | National Football Post
Previewing all the games.