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McCoy: Back Off My Quarterback | Bucs Scene
Tarkenton's criticism was a bit silly.

Little to like about Bucs preseason | Tampa Bay Times
True.

Bucs' Freeman getting limited preseason snaps | Tampa Bay Times
Also true.

Tarkenton: Josh Freeman has proven 'he can't play' | Tampa Bay Times
Nonsense.

Freeman ranks 30th among preseason reps; no worries says Schiano | Tampa Bay Times
I'm worried.

McCoy calls Freeman an 'unfair target' | Tampa Bay Times
Unfair? It's part of the job.

Bucs to treat Miami game as dress rehearsal | TBO.com
Starters to get actual reps, shock.

Bucs hot reads: Hall of Famer Tarkenton sounds off on Freeman | TBO.com
Harsh bro.

Bucs notes: Penn not worried about early preseason play  | TBO.com
But I am.

Josh Freeman still catching criticism despite production
Well, of course, because his production is inconsistent.

Bucs News To Know 8-20-Pewter Report
Notes.

Photo Gallery: Behind the Scenes in New England | Buccaneers.com
Pictures.

[Video] DE-Gerald McCoy-Use Camp to get ready. | Buccaneers.com
Interviews are back.

[Video] Press conference with HC Greg Schiano | Buccaneers.com
And press conferences.

[Video] Buccaneers Insider, its time to go | Buccaneers.com
But mostly interviews.

[Video] TE Tom Crabtree - Competing as a Group | Buccaneers.com
So many interviews.

[Video] K Derek Dimke - It's a Competition Everyday | Buccaneers.com
Dimkeee.

[Video] T Demer Dotson - Preparing for Season | Buccaneers.com
Demar is going to be good.

[Video] RB Brian Leonard - NoRoles Defined Yet | Buccaneers.com
Oh.

[Video] James on Positve Yardage | Buccaneers.com
Positive yardage would be nice.

Musical Interlude

NFC South News

Saints' Sean Payton is Coach and Quarterback - Canal Street Chronicles
Oh.

Saints' Wide Receiver Depth Chart Coming Into Focus - Canal Street Chronicles
They're seriously lacking depth, there.

How will Jon Beason's return help the Panthers? - Cat Scratch Reader
By playing well?

Newton Gets 33/1 Odds to be 2013 NFL MVP - Cat Scratch Reader
Hah.

Jon Beason's contract will void following 2013 season - Cat Scratch Reader
Oooh, interesting.

A Different Look at "Fan Equity" - The Falcoholic
Good fun.

Which 5 Falcons Already Have Jobs Sewn Up? - The Falcoholic
Just 5?

NFL News

FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | 2012 Fumble Luck
Interesting.

One team's junk is another team's treasure | National Football Post
That's just the way it is.

What if the rookie wage scale didn't exist? | National Football Post
Rookies would be earning a lot more money.

Von Miller suspended 6 games - SBNation.com
Whoa.

Do not attempt to help women enjoy football - SBNation.com
They already enjoy it.

Richard Marshall released by Miami - SBNation.com
Old and over the hill?

The (virtual) legend of Brian Finneran - SBNation.com
lolwat

Jairus Byrd signs franchise tender - SBNation.com
Didn't have much choice, of course.

NFL news: Von Miller suspended, Michael Vick the starter in Philadelphia - SBNation.com
Good fun.

Geno Smith will start for Jets vs. Giants, if healthy - SBNation.com
Hmz, interesting.

Cardinals sign Mike Thomas, according to report - SBNation.com
Oh.

Michael Vick named Eagles starting quarterback - SBNation.com
Also oh.

Darrelle Revis injury: Buccaneers CB has full practice - SBNation.com
Sure.

Brandon Weeden named Browns starting quarterback - SBNation.com
Starting quarterbacks everywhere.

Le'Veon Bell has a 'mid foot' injury - Behind the Steel Curtain
Steelers are always injured, it seems.

Barry Cofield injury: Redskins nose tackle fractures right hand - SBNation.com
Oooh, time for a club. I love clubs.