Daily Bucs Links: Optimism? Huh?

Free agent performance leaves Bucs feeling shortchanged | Tampa Bay Times
TAMPA — On the second play of the season against Carolina, Bucs DE Michael Johnson tried to shed a crack back block from Panthers TE Greg Olson, got caught up on a running play to his right and had teammate Clinton McDonald fall on the back of his left leg. He returned to the game and recorded six tackles, but he had trouble pushing off and was never explosive out of his stance.

Smith optimistic Bucs will get the ship sailing | TBO.com, The Tampa Tribune and The Tampa Times
TAMPA — Down 38 points and with little chance of mounting a comeback, Buccaneers coach Lovie Smith told his team at halftime of the Baltimore game last week there was nothing left to play for that day but pride.

Cheerleader Spotlight: Micah
This week's Cheerleader Spotlight features Micah, a 2nd year cheerleader that was born in London and shares an NFL connection with her brother.

Seahawks trade Percy Harvin to Jets - SBNation.com
The Jets have pulled off a shocking trade, bringing in one of the most talented players in football to support Geno Smith in a Friday evening trade with the Seahawks.

PFT Commenter's elite interview with Pete Prisco from CBS Sports - SBNation.com
Two of our nation's finest football minds go at it in an epic conversation.

Cleveland Browns opening eyes with the wide zone - SBNation.com
It's not a wild scenario to imagine a 6-2 Cleveland Browns team come November. Are you ready for this?