Bucs First Practice Full of Activity
Posted July 28, 2006 by Katherine Smith
Posted July 28, 2006 by Katherine Smith
The Bucs parked Cadillac Williams during the second part of Friday’s morning workout. The move, though, was merely precautionary. Williams back tightened up on him, so coaches held him out of drills during the later part of Friday’s workout.
Also on Friday morning, the team announced some moves Friday morning. To help the team get down to the mandatory 89-players, quarterbacks Jay Fiedler and Luke McCown were placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list, while 2005 third-round pick Chris Colmer is done for the season. Colmer was placed on the Non-Football Injury list. Colmer’s been rehabilitating a shoulder injury all off-season.
Other Friday morning observations:
During receiving drills, Joey Galloway participated in some, but not all. The Bucs plan to use a similar strategy as last year where they limited Galloway’s participation during camp. The goal is to keep the 12th-year veteran healthy throughout the season.
That strategy paid off last season, as Galloway started all 16 regular season games and the playoff game against Washington, finishing seventh in the NFC with a career-high 83 receptions and seventh in the NFL with a career-high 1,287 yards.
Galloway did get involved during the later part of the morning workout. Cornerback Juran Bolden broke up a pass intended for Galloway, prompting Derrick Brooks to respond “Next time, go a little faster.”
The first 9-on-9 drills on Friday gave somewhat of a glimpse of the offensive line. Last year’s starting unit remained in tact – Kenyatta Walker at right tackle, Sean Mahan at right guard, John Wade at center, Dan Buenning at left guard and Anthony Davis at left tackle. But Jeb Terry also took some snaps at right guard with the first unit, while Mahan also got some reps as the starting center. Rookies Davin Joseph and Jeremy Trueblood worked with the second team.
Caddy Sits Out
Posted July 28, 2006 by Dave Reynolds
Posted July 28, 2006 by Dave Reynolds
The injury bug hit Cadillac Williams a bit early. Williams was held out of the morning practice with back spasms, but might return for the afternoon session.
Also, the Bucs’ offensive line depth has taken an early hit as tackle Chris Colmer said he is out for the season. Colmer, a third-round pick in 2005, was inactive for every game of his rookie season as he rehabbed after shoulder surgery.
Fiedler On Sideline
Posted July 28, 2006 by Roy Cummings
Posted July 28, 2006 by Roy Cummings
Newly signed QB Jay Fiedler took in his first Bucs practice from the sidelines. Fiedler, who is recovering from shoulder surgery, rode a stationary bike alongside Luke McCown - who was placed on the PUP list on Monday as he recovers from knee surgery. There are no other notable absences, and all of the draft picks - including first-rounder Davin Joseph - are taking part in the morning practice.
Joseph Agrees To Terms
Posted July 27, 2006 by Roy Cummings
Posted July 27, 2006 by Roy Cummings
7:02 p.m.: As expected, top draft pick Davin Joseph and the Bucs have agreed to terms on a five-year deal, according to Joseph’s agent, Ben Dogra.
Financial terms were not announced, but Joseph is expected to be ready for Friday’s 8:30 a.m. practice.
WR Maurice Stovall remains the only draft pick yet to agree to contract terms