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Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach, general manager risking own future on rookie quarterback Josh Freeman

For you and me, the decision seems simple enough.

The Buccaneers stink, their offense is going nowhere, and the future of the franchise is standing just a few feet away on the sideline. So why wouldn’t you start Josh Freeman at quarterback when the Bucs return to the field in 12 days?

Ah, but for Raheem Morris and Mark Dominik, the decision is a bit more complicated.

By destiny and design, the Bucs coach and general manager have become inextricably linked with their rookie quarterback. In a season that appears hellbent on disappointment, Freeman’s development is the last opportunity for a positive vibe.

Click here to read the full article – By John Romano of tampabay.com

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Buccaneers LB Barrett Ruud takes loss personally

If you wanted to find one Buccaneers player who was thoroughly disgusted with Sunday’s loss to New England, you had to look no further than a certain player sitting with a towel draped over his head, facing the wall in the back corner of the Wembley Stadium locker room.

That player was LB Barrett Ruud, whose missed tackle in the second quarter cost the Bucs a pivotal touchdown. Ruud sat there, speaking to no one, for what seemed like an eternity before even mustering the energy to shower and catch the team bus.

When he finally composed himself enough to grant an interview, his frustration was obvious.

“It always starts in the mirror,” he said. “And it’s not going to be good when you play, individually, like I did. That’s where I start. There’s just too many bad plays. And it’s been consistently bad plays. All I can do is work harder.”

Click here to read the full article – By Stephen Holder of tampabay.com

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Quarterback Josh Freeman getting more comfortable in Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense

QB Josh Freeman returned home Monday as the likely starter for the Bucs when they begin the second half of their season after this week’s bye.

But regarding his first game action in nearly two months, he said he felt comfortable during his regular-season debut against the Patriots.

“It’s hard to use the word rusty because I play football every week,” Freeman said. “It’s just that I haven’t been playing on Sundays. I’ve been getting work in practice; I’ve been getting a lot of scout-team reps. I’ve been working with (coordinator Greg) Olson, and he’s brought me along tremendously in the offense. I felt really comfortable out there calling the plays, knowing where the ball needed to go, stuff like that.

Click here to read the full article – By Stephen F. Holder and Rick Stroud of St. Petersburg Times

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