Buccaneers Team Report
(Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:19:51 PST)

Defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin, 68, is expected to leave the Bucs after this season and join the coaching staff being assembled by his son, Lane, who was introduced Monday as the new University of Tennessee head football coach.

Lane Kiffin met with his players for 41 minutes Sunday night and informed them his famous father would be joining the Vols' staff. But the younger Kiffin would not reveal specifics about his coaching staff.

Bucs coach Jon Gruden said Monte Kiffin will remain with the Bucs at least until the end of the season.

"Yes, and again, he's my friend and I want what's best for him," Gruden said. "We've got work to do and we're going to finish the job.

AccuScore: Giants should be fine without Burress
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:01:00 PST)
Throughout the postseason, simulations show that the Giants are favored to win regardless of whether Plaxico Burress plays.

Bucs mum on Monte Kiffin's future
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:34:10 PST)
Although the Tampa Bay Buccaneers expect to have Monte Kiffin drawing up defensive game plans for the rest of the season, his future with the NFC South co-leaders remains unclear. Neither Kiffin or the Bucs have done anything to end speculation that the 68-year-old defensive coordinator has decided to leave the NFL to work for his son, Lane, the new coach at the University of Tennessee.

Pats to play Bucs in London in 2009
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:23:40 PST)
The New England Patriots will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next season at Wembley Stadium, the third straight year the NFL will stage a regular-season game in the British capital. The game will be played Oct. 25. The Bucs will be listed as the home team, giving up a game in Tampa. "Over the past two years, we have seen firsthand the excitement that exists for our sport in the UK," NFL commissioner...

Patriots, Buccaneers to play in London in 2009
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:19:02 PST)
The NFL will return to London's Wembley Stadium for a third straight year when the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet on October 25, 2009.

Monte Kiffin could bolt Bucs to work with son at Tennessee
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:28:15 PST)
Monte Kiffin's reign defensive coordinator with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers may soonc ome to an end, according tot...

Chargers' collapse goes well beyond coaching
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:46:00 PST)
GM A.J. Smith made plenty of questionable decisions leading up to what has become a miserable season.

Winners and losers: The amazing race
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:30:00 PST)
Tony Romo seems well-positioned to move ahead in what is a wide-open pursuit for league MVP honors.

Bucs, Panthers survive before big showdown
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:46:18 PST)
If you've been paying attention since early in the season, you knew it would come down to this in the NFC South...

Bucs slow down Brees to beat Saints 23-20
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:34:12 PST)
New Orleans put the game in Drew Brees' hands, and Tampa Bay took it right away. The relentless Buccaneers defense pressured the NFL's leading passer all afternoon, then intercepted him twice in the closing minutes Sunday to stay atop the NFC South with a 23-20 victory over the Saints. "You know you're going to get opportunities," Bucs cornerback Ronde Barber said after Brees threw on nine of New...

Reggie Bush returns for Saints
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:26:01 PST)
New Orleans running Reggie Bush started Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after missing the previous four games because of a knee injury. Bush hadn't played since tearing the meniscus in his left knee on Oct. 19 during a loss at Carolina and having arthroscopic surgery. Safety Jermaine Phillips returned to Tampa Bay's lineup after missing three games with a forearm injury.

Week 13 NFL picks: Steelers will test Cassel's mettle
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:56:21 PST)
Vinnie Iyer serves up a full serving of NFL predictions on this holiday weekend, including his take on the meatiest matchup, Steelers-Patriots.

NFL Power Poll: New York fans should give many thanks
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:16:36 PST)
Does the Jets' 34-13 victory at Nashville mean they that are perched in position to meet the Giants in February's Super Bowl?

Brees, Saints have new record to target: 11-5
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:16:33 PST)
Vinnie Iyer asserts that Drew Brees and the Saints are in good position to dictate their playoff fate over the final five weeks.

Brees highlights Player of the Week awards
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:41:03 PST)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees on Wednesday was named the NFC's Offensive Player of the Week after continuing his record-setting pace this season.

Top trades: Jets pack 1-2 punch
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:38:00 PST)
The moves to acquire Brett Favre and Kris Jenkins have them in control of the AFC East.

Week 12 NFL picks: Giants will make Warner feel a rush
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:26:48 PST)
After a ho-hum set of matchups and results in Week 11, everything has been dialed up in Week 12. Of the full slate of 16 NFL games, 11 of them have teams favored by a touchdown or less.

The premature playoff picture: Week 12
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:57:51 PST)
In : Colts, Bears Out : Dolphins, Packers AFC First Round Byes : Tennessee Titans New York Jets Other...

Lions' season of futility won't end at 0-16
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:47:00 PST)
Despite how horrible Detroit is this season, the Lions will find a way to pull off a victory.

Bucs tied for 1st, ready to face NFC South rivals
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:52:16 PST)
Dominant at home and resilient on the road, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have climbed back into a tie for first place heading into a stretch of games against NFC South rivals that could make or break their season. The Bucs (8-3) host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, then travel to Carolina (8-3) and Atlanta (7-4) the next two weeks with an opportunity to separate themselves from the rest of the...

Buccaneers RB Williams active for Sunday"s game
(Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:46:02 PST)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams was listed as active for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions.

Bucs' Cadillac Williams in drive in the Motor City
(Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:28:58 PST)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers put Carnell "Cadillac" Williams in drive in the Motor City. Williams was active Sunday against the Detroit Lions after being out since Sept. 30, 2007, when he had a career-threatening knee injury. He was the 2005 Offensive Rookie of the Year after running for 1,178 yards and six touchdowns.

Winless Lions hope to finally win vs. Buccaneers
(Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:02:09 PST)
Shaun McDonald tries to forget the Detroit Lions are 0-10. The receiver hasn't had much luck. "Everywhere you go, you hear about it," McDonald said. "Last week, the guys in the crowd at Carolina were heckling us about our record. When I'm out in town here, people start talking about the Lions when I'm around and I act like I don't know nothing about the Lions." The Lions' next chance to restore some...

Jeff Garcia's frenetic play maddening but necessary
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:55:47 PST)
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Finally a feature back, Turner key to Falcons' turnaround
(Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:36:20 PST)
Out of LaDainian Tomlinson's shadow, Michael Turner has thrived in his first opportunity to be a feature back, contributing to the Falcons' surprising success.

Buccaneers place RB Graham, LB Hayes on IR
(Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:59:02 PST)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wednesday placed running back Earnest Graham and rookie linebacker Geno Hayes on season-ending injured reserve.

The premature playoff picture: Week 11
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:27:15 PST)
In : Jets, Broncos, Dolphins, Packers Out : Colts, Chargers, Ravens, Bears AFC First Round Byes : Tennessee...

NFL Power Poll: Giants move to top of the line
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:56:39 PST)
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