Bucs sign Jameel Cook
The Bucs signed fullback Jameel Cook and placed fullback Byron Storer on injured reserve, the team announced in a news release.
Cook played with the Bucs from 2001-05. He has 15 carries for 43 yards and 81 receptions for 486 yards and three touchdowns in his career.
In addition, the Bucs signed fullback Ryan Powdrell to the practice squad and released former USF linebacker Ben Moffitt.
(Pictured: Jameel Cook. Times photo (2005) -- Ken Helle.)
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If his ability is close to that of when he was originally here, that's a great fill-in for the FB position. However, I have no clue as to how he performed over in HOU
Posted by: Nate Dogg | October 15, 2008 at 10:49 AM
He performed well... until he was busted for posession of the bud.
I like Cookie, he'll come in hungry.
LOL @ Bulls fans who thought Moffitt was gonna get drafted... you guys are pathetic.
Posted by: James | October 15, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Nice sign. I really like Cook's ability to catch out of the backfield. Pretty devestating blocker also. However, we NEED BJ Askew back asap.
Posted by: Tom | October 15, 2008 at 11:32 AM
I'll take this all day. At least we know he didnt get cut for performance reasons in HOU. He should be able to help us out for a while.
Posted by: Dark Side | October 15, 2008 at 11:46 AM
I like this move as well. A little bud never hurt anybody and atleast it was not for getting loaded at a ABC Liquor Store and beating the hell out of his lady. This guy can play and if health permits should be a nice temporary solution till Askew comes back.
Posted by: Stephen | October 15, 2008 at 01:27 PM
Smart pickup. If he's still in shape, should help right away. Is also a great pass threat on those dink and dunks Gruden cherishes.
Posted by: | October 15, 2008 at 01:40 PM
I remember him being a standout on special teams as well. Good signing.
Posted by: Jay | October 15, 2008 at 02:01 PM
caddy where are you?
Posted by: bill h | October 15, 2008 at 04:15 PM
Jameel? Know where I can get any of that weed?
Posted by: Itch | October 15, 2008 at 05:03 PM
icth, up your but and around the corner
Posted by: | October 16, 2008 at 02:36 AM
Umm, I guess that the Bucs don't care that Jameel got busted for possession of marijuana just before he was cut by the lowly Texans?
Posted by: Carl | October 16, 2008 at 08:31 AM
Hells yeah! Brotha's got the weed hook-up! Can you score me a lid?
Posted by: Jeremy Stevens | October 16, 2008 at 09:24 AM