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The New Orleans Saunts are trying to re-sign linebacker Jonathan Vilma, even as the Buccaneers attempt to arrange a visit.
It's a battle between the NFC South rivals. Vilma could be a replacement for linebacker Derrick Brooks at outside linebacker. The Bucs really liked him in 2004 when he was drafted by the Jets three spots ahead of the Bucs' selection of Michael Clayton. Vilma had 132 tackles last season.
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BART SCOTT!!!!HAYNESWORTH!!!!FRED TAYLOR!!!
Posted by: D Block | February 27, 2009 at 01:17 AM
i agree dblock. i want bart scott in a bucs uniform but vilma would not be bad either.
Posted by: buc4life | February 27, 2009 at 01:22 AM
Who the hell is Bart Scott? And FRED TAYLOR? Come on bro, he was injured even at his best.
Posted by: Tony | February 27, 2009 at 01:32 AM
Come on Vilma we need more players from THE U!!!!! You have to come here. You played your college ball here.
Posted by: Yoshi | February 27, 2009 at 01:36 AM
Wow Tony, if you dont know who Bart Scott and Fred Taylor are, you have no right to be commenting on anything.
Posted by: Yoshi | February 27, 2009 at 01:38 AM
Vilma for a visit? Faine didn't visit last season. Get Vilma to sign. Scott is going to go back to Baltimore. I say forget Haynesworth. Yes a great player, but is lazy at times. Go after King from Seattle. He's a big guy and can get after the QB. He is known for his hard work. I think economically he would be better. Then go get Ward at RB, TJ at WR, and a good DE to put opposite of Gaines. While I was spending my $60+ million I would find me a saftey as well. Before anyone gets an idea, we do not want Roy Williams the saftey from Dallas. He is done in the NFL if you ask me. He can hit, but couldn't cover a barn with paint if you gave him a spray gun.
Posted by: TX Bucs Fan | February 27, 2009 at 01:41 AM
I'm confused only in the point TB said they want to get bigger and stronger at Linebacker. Vilma is another undersized linebacker.
Posted by: aj | February 27, 2009 at 01:42 AM
One last thought. My guess is the Glazers are not going to spend hardly anything to save themselves some money. The Man U deal is killing them money wise. If they would just sell this team to DeBartalo we would be in championships consistently or at least more often than we are now.
Posted by: TX Bucs Fan | February 27, 2009 at 01:46 AM
Maybe not my last thought. Aj you are correct Vilma is a small backer who is in the same mold as Derrick. Both are in the 6ft/230lb range. I'm telling you guys with all the money they have there should be some big deals by the time we wake up, but there won't be. Mark my words they are not going to do hardly anything, but they better make some type of a splash or I will be forced to cheer for the Cowgirls. That is a sign it is really bad down here in Texas.
Posted by: TX Bucs Fan | February 27, 2009 at 01:53 AM
i dont mean to be disrepectul and appreciate the update but are you just watching the special on espn and repaeting john claytons answers?
Posted by: conradbuff | February 27, 2009 at 01:57 AM
GUYS FACE IT WEREN'T NOT GETTING ANYBODY NOBODY AFTER THE LAST 2 SEASONS WANTS TO COME HERE. PREACH STADIUM NICE BUC ONE PLACE BUT IT'S NOT HAPPENING LOOK AT THE ROSTER NOW AND IT WONT CHANGE UNTIL THE DRAFT AND WE WILL BLOW THAT AND GET A PUNTER IN THE FIRST ROUND TO SAVE MONEY
Posted by: tb_buccaneers1978 | February 27, 2009 at 07:01 AM
OTHER TEAMS ARE AWAKE SPENDING MONEY AND MARK DOMINK AND RAHEEM MORRIS ARE IN A COMA AT THERE BIG HOUSE AND LIVING THE DREAM THINKING THEY SIGNED SOMEBODY TODAY
Posted by: tb_buccaneers1978 | February 27, 2009 at 07:07 AM
OTHER TEAMS ARE AWAKE SPENDING MONEY AND MARK DOMINK AND RAHEEM MORRIS ARE IN A COMA AT THERE BIG HOUSE AND LIVING THE DREAM THINKING THEY SIGNED SOMEBODY TODAY
Posted by: tb_buccaneers1978 | February 27, 2009 at 07:07 AM
Forget Haynesworth... too much money... He's not worth what he'll end up getting. Vilma would be a great pick up. That would definitely ease the blow of releasing DB...
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Posted by: e | February 27, 2009 at 07:27 AM
Dude, stop cutting and pasting the same shallow remarks into every blog entry, and TURN OFF THE CAPS PLEASE.
Posted by: Jasonhouse | February 27, 2009 at 07:30 AM
Jason get ready for school. I'm making my point in every blog because the writer here all report what other people are saying by cutting and pasting. I took caps off for you
Posted by: tb_buccaneers1978 | February 27, 2009 at 07:42 AM
I'll give you that one... I think the fans posting here are giving better news updates than the actual employees... Hmmm... I got laid off from my structural engineering gig recently. Where do I apply to be a Blog Monitor? :D
Posted by: Jasonhouse | February 27, 2009 at 07:56 AM
Dblock, I already predicted Haynesworth to Redskins a few days ago and looks like he's signing with them. We got lucky, as far as the money end is concerned. Taylor would be nice though.
Posted by: OAR | February 27, 2009 at 08:40 AM
Yes you did say he would land there OAR and I was hoping you were wrong, but am realived that you were right.(OXIMORON) It's hard to get in a bidding war with the redskins and I just dont think tying up 100mil on 1 guy. we need alot more than one guy!! Keep workin and lets get some ppl signed boyz!!
Posted by: Robert | February 27, 2009 at 09:00 AM
lol Jason. Sorry to hear about the job it's tough but F the blogging there might be a spot for you on the Bucs because were not getting anybody. You could be a will LB and I'll play sam LB.
Posted by: tb_buccaneers1978 | February 27, 2009 at 09:30 AM
OAR... Sorry bro, but Taylor already signed with the Patriots this morning.
Posted by: Jasonhouse | February 27, 2009 at 09:30 AM
I'm just glad Gruden isn't doing our draft this year. The guys would have to be old enough for Anna Nicole Smith to get his attention.
Posted by: IREADER | February 27, 2009 at 10:07 AM
Jasonhouse, yeah I saw that. I think he would have fit the new "tough-downhill backfield" look. Oh well, next, if there are any?
I also agree Haynesworth got way to much and I'm glad Bucs aren't stuck with that soon to be cap issue.
Posted by: OAR | February 27, 2009 at 10:50 AM
The New Orleans Saunts are trying to re-sign linebacker Jonathan Vilma, even as the Buccaneers attempt to arrange a visit.
It's a battle between the NFC South rivals. Vilma could be a replacement for linebacker Derrick Brooks at outside linebacker. The Bucs really liked him in 2004 when he was drafted by the Jets three spots ahead of the Bucs' selection of Michael Clayton. Vilma had 132 tackles last season.
Posted by Rick Stroud at 1:13:33 AM on February 27, 2009
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Who the hell are the Saunts?
Posted by: Dave | February 27, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Ahh oar, you criticize these writers for making predictions and yet try to take credit for something that was said months ago by several radio, TV, and newspapers. Everybody knew the Skins wanted Haynesworth and were probably going to get him. That was a no brainer. Look at the division they play in.
Posted by: DR | February 27, 2009 at 01:40 PM
DR-flip foosball a--, months ago, hmm? While the playoffs were going on then, hmm? If that were true, why did you say the Bucs needed to go after him? You said he was the answer to the Bucs(notice I don't say "our" team) d-line issues.
And most of these articles are predictions? They must be using your magic eightball then.
Posted by: OAR | February 27, 2009 at 03:11 PM