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Bucs’ general manager Licht off to good start in draft

April 30, 2016 general

Saturday, 5:30 a.m. He traded down to get “the best pure cornerback in the draft.” He stayed put to get “the best pass-rusher in the draft.” He traded up to get “the best kicker in the draft.” Many more moves like this, and the NFL might say that Jason Licht just might be the best […]

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Ask the expert: Jerry Angelo

April 28, 2016 general

Jerry Angelo is a former personnel director for the Bucs and former general manager of the Bears. Each week, Angelo answers your questions regarding the NFL. Send your questions to GarySheltonsports@gmail.com with “ask the expert” in the subject line. The most interesting question will be selected. Thursday, 6 a.m. The draft starts Thursday night. After […]

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Bucs have busted their way through most drafts

April 27, 2016 general

Wednesday, 6 a.m. Most busts are defined by expectations. In the end, that is all that remains. It isn’t what a bust does. It isn’t even what he fails to do. It’s what the franchise needed for him to do, and in the waste, all that remains is disappointment. There are no busts in the […]

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This week, it’s in the hands of Bucs’ g.m. Licht

April 25, 2016 general

Monday, 6 a.m. This is his time. This is his team. Other times of the year, the Tampa Bay Bucs will belong to Dirk Koetter. Other times of the year, the wheel will belong to Jameis Winston. On certain weeks of the year, you can argue that the team’s fortunes will belong to Mike Smith. […]

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Random thoughts: Should Redskins feel uneasy?

April 24, 2016 NFL

Sunday, 6 a.m. Hi, I’m O.J. Simpson, and when I get out, I want a date with Kris Jenner. Because the only thing more messed up than I am are those pesky Kardashians. – If I were the Washington Redskins, I’d celebrate signing Josh Norman. And then I’d try to force those Albert Haynesworth memories […]

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Ask Gary: Has Archer put extra pressure on himself?

April 23, 2016 general

(Each week, the readers take over GarySheltonsports.com and play Ask Gary. They send in a question, or a couple, on Thursday night or Friday morning and we all talk about the world of sports.  Think of it as a radio show where you don’t have to be on hold. Join us and ask a question, make a comment […]

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Ask the Expert: Jerry Angelo

April 23, 2016 general

Jerry Angelo is a former personnel director for the Bucs and former general manager of the Bears. Each week, Angelo answers your questions regarding the NFL. Send your questions to GarySheltonsports@gmail.com with “ask the expert” in the subject line. The most interesting question will be selected. Saturday, 5:45 a.m. Josh Norman has been released by […]

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Random thoughts: The return of the hockey goon

April 17, 2016 general

Sunday, 6 a.m. Hello. I’m Justin Abdelkador, and I have a question. How many “o’s” are there in goon? – If you’re thinking the Bucs should trade up in the draft, be warned. According to the trade value chart, they could get to fourth by trading their No. 1 and throwing in their second, to […]

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Ask Gary: How long will collapse eat at Spieth?

April 16, 2016 general

(Each week, the readers take over GarySheltonsports.com and play Ask Gary. They send in a question, or a couple, on Thursday night or Friday morning and we all talk about the world of sports.  Think of it as a radio show where you don’t have to be on hold. Join us and ask a question, make a comment […]

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Bucs must improve against an tougher later schedule

April 15, 2016 general

Friday, 6 a.m. Improvement won’t come easy for the Tampa Bay Bucs. The Bucs play the Super Bowl champ, the Super Bowl runner up (twice) and the NFC runner-up in the coming season. Six of the Bucs’ opponents won double-digit games. The NFL schedule was released Thursday, including back-to-back games to open the season. There […]

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