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Despite other guy, Bucs’ Glennon works to get better

May 29, 2015 general

Friday, 12:16 p.m. The other guy was absent. The pens stopped. The cameras looked away. The new energy of the Bucs was on hold. Jameis Winston was away at a rookie symposium. In charge, once again, was Mike Glennon. Just him. Content beyond this point is for members only.

Tagged as: Bucs, Glennon, Koetter, NFL, quarterback, Smith, Winston

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Smith or Marpet? Which lineman stars first?

May 11, 2015 general

Monday, 6 a.m. TAMPA Yeah, but who makes it big it first? They are both large. They are both strong. They are both agile. And the future depends upon them both. Donovan and Ali. Ali and Donovan. Which one will start first? Which one will star? Oh, if you are a Bucs’ fan, the easy […]

Tagged as: Bucs, Gruber, line, Marpet, Smith

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On his first day, Winston takes over the Bucs

May 8, 2015 Florida State University

Friday, 5:15 p.m. TAMPA He took his first steps onto the practice field as if this was the start of a journey. In a way, it is. This was his field now, and his team, and his future. Jameis Winston was in charge now. You could hear other voices, but none more than his. You […]

Tagged as: Bell, Bucs, Lovie Smith, Marpet, Mini-Camp, Smith, Winston

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Ask Gary: Was Smith the best choice for the Bucs?

May 2, 2015 general

Saturday, 6 a.m. (Each week, the readers take over Ask Gary. They send in a question, or a couple, 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 or be funny. Send the […]

Tagged as: Bucs, Donovan, Orioles, Smith, Speed

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Bucs add two to protect Winston in the trenches

May 1, 2015 general

Friday, 10:35 p.m. TAMPA Now that the Tampa Bay Bucs have Jameis Winston in the fold, their next objective is to keep him upright. The Bucs, hours after signing Winston to a contract, drafted offensive tackle Donovan Smith from Penn State and guard Ali Marpet of Hobart to help take care of him with second-round […]

Tagged as: Bucs, line, Marpet, Smith, trade, Winston

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Ask the Expert: Jerry Angelo

April 21, 2015 general

Tuesday, 6 a.m. 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. The Eagles signed Tim Tebow Monday. […]

Tagged as: Alworth, Berry, busts, Carter, Clowney, Draft, Irvin, NFL, Rice, Smith, Tebow, White

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10 days to go, the Bucs think this will be a great draft

April 20, 2015 general

Monday, 2 p.m. TAMPA For a man whose clock is ticking, Jason Licht seemed calm in the face of the mounting pressure. He is 10 days before the draft, before a decision that will redefine his franchises and cement his legacy. Around the league, the chatter is not slowing down, and has not slowed down, […]

Tagged as: Bucs, Draft, Licht, McCoy, NFL, Smith, Winston

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Winston dodging the draft is a bad idea for all

March 25, 2015 Florida State University

Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. If staying home is the quarterback’s idea, it’s a bad one. This is the winter of reconstructing an image, remember. This is the off-season of reputation rehabilitation. These are the months of starting over. For Jameis Winston, this is a time for building a bridge with the fans of the Tampa Bay […]

Tagged as: Bucs, Cutler, Draft, Goodell, Mariota, NFL, Peterson, Russell, Smith, Winston

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Ask the Expert: Jerry Angelo

March 24, 2015 general

Tagged as: Freeman, Irvin, Johnson, Moss, NFL, Peterson, Sanders, Smith, Tebow, Winston

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How long until the Bucs are good again?

March 23, 2015 general

Monday, 8:08 a.m. What you want them to draft is respectability. In the second round, they can pick relevance. What you want them to draft is instant impact. In the later rounds, they can get an identity. What you want is for the Tampa Bay Bucs to matter again. Does anyone know if you can […]

Tagged as: Bucs, Elway, Manning, Noll, Smith, Walsh, Winston

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