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Team Notebook: Tampa Bay BuccaneersLatest News from TwitterLatest News from Hot off the WireBuccaneers | Darrelle Revis feeling confident Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Darrelle Revis (knee) has been cleared to cut and change directions. "I feel very confident," Revis said Tuesday, May 21. Buccaneers | Injury updates on two Tampa Bay Buccaneers OG's Davin Joseph (knee) and Carl Nicks (foot) are not back for organized team activities, but could be cleared in the coming weeks. Head coach Greg Schiano said neither is expected to be unavailable for training camp. Buccaneers | Adrian Clayborn injury update Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Adrian Clayborn (knee) took part in all individual drills during organized team activities Monday, May 20, but will not take part in full-team drills. Buccaneers | Akeem Spence may win starting job Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Akeem Spence is possibly on track to win the starting job at nose tackle. Spence got the majority of the snaps with the starters Monday, May 20. Spence also got praise from head coach Greg Schiano, who said he was possibly one of the NFL's strongest players. Buccaneers | Darrelle Revis on schedule Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Darrelle Revis (knee) is on schedule in his rehab and has been able to cut and change direction in drills. The Buccaneers will continue to build Revis' strength and conditioning though June. Buccaneers | Coach expecting Darrelle Revis to be 100 percent Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano said the team is expecting CB Darrelle Revis (knee) to be 100 percent for the start of the season but will be prepared if Revis is not fully recovered. "That's how we're planning," Schiano said. "I mean, we have faith that he's gonna recover. And look, if it isn't exactly that way right away, then we'll adapt. 85- or 90 percent of Darrelle Revis is still better than most 100 percent other corners, right?" Buccaneers | Josh Freeman is the starter Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano cleared things up by saying that QB Josh Freeman is the team's starting quarterback Monday, May 20. Schiano said that QB Mike Glennon could "play quickly" if necessary Sunday, May 19. Buccaneers | Several in mix for No. 3 WR job Tampa Bay Buccaneers WRs Tiquan Underwood, Kevin Ogletree, Steve E. Smith and Chris Owusu are expected to be candidates for the No. 3 wide receiver job. Buccaneers | Three DTs to compete for starting job Tampa Bay Buccaneers DTs Akeem Spence, Derek Landri and Gary Gibson will compete for the starting nose tackle job during offseason workouts and training camp. Buccaneers | Coach not ruling out Mike Glennon starting Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano said he believes QB Mike Glennon can play quickly and has not ruled out the possibility of Glennon taking over the starting job over QB Josh Freeman. "We have a starting quarterback. It's not like we're looking to find a starter. But competition is competition. Mike Glennon is a fierce competitor. I knew that when he was coming out of high school. Now being able to work with him a little, you can see it on the practice field," Schiano said. Buccaneers | Waive Willie Moseley The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived LB Willie Moseley Friday, May 17. Buccaneers | Mike Glennon not taking a back seat Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Mike Glennon is not going to take a back seat when it comes to competition with the team. "First I just want to be a good teammate," Glennon said. "I'm going to be a good teammate to all the guys, to the quarterbacks, to the line, to everybody. And earn the respect that way and kinda take everything in and listen to what they have to say. But at the same time, I don't know if taking a backseat would be the right term because I'm a competitor and I'm going to do whatever I can to compete. So at the same time, though, I understand I'm a rookie and it's a process, and I'm just going to worry about getting better each and every day and let things play out that way." Buccaneers | Mike Glennon to see most preseason snaps Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik said third-round pick QB Mike Glennon is expected to dominate the preseason snaps under center. Buccaneers | Sign Akeem Spence The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed DT Akeem Spence to four-year, $2.65 million deal that includes $485,000 bonus Wednesday, May 15. Buccaneers | Darrelle Revis won’t take part on OTA’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Darrelle Revis (knee) will not take part in organized team activities with his new team next week. Revis will instead continue to work with Tampa Bay rehab personnel as he tries to get his knee back to full strength. Buccaneers | Sign William Gholston The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed DE William Gholston to a four-year contract Tuesday, May 14. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Buccaneers | Two draft picks signed The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed fifth-round draft choice DE Steven Means and sixth-round draft choice RB Mike James to four-year deals. Financial terms were not disclosed. Buccaneers | Mike Williams contract update The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will resume contract extension talks WR Mike Williams Monday, May 13. Buccaneers | Ronde Barber may have returned if starting Retired FS Ronde Barber said he may have considered re-signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason if he was given a starting job. Buccaneers | Da'Quan Bowers apologizes for off-field issue Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Da'Quan Bowers apologized for an off-the-field issue that resulted in his arrest, before charges were reduced. "There is no right way to make a mistake," Bowers said. "I just apologize to the fans and the organization that I put in that (position). I apologize to my family. … That's not what I'm about. That's not the type of person that I am. I appreciate (general manager) Mark (Dominik) and the Glazers and Coach (Greg) Schiano for being with me through this whole situation." Buccaneers | Da'Quan Bowers wants to improve Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Da'Quan Bowers knows he can do more on the football field, something he hopes to show in 2013. "It's not only injuries, but (my) play. I haven't been the dominant player that I know I can be," Bowers said. "I have a lot of potential to be one of the best and the elite at what (I) do, and I haven't shown that at this level yet. (It was) injuries and not understanding what was going on. It takes time to mature at this level. I think my maturation process is going on now and a lot of it has already passed. So, I'm just looking for an opportunity now." Buccaneers | Not interested in two DEs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not interested in signing free-agent DE Dwight Freeney (Colts) or DE John Abraham (Falcons). Buccaneers | Five players let go The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have waived RB Akeem Shavers, WR D.J. Monroe and DT Richard Clebert. The team also terminated the contracts of OG Roger Allen and DE George Selvie. Buccaneers | Five players signed The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed undrafted free-agent WR Jheranie Boyd (North Carolina), WR Chris Denton (Mount Union), OT Jace Daniels (Northern Michigan) and LB Ka'lial Glaud (Rutgers). The team has also signed free-agent DT Andre Neblett (Panthers). Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. Buccaneers | Deveron Carr receives hefty signing bonus The Tampa Bay Buccaneers gave CB Deveron Carr a $20,000 signing bonus as an undrafted free agent because they knew other teams wanted to sign him. Buccaneers | GM expects Darrelle Revis will be ready for season Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik said in a radio interview that he fully expects CB Darrelle Revis (knee) to be ready for the start of the regular season. Buccaneers | Greg Schiano, Bill Belichick to visit Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano and his assistant coaches are scheduled to visit with New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and his assistants next week to discuss coaching topics and techniques. Buccaneers | Akeem Spence expected to start Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik said the team expects DT Akeem Spence to be their starting nose tackle this season. Buccaneers | Mike James could be No. 2 RB Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Mike James could have the inside track as the team's backup running back behind RB Doug Martin, according to general manager Mark Dominik. Buccaneers | Drake Dunsmore retires Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Drake Dunsmore has announced his retirement from professional football. Buccaneers | Three waived The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived G Derek Hardman, DT Corvey Irvin and CB James Rogers Thursday, May. 2. Buccaneers | Ronde Barber likely waiting to see role Free-agent FS Ronde Barber is likely waiting to see what his role would be with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before making a decision on whether or not to return for another season. Buccaneers | Nate Kaeding retiring Tampa Bay Buccaneers PK Nate Kaeding (groin) has decided to retire from professional football after suffering a groin injury a few days ago. "It's not like I can switch the way I kick, or change this way, or use a different muscle," Kaeding said. "Especially for me, and the way I kick, that's the main lever in the kicking motion. It's impossible to avoid it and I've got these chronic issues." Buccaneers | To talk contract with Mike Williams Contract extension talks between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and WR Mike Williams are expected to resume soon, according to his agent, Hadley Englehard. Williams' representative said general manager Mark Dominik asked for talks to be postponed until after the NFL Draft so that he could focus on adding more talent from the college ranks and trading for CB Darrelle Revis. Buccaneers | William Gholston could have impact Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE William Gholston is expected to be part of a rotation at defensive end and could have an impact as a pass rusher. Buccaneers | Johnthan Banks expected to have extensive role Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Johnthan Banks is expected to be at least the No. 3 cornerback this season. Buccaneers | 10 UDFAs added The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed undrafted free-agent WR Jerry Johnson (UCLA), CB Rashaan Melvin (Northern Illinois), WR D.J. Monroe (Texas), LB Willie Moseley (Buffalo), OT Brice Schwab (Arizona State), RB Akeem Shavers (Purdue), OG Adam Smith (Western Kentucky), CB Branden Smith (Georgia), OT Nick Speller (Massachusetts) and OT Jason Weaver (Southern Mississippi). Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. Buccaneers | Ronde Barber still welcome to return Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik said the team is still willing to re-sign free-agent FS Ronde Barber. Buccaneers | Deveron Carr signs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed undrafted free-agent CB Deveron Carr (Arizona State) to a deal that includes a $15,000 signing bonus and a guaranteed $5,000 base salary. Buccaneers | Not interested in Tim Tebow The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't interested in free-agent QB Tim Tebow (Jets). Buccaneers | Two UDFAs brought in The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed undrafted free agents TE Evan Landi (South Florida) and WR Tim Wright (Rutgers) Saturday, April 27. Buccaneers | Move up in sixth round The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have acquired 189th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft from the Minnesota Vikings for the 196th overall pick and 229th overall pick. Buccaneers | Jeff Demps acquired The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have acquired RB Jeff Demps and a seventh-round draft choice from the New England Patriots for RB LeGarrette Blount. Buccaneers | Move up in fourth round The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have acquired the 100th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft from the Oakland Raiders for the 112th overall pick and the 181st overall pick. Buccaneers | Mike Glennon added in third round The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected North Carolina State QB Mike Glennon with the 73rd overall selection in the 2013 NFL Draft.  |
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