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Tampa comings and goings

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a few minor roster moves today, neither of which should come as any huge surprise. The team re-signed tight end Jerramy Stevens and decided to let Bruce Gradkowski try and find a quarterback job elsewhere. Each move represents something completely different thou, at the QB position the team is very over loaded and it was known they needed to clean out some guys. While, at the tight end position, some may of thought the team was set with the current group but this signing of Stevens may cast some doubt on the cast. Let’s take a look at both. Read more

Griese back in Tampa

The Chicago Bears traded QB Brian Griese back to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers today. In return, the Bears receive an undisclosed 2nd day 2009 draft pick. I’m assuming it would be a 6th or 7th round and be conditional pending on his performance next season. No surprise hear that Griese was shipped out. The Bears had just re-signed Rex Grossman and extended Kyle Orton so there was no need for Griese on the team.

The surprise is that the Bears actually got something for him. The Bucs are stupid, insanely stupid for giving up anything to get this guy. There were rumors all morning about the Bears ready to release Griese by the weekend if they couldn’t find a taker via trade. So why would you trade for him? No one would give up anything for this guy, and to think a 6th or 7th round pick doesn’t mean much just take a look at last year’s draft. The New York Giants draft Ahmad Bradshaw in the 7th round and he was critical in their success in the playoffs. So you can get talent that late in the draft.

Griese does know the offense so thats a plus, he’ll compete for the back-up job with Luke McCown, Bruce Gradkowski, and possibly Chris Simms. Maybe even having to compete just to make the team.

Is Crumpler close to a deal with Seattle?

Is former Atlanta Falcons tight end, Alge Crumpler close to a deal with the Seattle Seahawks? All depends which newspaper report you want to believe. Lets first start with the facts. Crumpler was with his agent, James Williams, in Seattle today. Crumpler did take a physical. The two sides did discuss money and what it would be like for Crumpler to play for the Seahawks.

Thats about the last of the true facts. Lets break down the rumors.

The Atlanta-Journal Constitution reports that Crumpler is close to a deal with the Seahawks. “The connection with the people that have left the Falcons is important,” Williams said. “With Coach [Jim] Mora, Mr. [Tim] Ruskell and Patrick Kerney in Seattle, that causes us to be comfortable.” Connectiions? Mora former coach, Ruskell for Atlanta GM, and Kerney former teammate.

The News-Tribune reports that there is no deal in place and not even a firm contract offer on the table. Frank Hughes of the news-tribune.com says that he spoke with Crumpler’s agent about a few things. Those include Crumpler not signing a deal but that they are confident Seattle could make the room underneath the salary cap to sign his client. When asked about Crumpler’s physical, the response was “I don’t want to speak for them, but I think it went fine.”

So really this whole Crumpler situation is still up in the air and no where close to being solved. Just like I said in an earlier post this thing will be fun to watch unfold. Crumpler has already visited the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Tennessee Titans. He should soon be on his way for a meet and greet with the Buffalo Bills coaching and management staff. I do wonder thou how healthy he is thou with that comment from his agent on the physical status.

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Seattle Hackett heads to free agency.

Looks like there is no doubt that Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DJ Hackett becomes an unrestricted free agent Friday. And its pretty likely that he won’t be playing in Seattle next season. Hackett’s agent Kevin Robinson and Seahawks GM Tim Ruskell had a meeting recently at the NFL Scouting Combine which didn’t go to well. Robinson left that meeting pretty discouraged about the lack of commitment the team has to their former 5th round draft pick.

“We are going to test the market,” Robinson said. “I won’t rule out Seattle as a destination but we are going to test the market and see what’s out there.” So what teams could have interest in Hackett? Hackett has played his entire career in the West Coast offense, so you’d have to think a west coast styled team would suit him best. That would be the Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Denver Broncos, and maybe even the wide receiver starved Philadelphia Eagles.

The main concern surrounding Hackett will be his health. He only played in 6 games last season due to multiple high ankle sprains then missing the second half of the season due to a knee injury. If he can prove to teams he’s healthy he can be a VERY valuable commodity as he did have over 30 catches in just 6 games this season.

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Bucs looking at Javon Walker?

According to the St. Petersburg Times, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos have had discussions about wide receiver Javon Walker. Denver has not been hiding the fact that they want to move Walker. He’s due a roster bonus of $5.4 million on the 4th of March and he himself said at the end of the of the season that he wanted to find a ‘better fit,’ elsewhere. So could the two things work something out? I’d say it would be a good fit, Denver wants him gone, and the Bucs well they need offensive help.

Tampa does have Joey Galloway,37, and Ike Hilliard, 32, as the starting wideouts. No spring chickens. Walker is only 29 but a big target, he’s 6′3 which could give Tampa a towering presence over the middle of the field from the slot. He’d also be a perfect option in the West coast style offense coach John Gruden likes to run. Walker only played in 8 games last season, catching 26 balls for 287 yards.

Here’s what I would do thou if i was Tampa, only give up a late round draft pick, a 5th or the 6th. If they really want Javon, sit the Broncos out. He only played half the season, he doesn’t want to be there, the team doesn’t want him there. So, what does that mean well at a $5.4 million roster bonus, he’ll most likely be cut. Denver’s asking price is sure to drop over the next week as the deadline gets closer. So if you can get him that cheap go for it, if not then screw it wait for them to cut Javon then go after him in free agency. Who knows, you might even get him cheaper.

Check out the St. Petersburg Times thou for more on this rumor, and other rumblings from the Bucs Beat

Crumpler to meet with 7 teams.

Free agent Alge Crumpler plans to meet with around 7 teams at next weeks NFL Draft Combine. “My agent was getting so many phone calls that I thought it would easier just to go there and meet with everybody,” Crumpler said by phone from Phoenix, where he has been working out, just before catching a flight to Indy. “I really didn’t want to go to five or six cities around the country.” The teams who look to be still in the hunt are….

• Buffalo Bills
• Tampa Bay Buccanneers
• Detroit Lions
• Green Bay Packers
• Carolina Panthers
• Seattle Seahawks
• Tennessee Titans

Looking at that list, who can use his services the most? I’d say Buffalo, Detroit, Seattle and Tennessee. In Green Bay, Alge would be nothing but a back up to Donald Lee. Tampa Bay well they have Alex Smith. So those two teams have solid options, but adding a second option like Crumpler could be big. It’s going to be an interesting scenario to see play out.

Teams lining up for Alge Crumpler.

The teams are starting to lineup for the services of Tight End Alge Crumpler, who was recently released by the Atlanta Falcons. What teams are showing interest? Well we’ve got the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts. I’d say no surprise that all of the Falcons divisional rivals are interested. They each see him twice a year and know the numbers he’ll put up if healthy. While teams are interested thou, no team may speak to Crumpler yet. None of the players made the official NFL waiver wire Friday, and because of President’s Day the league offices are closed, so Crumpler isn’t “free” yet.

Crumpler has already had off-season surgery to repair minor knee problems and should be ready for training camp.He also posted 4-year lows with just 42 catches and 444 yards. But take a look around the league, he still had better numbers then Buc’s TE Alex Smith. While any team that signs him will take on some serious risk, the reward potential is enormous. Especially for a playoff contending team.

All of those teams looking at Crumpler definitely do have a need for a TE. Who knows what this guy has left in him thou, he’s been part of the walking wounded the past few seasons. But yet is still a terror in the red zone. If I were the Colts, Saints or Bucs its something you have to look into. For a team like the Colts, it would open up the field even more for Reggie Wayne, as teams will have to respect the middle of the field. For the Saints the same would hold true, and the Bucs, well they just need a weapon cause that offense just plain sucks.

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