Position by position breakdown. What to expect for the 2009 season.
Buc 'Em — ... I'm looking forward to seeing Aqib Talib on the field full time this season. I thought he showed some great instincts and ability last year by snagging four picks despite seeing limited playing time. I'm not looking forward to seeing Ronde getting embarrassed by guys ten years younger than him. I was really hoping we would land a free agent corner and we could just have Ronde play the nickel. Obviously this didn't happen so I'm thinking that it's going to be a long, long season for Mr. Barber. Our alternatives are that Biggers kid we drafted late (WTF? Why ...

Talking a Little Cowboys @ Buccaneers
Blogging The Boys — ... . Corners Ronde Barber and Aqib Talib will be looking to corral the Cowboys receivers. Dallas’ running game and reliability in tight ends, ...

Young Chiefs Learn the Ropes at the NFL's Rookie Symposium
Arrowhead Pride — ... fined for failing to attend the required event.  2006 - LenDale White asked this now infamous question to a former NFL player who was speaking to the rookies on homophobia.  2007 - Troy Smith asked Roger Goodell, "When and where is the positive stuff from you going to come out?"  2008 - Jared Allen spoke about his past issues with alcohol. 2008 - Two players, including Aqib Talib of the Tampa Bay Bucs, got into a fist fight. ...

Monday Morning Links for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Buc 'Em — ...  - A list of players that should be primed for a breakout, and ours is Aqib Talib.  Morris had this to say "He's got a lot of talent and ball skills. He's an instinctive player. We've got to get him to make the splash plays more consistently and not allow the splash plays.''  Seems pretty elementary. ...

Cannon Shots: Closing notes on first day of training camp
Buc 'Em — ... - The new schemes are being put in place.  Aqib Talib has made some nice plays, but overall, the secondary is a bit shaky rusty. ...

A look back at the first week of training camp
Buc 'Em — ... has been on fire, making play after play after play.  Smart money is on him to be no worse than second string.  The surprise?  Aqib Talib and his poor play.  He's been beaten, missed some tackles, just seems in a funk.  Hope he can find his form quickly.  The safety position has been quiet, with ...

Youth is served: Bucs drop 2 years across the board!
Buc 'Em — ... wins the Weak Side linebacker spot, that number could drop even more. Aqib Talib is on the other end of the spectrum.  ...

Cannon Shots: Monday's camp report
Buc 'Em — ... game overall too) are hidden yards that don't get a lot of air play.  Let's hope Dirka Dirka keeps up with where Mr. Incredible was.  Both Morris and Dominik did say his injury is NOT career-threatening.  That's good news.  Get better in time for 2010 Bidwell! - Most of the other injured players made it back today.  Clayton, Crowell (making his 2009 debut), Faine were all back.  But Dexter Jackson, Kelly Campbell, Antonio Bryant, Aqib Talib, Will Allen, and Luke McCown were a few of the guys dinged ...

The Point After - Grading out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Defense
Buc 'Em — ... Aqib Talib - Only big play his way was the Sabby INT and Talib was in good position.  Will need to see some more time on field or more attempts his way. Grade: INC ...

Aqib Talib arrested Wednesday night
Buc 'Em — It's been reported that Bucs DB Aqib Talib was arrested early Thursday morning by the Florida Highway Patrol. First heard on 620 WDAE, Talib was arrested early Thursday morning.  The charges are resisting arrest and simple battery.  He has posted bail and was released this morning. Not a good start to the day for the Bucs.  Yesterday was the last day of training camp and Morris had said he was going to extend the players' curfew and even joked around saying he didn't want any phone calls yesterday (inferring he didn't want a ...

3 Days
Rock Chalk Talk — ... Point After - Grading out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Defense Aug 2009 from Buc 'Em - 13 comments Youth is served: Bucs drop 2 years across the board! Aug 2009 from Buc 'Em - 0 comments A look back at the first week of training camp Aug 2009 from Buc 'Em - 6 comments Cannon Shots: Closing notes on first day of training camp Aug 2009 from Buc 'Em - 2 comments Read More: 2009 cfb number countdown , Aqib Talib (CB - TAM) , Kansas Jayhawks Ysports-button Sign in with your ...

Game Day- PreSeason week 4; Houston Texans
Buc 'Em — ... was born and raised in Omaha, Texas attending Paul H. Pewitt High School. - Bucs CB Aqib Talib is originally from Richardson, Texas attending Berkner High School. ...

Redemption Trail, but for Whom? Dallas vs. Tampa Bay Preview, Part I
Blogging The Boys — ... resurrected his career with a strong campaign at left corner.  He left in free agency.  Second year corner Aqib Talib was prepped to replace him.  Talib was arrested on August 20th for assaulted a cab driver and his availability appeared in question.  Talib will play this Sunday, and if the Cowboys go hard at either Bucs corner, I think they'll target him.  ...

Snap Analysis: Dallas 34, Tampa Bay 21
Blogging The Boys — ... Garrett went after Piscatelli twice more and got huge plays.  The safety took a shallow angle to the sidelines in support of Aqib Talib and was unable to run with Crayton, who beat him deep for an 80 yard score just two plays after the Bucs had drawn within six points at 20-14. ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Grading out the defense - Week 1
Buc 'Em — ... Aqib Talib - For being labeled a head case, and still trying to learn the NFL game, thought he acquitted (pun intended) himself rather nicely.  4 tackles with 2 pass deflections he did well when matched up with the physical Roy Williams.  Some confusion on a few plays but again, we didn't call his name on the long TD passes.  Grade: B- ...

Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills Links, 9-18
Buffalo Rumblings — ... shoes of middle linebacker Paul Posluszny on Sunday when the Buffalo Bills play their home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers." Owens: Team will learn from Foxborough defeat : Sports : The Buffalo News Buffalo Bills receiver Terrell Owens took a forward-looking attitude Wednesday toward the team's heart-breaking loss to the New England Patriots in the season opener. Key Match-ups of Week 2 | NFL.com Tampa Bay CB Aqib Talib vs. Buffalo WR Terrell Owens Van ...

Week 2 Preview: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-1) @ Buffalo Bills (0-1)
Buc 'Em — ... Terrell Owens vs Aqib Talib - I'm guessing Talib draws T.O, on Sunday.  Look for the second eyar corner to stay physical with T.O. and try to frustrate him.  He should have some safety help over the top (should being the operative word).  T.O. is a dynamic WR, but teams have shown they can win without him touching the ball.  I'd like to see the Bucs pressure the Bills to do just that. ...

5 Questions with 'BucWildGuy'
Big Blue View — ... . The guys that drive our team, Leftwich, Caddy, Ward, Bryant, Clayton you know about. On defense, outside of Ruud, the aforementioned Hayes, and Aqib Talib, that's about it. In the run game I'd look out for Geno Hayes. Fast, quick hard hitting weakside linebacker. In the passing game (defensively) there isn't much to look out for. Our pass rush is non-existant. On offense, the names are familiar. ...

Does roster makeup pre-determine outcome?
Buc 'Em — ... Adam Hayward 2007 6th free agent (Allen) Aqib Talib 2008 1st drafted ...

What's wrong with the Bucs
Buc 'Em — ... and Aqib Talib for example, are players that have shown some flashes of talent, and some errors too, which you would expect of young players. But it is entirely possible that all could be washes. They could all be inferior talents for the NFL, and we wont know until at least half the season if not all of the 2009 campaign is finished. The only way to find out is to start over and give these young guys the playing time, and let them make the mistakes they need to make to learn. Its nothing new, its happened before on many teams, and there is no guarantee ...

Keeping an Eye on the Other Beasts in the East
Blogging The Boys — ... that. In fact, only one team in the NFL, Houston, has been worse than the Bucs against the run thus far. Last week against the Giants, Tampa Bay's defense allowed 226 rushing yards. Ahmad Bradshaw had 104 yards and Brandon Jacobs finished with 92. After the Cowboys ran for 118 yards in the season-opener against the Bucs, the Bills totaled 218 yards on the ground in Week 2, including 163 yards from Fred Jackson. Aqib Talib vs. Santana Moss should be a key matchup to watch in ...

Bucs kick away early chances at win
Buc 'Em — ... The Bucs took the lead early in the game with a stellar defensive effort that saw Gaines Adams probably play the best game of his career here in Tampa. Being called out by everyone including his coach, Adams got a sack on the second play that set up a 3rd and long in which the Bucs were able to get a turnover and prime real estate in the Red Zone. Johnson hit Antonio Bryant for the early lead and the Bucs weren't done yet.  Aqib Talib had a couple of interceptions in the first half, and three on ...

Former Chiefs LB Vince Redd Back from Suspension
Arrowhead Pride — ... RB Cory Boyd: 2008 7th round draft pick by the Bucs, most famous for being the other participant in the Aqib Talib NFL Symposium fight last year ...

Panthers' Hump Day Prognostication
Cat Scratch Reader — ... Outside of Wilkerson the Panthers will have to watch out for ball hawk Aqib Talib. The second year pro is coming into his own and proving he has shut down potential at corner. With three interceptions and six passes defended he's not afraid to play the ball in the air and is excellent at breaking up routes. The Panthers and Steve Smith should utilize a lot of double moves, quick slants, screens and hitches to try and throw off Talib's ability to jump the route. If plays are being calling for 15 yard posts, slants and digs then Talib will eat us alive, we ...

PEWTER PREVIEW VIDEO- Carolina Panthers edition
Buc 'Em — ... passed for over 185 yards. Nor did a back gain more than 60 yards, with Clinton Portis as the  leader (57). Both teams combined for 446 total yards, heck the Bucs have given up more than that in one game this year! Crazy as it sounds, the Bucs actually out-rushed the Eagles 85 to 76 yards, and managed 303 yards of total offense while surrendering only 325 this time around. Eagles fantasy favorite DeSean Jackson was held to under 5 yards, blanketed by Aqib Talib. Also, Michael Vick and the Wildcat achieved nothing. ...

Carolina Panthers defeat Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-21
Cat Scratch Reader — ... One player Tampa Bay did have an answer for was all pro WR Steve Smith. Shadowed all day by Bucs corner Aqib Talib, Smith rarely had separation from his man and was visibly frustrated he was unable to break away. Other than two deep shots Delhomme took to Smith in the first half, he was rarely a target in the passing game. ...

Panthers’ Monday Morning Optimist 10/19/09
Cat Scratch Reader — ... . The receivers didn't make it much easier for Delhomme, as both Smith and Muhammad were continually shut down by opposing corners Aqib Talib and ...

One game in, Adams replacement a marked improvement
Buc 'Em — ... traded midweek to the Chicago Bears. Several games this year Adams was not even able to appear in the stat line whatsoever. In his first start since the trade, White did not catch the NFL on fire, but he at least brought something to the table. When Adams can go games without a single tackle, White's first one as a starter produced eight tackles, one sack, a quarterback hit, and  two tackles for a loss. Basically half a season's worth of stats for Adams. Kudos to Aqib Talib: The effort will probably go lost, as the ...

Video of the Day Part 1 - Smith KOed in the 2nd......qtr.
Buc 'Em — ... Watch the video closely, not only does Wesley commit the foul, but he punches Aqib Talib! Look at :36 in, you'll see Talib's head jerk back. ...

Enemy Flashback Video & Conversation with Pats blogs!
Buc 'Em — ... Bruce ) Aqib Talib. Cornerback is seemingly always a position that the Patriots are looking to improve at. This year is a whole lot better than last (Deltha O'Neal, anyone?), but Talib would like nice back there. A trade would probably consist of a draft pick, but if we're talking a baseball-style player for player deal, maybe someone like Laurence Maroney, who has all the potential in the world, but probably needs a fresh start to get his game fully back on track.   ...

Friday Happy Hour: Comparing Bucs and Beers
Buc 'Em — ... 7. Microbrews: I’m a big fan of trying different beers and microbreweries. I’ll try the strawberry yeast beers or the pale ales or the crazy ales. You just never know what exactly you are going to get from the beer. Yes, that’s right, everyone loves Aqib Talib. ...

Bucs lose as expected, get 1st glimpse of future.
Buc 'Em — ... The Bucs defense did not really allow the Patriots to enjoy anything they didnt earn. Aqib Talib had another pick, and the defensive line applied some pressure at times with rookie ...

Active Bucs front office signs rookie cornerback Mike Mickens
Buc 'Em — ... and the improved play of Aqib Talib have brought some stability, questions still surround the future of the aging ...

Friday Injury Report: Green Bay Packers at Tampa
Acme Packing Company — ... WR Wrist Full Participation Questionable Elbert Mack CB Ankle Did Not Participate Questionable Aqib Talib CB Ankle Full Participation Probable ...

Will Ronde Barber have some company in the record books?
Buc 'Em — ... Aqib Talib has five picks through 8 games, putting him on pace to match Ronde's 10.  The remaining schedule sets up pretty favorably for Talib with a few young quarterbacks (Henne, Sanchez, and Ryan) and some gunslingers (Hasselback and Delhomme).  ...

Talib on his way to living up to his first-round potential
Buc 'Em — ... it’s getting increasingly difficult to judge talent. Just ask Raiders’ owner Al Davis. He’s stuck with JaMarcus Russell and Darrius Heyward-Bey, two top-ten draft picks who have produced only two touchdowns this season, hooking-up just six times. Combined, they will receive $55.5 million in guaranteed money from their rookie contracts, more money than the average American family will gross in their lifetime. Meanwhile, second-year cornerback Aqib Talib is giving the Buccaneers what they bargained for when ...

Transcripts, Baby!
Canal Street Chronicles — ... , Aqib Talib - all these guys catch the ball well. So it really forces you to be good with your location, your exactness in the routes in what you're trying to do. And if you're off a little bit, these guys contest throws very well. You can see that on film; they're athletic and they do a good job of defending the pass." ...

New Orleans Saints @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Chat with the Enemy
Canal Street Chronicles — The Saints are now just three days away from a crucial division game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, their first meeting of the season. In preparation for that matchup, I had a chat with with SB Nation's Tampa Bay blogger, Niko Houllis over at Buc 'Em. Read on to hear his thoughts on Aqib Talib, Josh Freeman and the disappointing season thus far. Niko also wanted to let you guys know that you might want to stop by Buc 'Em this weekend for enemy flashback and classic enemy flashback; some great  ...