Dexter Jackson News

It's hard to get into Buccaneer Heaven. Among the trio of Buc quarterbacks this woebegone year, not one has won his wings, not one has a jersey hanging on the sales racks, or a bobble head.

T ampa Bay's rabid pro football base could use a lift from a winner these days. Maybe the state's lone unbeaten team can lend a hand.

Former Oregon center Enoka Lucas has found a starting job with the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League after two seasons on NFL practice squads.

A 12-minute clip of the new Michael Jackson movie "This Is It" shows a strong-voiced King of Pop enthusiastically practicing some of his biggest hits.

Published: Friday, October 16, 2009 at 9:43 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 16, 2009 at 9:54 p.m. TAMPA The Tampa Bay Buccaneers haven't been afraid to admit their mistakes under the regime of general manager Mark Dominik and coach Raheem Morris.

Panthers fullback Brad Hoover says there's "bad blood" between these two franchises.

The instant the Tampa Bay Buccaneers embarked on that veteran purge in February, this 2009 season became a referendum on the club's draft prowess during the past decade.

TAMPA a ' It seemed like a good idea at the time. When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded with Jacksonville and moved back six spots in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft, dropping from No.

Originally published October 12, 2009 at 2:20 p.m., updated October 12, 2009 at 3:25 p.m. CHARLOTTE, N.C. a ' The Carolina Panthers have signed former Appalachian State receiver Dexter Jackson to the practice squad.

The Tampa Bay Rays are applying their successful formula for filling seats - a postgame concert - to their latest venture, the United Football League.

Flashback to 2003, San Diego, Calif., Super Bowl XXXVII Media Day. Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Michael Pittman is sitting on the podium surrounded by hordes of reporters and camera crews leaning on every breath taken by the massive-armed specimen of an NFL star.

S imeon Rice has plenty of money. Six years ago he signed one of the biggest contracts for a defensive player in NFL history.

At 32, Raheem Morris is the youngest coach in the NFL. He's also the most anonymous.

The Bucs will take all comers for the backup center position, as on Tuesday they released prospective top backup Sean Mahan.

A year ago, he was the league's most inspirational player who triumphed over tragedy to have his best performance in seven pro seasons.

Dexter Jackson #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs back a punt against the Tennessee Titas during a preseason NFL game at LP Field on August 15, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Aug 27, 2009 - When he chose to extend the competition for the starting quarterback job one more week, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Raheem Morris guaranteed that the main focus on Thursday night would be on the play of Byron Leftwich and Luke McCown.

TAMPA - The battle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' starting strongside linebacker job became a little more heated Thursday.

Any judgments on the Buccaneers' quarterback competition would be premature after one game, Tampa Bay head coach Raheem Morris said after the Buccaneers' 27-20 loss to the Tennessee Titans in Nashville.

The Bucs entered Saturday's preseason opener at a significant disadvantage at receiver.