Ronde Barber News

I don't have to go too deep into my "expert" analysis to prove that the Bucs had a Grade A offseason.

When Mark Dominik took over as general manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , he brought with him a plan to build the team through the draft.

The first day of June means training camp is getting close, very close. In the meantime, mark down these key dates for this month.

Even as he consistently describes himself as "detailed," one particular detail pushed by new Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano comes off as a bit much.

At the time, Sam Wyche was the latest coach who was trying to mop up the mess that was the Tampa Bay Bucs.

The early indications are that Atlanta cornerback Dunta Robinson will be sliding inside at times, but that doesn't mean he'll be sliding off the field.

For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , you're talking about a situation where these OTAs are voluntary in theory, but in reality they are mandatory.

After all, they've had all offseason to ponder the very real possibility that their best cover corner, Aqib Talib , could be sentenced to significant jail time - five to 20 years - depending on the outcome of his criminal case in Texas, which is scheduled to begin late next month.

You could suggest the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stepped out of character when they signed free-agent tight end Dallas Clark late Monday night.

Kellen Winslow's time in Tampa is done. He was shipped to Seattle for a draft pick Monday night.

The safety position is turning out to be one of the more interesting positions on the defense this year.

Connor Barth agreed to terms on a contract extension with the Buccaneers earlier this week, ensuring the fourth-year veteran placekicker would remain a "Pewter Pirate" for the next four seasons.

During every practice session this offseason, Ronde Barber has lined up safety. It seems like a foregone conclusion that Barber will end up playing free safety during the season, although the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the cornerback himself are keeping the door open for him to move back to cornerback.

OTA Notes: It's too early to predict whether Ronde Barber will play a significant role at safety or how the team will adjust to Da'Quan Bowers' absence at left end, but the team's first Organized Team Activity day provided some evidence on Tuesday As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers shift into the Organized Team Activity segment of their offseason ... (more)

We previously told you about Tampa Bay quarterback Josh Freeman's weight loss . Now, let's run through some other news and notes from the Buccaneers' workout that was open to the media Tuesday.

Barron headlines Bucs' draft : The Buccaneers added more quality talent to their defense in the NFL draft, selecting Alabama strong safety Mark Barron with their first pick.

Bennett to be busy in 2012 : The Buccaneers announced some tough news Thursday after defensive end Da'Quan Bowers suffered a torn Achilles tendon while participating in the club's offseason program.

According to Tampa Bay Tribune writer Roy Cummings, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are preparing to play veteran cornerback Ronde Barber at the safety position during the 2012 season.

After weeks of experimenting with the idea, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers seem to have settled on a plan to move five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Ronde Barber to safety.

The Landry Hat has teamed up with Old Spice's Jason Witten Football ProCamp this weekend to provide our faithful readers with an awesome discount for the event! The two day camp will be held May 12th- 13th from 9:00 AM- 12:30 PM at Coppell High School in Coppell, TX.