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Barrett Ruud Apparently Close to New Deal With Bucs

There was a time before the 2010 season where Tampa Bay linebacker Barrett Ruud was frustrated enough with his contract that there were whispers he might hold out. He saw the big deal given to left tackle Donald Penn and he watched rookie defensive tackle Gerald McCoy cash in. Ruud felt under-appreciated. The Buccaneers,...

Week 17 IDP Rankings: Linebackers

When the Patriots drafted Mayo tenth overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, this is the Jerod Mayo they envisioned -- a defensive leader who'd provide a strong tackling presence to complement NT Vince Wilfork in the middle of the 3-4 . Typically, the biggest weakness of the 3-4 is its vulnerability to gouging runs up the middle,...

Week 16 IDP Rankings: Linebackers

Once again, Patriots RILB Jerod Mayo racked up a huge tackle total. He posted a game-high 16 tackles (10 solos) in the exciting victory over the Packers, and still leads the NFL with 164 tackles through just 14 games. While Mayo has just one sack, three PD and two fumble recoveries on the season, he's a constant, reliable...

Week 14 IDP Rankings: Linebackers

Just 12 games into the 2010 season, Stephen Tulloch has already eclipsed his 2009 tackle total. While there are a few reasons for this, but the simplest explanation is that the Titans' offense stinks, and Tulloch – who's now a part of the nickel package as well – is on the field for more plays. But Tulloch is...

Falcons Starting to Look Like This Season's Team of Destiny

When the Atlanta Falcons fell behind by 10 points on the road against the feisty Tampa Bay Buccaneers with just over 10 minutes to go Sunday, their coach went to work on the sidelines reminding his team that it was time for someone -- anyone -- to step up and make a play. That's when Eric Weems (right) took a kickoff,...

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04/23/12 Carroll: McQuistan at left guard, LB Ruud not healthy Source: The News Tribune - Tacoma WA Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider addressed reporters here the VMAC for about 45 minutes in a pre-draft press conference.
04/23/12 Ruud recovering from three injuries Source: The Seattle Times - Seattle WA The Seahawks signed Barrett Ruud to play middle linebacker after David Hawthorne's departure as a free agent.
04/20/12 Bucs Beat: Former college assistants a plus for NFL... Source: TBO.com - Tampa Bay FL When he finally completed the task a couple months ago, Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano had assembled a coaching staff heavy on assistants direct from the college ranks.
04/08/12 Morning links: Reaction to Hawks signings Source: The Peninsula Gateway - Gig Harbor WA Seattle Seahawks' Roy Lewis, right, against Arizona Cardinals' Trumaine McBride, left, during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Glendale, Ariz. Here's a couple thoughts on the Seattle Seahawks signings of defensive back Roy Lewis, linebacker Barrett Ruud and offensive lineman Deuce Lutui on Friday, which I wrote about today.