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Wearing one of those ghastly creamsicle jerseys that are an ugly reminder of Tampa Bay's past, rookie Josh Freeman gave the struggling Buccaneers plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future.

Tampa Bay's Antonio Bryant was inactive for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, leaving rookie quarterback Josh Freeman to make his first NFL start without the Buccaneers' top wide receiver.

Bucs CB Aqib Talib has been a newsmaker for many reasons other than his performance on the field, most recently for an exchange of words with coach Raheem Morris after missing curfew following the loss to the Patriots in London on Oct.

Though Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib was back to full participation at practice Thursday, a few new names popped up on the injury front.

Following is a scouting report on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers based on interviews with several coaches and scouts whose teams recently played them.

Dearness, lets just get to the recap. After posting my second best week of predictions, I posted my second worst.

TOM BRADY completed a miserable day on English soil for the Glazers as New England stuffed their Buccaneers.

LONDON - At least they got out to see some sights and do some shopping. Good thing, too, because if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ever decide to look back on their weekend trip to jolly old England, those Kodak moments and souvenirs will prove to be the highlight.

QB Josh Freeman returned home Monday as the likely starter for the Bucs when they begin the second half of their season following this week's bye.

The tone was set by an early turnover, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could do little to get back in rhythm.

Four time zones. More than 4,400 miles. A continuing theme. That was the plight of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday as they traveled all the way to London, England for the opportunity to play a "home" game and take another step towards becoming the Detroit Lions of 2009, going an entire 16-game season without recording a single win.

Cancel that APB that was issued for Laurence Maroney. The tailback turned back the clock last week, rushing for 123 yards on 16 carries.

Read a preview of the International Series American Football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium, London on Sunday Oct 25, 2009, kick-off 17.00 BST.

I can safely say that never in my wildest dreams did I expect my 100th article for Bleacher Report to be about the winless Bucs heading over the pond to face a New England Patriots team that just beat Tennessee 59-0. I expected more out of this team, perhaps reading too much into the hype that was Raheem Morris.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running Earnest Graham will receive his first start of the season against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

TAMPA - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defense used to stop opponents in grand fashion, but now it's giving up big plays in huge style.

Published: Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 11:46 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 11:46 p.m. TAMPA Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris said he held up a white, blank sheet of paper and showed it to his team earlier this week.

Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the final stop in our series of team-by-team mailbags.

Typically, many 0-5 teams do not face "must win" games. These types of games are usually reserved for teams on the brink of playoff contention or trying to save a lost season.

I'm a bit hacked off at what I'm hearing. Let's just say life isn't so cozy in the Bucs locker room.