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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have already figured out which players will start on their defensive line in 2009.

Published: Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, April 27, 2009 at 12:44 a.m. TAMPA A day after drafting their quarterback of the future, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers started to address some more immediate needs on day two of the NFL Draft on Sunday.

TAMPA a ' The Bucs finally started addressing their needs on the defensive side of the ball on Sunday, drafting Texas defensive tackle Roy Miller with their third-round pick .

He's very big, athletic, and has a strong arm... by Signature Sports 27 reads Opinion 1.Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State It was pretty well known Bucs head coach Raheem Morris coveted Freeman.

It's no coincidence former University of Texas standout Roy Miller has the same kind of confidence and swagger that spews from his new coach, Raheem Morris.

The collective moan and sigh of disapproval could seemingly be heard across the attentive stretches of the Tampa Bay area... by Bryan Holt 65 reads Opinion The collective moan and sigh of disapproval could seemingly be heard across the attentive stretches of the Tampa Bay area.

How did they get here? It's a complicated question. But really, this position hasn't been a strength for several years.

Every mock draft I see has the Buccaneers taking K State QB Josh Freeman. The others usually have them taking a a RB or WR and every now and then they have them taking a DT.

Raheem Morris was in the middle of his first media breakfast at the NFL owners meetings in California last week when a familiar face plopped down at the new Tampa Bay coach's interview table and made like a reporter.

In its never-ending quest for parity, the NFL has even devised a way in which to diminish the edge a team that doesn't change coaches has over a team that does.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will continue preparing for this season with a three-day minicamp that begins Tuesday at the team's practice complex.

Jon Gruden pays plenty of lip service to wanting to develop a young quarterback, but his failure to do so in seven seasons speaks for itself.

Oakland Pro Bowl cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha was inactive for Sunday's season finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after not practicing during the week because of a neck injury.

Tampa Bay quarterback Jeff Garcia started Sunday against San Diego, returning to the lineup after missing one game because of a strained right calf.

Starting DT Jovan Haye is listed as doubtful for Monday night's game at Carolina.