There’s a new sheriff in Tampa. Greg Schiano does things a small differently on the field, and he’s starting to get rid of Tampa’s dilemma youngsters off the field.

PewterReport.com reports that the Bucs have dangled troubled cornerback Aqib Talib for a possible trade. Thus far, there have been no takers. (And we don’t anticipate any to emerge.)

The Buccaneers have been very patient with Talib by means of his various legal problems. He’s set to go on trial for aggravated assault with a handgun on June 25. Talib has also seen his last two years cut short by injury.

In brief, there’s no likelihood the Bucs will come across a taker for Talib with his trial up in the air. He’s a really talented player, but his play hasn’t been very constant as a pro. He’s entering the final year of his contract, and this news tends to make us wonder if the Bucs will just cut bait if they take a cornerback high in the draft.

The Buccaneers recently released safety Tanard Jackson, who had extended-running substance abuse problems. General manager Mark Dominik remains in place, but the team’s sudden want to get rid of the young players with legal troubles suggests Schiano is operating the show.

(About:) This report was distributed by Syndicated Sports news wire and aggregation service, For far more NFL news see: Report: Buccaneers make Aqib Talib obtainable for trade.

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Ronde Barber will return for 16th year with Buccaneers

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 21, 2012, 5:48 PM EDT

Ronde Barber is coming back.

Barber, the Buccaneers cornerback who had been mulling retirement, has decided that he will return for his 16th season in Tampa Bay, Jay Glazer of FOX Sports reports.

Though Barber will turn 37 in a couple weeks and isn’t the same player he when was, the Bucs’ coaching staff and front workplace made clear that they wanted his veteran presence back as component of a young secondary that might get younger if the Bucs – as numerous count on them to – use the fifth overall pick in the NFL draft on LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne.

Barber started all 16 games last season, the 12th consecutive season he’s accomplished so, and he has the longest active streak of consecutive begins in the NFL, beginning 199 games in a row.

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1. nineroutsider says: Mar 21, 2012 five:50 PM

   I admit, I’m not sure how very good he is anymore, Bucs fans – is this a great thing or poor issue?

   Very good = up, Undesirable = down
2. smartanis says: Mar 21, 2012 five:50 PM

   Barber and Claiborne will hold down the Bucs secondary subsequent year although Talib holds down the secondary for the Mean Machine. Everybody wins.
3. glazerh8er says: Mar 21, 2012 five:50 PM

   HOF. No argument, if he played in a huge market it would be 1st ballot no question. Sapp, Brooks, Barber, Lynch. HOF.
4. theblondbomber says: Mar 21, 2012 five:51 PM

   Tiki is flabbergasted!

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