Where have the blue-chip left tackles gone?
Pat Yasinskas, NFC SouthThere's an age-old theory in the NFL when it comes to left tackles. It's pretty simple, really and it goes something like this: Every decade or so, yo...
Blog | November 20, 2009Mailbag: Tampa Bay Buccaneers edition
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...Clayton, Luke McCown and Derrick Ward to big contracts. Obviously, not all of those moves have worked out. The Bucs also may be saving some of that money to sign Ruud, left tackle Donald Penn...
Blog | October 31, 2009Forget about Cassel
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...strength with Jeff Faine in the middle and Donald Penn and Jeremy Trueblood as the tackles, the...point) who can, at very least, compete with Luke McCown
Blog | February 28, 2009Reality break for your free-agent fantasies
Pat Yasinskas, NFC SouthPosted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas It is dream season in the NFC South. Julius Peppers to the Falcons? Hey, pair him with John Abraham and opposin...
Blog | February 13, 2009Breaking down Tampa Bay's free-agent class
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...receiver Cortez Hankton, defensive tackle Jovan Haye, quarterback Luke McCown, safety Jermaine Phillips, defensive tackle Ryan Sims and tight end Jerramy Stevens. Restricted free agent: Tackle Donald Penn. Overview: It's a good thing...
Blog | January 21, 2009Observations on the Bucs at their bye
Pat Yasinskas, NFC SouthPosted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas I'm sitting in Tampa International Airport as I write this and looking out at a nice view of Raymond James Stadium....
Blog | November 08, 2008Matchup of the week: Abraham vs. Penn
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...That's because Donald Penn is Tampa Bay's left tackle and the possible weak link in the offensive line. Penn got thrust into a starting role last year when Luke Petitgout got hurt...
Blog | September 09, 2008Bucs showing interest in Anderson
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...source said. Tampa Bay is thin on quality tackles after releasing Luke Petitgout, who was slow in recovering from a knee injury. Donald Penn is slated to be the starter at left tackle with...
Blog | September 02, 2008Bucs' revamped O-line needs to limit sacks
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...a few months ago, suddenly looks very ordinary. Luke Petitgout, who was supposed to be the starting...of seeing Jeff Garcia run for his life. Donald Penn took over as Petitgout's replacement early...
Blog | August 20, 2008Bucs lose starting guard, may have to turn to rookie
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...Just days after getting rid of veteran tackle Luke Petitgout, the Bucs took another hit to their...been hoping would be dramatically improved this year. Donald Penn, who is adequate at best, has taken...
Blog | August 19, 2008Bucs release Petitgout
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...just made a surprise move, releasing left tackle Luke Petitgout. He was attempting to come back from...move leaves Tampa Bay thin at left tackle. Donald Penn, who filled in after Petitgout was hurt...
Blog | August 16, 2008Petitgout's injury dragging on for Bucs
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...Garcia and Cadillac Williams, Tampa Bay left tackle Luke Petitgout has been overlooked a bit. But this...but it hasn't worked out that way. Donald Penn, who started 12 games last year, has...
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