LeGarrette Blount is still the starter in Tampa Bay, but talk of a platoon could put a dent in his value.

The Buccaneers aren’t interested in trading backup QB Josh Johnson, general manager Mark Dominik said Tuesday.

As we wrap up Day 1 of the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine, we’ll leave you with a few thoughts (some random), observations and highlights from what we’ve heard.

I got an up close look at the Buccaneers in Week 2, and I came away very impressed with the work of coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Josh Freeman.

After two underwhelming performances, Derrick Ward looks to be in danger of falling behind Kareem Huggins on the Bucs’ depth chart.

When the Buccaneers open training camp on Saturday, TE Kellen Winslow is expected to take part in practices. He’s not expected to have a full workload.

Buccaneers fans may be growing a little anxious over some perceived inaction by the team’s front office. But general manager Mark Dominik is preaching patience.

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The Buccaneers released a statement Sunday on the passing of former DE Gaines Adams, sharing some of their reaction.

Although the Buccaneers demoted QB Byron Leftwich in favor of second-year pro Josh Johnson, the team won’t release the veteran, general manager Mark Dominik said.

On the same day that QB Michael Vick was released by the Atlanta Falcons, a team known for collecting quarterbacks declared that it had no interest in Vick.

Mark Dominik and Raheem Morris decided the Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed a direction. And for the first time since the 1994 season, that direction won’t involve LB Derrick Brooks.

Ending a whirlwind 24 hours in Tampa, the Buccaneers officially named Raheem Morris as their head coach and Mark Dominik as their general manager Saturday.

“Both of these men bleed Tampa Bay Buccaneers,” Bucs executive vice president Joel Glazer said while introducing the two promotions.

Multiple NFL executives believe Herman Edwards will not return as the Chiefs’ coach next season. They believe it’s only a matter of time before the change is made.