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Bryant, Adams and Ward again miss practice for Bucs

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October 1

Tampa Tribune

"Defensive end Gaines Adams, running back Derrick Ward, wide receiver Antonio Bryant and quarterback Byron Leftwich didn't practice for Tampa Bay on Thursday as the 0-3 Buccaneers prepare for Sunday's game against the struggling Redskins. Bryant, troubled by a bone bruise in his left knee, had limited participation Wednesday. Adams (groin), Ward (knee) and Leftwich, nursing a hip injury, each did not participate for a second consecutive day."

Cadillac is sore, but Bucs receivers are bigger concern

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September 24

Tampa Tribune

"Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Cadillac Williams did not participate in Thursday's practice because of soreness in his knee. Williams' current injury is not related to his two previous season-ending knee injuries, according to Coach Raheem Morris, who expects Williams to start against the New York Giants on Sunday. "(He's) sore after the turf game (in Buffalo) with the knee," Morris said. "(It's) nothing to do with the surgery, nothing like that, just the first time on the turf. (He's) a little sore, but expected to play." Williams, Tampa Bay's fifth-year running back, has 162 total yards during an 0-2 start, becoming the first player in league history to overcome torn patellar tendons ..."

Bucs' Antonio Bryant 'doubtful' for Buffalo game

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September 18

Tampa Tribune

"Antonio Bryant left the season-opener against Dallas early because of knee fatigue. Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Antonio Bryant is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at Buffalo after missing consecutive days of practice. Bryant is recovering from preseason knee surgery, but took a step backward in his recovery. "Right now, he's doubtful for this game," Coach Raheem Morris said today. "He could possibly show up and be a force, like [No.] 89 would do. I just don't like talking about injuries in general, because it's a gray matter. "If he's not there, we've got to deal. We've got figure out how to win without him. If he is there, we'll be happy and excited and let him play." When a player ..."

Bryant's status is in question

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September 18

Tampa Tribune

"It appears that Bucs WR Antonio Bryant has taken a step back in his recovery from preseason knee surgery. Bryant did not participate in the team's workout at One Buc Place on Thursday, and his chances of playing Sunday at Buffalo are in question. "I'm not in the business of anticipation," Coach Raheem Morris said when asked if Bryant would be ready for Sunday's game. "I'm in the business of guys showing up for work and playing." Bryant had arthroscopic surgery in early August to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee and he left the season-opening game against Dallas early because of knee fatigue. Bryant said after that game that he expected to play at Buffalo. "It's not an injury," ..."

Buccaneers receiver Antonio Bryant misses practice, might sit out Sunday's game

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September 18

St. Petersburg Times

"WR Antonio Bryant missed practice Thursday and is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game at Buffalo. Bryant, who had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in August and returned to practice about three weeks later, was ineffective late in Sunday's opener against the Cowboys because of discomfort in the knee. Now the pain hasn't subsided. Swelling also is an issue and likely will continue to be. Coach Raheem Morris declined to describe what Bryant is experiencing as a setback. "It's not an injury," he said. "He's just hurt right now. "Obviously, we want Antonio to play for us. If he's not there, the next man has to step up. That's what happens on every team. Everybody is losing starters every ..."

Bucs WR Bryant has setback in recovery from knee surgery

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September 17

Tampa Tribune

"It appears Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Antonio Bryant has taken a step back in his recovery from preseason knee surgery. Bryant did not participate in the team's workout at One Buc Place on Thursday and his chances of playing Sunday at Buffalo are now in question. "I'm not in the business of anticipation,'' Coach Raheem Morris said when asked if Bryant would be ready for Sunday's game. "I'm in the business of guys showing up for work and playing.'' Bryant had arthroscopic surgery in early August to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee and left the season-opening game against Dallas early because of knee fatigue. Bryant said after that game he expected to play at Buffalo. "It's not an ..."

After missing preseason, Bucs WR Bryant ready for opener

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September 8

Tampa Tribune

"Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Bryant has bounced back from something much worse than the knee injury that forced him to miss the preseason. "Coming off the couch last year, that was a big bounce back,'' said Bryant, referring to his return from exile a year ago. And what a return it was. After missing all of the 2007 season, Bryant bounced back to lead the Bucs with 83 catches, 1,248 yards and seven touchdowns. The Bucs, who placed their franchise tag on Bryant during the offseason, are hoping for a similar performance this year. After arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, Bryant is confident he'll be able to do his part. Though he is not sure what ..."

Buccaneers receiver Bryant to miss three weeks

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August 11

St. Petersburg Times

"Wide receiver Antonio Bryant was unstoppable at times last year. But shutting him down in the preseason took only a directive from his coach. Bryant will miss three weeks with a torn meniscus in his left knee. Coach Raheem Morris said Bryant will not play in the preseason as a precaution but will be ready for the season opener Sept. 13 against Dallas. "We're going to go ahead and work on that knee," Morris said. "We're going to go ahead and scope it, clean that thing out, get him ready for the season. … He was ready to go the other day, ran out there and it swelled up a little on him again. It's just not worth it. Let's get him ready for Dallas. Let's sit him down for three weeks. "He ..."

Bucs' Bryant ready to lead

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May 14

Tampa Tribune

"Raheem Morris is searching for a few new chiefs, and Antonio Bryant says he is eager to heed the call. A year ago, Bryant was hardly deemed a potential locker room leader. He had been forced to sit out the 2007 season because 32 NFL teams simply weren't interested. In previous stints with the Cowboys, Browns and 49ers, Bryant was shackled with a reputation as a troublemaker, a disruptive teammate who bristled at authority. "A.B., sneakily, to his credit, is a guy who just wants to win," Morris said after Wednesday's voluntary practice session. "He has a perception of being selfish, and he's far from that. He's quite a story - from the couch to being a franchise player. I don't know many ..."

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Bryant, tired of letdowns, hopes strong 2009 erases bitterness of 2008

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May 14

St. Petersburg Times

"You would be hard-pressed to find a Bucs player more stung by the team's late-season collapse in 2008 than receiver Antonio Bryant. Even the four-plus months that have passed since Tampa Bay's elimination from postseason contention haven't eased his pain. Only one thing will. It's only May, but Bryant already has an eye on January. "I told ya'll a long time and I'm going to keep saying, I'm a bitter loser," Bryant said. "I'm going to put out, and I want my teammates to feel the same way. … I've had that (taste) a lot of times in this league. I've only been to the playoffs once. Just one game. My mouth is real bitter. It's all about getting in those playoffs. If you get in those playoffs, ..."