February 26
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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We can all stop speculating as to whether or not Antonio Bryant will be back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, we can all start speculating as to where the veteran wideout will be playing his football in 2010. Antonio Bryant's career in Tampa Bay is over, according to Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times. Head coach Raheem Morris made the announcement today to reporters. "Antonio missed a significant amount of time last year," said Morris. "And I'm not going to blame Antonio, but really, right now we're going in a young direction. We're going to choose to move on." The eight-year veteran started just 11 games in 2009 as he battled a knee injury for the majority of the season. In"
February 12
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Bryant had a career year in 2008, hauling in 83 passes for 1,248 yards and scoring seven touchdowns. That stat line earned him $9.88 million in 2009 as the Buccaneers placed the franchise tag on Bryant last offseason. But this offseason looks to be a far different story. Tampa Bay won't be placing the franchise tag on Bryant again this season, according to Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg times. The main reason? The price is way too high for a soon-to-be 29-year-old wideout who spent the better portion of the 2009 season battling a knee injury. And even if the Bucs were to make an offer, who's to say Bryant would want to stay in Tampa? Speaking"