Posted by  Scott Campbell, Ft. Myers, Fl on 04/17  at  06:09 PM

If the Bucs trade up at all Mr. Allen and Mr. Gruden should be shown the front door to the unemployment line. Yes CJ is very good, but if they do not get him there is enough talent in the draft. Even if they traded down to acquire more picks would be better than trading up.

Posted by  Fred Sutter, Valrico, Fl on 04/17  at  05:48 PM

If this team squanders away even two of their top three draft choices for one wide receiver, i’m personnally going drive to One Buc and #####-slap the stupidity right out of Allen, Gruden, and Malcolm! I’m going to have to slap pretty hard though!

Posted by  bill Livingston, clearwater on 04/17  at  05:06 PM

This has not been reported on fox or espn as far as ive heard. The only move that i’ve heard is trading with detroit. I this this report is DO DO.

Posted by  David Gardner, Tampa, Fl on 04/17  at  04:50 PM

As a fan of the bucs, I can’t stand to see us give up 3 bodies for just 1. We could have players like Quentin Moses, Eric Weddle, Steve Smith, Amobi Okoye, or any amount of high quality players with those picks! We got old fast by giving up picks, we cannot honestly think about doing it again!

Posted by  Christopher Jones, Tampa Bay, FL. on 04/17  at  04:33 PM

I’m sorry Mrs. Smith, but your story is what’s far fetched.  Gruden and Allen are not interested in selling the future of the team… their intention is to keep their jobs and stay here for years to come.  They know what it’s like to operate on fewer draft picks. 

Even if G/A were mad enough to try it, you would have to think the Glaziers would step in and protect their investment.

What makes you think the Raiders would demand so much?  All they would loose is 3 draft spots They would most likely still be able to get one of the top prospects.  Perhaps a deal is being worked out for something much less, like one 2nd or 3rd rounder.

Posted by  Dennis Jones, Daleville Alabama on 04/17  at  04:29 PM

it would be great to get calvin johnson if we didnt have to trade up.. i wouldnt want the bucs to give up 4 picks to move up .. we finally got the cap room and i think we can really get some good players with our picks ..there is enough talent at both dline and dback to get a quality player in the 2nd and 3rd round ..and if calvin johnson is already picked before we pick then i think we should address the dline or safety ..personally i like amobi okoye and i think laron landry would be a great player ..

Posted by  jose del valle, westmont,il on 04/17  at  03:42 PM

THIS OF COURSE IS A ATTEMPT TO SELL PAPERS< OR THE GLAZERS SHOULD SELL THE TEAM IF THEY ARE NOT INTERESTED ON WHAT HAPPENS TO THE BUCS.

Posted by  David Sheppard, St. Petersburg, FL on 04/17  at  03:21 PM

Oakland Raiders Owner Al Davis, appears to be a man who does not mind being at the bottom of the pack in order to get good draft picks, which he could sell later for a huge profit.

I would rather see Allen and Gruden working for another franchise, than allowing them to squander the teams future on this attempt to save their jobs.

It would be wonderful to get Calvin Johnson, but not if the cost is too high.

Posted by  Kevin C,Egbert, LAKELAND on 04/17  at  03:08 PM

Give AL Davis anything he wants,Johnson is that good.Bank on it1111111111111

Posted by  Patrick Dotson, Tampa,FL on 04/17  at  02:39 PM

i have an idea for the bucs and the raiders....since mr.Plummer wants to be a starter and the raiders need one,why not trade plummer to oakland for the first pick,than oakland can still get another qb to back up plummer,brady or russell will be there at 4,and we get johnson and lose no picks...so we both get what we want....both sides win......

Posted by  Andrew Rendueles, Tampa, Fl on 04/17  at  02:38 PM

Way to many holes in this team to give up 4 draft picks for any one player. Calvin Johnson would look great in a Bucs uniform but not at that cost.

Posted by  Michael Singleton, Irvine, CA on 04/17  at  02:38 PM

I know the BUCS made some stupid free agent moves when Allen first got here but that would be the stupidest thing ever. Yeah we have made some improvements this year in free agency. The BUCS need to start drafting for the future or we might as well bring back the Bucco Bruce uniforms. Yeah CJ is a beast but there is more that we need. One player isn’t going to change our offense. Gruden needs to not make it so complex and get the ball in the endzone. If CJ isn’t there trade down and pick up some more picks and get rid of the 6 and 7th rounders for a high pick to get better talent.

Posted by  ralph pease, Dallas Texas on 04/17  at  02:37 PM

Wait a minute - what was that you said?
“If they don’t, perhaps the team learned its lesson about how difficult it is to sustain a playoff-caliber team without draft picks.” Just who do you think GOT those picks?  The Raiders!!!
Were they not a ‘playoff-caliber’ team when we beat them 3 years ago?  Just because you have the picks dosen’t mean you’ll use them wisely.

Posted by  Benny Flores, Tallahassee on 04/17  at  02:31 PM

What, are you trying to sell papers?  There is no way the Bucs give up that asking price to move into the number one spot.  If they move up at all it will be to two.  This is a joke, I shouldn’t even be responding.  Go Bucs.

Posted by  Vern Coker, San Antonio on 04/17  at  02:30 PM

This is the most stupid thing i have heard. They have many needs and they not be able to fill them. What if johnson gets hurt and can’t play and what if he can’t adjust to the pro game. look at Detriot and the number of receivers they have taken and they were suppose to be great and then look at how many turned out great - I HAVE NOT HEARD OF ONE YET!!! They need to start re-building the team and not giving away all their draft picks.

Posted by  Mike Sornstein, Kennesaw Ga on 04/17  at  02:14 PM

I live in the Atlanta area and I too love Calvin Johnson. I think it would be a huge mistake that would haunt this team for a very long time. Personally I would trade up a spot or stay put is one player really going to that big of a difference? I hope Gruden and Allen don’t make that huge of a mistake because they will be out of here at the end of the season.

Posted by  charlie hitch,  on 04/17  at  02:13 PM

AL Davis robbed the Bucs one time already,I hope Bruce Allen doesnt let this happen again.

Posted by  Richard Olinger, Seminole, Florida on 04/17  at  01:38 PM

Doesn’t make sense.  The three teams drafting ahead of the BUCS have their own needs, none of which is WR.  The BUCS have other holes to file; i.e. QB, DE, etc.  If we lose out on CJ, so be it.

Posted by  Mark Stephens, Land O Lakes, FL on 04/17  at  01:37 PM

I like the suggestion of trading some our older defensive veterans.  Our LB corps could be solid with Nece, Rudd and June.  I would like to keep Bryan Kelly, but he is turning into a problem with his contract concerns.  While you are at it why not Brooks.  He has just enough left to be worth something in trade.

Posted by  Rich Olson, New Jersey on 04/17  at  01:35 PM

I don’t think this is a good idea. Oakland wants a QB, let him have it. Trade your number one with Detroit and maybe add Simion Rice in the deal. We all know they are going to cut him. To give up 4 picks for a good WR is as stupid as giving up your entire draft for Ricky Williams. I am sure you remember that mistake Jon! Don’t make the same. I am a Bucs fan in the midst of many Eagles fans. I don’t want to hear it from them if you make a tart move like this!

Posted by  Stephen Blackehart, Pasadena, CA on 04/17  at  01:10 PM

I really hope the Bucs don’t make a stupid move like that.  We’ve been had by the Raiders once, no need to repeat our mistake of overpaying to Al Davis.

It’d be great to get Calvin Johnson, but if he’s gone, so be it.  Trade down if possible to get more picks and shore up our defense!

Posted by  Don Lightbody, Springfield,Il on 04/17  at  01:08 PM

I sure hope this is a ploy by the Buc Brass. If this is pulled off, you can bet the Bucs are stepping back in to the 80’s. It will be a long time before we can enjoy another playoff game, let alone a primetime game.

Posted by  Parker Reeves, Birmingham, AL on 04/17  at  01:08 PM

I don’t like giving up 4 picks to move up three spots. I am a huge Calvin Johnson fan and I think he could be a future hall of famer but we have needs elsewhere other than WR and are in a great position to fill some major needs. Trading up is one thing but trading away so many draft picks might be stupid but if they’re job is riding on this year I can see Bruce and Jon really doing all they can to put together a winning season.

Posted by  John Tibby, Lithia, FL on 04/17  at  12:26 PM

I like Calvin Johnson as much as anybody trading to No.1 would cost too much (all first day picks). Trading to NO.2 with Detroit would make more sense but instead off trading draft picks how about older Defense players like Brian Kelly or Shelton Quarles that Rod Marinelli would covet. It would also be wise to trade Jake(the mistake) Plummer. Any of those trades would help the Bucs salary cap in the future.

Posted by  Keith Austin, Bellefonte, PA on 04/17  at  12:06 PM

As much as I would love to see Calvin Johnson in a Buc’s Uniform. I think it would be a serious mastake to trade away the picks you have suggested. We can stay where we are and get an outstanding player or trade down if needed.