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Done Deal For Young Buc
Posted Jun 13, 2008 by Roy Cummings
Updated Jun 13, 2008 at 02:39 PM
TAMPA - The Bucs have agreed to terms on a contract extension with one of their young core players. It’s probably not the core player you’re thinking of, though.
While Bucs General Manager Bruce Allen remains confident that a deal securing the services of RB Earnest Graham will eventually get done, he has completed work on an extension for long snapper Andrew Economos.
Economos has agreed in principal to a deal that is believed to be worth more than $4 million over five years. Not bad for a kid who was brought in as a fill-in for Dave Moore a couple years ago.
As for the Graham talks, we have nothing new outside of the comments Allen made at a Tampa Chamber of Commerce luncheon earlier today. When asked about the Graham talks, Allen said “I’m sure it’s going to work out.’’
Allen was also asked – by the media, not the luncheon attendees – about Chris Simms comments regarding Jon Gruden’s treatment of him. Allen labeled Simms’ comments a “publicity stunt’’ that didn’t match his conversations with Simms.
Bucs Coach Jon Gruden was asked about Simms comments as well. The question came from a luncheon attendee (the media was not given a chance to talk to Gruden privately), and Gruden didn’t back off – too much.
“I like Chris Simms,’’ Gruden said. “I don’t necessarily agree with the things he’s said, but I’m going to coach the quarterbacks who are here.”
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Por (wade less) on June 13, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Has there ever been as much written about a 4th string qb in the history of sports journalism? this is getting to be little absurd…enough of the Simms coverage already.
Suggest removalPor (todd) on June 13, 2008 (Suggest removal)
wade,
You are absolutely correct.
Suggest removalPor (Tim Kelly) on June 13, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Chris Simms should get himself arrested for something. That would make him a more attractive acquisition to the Bucs. Seems like Allen and Gruden prefer the bad boys of football (look at any Raider roster during their reign). The Dungy era of classy players has truly faded into Buc history.
Suggest removalPor (Duane Davis) on June 13, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Yes, Dungy brought in such classy players as Dwight Smith and Warren Sapp, who never committed a crime in thier lives. I’m not saying they were bad people - even though Sapp was notoriously rude to people - I’m just saying Dungy didn’t bring in a bunch of boy scouts, either. How much ether are you people under, anyway.
Suggest removalPor (Michael Wygant) on June 13, 2008 (Suggest removal)
WAAAAAAA…the nicey-nicey coach couldn’t get us to Super Bowl though could he? This town has the most namby pamby self righteous ninnies I’ve ever seen in my life! Runnin’ around with their tail between their legs and their hands over their ears. This aint tiddly winks, this is FOOTBALL!! You didn’t mind it when Gruden hoisted the Lombardi trophy, did you? Don’t like it? MOOOOOVE!
Suggest removalPor (clifford cotton) on June 13, 2008 (Suggest removal)
get graham signed. let chris go. jon must have seen something. you just do not waste great talent because you dont like the guy. getting rid of gradkowski was a good move. we have enough qbs to make it back to the playoffs.ps i am sick of all this dungy crap.
Suggest removalPor (todd) on June 13, 2008 (Suggest removal)
clifford,
Amen, I’m sick of hearing it to. You people that can’t let the dungy thing go are pathedic !!! You need to move on. Or go and jump on the Colts ban-wagon and get the heck out of here. The Colts wouldn’t be that good if it wasn’t for Peyton.
Suggest removalPor (rcg2) on June 13, 2008 (Suggest removal)
4 million for a long snapper? Wow and we can’t find a bone or two to throw at Garcia and Graham? I’m not saying either of those guys needs to get anything big, but 4 million for a long snapper? I’m stunned.
Suggest removalPor (Herb) on June 13, 2008 (Suggest removal)
4 million over 5 years.. that’s probably just a little better than the nfl minimum wages for a player of his experience.
Suggest removalPor (John Valenti) on June 13, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Hey I’m all for griping about a weak contract, after ONE good year. They aren’t assured of a paycheck year to year so being rewarded for a big year sounds realistic. Griping is one thing, sitting out is another. That’s reserved for perennial pro bowlers, not one hit wonders. Get on the field and remind us why we like you.
Suggest removalPor (John Valenti) on June 13, 2008 (Suggest removal)
P.S. The Dungy era of “NO SUPER BOWLS” also ended, PAL.
Suggest removalPor (todd) on June 13, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Thanks to Peyton !!
Suggest removalPor (Jumbo Liah) on June 13, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Let’s just let ‘em play and see what happens this year. I can assure you, the Glazers are very smart. If it was my money, I would have done just what they’ve done - give Gruden one more year. This is it if we don’t make a deep run. Then we’ll see if the “next guy” is really better. By the way, I’m a Gruden hater, but I’m also realistic.
Suggest removalPor (John Arnt) on June 14, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Let Chris Simms go! Get Brady Quinn….
Suggest removalPor (jason forde) on June 14, 2008 (Suggest removal)
First off—If Dungy was so great Why didn’t he lead us to a Super Bowl? Also, I believe that Gruden brought in like 17 new players that Super Bowl year. Why isn’t anyone talking about Dungy not having ANY offense. He just kept changing coordinators and he thought that would help. Gruden brought the ring to town and without him we still would be looking for one.
Suggest removalPor (idaho_buc_fan) on June 14, 2008 (Suggest removal)
well i say we should just trade simms i mean he was OK and all. but he needs to mature more in order to be as good as his old man. but gruden is right if he can’t compete as used to why keep him? i am still waiting on those playmakers i feel we should get after shockey, lito shepperd, or rod coleman. allen i think we are still waiting on you to get somebody here.
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