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Bucs Interested In Harrison?


By ROY CUMMINGS
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TAMPA – The internet is starting to fill up with reports of the Bucs expressing some form or interest in former Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison.

This one seems a little far-fetched, given the fact the Bucs dumped a pretty good aging receiver in Joey Galloway just a few months ago.

That said, the Bucs do seem to be in the market for another wideout, and Harrison, 36, probably has a little something left in the tank.

You really have to wonder, though, if Harrison would be interested in playing for Tampa Bay.

This is a team that’s shaping up to be an also-ran in the playoff race next year and we’re sure that Harrison would much rather play for a contender.

Beggers can’t be choosers, though, and despite his past Harrison doesn’t seem to be high on anyone’s radar right now. Except maybe the Bucs.
The guess here is that Harrison and the Bucs never hook up and that this story becomes nothing more than talk radio fodder. Even so, you have to give the Bucs credit for looking at every possible option in an effort to improve their team.


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Posted by  Scott Marchant, Orlando, FL. on 06/01  at  01:16 AM

I would like the Bucs to sign Harrison as an insurance policy until the Burress situation plays itself out. I for one believe Harrison still has some gas left in the tank. It can’t hurt to take a look, without much money up front, we can cut him if he’s not up to the task. Most of you know he was in to the Colts for some big money, so they were calling his bluff to get him to take less. Now he is prepared to take less from someone else, but not the Colts because they jerked his chain.  As much as we all love this sport, it’s a business and Marvin got caught in the numbers game. Some of you may be right that he is not the same guy he once was, however if he is half as good as he was that’s better than Clayton. GO BUCS!


Posted by  Roland, PC on 06/01  at  01:02 AM

4RealFan, none of us want to bare witness to a 5-11 season, but most of us aren’t dumb so we know our chances for a winning season are minute. We the fans have seen the moves of this off-season and they have left us afraid of the direction we are heading; And moves that haven’t been made have left many of us wanting.————————————4RealFan I am a season tix holder and a proud follower of logic and reason. I wouldn’t say we (the fans) are jumping off the “bandwagon”. I would say the fans are circling our wagons for the incoming pummeling we the fans are about to witness and receive.


Posted by  Roland, PC on 06/01  at  12:44 AM

Boltfan WHEN I READ THIS, “I think Raheem is a little confused,when told he needs to get players with that killer instinct,we mean in football,not life.” I LMAO. TY.
I think Marvin and Plax, to determine who gets the #2 WR job, should have a old fashion duel… My guess is Marvin and Plax will both shoot Plax.


Posted by  4RealFan, Sanford,FL on 05/31  at  06:47 PM

Ok Boltfan,what’s your idea of objectivity? Give up? Jump off the bandwagon, support the Pats? We have done a decent job this offseason and we are gonna try and win with a new philosophy which is all we needed. Answer the questions..who’s unbeatable in the south? Last I checked, we did rather well last year against our rivals and no one thought we would be 9-3 through 12 games. Maybe coach morris is onto to something. Afterall, he has been with the team for a while.if this doesn’t match your objectivity, why are you a buc fan?


Posted by  Boltfan, port richey fl on 05/31  at  06:28 PM

4realfan why dont you put on a skirt get some pom poms and be a chearleader.Get real look at this with some common sence,a real fan can look at it objectivily, and see what is real.


Posted by  4RealFan, Sanford,FL on 05/31  at  04:39 PM

What do you all say, let’s get on board and stay on board.  Put the young QB in and let’s roll.  Let this team learn together how to be champs!


Posted by  4RealFan, Sanford,FL on 05/31  at  04:31 PM

Ya know, our fans are really weird.  We want change, but aren’t patient enough to except it.  I believe the Bucs are in prime position to make a lot of noise in 09.  It’s just sad that no one, including our own fans aren’t giving us much of a shot.  Why not us in 09, no one picked AZ in 08 and look what happened.  We’ve added some key pieces and only need a few more upgrades and we’re there.  Why not us, why not now?  The NFL season is crazy and crazy things happen. All we have to do is win the division.  And why can’t we win our division? Who’s unbeatable in our division?  come on experts!!!


Posted by  Boltfan, port richey fl on 05/31  at  09:33 AM

I think Raheem is a little confused,when told he needs to get players with that killer instinct,we mean in football,not life.


Posted by  Boltfan, port richey fl on 05/31  at  09:13 AM

I think he is still under investagation in Philly for shooting at someone? Now i see the intrest,him and Plaxico can shoot it out for the starting job,so to speek


Posted by  :Papajohn, Tampa on 05/31  at  06:53 AM

Hillard would be cheaper and less likely to sit games due to injury.

Nothing RM and MD have done this offseason makes since except signing Ward. That though, even my 9 year old knew the Bucs needed to do.


Posted by  Paul, St. Petersburg on 05/30  at  07:30 PM

The Bucs looking for an experienced veteran wide receiver?  Hey how ‘bout Joey Galloway, he was cut and…..oh…nevermind.


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Posted by  bill livingston, Palm Harbor on 05/30  at  05:52 PM

Right now the Bucs need all the players they can get. Nobody should be complaining about looking at anyone! Although most of you complain about everything. When you can’t find anything else, you complain about each others grammer. You same people are also the reason I won’t go to a game anymore. It’s abuse to have to sit next to you and listen to all your negative comments and your foul mouth if the Buc’s are winning or not.


Posted by  cval, Nashville on 05/30  at  02:00 PM

If Harrison still had legs, Colts would have kept him as a specialty back-up WR and paid him accordingly. There are ways to make things fit if they want to. But NO. Harrison’s legs and attitude are gone. He’s not the same guy. Hilliard or Galloway would have been as good or better options but they were cut.I don’t see a change in direction. Hey we still have Dexter Jackson. So what are y’all worried about? Hyuk HYuk.


Posted by  bucfan4life, edgewater on 05/30  at  01:01 PM

Posted by Mark, Lutz on 05/30 at 11:05 AM

BucFan,

Wouldn’t work on a team not competing now. Regardless of what AB89 thinks, this team isn’t competing for the playoffs next year with or w/o Bolden. If we’re going to add salary, we need Defense….


HOW CAN YOU COMP’ WITH OUT PLAYERS…THE BUCS COULD SIGN ANTONE THEY WANT TO THEY HAVE THE CAP…..BESIDES WE HAVE A ETTER CHANCE W/ BOLDIN


Posted by  Frank, tampa on 05/30  at  12:10 PM

bad knees harrison?? lol! almost as ludicrous as the kelly campbell experiment.


Posted by  Mark, Lutz on 05/30  at  10:04 AM

BucFan,

Wouldn’t work on a team not competing now. Regardless of what AB89 thinks, this team isn’t competing for the playoffs next year with or w/o Bolden. If we’re going to add salary, we need Defense….


Posted by  BUCFAN4LIFE, edgewater on 05/30  at  08:59 AM

according to profootballtalk.com bryant is lobing for the bucs to trade for a. bolden…this would improve our off greatly…he said all he wants is to get to the superbowl and that there would be no issues


Posted by  Fugilebrity, Tampa on 05/30  at  08:43 AM

Wow!  If we get Marvin Harrison maybe we will win 4 games instead of 3! 

Go Bucs and their not-ready-for-primetime staff and front office!!!


Posted by  JVand, FtMyers on 05/30  at  06:36 AM

Galloway played the same position as Anthony Bryant, and Harrison can play the possession type down the middle of the field that we are still hoping Clayton develops into.


Posted by  Jim Kinzer, Winfield, WV on 05/30  at  06:28 AM

This is just TBO Fodder, they don’t have any other news!  They make up this stuff to make you think that they are on top of all of Dream Boy’s thoughts!


Posted by  :Papajohn, Tampa on 05/30  at  06:01 AM

Nothing they do makes sense anymore.


Posted by  Smith, Tampa on 05/30  at  02:12 AM

harrison is a has been…and he is a cry baby…with european guns that apparently shoot people on their own…no thanks..


Posted by  TDarwin, clearwater on 05/30  at  12:55 AM

I really cant see this happening,it would go against everything they did this offseason and would make no sense. besides that i dont really think Harrison has anything left anyways or indi would of held onto him


Posted by  Scott Marchant, Orlando, FL. on 05/30  at  12:24 AM

I think proven veteran players like Harrison or Burris would be an upgrade over Clayton as far as actually catching the ball and scoring.  While Burris is a big target in the red zone, Harrison has excellent hands, runs percision routes and is a future Hall of Famer.  Either player would provide valuable depth for a long season. Both sport rings as starters. Go get one of these guys.  GO BUCS!


Posted by  berlin, sarasota on 05/29  at  10:07 PM

improve the team, is that what their doing?


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