
Scott Smith
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Senior writer/editor for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Tampa, FL
Joined September 2013
The Buccaneers have elevated RB Owen Wright from the practice squad for Sunday's game against San Francisco.
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With Bucky Irving and Josh Williams ruled out for Sunday's game due to injuries, first-year back Owen Wright was elevated from the practice squad to boost the team's backfield depth on Sunday against...
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In addition to the six players Head Coach Todd Bowles ruled out earlier in the day, S Christian Izien is questionable on Friday's injury report, though he did get in a full practice.
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OC Josh Grizzard says everything the 49ers do on defense goes through LB Fred Warner, who is as good as it gets among NFL linebackers.
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OC Josh Grizzard says QB Baker Mayfield is very cerebral and watches A LOT of tape during the week.
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WR Chris Godwin did not practice today. CB Jamel Dean returned in a limited fashion.
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Baker Mayfield: "Early on in my career, it is looked at as cocky and immature, [and] now it is moxie and 'He is a dawg.' Same [crap], different day. As long as you play well, they change the narrative."
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What used to draw labels of "cocky" and "immature" for first-overall draft pick Baker Mayfield early in his career are now seen as positive traits as Baker Mayfield continues to rise among NFL...
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Baker Mayfield says when you play linebackers of the caliber of San Francisco’s Fred Warner it’s a big challenge because of how quick their play recognition is.
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QB Baker Mayfield on why the Bucs are hitting more deep shots in the passing game this season: “First and foremost, protection.” Also credits the Bucs’ pass-catchers with consistently hitting their landmarks.
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Todd Bowles said CB Jamel Dean (hip) is “in play” to return to action in Week Six but CB Benjamin Morrison (hamstring) is not as close.
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Head Coach Todd Bowles says CB Zyon McCollum had a “thumb procedure” done and the decision on his status will come down to the end of the week. McCollum injured his thumb in the Eagles game and played through it last Sunday.
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A practice squad switch for the Buccaneers, as the team signs RB Owen Wright and releases G Sua Opeta. Wright was with the team in training camp.
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The Bucs added running back depth on Wednesday by signing Owen Wright, who led the team in rushing during the preseason, to their practice squad, while releasing veteran G Sua Opeta from that same...
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Todd Bowles called WR Sterling Shepard one of the Bucs’ most underrated players.
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Todd Bowles says the Bucs put a lot on rookie CB Jacob Parrish’s plate Sunday, playing him outside and in the slot, and Parrish handled it well.
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HC Todd Bowles said the Bucs did consider going for 2 after Sterling Shepard’s touchdown with a minute left on Sunday in Seattle. Ultimately, they chose to kick and it worked out thanks to Lavonte David’s interception.
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Baker Mayfield is the first QB ever to have 375+ Pass Yards and fewer than 5 incompletions in a regular season game
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Bucs are 1st team in NFL history with 4 wins by 3 points or fewer in 1st 5 games. The franchise record for an entire season for wins by 3 points or fewer is 5 in 2010
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In addition to his two touchdowns and amazing third-down play at the end, RB Rachaad White also had some incredible blitz pickups today, according to Baker Mayfield.
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Baker Mayfield says the Bucs OTHER rookie receiver, Tez Johnson, is playing fast and is a lot of fun to watch.
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Baker Mayfield: “As long as we have time on the clock we’ve got a chance and the guys truly believe that.”
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Baker Mayfield currently has completed 25 of 27 passes for 309 yards, giving him his first 300-yard game of this season.
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