ProFootballWeekly.com suggests because Ronde Barbers play slipped last season, the Bucs are determined to resign Phillip Buchanon.

In it’s “Whispers” segment, ProFootballWeekly.com has some interesting Bucs tidbits.

In short, the site states the Bucs are determined to resign free agent cornerback Phillip Buchanon and that Aqib Talib will likely get more playing time while Ronde Barber may see his playing time decrease.

We hear the Bucs are very interested in re-signing soon-to-be free-agent CB Phillip Buchanon. He was arguably the team’s best corner last season, and with 2008 first-round pick CB Aqib Talib still developing, locking up Buchanon has become a high priority for new GM Mark Dominik. Tampa watched as the performance of the team’s other starting corner, Ronde Barber, declined last season, and sources say Barber, a 12-year veteran, is likely headed for a lesser role this year.

Aside from the offensive line, the Bucs’ secondary was its strongest unit, despite Barber’s sketchy play last season. Hey, Father Time waits for no one and sooner or later he was going to tap Barber on the shoulder.

Look, Joe loves Barber. He’s hoping Barber bounces back next year to regain his normal stellar form. But if he doesn’t, Joe hopes the Bucs can resign Buchanon to give the Bucs some depth in the secondary.