You’ve heard it; Joe’s heard it: The NFL is a copycat league.

If that premise is correct, don’t be surprised if the Bucs actually go after stud Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora.

Seems as if the Cowboys decided to try that technique last week and it produced favorable results, so writes Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News.

Was Osi Umenyiora at the game? One tackle, one quarterback hit, and one precipitous drop-off after his nice opening game. Also, I’m not sure if he was the target, but on the Cowboys’ final touchdown drive they ran the ball seemingly exclusively to Umenyiora’s side.

Tuck that little nugget away and see if the same thing happens Sunday.