Final Cuts Are In; Meet Your 2014 Bucs
August 30th, 2014
Da’Quan Bowers will enter his fourth Tampa Bay regular season as a Buccaneer.
Announcing your Buccaneers 53-man roster for 2014 — for now.
Veteran safety Major Wright, who was battling a back ailment, was a surprise cut, along with wide receiver Solomon Patton. The rookie appeared to win the returner job in preseason, and he had a nifty touchdown catch-and-run on Thursday, a play Lovie Smith recognized as one of the true highlights. Joe suspects Lovie saw enough from Bobby Rainey to turn the returner duties over to him — for now.
Joe predicted wide receiver Russell Shepard would be on board for his special teams prowess, but, of course, roster changes can still come at any time.
Look for Charles Sims to become the Bucs’ injured reserve player “designated for return,” which means he could play in Week 9, if healthy. Sims getting that designation would open another roster spot.
QUARTERBACKS
- Josh McCown
- Mike Glennon
RUNNING BACKS
- Doug Martin
- Bobby Rainey
- Mike James
- Charles Sims (likely headed to “IR designated for return” in week 9)
- Jorvorskie Lane (fullback)
RECEIVERS
- Vincent Jackson
- Mike Evans
- Chris Owusu
- Louis Murphy
- Robert Herron
- Russell Shepard
TIGHT ENDS
- Austin Seferian-Jenkins
- Brandon Myers
- Luke Stocker
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
- Anthony Collins
- Josh Allen
- Evan Dietrich-Smith
- Demar Dotson
- Patrick Omameh
- Kadeem Edwards
- Kevin Pamphile
- Oniel Cousins
- Logan Mankins
- Rishaw Johnson
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
- Gerald McCoy
- Clinton McDonald
- Akeem Spence
- Michael Johnson
- Adrian Clayborn
- William Gholston
- Steven Means
- Scott Solomon
- Da’Quan Bowers
LINEBACKERS
- Lavonte David
- Mason Foster
- Jonathan Casillas
- Dane Fletcher
- Danny Lansanah
CORNERBACKS
- Alterraun Verner
- Johnthan Banks
- Mike Jenkins
- Leonard Johnson
- Quinton Pointer
- Rashaan Melvin
SAFETIES
- Dashon Goldson
- Mark Barron
- Bradley McDougald
- Keith Tandy
SPECIALISTS
- Andrew DePaola
- Patrick Murray
- Michael Koenen
August 30th, 2014 at 7:07 pm
If no one jumps out in the last round of cuts, I’d expect Patton to be brought back as the return guy when they move Sims to the returnable IR on Tuesday.
August 30th, 2014 at 7:07 pm
a little light on linebackers, no?
Lovie needs to find a return man. Rainey won’t cut it I don’t believe.
August 30th, 2014 at 7:07 pm
Well, other than Bowers and Murray, I can’t complain. Could still be some changes made too.
August 30th, 2014 at 7:08 pm
Dairy Queen Bowers continues to get paid based on “potential” and the true definition of potential:
“Potential means that right now, you suck….”
August 30th, 2014 at 7:08 pm
So they cut Page and there is no Patton?
August 30th, 2014 at 7:10 pm
The facts that Cousins is occupying a roster spot is more remarkable than Bowers dodging the bullet… or TSA security guy, whatever the case may be.
August 30th, 2014 at 7:12 pm
I would take cousins over Bowers any day. Bowers has failed time after time.
At least Cousins “might” get better.
August 30th, 2014 at 7:14 pm
Cousins is still here, that’s a head scratcher. Graded terribly in every game he was in and the Bucs can’t find anyone better! Makes no sense.
August 30th, 2014 at 7:17 pm
If this holds, Bowers needs to play the Lottery too. How much luck can a bust have?
August 30th, 2014 at 7:17 pm
Wow, Lavonte David made the team!!!!!
August 30th, 2014 at 7:19 pm
The roster looks great. A little surprised by the number of olineman. Also i dont think nyone would have predicted Wright getting cut. I would not be surprised to see a db or lb claimed from waivers and a dl and ol cut.
August 30th, 2014 at 7:20 pm
COUSINS IS HOT GARBAGE!!!!
August 30th, 2014 at 7:20 pm
Cousins? Really? Man, he must have some good blackmail pics on someone. Him being on the roster is way more of a head scratcher than Cheeseburger Bowers (“potential”)
August 30th, 2014 at 7:22 pm
hope the Bucs cut Bowers and sign M. Sam
August 30th, 2014 at 7:22 pm
Pablo told Harry the Bucs are going to trade Cousins for Incognito.
August 30th, 2014 at 7:25 pm
I’m hoping they find a better player to replace Bowers, Cousins and find a kick returner. And if the Oline plays bad against Carolina, then sign Incognito and dump Cousins. BTW, any word today on Tedford? I got a weird feeling about the start of the season with a patchwork Oline and a OC missing in action. Even during our Super Bowl season, the Oline didn’t start to gel until the middle of the season. Nevertheless, I’m pumped. Go Bucs!
August 30th, 2014 at 7:26 pm
Wow. Three true DT’s on a 4-3 team, plus the “mismatch” Bowers, who has “potential” on the inside. I really hope this experiment works, and he doesn’t end up grouped with the likes of Keith McCants, Evil Dexter Jackson, the Dearly Departed from his alma mater, Brian Price, etc. I’d love to see him resurrect his career, and it is amazing that he’s survived three HC’s. Got to be something there.
August 30th, 2014 at 7:28 pm
The monstrosities known as the Bucs new uniforms should have been on the cut list.
August 30th, 2014 at 7:29 pm
I’m a little surprised to seeScott Solomon in place of Larry English.
August 30th, 2014 at 7:30 pm
Bucs haven’t had a proven returner since Micheal Spurlock. Not sure why they let him go.
August 30th, 2014 at 7:31 pm
LOL Luke Stocker is the man who can’t be cut. I guess the coaches hold his 1 td in 3 seasons in high regard…also think they should have cut Bowers and sign Michael Sam, as he’s had almost as many sacks and tackles in one preseason than Bowers has had in his career. Both players are not doing anything to help our team get better nor have they since they were drafted.
August 30th, 2014 at 7:32 pm
Still can’t believe we missed out on McCluster and Hester.
August 30th, 2014 at 7:32 pm
Now, “Just Win Baby!”
August 30th, 2014 at 7:34 pm
I am sure the uniforms made the cut list. Cut in profits!
August 30th, 2014 at 7:41 pm
Gotta agree once again, the uni’s are butt ugly. Whose bright er… dim idea was this anyway? The past uniforms were way better looking even if anyone says it aint true.
August 30th, 2014 at 7:44 pm
Wow! You mean they selected the 53 players they felt would give this team the best chance to win?! No freaking way! What the hell?! Why weren’t the JBF commenters consulted first? What a sham!!!
August 30th, 2014 at 7:45 pm
I thought we already had the best uniforms before the change.
August 30th, 2014 at 8:04 pm
People are still crying about the uniforms? Get over it or go be a fan of some team with cooler uniforms…maybe the Colts or Giants are more exciting for your kind.
August 30th, 2014 at 8:05 pm
Michael Sam, really? Lets sign he and Incognito and force them to live together and start a reality show.
Honestly, I have never seen a garbage player get so much publicity, and for no other reason than that he likes boys.
On topic, cutting your return man in favor of a couple junk o-lineman suprises me. This roster is far from set, expect a couple waiver claims by mid week.
August 30th, 2014 at 8:07 pm
Yeah, I know it’s like crying over spilled milk, But fan input should have come into play on selecting the color scheme of the uniforms or just leaving them as they were. Poll all the Bucs sites like your current polls and allow other fan input methods. I felt the new look would grow on me, but it has’nt. Futuristic perhaps, but wrong place wrong time.
August 30th, 2014 at 8:17 pm
WR Damaris Johnson cut by Eagles…looks like a good returner
August 30th, 2014 at 8:18 pm
have to agree with anyone that thinks Sam > Bowers
August 30th, 2014 at 8:19 pm
Couldn’t agree more gotbucs. Cousins & Bowers, give me a break. With this roster 4 wins looks pretty good.
August 30th, 2014 at 8:31 pm
@Brian, lol nope. Won’t stop loving the Bucs just because they want to look ugly. But those uniforms belong on Gene Simmons new UFL TV show.
August 30th, 2014 at 8:46 pm
The Retention of Bowers reminds me of the retaining of Quincy Black a couple years ago. I think him playing a 4-3 3 tech might be his true calling. I feel like English should have been retained, as he seemed as worst I nice situational pass rusher
August 30th, 2014 at 9:07 pm
I am not sold yet on Lovie’s personnel acumen. He traded for Cutler with the Bears, that right there should be a warning sign.
August 30th, 2014 at 9:10 pm
Patton will probably be re-signed when Sims goes to IR.
August 30th, 2014 at 9:20 pm
Tomcin Says:
August 30th, 2014 at 8:19 pm
Cousins and Bowers aside, don’t you think you’re being just a weeeee bit overly negative?
August 30th, 2014 at 9:21 pm
Cousins didn’t earn a roster spot but he’s Warhop’s pet. Glennon did not earn one either, for that matter, and if he ever has to start Lovie will regret keeping the albatross. They should have kept Major Wright and Patten. Otherwise, the roster looks fine! Looking forward to the Charlotte opener.
August 30th, 2014 at 9:32 pm
More roster moves to come. I see at least three names out of the 53 that are still on the bubble.
August 30th, 2014 at 9:42 pm
I still think Cousins could be replaced by an experienced starter from the waiver wire. And calling him Warhop’s pet is kinda dumb. He wasn’t signed with some great expectations. People make too many assumptions, just so they can have an excuse to complain.
August 30th, 2014 at 10:05 pm
Who is returning punts?
August 30th, 2014 at 11:45 pm
I was really hoping the uniforms were some sort of preseason joke.
August 31st, 2014 at 6:17 am
Conner Shaw was cut by the Browns. Sign him to the practice squad as our QB of the future!
August 31st, 2014 at 8:57 am
There’s owlykat the Albatross again.
I think the uni’s might be staying for a while so deal with it.
Conner Shaw sucks.
August 31st, 2014 at 9:01 am
as for the uniforms…
everyone should embrace change. change is hard for a lot of people, but when the Bucs changed last time, we sorta won a Super Bowl.. 14 years ago!!!
So, yeah, time for a CHANGE!
The whole house.. front office, players, UNIFORMS, and fans.
Bucs Super Bowl 2015!
August 31st, 2014 at 9:02 am
plus i already have my #54 jersey, so 1 week to go!!! woooooo!!
August 31st, 2014 at 9:04 am
I can’t believe they cut Larry English in favor of Scott Solomon
August 31st, 2014 at 9:06 am
I Agree.
English held his own this preaseaon.
August 31st, 2014 at 9:34 am
Conner Shaw was cut by the Browns. Sign him to the practice squad as our QB of the future!
Dunno Jim, personally I’d be scared to pin any hopes on a QB that wasn’t good enough to cut it on a team who’s QB’s are as poor as what are on the Browns.
August 31st, 2014 at 10:42 am
Jeeze. The people who want bowers cut are lunatics. How are you gunna go into the season with only 3 Dtackles? That’s insane! Bowers is depth at three positions! And if he’s riding pine his chances of injury should be mitigated. But he’s better than masifilo. He’s better than Means. He’s better than Solomon..so, what’s the problem. All these emotional thinkers on here. Crazy.
August 31st, 2014 at 11:41 am
I don’t think Bowers is better than Solomon or Means. You can’t be better than anybody if you can never stay healthy enough to get on the field. Bowers is a waste of space… but I hope maybe this year turns out different for him. But, if the last 3 years are any indication, this guy is a waste of a roster spot. That’s not emotional thinking – it’s realism.
August 31st, 2014 at 12:31 pm
Owlykat are you mentally ill or something? Glennon sure as hell did earn a roster spot. If you think he should have been cut over Kafka then you have some serious problems. Also, please tell me what Major Wright has done this preseason/training camp to deserve a roster spot? Oh and by the way the opener is in Tampa not Charlotte. SMH.