How will Bucs handle Eric Wright situation?

Posted by Mike Florio on July 4, 2012, 10:10 AM EDT

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As the Buccaneers try to turn the page on a recent past where things were sufficiently loose that even “wild child” Aqib Talib acknowledged they were “a little loose,” the Bucs now have their first real dilemma.

Well, not their first one.  They already had to make a decision on veteran tight end Kellen Winslow, for whom they gave up second-round and fifth-round picks in 2009 and to whom they paid $20 million over three seasons.  Sensing he wasn’t going to fit with the new regime, the Bucs handed him to the Seahawks for a tube of Pringles and a pair of used shoes.

Wednesday morning one-liners

Posted by Josh Alper on July 4, 2012, 8:53 AM EDT

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Bills G Eric Wood feels confident that he’s healthy after ACL surgery.

Mary Malone Sullivan, widow of Patriots founder William Sullivan, died at the age of 92.

HBO has released a promo for the Dolphins’ appearance on Hard Knocks.

Breaking down how the Jets built their current roster.

Looking at the backup running back competition with the Ravens.

Bengals K Mike Nugent might not benefit from the four-year deal Matt Pratersigned in Denver.

A vote for CB Joe Haden as the Browns’ breakout player this season.

The Steelers recognized Independence Day with a picture of the team listening to the national anthem.

Some tips on recovering fumbles from the Texans defense.

Current Colts wide receivers coach Charlie Williams broke into the NFL ranks with former Colts head coach Tony Dungy.

Said Jaguars CB Mike Harris, “I definitely feel I was better than a sixth-round pick, and at the end of the day that doesn’t matter because we’re all here now. I just have to come to work every day and show my talents every single day. I know I can play at this level.”

The Titans have announced their training camp schedule.

The Broncos chose former WR Rod Smith’s picture for the cover of their media guide.

Former Chiefs CB Willie Mitchell is helping to revitalize a neighborhood in San Antonio.

The battle for right tackle will be one to watch during Raiders camp.

The Chargers went after players from winning teams this offseason.

Safety remains a need area for the Cowboys.

Looking back on where it all started for Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride.

Setting the stage for the Eagles as we close in on training camp.

The Redskins have seen too many drops from RB Tim Hightower.

TE Kellen Davis could be a breakout player for the Bears.

Will the Lions fall out of the playoffs this season?

WR Darius Reynolds rebounded from getting cut by the Packers by signing with Iowa of the Arena League.

Vikings G Geoff Schwartz’s love for bagels and lox is just one way he’s more than a football player.

Bucky Brooks of NFL.com thinks Falcons QB Matt Ryan is better than Ravens QB Joe Flacco.

The Panthers will host a 5K run next month.

Mike Freeman of CBSSports.com calls Commissioner Roger Goodell’s response to appeals by suspended players in the Saints bounty investigation “unabashedly thermonuclear.”

Changing cultures doesn’t guarantee success for the Buccaneers.

Two of the five first-round picks under Ken Whisenhunt have been Cardinals starters in Week One.

Rams T Rodger Saffold is making progress in his return from a pectoral injury.

49ers RB Frank Gore will carry WBO super bantamweight champ Nonito Donaire’s belt to the ring on Saturday night.

There is no reason to start looking for winners in the Seahawks’ quarterback battle.

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