2007 BUCCANEERS ROSTER PRO
2007 BUCCANEERS ROSTER FREE

Many believed that Plummer was simply trying to retire so that he could later unretire and play for the Texans. However, he did not complete his retirement paperwork with the league. Controversy soon followed as Plummer announced his retirement on the same day, citing his health and his lack of a desire to compete for a job and learn a new system.

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They made a splash on the first day of free agency by signing two quarterbacks: unrestricted free agent Jeff Garcia ( Eagles) and Jake Plummer ( Broncos) in a trade for a conditional pick in the 2008 draft (believed to be a 4th round selection if Plummer played). General manager Bruce Allen and head coach Jon Gruden had approximately US$24 million in salary cap space with which to maneuver during free agency. The 2007 offseason proved to be productive for the Buccaneers.

Assistant strength and conditioning – Kurt Schultz.

Head strength and conditioning – Mike Morris.

Special teams coordinator – Richard Bisaccia.

Defensive quality control – Ejiro Evero.

Offensive quality control – Nathaniel Hackett.

Offensive quality control – Tim Berbenich.

Senior assistant/offensive line – Aaron Kromer.

Offensive coordinator/offensive line – Bill Muir.

Assistant to head coach/football operations – Paul Kelly.

Assistant head coach/running backs – Art Valero.

Assistant head coach/defensive line – Larry Coyer.

Director of College Scouting - Dennis Hickey.

2007 BUCCANEERS ROSTER PRO

Director of pro personnel – Mark Dominik.Director of football operations – Mark Arteaga.Executive vice president – Edward Glazer.Executive vice president – Bryan Glazer.Staff Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2007 coaching staff The play earned Spurlock the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week award. On December 16, in a game against the Atlanta Falcons, Micheal Spurlock scored the first kickoff return touchdown in franchise history, snapping a streak of 32 seasons, 497 games (at 53 stadiums in 38 cities), 139 individuals, and 1,864 unsuccessful attempts. This would be the last season the Buccaneers qualified for the playoffs until 2020, and the last season the Buccaneers won their division until 2021. The Wildcard game was Jon Gruden's final playoff appearance as head coach of the Buccaneers before being dismissed at the conclusion of the next season. However, they were defeated 24-14 in the Wildcard Round by the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants. On December 16, 2007, they clinched the NFC South division title, and returned to the playoffs after missing it in 2006. The 2007 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season was the franchise's 32nd season in the National Football League (NFL), the 10th playing their home games at Raymond James Stadium, and the 6th under head coach Jon Gruden.

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