Tim Brown signs with Bucs.....

bucsfan67 · Aug 10, 2004

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay has had conversations with former Oakland receiver Tim Brown and the agent for holdout receiver Keenan McCardell, but neither has signed.

General manager Bruce Allen said Monday that he plans to talk to Brown again soon. Brown was released last week by Oakland and said he planned to spend the weekend weighing his options.

Allen said he's not concerned with Brown's age, 38, or that he might have slowed a step.

"I'll just let the Tim Brown situation resolve itself," said coach Jon Gruden, who coached Brown in Oakland.

"If you know Tim, Tim is sought-after right now. There are a lot of people who I am sure would like his services."

bucsfan67 · Aug 10, 2004

That was the article posted earlier on CBSSportsline.....

But espn just reported that he has signed with Tampa Bay..

This definitely gives us some insurance in case McCardell doesnt sign.....

Brown still has some play left in him, and putting him back in the Gruden offense cant hurt...

MadCapper · Aug 10, 2004

Bucsfan,

Long time no see.

Thanx for that post. Good signing by TB in my opinion. Brown is a Gruden guy. He should create a good rapport with Brad Johnson.

RPM · Aug 10, 2004

t.b. should trade mccardell to the ravens. everyone would be happy...

HacheMan · Aug 10, 2004

bucsfan, do you really think we need Brown? This "oldies show" by Gruden is really starting to get old.......

TheGeneral+ · Aug 10, 2004

No help whatsoever.

Atleast Bucsfan has Colts to fall back on.

TheGeneral+ · Aug 10, 2004

I should recant no help because he brings experience if nothing else for the younger guys.

HacheMan · Aug 10, 2004

General, the guy that carried them last year can bring a ton to the young guys, Keenan that is. Give the guy a little bit more money like he deserves for the show he put on last year. I don't normally agree with such players holding out for more, but this guy deserves it when many times players under contract holding out simply don't.........