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FAI Nuggets:

• While trying to change their homo image, the Bucs dropped their former Creamsicle Orange unis and went with the manly sounding color "pewter".

• A party was held in 2005, recognizing ESPN's Chris Berman after he made his billionth reference to Tampa Bay's former stadium "The Big Sombrero"

• As much as we may wish it, you don't have to be an actual pirate to play on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

• Man, I bet Jon Gruden gets a lot of tail.

Latest team news:

New York Giants 2007 Draft Preview - (Sports Network) - The Giants have two gaping holes to fill. One is at left tackle, where Luke Petitgout was released (and subsequently became a Buccaneer), and Bob Whitfield retired. Trouble is, the only two tackles with bona fide first-round talent are Joe Thomas (Wisconsin) and Levi Brown (Penn State), both of whom will likely go in the Top 10. Unless the G-Men trade up, drafting an LT will be a reach. It looks a lot like left guard David Diehl will be moving over to protect Eli Manning in 2007. The other problem is in the backfield, where the Giants have no one to replace Tiki Barber's production in the receiving game. Barber averaged 64 catches a year over the final eight seasons of his career, while probable 2007 starter Brandon Jacobs has a grand total of 11 receptions in two NFL seasons, and recent acquisition Reuben Droughns is not known for his pass-catching skills. Other areas that should concern Giants fans are wideout, where the team lacks depth; linebacker, where Antonio Pierce is the only player that has been even remotely consistent over the past two years; and the secondary, where the team has had problems in coverage.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2007 Draft Preview - (Sports Network) - If he is still available at No. 4, there is no way the Buccaneers can pass up Georgia Tech wide receiver Calvin Johnson. However, if another team trades up to snatch Johnson with one of the first three picks, it won't be the end of the world for Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers also need a pass rusher and run-stopping defensive tackle in a big way, and DE Gaines Adams (Clemson) and DT Alan Branch (Michigan) will both be available at No. 4. No matter what happens, look for at least three of Tampa's four first-day picks to come on the defensive side of the ball, where the Bucs have crossed the threshold from aging to aged. The offensive line has the potential to be OK following the signing of guard Matt Lehr (ex-Falcons) and tackle Luke Petitgout (ex-Giants), but Tampa remains in need of some depth in the trenches.

NFL Wire Notes | Gates is charged with striking pregnant woman - Running back Lionel Gates of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was arrested and charged with hitting a pregnant woman in the face and pushing her...

Tampa Bay Buc RB Gates charged with assaulting pregnant woman - TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Buccaneers running back Lionel Gates has been charged with hitting a pregnant woman in the face and pushing her into a wall during an argument.

Bucs RB Gates charged with assaulting woman - Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Lionel T. Gates was arrested after a pregnant woman reported that he hit her in the face and ...