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New Bucs DT Melton Says He Is Ready To Turn This Thing Around “I am..ready to turn this thing around... I just wanted to come here and help turn this thing around ... I saw a lot of potential in this team. They are real close. ... Lovie Smith and Rod Marinelli groomed me into a pretty dominant undertackle. As soon as he heard I might hit the (open) market he was definitely one of the first people to get in contact and I came out here and had to make it happen. ... Me and Gerald became pretty good friends at the Pro Bowl a couple years ago and we have always kept in contact. I was about to be a free agent then and we talked about joining forces, but it didn’t work out. But (this year) we had an opportunity to make it happen. He texted me and we have been texting and he was real excited to hear the news.” http://www.pewterreport.com/articles/new-bucs-dt-melton-says-he-is-ready-to-turn-this-thing-around/

Meanwhile the Saints now have a big hole at OG after trading one of their expensive OGs, Ben Grubbs, to Chiefs for fifth-round pick

SBNation Carolina Panthers blogger Brian Beversluis @ brianbeversluis 1h Henry Melton and Gerald McCoy in Tampa is a scary combination Cory Woodroof @ KoreyWoodruff 3h Bucs signing Henry Melton is huge. He and Gerald McCoy as an interior d-line pairing? That's terrifying. Matt Pearce @ Matt_Pearce13 4h #Buccaneers sign DT Henry Melton to a one-year deal. Him and Gerald McCoy will be formidable duo in center of TB defense Breeze @ Breeze121212 4h a healthy combo of Gerald McCoy and Henry Melton will be a scary looking inside pass rush Tyler LaFollette @ highviewtyler Mar 10 please let Henry Melton sign with the bucs him and McCoy would be unstoppable Cameron McSorley @ cmcsorley17 Mar 10 Gerald McCoy and Henry Melton at DT for the Bucs next year? *drools*

Tampa Bay Times Rick Stroud @NFLSTROUD Newest Bucs DT Henry Melton

"Henry Melton texted with Gerald McCoy and the two decided they would be a 'f---ing nightmare' for offensive lineman. It's probably true!" http://www.guldar.com/us-news/gerald-mccoy-henry-melton-share-a-text-that-will-haunt-offensive-linemen/

National Football Post Joel Corry @ corryjoel Feb 15 Dallas gained $8,382,311 of cap room by declining to pick up the option on Henry Melton ’s contract for an additional 3 years worth $24M.

The Breaks @ WatchTheBreaks Mar 8 Suh to Dolphins... I still say whoever signs Henry Melton wins #FreeAgency this year Eli Bookstaber @ Ebookstaber Mar 9 Whoever gets Henry Melton is getting a very good player. Made a huge impact on Cowboys DL with little help

we shall see... Scott Smith @ ScottSBucs 2h New Buc Henry Melton became friends with Gerald McCoy at the Pro Bowl after '12 season & they talked about playing on the same line someday. Gerald McCoy @ Geraldini93 3h @ HenMel OU and TX linking up. Hmmm this could get ugly for somebody!! Let's work baby Pro Football Focus Nathan Jahnke @ PFF_NateJahnke 3h Henry Melton had a Pass Rushing Productivity of 8.2. Tampa Bay is the only 4-3 team that has 2 DTs with a PRP above 7.5(he and McCoy at 9.4) Pro Football Focus: "Melton's +15.8 pass rushing grade in the regular season was sixth most among defensive tackles as a sub package player for the Cowboys and if he is to continue that role with the Buccaneers then that would give Tampa Bay an absolutely terrifying sub package pass rush from the inside if they were to pair Melton with Gerald McCoy." https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/03/12/2015-free-agency-live-blog-day-3/ Pro Football Focus has Melton rated as the No. 15 defensive tackle in the league out of 81 qualifying players.

CBS Rob Rang @RobRang After trading for Sam Bradford, the Eagles held private workout & film room session w/ UCLA's Brett Hundley yesterday, according to source.

Source says the Buccaneers have plans in place to trade for Vikings' running back Adrian Peterson. ... According to a league source close to the situation, the Bucs have had internal discussions of trading for Peterson. ... I was told there are "aggressive" plans in place. http://tam.scout.com/story/1526448-bucs-are-pursuing-adrian-peterson?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#/story/1526448-bucs-are-pursuing-adrian-peterson

Yahoo Sports Eric Edholm @ Eric_Edholm 2h Percy Harvin will visit #Patriots today if doesn't sign with #Bills draftbreakdown.com Joe Marino @ TheJoeMarino 3h If the #Bills don't sign Percy Harvin this morning he will visit the #Patriots . Harvin doing Welker things in the slot is scary w/Brady. Yahoo Sports Rand Getlin @ Rand_Getlin Mar 10 Though WR Percy Harvin is in talks with a number of teams, his first visit will be to the #Bills , per a source.

sources tell 105.3 The Fan's Mike Fisher that Murray's family is spreading the word: 'He's joining the Eagles.'' http://dal.scout.com/story/1526293-cowboys-demarco-family-he-s-an-eagle?s=112#/story/1526293-cowboys-demarco-family-he-s-an-eagle?s=112

Ian Rapoport @ RapSheet 37m Unger is fantastic. I kinda like what the Saints are doing Ian Rapoport @ RapSheet 38m If the #Saints do sign Brandon Browner, & it could very well happen, Sean Payton gets his locker room enforcer. Browner will take ownership. incredible locker room presence. Ian Rapoport @ RapSheet 1h Meanwhile, #Saints made a major push to sign CB Brandon Browner yesterday, offering him more than $5M per year. Could help that locker room

Ian Rapoport @ RapSheet 2h Nick Fairley is on his way to visit the #Rams after spending yesterday with the #Bengals . Imagine that St. Louis D-Line… Seahawk blog Brian Nemhauser @ hawkblogger 3m I'd really prefer someone other than the Rams to sign Nick Fairley . The combo of him & Aaron Donald vs this empty SEA interior OL = not cool

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Yahoo Sports Rand Getlin @ Rand_Getlin 10m I'm told DE/OLB Derrick Morgan is meeting with Tampa Bay's coaches today. Would fill a significant need for the #Bucs Buccaneers Insider JennaLaineBucs @ JennaLaineBucs 47m Lovie Smith meeting with Derrick Morgan this morning. Yahoo Sports Rand Getlin @ Rand_Getlin 6m If the #Bucs want to secure Morgan's commitment now, they're going to have to put a strong offer on the table. Other teams still in pursuit.

WWL-870 New Orleans Michael Detillier @ MikeDetillier 1m NFL college scout on CJ Spiller "Perfect fit for Saints offense. Versatile, speedy edge runner. Excellent receiver. Can he stay healthy key?" NFL Insider for Yahoo Rand Getlin @ Rand_Getlin 39m For #Saints fans, the prospect of having a two-headed RB attack of CJ Spiller and Mark Ingram has got to be exciting. NFL Insider for Yahoo Rand Getlin @ Rand_Getlin 41m I'm told that RB CJ Spiller is not a done deal to New Orleans, but the #Saints are very high on him. Could be a great fit.

Adam Schefter @ AdamSchefter 54m DeMarco Murray would consider a final offer from Cowboys, per source, but he's going to Philadelphia with intention of signing with Eagles. Adam Schefter @ AdamSchefter 2h Ryan Mathews agreed to a deal with PHIL, he did not sign a deal. Question will be whether he signs if and when Eagles sign DeMarco Murray. Adam Schefter @ AdamSchefter 2h Pro-Bowl RB DeMarco Murray is flying to Philadelphia this morning with the expectation he will be an Eagle, per a league source. Adam Schefter @ AdamSchefter 13h So DeMarco Murray is flying to Philadelphia, C.J. Spiller is flying to New Orleans and RBs are going to start flying off the board.

Peter Schrager @ PSchrags 1h Details on DeMarco Murray/Philly meeting. Taking place early afternoon. Peter Schrager @ PSchrags 21h Eagles - Murray discussions have heated up significantly today. Bradford, by the way, was a Murray college roommate at Oklahoma. Peter Schrager @ PSchrags 21h Sources tell me Eagles are now "very much" in play in the DeMarco Murray chase. Could be a Dallas-Philly showdown Peter Schrager @ PSchrags 12h I'm told that before signing anything in PHILA, the Cowboys could have an opportunity to make another offer to Demarco Murray. Peter Schrager @ PSchrags 13h Quick update on the DeMarco Murray sweepstakes. I'm told a Cowboys' late push has included calls/texts from key players/ coaches

Mike Garafolo @ MikeGarafolo C Stefen Wisniewski headed to Seattle for a visit. Seahawks dealt Max Unger yesterday as part of a trade. You might've heard about it.

PFF: 2015 Free Agency Deal Grader https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/03/10/2015-free-agency-deal-grader/ -0.5: Did You Really Need To Make That Move? Michael Oher, OT, Carolina Panthers: 2 -year, $7.5m with $2.5m guaranteed Impact: At this stage you have to accept Oher as a disappointment, that rookie year where he was so good is the exception and not the rule. Was poor [as the starting RT] in Tennessee with the ninth worst grade of all tackles. Looked and played like a poor fit as a Titan and so it proved. Value: It’s not a terrible deal but you’re still paying him like a starter. Oher has a reputation that will keep getting him a chance to play but at some point you have to allow some other team to take the chance. As desperate as Carolina might be for line help this seems an unnecessary punt.

the good news is that at least we have Remmers at one of the OT spots this whole year which is an upgrade from Chandler PFF: Week 13 Carolina Panthers – Performances of Note Mike Remmers, RT, +0.8 Breakdown: ... Remmers replaced the injured Nate Chandler at right tackle this week. His overall performance isn’t going to turn any heads, but a perfect day in pass protection is practically uncharted territory for Carolina’s offensive tackles this year. https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/12/01/refo-panthers-vikings-week-13/ PFF: Week 15 Carolina Panthers – Performances of Note Mike Remmers, RT: +4.6 Breakdown: Have the Panthers found something in Remmers? A 2012 undrafted free agent out of Oregon State, he hasn’t just graded positively in each of his three starts this year, he’s actually improved in each. Perfect in pass protection, he also added some nice blocks against the run. Signature Stat: Through the past three weeks, no offensive tackle has a higher Pass Blocking Efficiency Rating than Remmers’ 99.4. https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/12/15/refo-buccaneers-at-panthers-week-15/ 12/27/2014 Charlotte Observer PFF has given Remmers a positive grade in three of his four starts, with the only negative grade coming last week against the Browns when he allowed two quarterback hits. But through four games he has not allowed a sack. http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article9250163.html but see: PFF Panthers @ Seahawks, Divisional Round January 11, 2015 Mike Remmers, RT: -6.9 Breakdown: The former undrafted free agent put in some strong early showings for the Panthers in their run to the division title but was found out... in particular last night by the Seahawks’ trio of edge rushers. Remmers seemingly couldn’t get to grips with the speed of Cliff Avril in particular, surrendering pressure inside and out to the Seahawks’ defensive ends in almost equal measure. Signature Stat: The seven pressures Remmers surrendered last night (2 Hits, 5 Hurries) were as many as he had surrendered in his first five starts for the Panthers. https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/01/11/refo-panthers-seahawks-divisional-round/

Nothing new on Harvin since he visited the Bills today, his first visit with another team after being cut from Jets Ian Rapoport @ RapSheet Mar 10 Team to watch for Percy Harvin : The New England #Patriots . I’m told there is a good chance that’s his spot. NFL Network @ nflnetwork 9h Percy Harvin is on a visit to the @buffalobills. Two other teams to watch: @ Packers and @Patriots

Pro Football Focus Nathan Jahnke @ PFF_NateJahnke 14m When Eddie Royal was targeted in 2014, the team had an NFL Passer Rating of 117.3; 9th best for wide receivers with 50+ targets. NFL BEN @ nflben 5m Eddie Royal played his rookie season in Den with Jay Cutler and had career high 980 yards Eddie Royal 2013 (age 27) - 631 yds, 8 TD 2014 (age 28) - 778 yds, 7 TD Culter and Royal