Sears signs... All Bucs rookies in!

[Jimmy_Buc]

From the main page:

"The Bucs finished their rookie contract work early Thursday evening, signing second-rounders Arron Sears and Sabby Piscitelli and avoiding any camp holdout issues once again."

"Sears and Piscitelli were almost certainly motivated by a desire to be on the practice field from day one as camp opened. Both rookies are expected to be serious competitors for playing time in 2007, perhaps even starting jobs. Sears is a strong candidate for the left guard spot on the offensive line and Piscitelli could prove to be an ideal strong safety in the Bucs’ system.

The 6-3, 320-pound Sears played both guard and tackle at Tennessee. A leader on the Volunteers’ offense, Sears is considered one of the finest offensive linemen ever to come through the program. Last fall, he was the first Tennessee player to win the Jacobs Blocking Award, given annually to the SEC’s best blocker, since 1990. He also earned All-America honors while leading the Volunteers with 71 knockdown blocks.

Sears started 37 games while at Tennessee, including 26 at left tackle, his position as a senior, six at right tackle, four at right guard and one at left guard. Tennessee coaches assessed him with only three sacks allowed over the course of 1,552 plays during his final two seasons.

Piscitelli’s instincts and ball skills are evident in his 15 career interceptions, tied for second all-time at Oregon State. The 6-3, 225-pounder started 36 games at OSU and racked up 178 tackles and 29 passes defensed to go with his collection of picks. As a senior last fall, he started all 12 games and racked up 64 tackles, five interceptions and 12 passes defensed.

With his size and quick move to the line, Piscitelli is obviously a strong run defender. However, he also possesses enough speed and change-of-direction skills to be adept in coverage. His closing speed can be seen on punt coverage, where he often served as one of the gunners."

Well done, Front Office!

[Miller4Prez64]

Props to the front office for once again getting all of our rooks in camp on time!

[Corsair]

Good job Bruce.

[CrunkBuc4d1]

Hate Bruce Allen if you want, but this guy can get his rookies into training camp on time.

[Straight outta]

anyone know if any other teams have every draft player signed yet?

[Gooshdawg]

Originally Posted by Straight outta

anyone know if any other teams have every draft player signed yet?

Maybe you can petition the NFL for an extra draft pick next year for being first this year?

[MarleyMon81]

Nice work by Allen and the FO again. Always good to have the entire group together from the start and no hold outs to worry about.

Can't wait to get it cracking.

[Crocaneers]

This is encouraging .. no distractions in Tampa or Orlando ..

lets get this kicked off

[Straight outta]

Originally Posted by Gooshdawg

Maybe you can petition the NFL for an extra draft pick next year for being first this year?

maybe, i was just curious if any other posters from other teams knew

[CrunkBuc4d1]

Originally Posted by WmPowellJr

This is encouraging .. no distractions in Tampa or Orlando ..

lets get this kicked off

I hope encouraging feeling continues to last.

[mpmalloy]

Once again:

AWESOME!!

Best news of the day!


(+4 Rep Points for Bruce Allen)

[JudgeDredd]

HAHAHA!

[PetePierson]

Sears was a crappy pick and I am very concerned about his "mysterious" illness/injury that kept him out of the off season programs.

Regardless, Allen does a great job getting rookies into camp.

[Q-man]

Originally Posted by mpmalloy

Once again:
AWESOME!!
Best news of the day!
(+4 Rep Points for Bruce Allen)

Great news on getting both the #2's signed.
Allen is a great money man.

Are the Rep points good only in the LL?
Or can you use them in OT as well?
lol!