Aqib Talib

Aqib Talib

Position: DB
Height: 6-2    Weight: 202 lbs.

Born: February 13, 1986 in Cleveland, OH
College: Kansas   (school history)    (Talib college stats)
Drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1st round (20th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 24 (4130th overall since 1950)

Other SR Links: College Football at Sports-Reference.com

• 6/13 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Adrian Wilson praises Devin McCourty: Converted from cornerback to free safety in the regular season, Devin McCourty is one of the six captains on the New England Patriots...

• 5/21 Musket Fire: New England Patriots News: Rob Gronkowski, Aqib Talib: New England Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski had a very successful Monday at Massachusetts General Hospital, as his surgery...
• 5/16 Musket Fire: New England Patriots released Brandon Deaderick due to poor work ethic?: The New England Patriots released both Brandon Deaderick and Kyle Love in the past two days, and I have very different stances...

• 4/27 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Analysis: Logan Ryan fits the mold: The New England Patriots decide to take Rutgers Scarlet Knights cornerback Logan Ryan off the board with the 83rd pick in the...
• 4/26 FootballPerspective.com: Analyzing the Trades in Day 1 of the 2013 Draft: There were five trades in the first round of the NFL Draft.  Who were the winners and losers?  Which draft chart was used —...
• 4/14 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Look Back: Jets take it to overtime: The New England Patriots were undefeated in AFC East play last season, and that gave them a crucial six wins in what was a very...
• 4/11 Musket Fire: Patriots CB Alfonzo Dennard gets 30 days: New England Patriots fans circled the 11th of April on their calenders as the day of Alfonzo Dennard‘s sentencing, and ESPN...
• 4/11 The Pewter Plank: 2008 Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ NFL Draft Review: Where Are They Now?: The 2008 draft marks the last time the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were selecting from a playoff position in the draft. Tampa Bay was...
• 4/8 StoopSports.com: NFC South Draft Preview: Spencer Hazan- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Draft Needs – Pick 13 Secondary: After ridding of Aqib Talib during the season, the Buccaneers’...
• 4/2 The Pewter Plank: Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Eric Wright Working on Restructuring Wright’s Contract: This spring there have been plenty of  reports, articles, and predictions that had Eric Wright on his way out of town, clearing...

• 3/30 The Pewter Plank: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Secondary: A Look Back and a Look Ahead: The 2012 season was a rough one for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ secondary, a season in which they played nine different cornerbacks....
• 3/26 NFL Mocks: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1st Round Options: 2013 NFL Draft: In 2010 the Buccaneers were one of the surprise teams in the league when they went 10-6. However, in 2011 they couldn’t...
• 3/26 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Analysis: Sebastian Vollmer contract details: The New England Patriots re-signed right tackle Sebastian Vollmer on a four-year deal, which was news reported on Sunday by ESPN...
• 3/24 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Analysis: Sebastian Vollmer locked up: As Greg Bedard of the Boston Globe wrote, the New England Patriots chances of re-signing Sebastian Vollmer increased with each...
• 3/20 NFL Spin Zone: Washington Redskins sign underrated E.J. Biggers: The Washington Redskins didn’t have much cap space but needed to make a move to sign a cornerback, and the Pro Football...
• 3/19 Musket Fire: New England Patriots showed interest in Eric Winston: The New England Patriots still have one final free agent of the “Big Three” on the market in right tackle Sebastian...
• 3/16 Musket Fire: New England Patriots to sign Sebastian Vollmer for one year?: The New England Patriots re-signed Aqib Talib today on a one-year deal worth $5 million, which is significantly less than what...
• 3/16 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Analysis: Aqib Talib deal a steal: The New England Patriots have re-signed Aqib Talib, and this news comes as little surprise. Thanks to a flooded market filled...
• 3/15 Stripe Hype: Best Available Free agents: Receivers & Tackles Still Dominate the Top:     The first three days of free agency are behind us, but there’s still plenty of talented players still on...
• 3/15 Stripe Hype: Best Available Free agents: Receivers & Tackles Still Dominate the Top:     The first three days of free agency are behind us, but there’s still plenty of talented players still on...
• 3/14 The Pewter Plank: Why Darrelle Revis to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Has to Happen: Trade talks between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets have apparently not progressed to completion, but Tampa Bay has...
• 3/14 Stripe Hype: NFL Free Agency 2013: Top Players Left: The first two days of free agency are behind us, but there’s still plenty of talented players still on the market. Here...
• 3/14 Stripe Hype: NFL Free Agency 2013: Top Players Left: The first two days of free agency are behind us, but there’s still plenty of talented players still on the market. Here...
• 3/13 KC Kingdom: Wednesday Afternoon Chiefs and NFL Rumors, Signings, Releases: RUMORS Jacksonville is considering Geno Smith with the number two overall pick in the draft, which may have just bumped up the...
• 3/13 Musket Fire: Washington Redskins still after Aqib Talib: Despite having very little salary cap space, the Washington Redskins are still after New England Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib...
• 3/11 The Pewter Plank: Benn There, Done That: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Looking to Trade Arrelious Benn: The offseason has been busy thus far for the Buccaneers, and it seems there’s no slowing down any time soon. We learned...
• 3/11 Musket Fire: New England Patriots want to keep top target Aqib Talib: Sources told Greg Bedard of the Boston Globe that the New England Patriots want to get a deal with impending free agent cornerback...
• 3/10 StoopSports.com: NFC South Needs: Ollie Banton and Ryan Pavlicek- Stoop Sports’ NFL staff writers Ryan Pavlicek and Ollie Banton look at the off season needs...
• 3/10 NFL Spin Zone: Detroit Lions give Chris Houston an offer, most underrated CB?: The Detroit Lions have one of the most underrated cornerbacks set to hit the free agent market in Chris Houston, and I have a...
• 3/10 Musket Fire: New England Patriots among three teams in front for Sean Smith: Miami Dolphins cornerback Sean Smith has no shot of returning, because his big goal is to get paid as much as possible in free...
• 3/10 Musket Fire: New England Patriots interested in Chris Gamble: The New England Patriots priority this offseason looks to be at the cornerback position, because they are showing interest in...
• 3/9 The Pewter Plank: In Mark We Trust: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Offseason Is In Good Hands: With free agency upon us, Buccaneer fans everywhere are beginning to drool over all the possibilities that might be. Will the...
• 3/9 Musket Fire: Dwight Freeney, Osi Umenyiora fits for New England Patriots?: Sports Illustrated’s Peter King created his list of top 50 free agents, and the New England Patriots big three was, as usual,...
• 3/9 The Pewter Plank: Go E.J., That’s My E.J.: Why I Am The Only Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Fan Who Likes E.J. Biggers: In my recent offseason prediction article, I tabbed E.J. Biggers to return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at a pretty sizable price...
• 3/8 Musket Fire: New England Patriots a fit for Chris Gamble?: The Carolina Panthers released one of the better cover corners in the NFL today in Chris Gamble, who is a 29-year-old veteran...
• 3/7 Musket Fire: New England Patriots interested in Johnthan Banks: Mississippi State Bulldogs Johnthan Banks has fallen on draft boards a bit, and that has opened up an opportunity for the New...
• 3/6 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Kyle Arrington set to make bank?: That’s what Field Yates of ESPN Boston thinks. The New England Patriots have a trio of cornerbacks set to hit the free agent...
• 3/6 Musket Fire: Wes Welker: Conflicting reports, what to make of them: As Vince Lombardi once said, “What the hell’s going on out there?” There are so many conflicting reports coming...
• 3/5 Musket Fire: Miami Dolphins News: Sean Smith, Brian Hartline: After the Miami Dolphins unsurprisingly decided to use the franchise tag on valuable and consistent defensive tackle Randy Starks,...
• 3/5 Musket Fire: New England Patriots wisely avoid franchise tag: The New England Patriots opted not to use the franchise tag on yesterday’s deadline, and I breathed a sigh of relief at...
• 3/3 NFL Spin Zone: Indianapolis Colts to go after Cary Williams?: The Baltimore Ravens recent historic deal given to Joe Flacco puts the Ravens in an even more difficult financial position with...
• 3/3 Musket Fire: New England Patriots, Kyle Arrington mutual interest: The New England Patriots have two impending free agent corners this offseason in Aqib Talib and young slot man Kyle Arrington,...
• 3/2 The Pewter Plank: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Season in Review: Defensive Line: “Watch the pressure, as the pocket collapsed around Rivers. He can’t step up… The pressure in the face of the...
• 3/2 Musket Fire: Wes Welker is New England Patriots priority per Banks: The New England Patriots have a trio of major free agents set to his the market in Wes Welker, Sebastian Vollmer, and Aqib Talib,...
• 3/2 Musket Fire: New England Patriots should avoid Dunta Robinson: The Atlanta Falcons cut a few notable names yesterday, and one of them was veteran cornerback Dunta Robinson. I’ve seen...

• 2/26 Tyler's Think Tank: Brady Back for More: Tom Brady agreed to a contract extension with the New England Patriots yesterday that will tack on an additional three years...
• 2/26 StoopSports.com: Pats Ink Brady: Ollie Banton- Tom Brady has agreed to a contract extension with the New England Patriots that extends through the 2017 season....
• 2/26 Musket Fire: Tom Brady updated cap figures: ESPN Boston has released more details on the deal Tom Brady signed to remain with the New England Patriots for what will likely...
• 2/26 Musket Fire: New England Patriots could use transition tag on Aqib Talib: Although this didn’t come from a source or anything like that, I still found Greg Bedard’s note about the New England...
• 2/22 Musket Fire: New England Patriots will meet Kyle Arrington’s rep: After the verdict on Alfonzo Dennard, the New England Patriots cornerback situation has become murkier with Aqib Talib, Kyle Arrington,...
• 2/22 Musket Fire: Atlanta Falcons Brent Grimes rehab going well: The New England Patriots have a possible dilemma at the cornerback position with Aqib Talib set to hit free agency, and that was...
• 2/22 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Sebastian Vollmer had minor surgery: Sebastian Vollmer is the New England Patriots top priority heading into the free agent period, and he is one of the “big...
• 2/20 Musket Fire: Alfonzo Dennard ruling made: New England Patriots rookie cornerback Alfonzo Dennard enjoyed an incredibly successful rookie campaign, as the physical CB made...
• 2/19 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Opinion: Tavon Wilson undervalued: The New England Patriots 2012 draft class yielded quite a haul on the defensive side of the ball, as three franchise building...
• 2/18 Musket Fire: Wes Welker free agency, franchise tag thoughts: Ron Borges of the Boston Herald wrote a long column about New England Patriots star slot receiver Wes Welker‘s impending...
• 2/17 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Opinion: Ed Reed not a great fit: I had this opinion piece on the back-burner for a week, but I was somewhat reluctant to pull the trigger and actually write this...
• 2/16 The Pewter Plank: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Should Not Keep Eric Wright in 2013: When Eric Wright was suspended for violating the NFL’s banned substance policy, the repercussions were both positive and...
• 2/16 Musket Fire: Charles Woodson to look at New England Patriots, Denver Broncos?: The Green Bay Packers released veteran cornerback and defensive leader Charles Woodson yesterday, and New England Patriots fans...
• 2/15 Musket Fire: New England Patriots should stay away from Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie: In his New England Patriots chat on ESPN Boston, Mike Reiss was asked about low-risk, good value free agents out on the market...
• 2/14 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Opinion: Aqib Talib getting too much credit: I was going to try to come up with a lighter way to title this post, but I decided to be assertive and finally write what I mean....
• 2/13 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Opinion: Don’t blame Kyle Arrington: Poor Kyle Arrington. The New England Patriots cornerback seems to be a punching bag for many fans, and it seems like we’ve...
• 2/13 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Rundown: Logan Mankins and Sebastian Vollmer: 1. New England Patriots star left guard Logan Mankins is one of the veteran leaders of this squad, so when he defended tight end...
• 2/10 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Rundown: Aqib Talib and Wes Welker: News and thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs number one pick in the 2013 NFL Draft and New England Patriots players Aqib Talib,...
• 2/9 Musket Fire: New York Giants prioritizing Will Beatty?: The New England Patriots most important free agent priority as viewed by most beat writers and bloggers (myself included) is right...
• 2/9 Musket Fire: Miami Dolphins Sean Smith wants too much?: The Miami Dolphins have a few high-priced free agents set to hit the open market this offseason, and one of them is cornerback...
• 2/9 The Pewter Plank: NFL Free Agency 2013: Cornerback Sean Smith Wants 10 Million Per Year: The list of available cornerbacks features a few big names at the top who will command the most money. The recent contracts given...
• 2/8 KC Kingdom: Free Agency Options the Chiefs Should Consider: DBs: The Kansas City Chiefs have to exercise caution when going after free agent defensive backs (see Stanford Routt, 2012).  They...
• 2/7 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Opinion: Breaking down top three free agents: Sebastian Vollmer is viewed by most beat writers as the top priority for the New England Patriots in this year’s version...
• 2/6 The Pewter Plank: 2013 Free Agent Profile: Mike Jenkins, Cornerback, Dallas Cowboys: The Buccaneers are in the discussion to pursue virtually every cornerback on the market this offseason. From Dee Milliner of Alabama...
• 2/5 Musket Fire: New England Patriots afraid to give Aqib Talib multiple years?: According to a source close to CSNNE’s Mike Giardi, the New England Patriots have concerns regarding impending free agent...
• 2/5 Musket Fire: 2013 NFL Mock Draft: New England Patriots go with Tavon Austin: Each week, I like to take a look at the 2013 NFL Mock Draft posted by the great crew over at the FanSided.com main page. This...
• 2/4 Musket Fire: New England Patriots roster ranked fourth: Rotoworld’s Evan Silva is one of my favorite NFL writers out there, and he recently ranked every roster in the NFL from...
• 2/3 Musket Fire: New England Patriots News: Danny Woodhead sounds like he wants to stay: New England Patriots all-purpose running back Danny Woodhead enjoyed a very successful 2012 season by once again making an impact...
• 2/1 Musket Fire: 2013 NFL Draft: Damontre Moore, Xavier Rhodes news: Now that news on the 2013 NFL Draft is all the rage, we’ll be bringing to you news updates, mock drafts, and more draft...
• 2/1 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Rundown: Ed Reed and Dane Fletcher: 1. The New England Patriots have been speculated as the prime landing spot for Baltimore Ravens future Hall of Fame free safety...

• 1/28 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Offseason: Case for/against Danny Woodhead: The New England Patriots have a surplus of goods at the running back position with feature back Stevan Ridley, key backup Danny...
• 1/25 The Pewter Plank: Darrelle Revis Trade Update: What Could the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Give the New York Jets?: As reported earlier on the Pewter Plank, the New York Jets are considering trading Darrelle Revis. The Buccaneers would be a reasonable...
• 1/21 The Pewter Plank: NFL Free Agent Profile: Cary Williams, Baltimore Ravens: Want some hard-hitting, in-depth analysis? The Buccaneers pass defense was really, really bad in 2012. Luckily, the NFL is a league...
• 1/21 Musket Fire: New England Patriots AFC Championship Grades: Let’s just say, the grades won’t be turning out good for the New England Patriots after that lackluster 28-13 loss...
• 1/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aqib Talib not commenting on future : New England Patriots impending free-agent CB Aqib Talib was asked twice if he wanted to remain with the team next season. He was...[+] non-committal both times, simply saying he's enjoyed his time with the Patriots.
• 1/21 Musket Fire: New England Patriots AFC Championship What We Learned: The New England Patriots are out of the playoffs after losing 28-13 to the Baltimore Ravens due to an absolutely terrible second...
• 1/21 Stripe Hype: Ravens Out-Physical Patriots for an All-Harbaugh Super Bowl: Once again, the New England Patriots hosted the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship game. But this time the outcome was different,...
• 1/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Sebastian Vollmer, Aqib Talib to be UFAsNew England Patriots OT Sebastian Vollmer and CB Aqib Talib are two notable free agents heading into the offseason....[+] New England Patriots OT Sebastian Vollmer and CB Aqib Talib are two notable free agents heading into the offseason.
• 1/20 Stripe Hype: Ravens Out-Physical Patriots for an All-Harbaugh Super Bowl: Once again, the New England Patriots hosted the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship game. But this time the outcome was different,...
• 1/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aqib Talib questionable to return: New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib (thigh) left the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter due...[+] to a thigh injury. He did not start the second half, and is considered questionable to return.
• 1/18 FootballPerspective.com: Previewing the AFC Championship Game: Baltimore at New England: According to the SRS, this is as lopsided as championship games get. The Patriots are 12.8 points better than average while the...
• 1/14 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Divisional Round Grades: The New England Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 41-28 and were significantly better in all of the major categories, with...
• 1/13 Musket Fire: Baltimore Ravens outlast Denver Broncos 38-35: It was a game filled with big plays from both teams, but the Baltimore Ravens were the ones to prevail against the Denver Broncos...
• 1/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aqib Talib feels good: New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib (hip) said he is feeling good. 'I definitely feel good,” Talib said. “I’m still going to...[+] treatment every day, trying to get better, but my body feels good.”
• 1/9 Musket Fire: Houston Texans Offense: Four to Watch: It’s time to take a look at four players on the Houston Texans offense that the New England Patriots will need to keep a...
• 1/8 Musket Fire: New England Patriots sign Andre Holmes to practice squad: The New England Patriots now have a full practice squad of eight members after signing wide receiver Andre Holmes to the p-squad...
• 1/6 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Final Grades: Pass Defense: We have a new running series on Musket Fire where I grade the New England Patriots four main units (pass offense, run offense,...
• 1/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aqib Talib not worrying about contract : New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib said he is focused on the team's Divisional Round playoff game and is not worrying about his...[+] free agent status after the season. Talib said he has enjoyed his time with the Patriots.
• 1/2 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Opinion: Devin McCourty is an elite safety: I don’t usually get on my soap box with pieces like this, but I feel like Devin McCourty deserves plenty of praise for the...

• 12/31 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Matt Patricia praises Trevor Scott, Derrick Martin: Trevor Scott and Derrick Martin each had a sack in the New England Patriots seven-sack demolition of Ryan Tannehill and the Miami...
• 12/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Two CBs appear likely to play : New England Patriots CBs Aqib Talib (hip) and Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring) appear like they will be able to play Week 15 despite...[+] being listed as questionable for Week 15.
• 12/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Three CBs limited in practice: New England Patriots CBs Kyle Arrington (knee), Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring) and Aqib Talib (hip) were listed as limited participants...[+] in practice Wednesday, Dec. 12.
• 12/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aqib Talib expected to be ready: New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib (hip) 'should' be ready for the team's Week 15 game against the San Francisco 49ers, according...[+] to a source. Talib was often lined up against Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson in Week 14.
• 12/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aqib Talib nursing hip injury: New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib (hip) was hurt in the first half of the Week 14 game against the Houston Texans, and his return...[+] is questionable.

• 11/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aqib Talib plays significant role : New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib started at left cornerback in Week 11 and he played in 67 of 78 defensive snaps. At this point,...[+] Talib is viewed as the Patriots' new No. 1 corner.
• 11/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aqib Talib, Alfonzo Dennard score for defense: New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib posted a 59-yard interception return for touchdown in the second quarter of the Week 11 game...[+] against the Indianapolis Colts, and rookie CB Alfonzo Dennard chipped in with an 87-yard interception return for score in the fourth quarter.
• 11/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aqib Talib activated: The New England Patriots activated CB Aqib Talib from the Reserve/Suspended List Saturday, Nov. 17, and added him to the 53-man...[+] roster.
• 11/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aqib Talib has suspension lifted: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has lifted the suspension for New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib. The roster exemption for Talib...[+] expires Monday, Nov. 19.
• 11/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aqib Talib learning new system: New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib has personally met with head coach Bill Belichick, and the process of learning the new system...[+] has already begun.
• 11/7 FootballPerspective.com: Week 9 Power Rankings: Maybe it was the election, the great weekend of college football, or the fact that I had no cable and barely watched the NFL this...
• 11/7 D's Sports Nuts: Is Aqib Talib the answer for the Patriots?: This is probably how Talib reacted when he was told he was now a Patriot. The Patriots needed help in the secondary and...
• 11/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aqib Talib won't play in Week 10: New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib is currently under a four-game suspension, not a four-week suspension, so he will be ineligible...[+] to play against the Buffalo Bills in Week 10.
• 11/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Receive draft pick in Aqib Talib deal: Updating a previous report, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers received a 2013 fourth-round draft pick from the New England Patriots in...[+] exchange for CB Aqib Talib and a 2013 seventh-round draft pick.
• 11/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aqib Talib acquired: The New England Patriots acquired CB Aqib Talib Thursday, Nov. 1, from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It is unknown what the Bucs received...[+] in return.

• 10/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Aqib Talib will rejoin team: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have CB Aqib Talib rejoin the team following his four-game suspension for a banned substance, according...[+] to head coach Greg Schiano. Talib can return Nov. 11 against the San Diego Chargers.
• 10/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Aqib Talib update Updating a previous item, Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib has been suspended four games for using Adderall....[+] Updating a previous item, Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib has been suspended four games for using Adderall.
• 10/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Aqib Talib suspended four games: The NFL has suspended Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib four games for taking a banned substance. Talib does not plan on appealing...[+] the suspension.

• 6/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | In need of discipline : Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib said the team got too loose last season, a situation that is being corrected under new head...[+] coach Greg Schiano. 'It got a little loose last year where people got a little too loose around the building. So Schiano definitely came in and brought that order back to the building,' Talib said. The team also had close to 100 percent participation during their offseason program. 'We had probably like 97, 98 percent attendance since April 4, since we started our offseason program. So that’s the biggest thing,' Talib added. 'I feel like, before the season, whoever had the best offseason is probably gonna have one of the best seasons.'
• 6/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Charges against Aqib Talib dismissed: Frank Perez, attorney for Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib, said the charges of assault of a deadly weapon against Talib have...[+] been dropped.

• 5/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | GM hints Ronde Barber could play safety : Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik said in an interview that the team may still move CB Ronde Barber to safety....[+] 'If we need to make a move to pull (Barber) back from safety to corner, we can do that in a heartbeat,' Dominik said when asked about the possibility of losing CB Aqib Talib following his trial on assault charges in June.

• 4/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Aqib Talib made available: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made CB Aqib Talib available in a trade but have not found a partner at this point. It is not known...[+] what the Buccaneers would be looking for in a trade.

• 3/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Aqib Talib’s trial moved back again: Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib’s trial for assault with a deadly weapon has been moved back to June 25. It was originally...[+] moved from March 26 to April 16. The Buccaneers wanted to learn the outcome of the trial before the 2012 NFL Draft so they would know if they needed to draft a cornerback.
• 3/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Aqib Talib suspension costly : Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib's one-game suspension in the 2010 season for an incident with a cab driver has cost him dearly...[+] for the upcoming season. Talib's suspension kicked in an automatic forfeiture of an escalator for the 2012 season that could have been worth up to $2.8 million.

• 1/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | New HC could have impact on Aqib Talib future: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers next head coach will has some say as to whether CB Aqib Talib should be with the team next season but...[+] general manager Mark Dominik will have the final say in the matter.

• 12/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Aqib Talib will be back: Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris said CB Aqib Talib will be back with the team next year despite his trial in March...[+] for felony assault with a deadly weapon. 'Aqib is a really good football player,' Morris said. 'If we can get Aqib back healthy and get him going, get him stronger, get him faster, get him better - all those things he'll do this offseason, we can't wait to go back to war with him and get him back on our football team. So he's always one of those guys like that.'
• 12/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Four defenders listed as probable: Tampa Bay Buccaneers FS Larry Asante (hamstring), DL Albert Haynesworth (knee), LB Adam Hayward (foot) and CB Aqib Talib (hamstring)...[+] are each listed as probable for Week 15 against the Dallas Cowboys. Each player practiced in full Friday, Dec. 16.
• 12/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Aqib Talib likely to play in Week 15 : Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib (hamstring) seemed to have plenty of spring in his step throughout practice Wednesday, Dec....[+] 14, and looks as if he will play in Week 15.
• 12/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Aqib Talib could play: Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib (hamstring) went through a 'full battery' at practice Tuesday, Dec. 13, which is a good sign...[+] that he will play versus the Dallas Cowboys in Week 15 Saturday, Dec. 17.

• 9/11 TampaSportsGuy: Bucs fall to Lions 27-20: The first thing that should be made clear about this game is that the score was a lot closer than it should have been. Although...
• 9/11 TampaSportsGuy: Cornerback Primer: Cornerback could be an interesting aspect for the Buccaneers this year with the possibility of having several replacements throughout...

• 5/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Have yet to discuss Aqib Talib: Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris said during a radio interview that the team has yet to discuss the future of troubled...[+] CB Aqib Talib. 'No, we have not talked about that. That has not taken place. We will, but that time has not come yet,' Morris said.

• 4/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Expected to release Aqib Talib: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to release CB Aqib Talib once there is a new collective bargaining agreement because of...[+] his off the field issues, reports the St. Petersburg Times’ Rick Stroud.
• 4/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Aqib Talib will not affect draft plan: Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik said CB Aqib Talib’s off the field troubles will not affect the team’s plan...[+] during the 2011 NFL Draft, reports Scott Reynolds, of PewterReport.com.
• 4/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Several injured players expected to ready for camp: Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik said WR Arrelious Benn (knee), DT Brian Price (pelvis), CB Aqib Talib (hip)...[+] and FS Cody Grimm (ankle) are expected to be ready for the start of training camp, according to Charlie Campbell, of PewterReport.com.
• 4/20 BucsBanter.com: The Talib Saga:When do you say enough’s enough?: Some guys just never learn. And Aqib Talib is one of those guys. Talib  has found himself in trouble yet again, this time on...

• 3/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Aqib Talib surrenders to police: Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib surrendered to Texas police Wednesday, March 30, on a warrant for aggravated assault with a...[+] deadly weapon, reports Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times. He posted $25,000 bail and was released from prison.
• 3/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Aqib Talib faces felony weapons charges: Updating a previous report, Texas police have obtained arrest warrants for Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib and his mother in...[+] connection with a March 21 shooting in Garland, Tex., reports Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times. Talib will be arrested and charged with aggrvated assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony punishable by two to 20 years in prison.
• 3/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Warrant issued for Aqib Talib: A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib in Texas, according to ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas....[+] Talib is being charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. His bail is set for $25,000.
• 3/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Aqib Talb could have been involved in altercation: Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib is considered a person of interest in an incident involving two guns and several members of...[+] his family, reports Richie Whitt, of the Dallas Observer. Talib allegedly try to pistol whip his sister's boyfriend and then used his mother's pistol and fired shots at the boyfriend as he fled the scene by foot. Talib could be arrested for anything from discharging a firearm within a municipality to aggravated assault to a deadly weapon.

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