Seifert: Changing Strategy
Jerry Angelo hoarded draft picks like gold. That changed seven months ago, when he traded for Jay Cutler and continued Friday with the acquisition of Bucs defensive end Gaines Adams. Blog
• Analyzing the trade
Adams, the fourth overall pick in the 2007 draft, had been a disappointment in his first two seasons under coach Jon Gruden. He was supposed to get a fresh start under coach Raheem Morris. Defensive coordinator Jim Bates spent much of the offseason working on pass-rush moves with the defensive end.
Morris singled out the 6-foot-5, 258-pound defensive end on the opening day of training camp, saying Adams would be considered a "bust" if he didn't post double-digit sacks this season.
But Adams had one sack and 10 tackles in Tampa Bay's first three games. That apparently caused the Bucs to give up on Adams as they go through a rebuilding process. Adams had six sacks as a rookie and 6 1/2 last year.
Stylez White likely will fill the opening in the lineup when the Bucs face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
The Bears are expected to make a corresponding roster move Saturday to reach the maximum allotment of 53 players on their active roster.
Adams likely will play against Atlanta on Sunday night because defensive linemen Anthony Adams and Israel Idonije are dealing with injuries. The move also could provide insurance in the event Adewale Ogunleye and Mark Anderson leave via free agency at the end of the season.
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