Buccaneers CB E.J. Biggers Emerging As A Replacement For Rhonde Barber

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  1. themush

    themush iDIOT sAVANT

    Biggers, 23, missed all of his rookie season in 2009 with a preseason shoulder injury that landed him on injured reserve, but he had enough time to turn in a strong training camp that left coaches intrigued. Now the seventh-round pick out of Western Michigan has compounded an impressive camp this year with a memorable preseason debut. Among his achievements: a team-high four solo tackles, including one for no gain and another for a loss, and a forced incompletion to the Dolphins' new star receiver, Brandon Marshall. Biggers had a fumble recovery when he blitzed from the slot, scooping up QB Tyler Thigpen's mishandled snap. On that play, Biggers lined up in the same place starter Ronde Barber does in passing situations and was given the go-ahead to shoot into the backfield. "I love it," Biggers said. "Being in there at the nickel back, it's a great job. I've just been watching the best nickel (cornerback) in the game in Ronde."

    Source: St. Pete Times
     
  2. ravenfan52

    ravenfan52 Perennial All Pro

    Rhonde? You're a Bucs fan, mush.
     
  3. Brendan

    Brendan Rookie

    Know nothing about this kid, but if he turns into a good CB, the Bucs are pretty set with him and Talib. Another good pair of young CB's like the Bengals and Dolphins have.