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Early training camp surprises for Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Tampa Bay Times
From article:
Dallas Clark, TE
In an NFL offseason when big-name players such as Peyton Manning changed uniforms, the move of one of Manning's favorite targets to Tampa Bay only briefly made headlines. Even here, the signing of Clark was overshadowed by the megadeals given to WR Vincent Jackson, G Carl Nicks and CB Eric Wright. But if what we've seen so far is any indication, Clark just might make people stop and take notice. He looks fine physically for a guy who has played sparingly the past two seasons (he has missed 15 of a combined possible 32 games in 2010 and 2011). And here's a telling fact: He hasn't missed one practice with the Bucs, barely taking breaks during workouts, even at 33 years old. The Colts' No. 1 pick in 2003 out of Iowa was a safety blanket for Manning for nine years with Indy, and it seems Bucs QB Josh Freeman believes Clark could be his. He wins matchups with linebackers, runs good routes and is catching intermediate passes with more yards after the catch. Already, Jackson's presence alone has put defenses on alert. Can Clark also become a weapon? Everything he has done so far in camp suggests he will. And here's a bonus: He's a fabulous locker room presence, seeing his role as "being just a positive influence, a role model for our tight ends and a leader for our team."
From article:
Dallas Clark, TE
In an NFL offseason when big-name players such as Peyton Manning changed uniforms, the move of one of Manning's favorite targets to Tampa Bay only briefly made headlines. Even here, the signing of Clark was overshadowed by the megadeals given to WR Vincent Jackson, G Carl Nicks and CB Eric Wright. But if what we've seen so far is any indication, Clark just might make people stop and take notice. He looks fine physically for a guy who has played sparingly the past two seasons (he has missed 15 of a combined possible 32 games in 2010 and 2011). And here's a telling fact: He hasn't missed one practice with the Bucs, barely taking breaks during workouts, even at 33 years old. The Colts' No. 1 pick in 2003 out of Iowa was a safety blanket for Manning for nine years with Indy, and it seems Bucs QB Josh Freeman believes Clark could be his. He wins matchups with linebackers, runs good routes and is catching intermediate passes with more yards after the catch. Already, Jackson's presence alone has put defenses on alert. Can Clark also become a weapon? Everything he has done so far in camp suggests he will. And here's a bonus: He's a fabulous locker room presence, seeing his role as "being just a positive influence, a role model for our tight ends and a leader for our team."
