Bucs CB's Eugene Wilson, Phillip Buchanon To Compete

Apr/14/08 08:28 PM Filed in: Phillip Buchanon
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You might have read recently about new Buccaneers DB Eugene Wilson and his successful debut at cornerback during this week's initial offseason practices. I was struck by defensive backs coach Raheem Morris' comment that strongly indicated left cornerback will be up for grabs. That's where Brian Kelly used to play and where Phillip Buchanon was presumably going to start. Whether it's just coach-speak or not, Morris was pretty adamant that Wilson is in the mix. "You have an open corner spot," Morris said. "We want to see what goes down there. Guys have to jump up and compete. (Kelly) left and he was a big part of us, but we have guys who are ready to step up." Morris also mentioned that Wilson "is looking like a stud right now," which is certainly promising. If everyone stays healthy, cornerback should be a position of strength.

(stpetersburghtimes.com)