REPORT: MARIO MANNINGHAM EXPECTED TO SIGN WITH TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

[RoanokeFan]

REPORT: MARIO MANNINGHAM EXPECTED TO SIGN WITH TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will continue their pilfering of the
<a class="st_tag internal_tag" title="Posts tagged with New York Giants" href="http://www.giants101.com/tag/new-york-giants/" rel="tag nofollow">New York
Giants</a> when free agency begins, and are expected to sign wide receiver <a class="st_tag internal_tag" title="Posts tagged with Mario Manningham" href="http://www.giants101.com/tag/mario-manningham/" rel="tag nofollow">Mario
Manningham</a> reports Clarke Judge of CBS Sports.



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Manningham</a> (L) fails to catch a pass as he is interfered with by Buffalo
Bills Drayton Florence (R) in the second quarter during their NFL football
game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 16, 2011. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine
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"Manningham is expected to follow former Giants' assistant Mike Sullivan to
Tampa Bay.
Sullivan, who was the Giants' quarterbacks coach, recently took a job as <a class="st_tag internal_tag" title="Posts tagged with Tampa Bay" href="http://www.giants101.com/tag/tampa-bay/" rel="tag nofollow">Tampa
Bay</a>'s offensive coordinator," Judge wrote.</p></blockquote>


This news comes less than 24 hours after Manningham said there was a 75% chance he wouldn't be back with the team, and that they're
not likely to repeat as Super Bowl champions.</p>


While speaking with the media at the NFL Combine, General Manager Jerry Reese conceded to Mario's 75% figure, and acknowledged
that free agents coming off of Super Bowl victories are often looking for big
money.</p>
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“Obviously, players, when free agency comes around for them, they want to
make as much money as possible,” Reese said. “We’ll see how it
unfolds.”</p></blockquote>


Not only does Super Mario want more money, he wants more passes thrown his
way … two things Big Blue just can't give him. So, once again, the business side
of the game rears its ugly head for the Giants and they'll now be looking to
fill a hole at wide receiver; something that could possibly come via promotion
from within (see: Ramses Barden and Jerrel Jernigan).</p>


In Tampa, Mario will have the luxury of working with Mike Sullivan, so he
won't have to extend himself learning a completely new system. He'll also be
playing in warm weather, which is another commodity he was seeking in free
agency."</p>

[FBomb]

Yeah....who didn't see that coming? It's a good fit and I hope MM does great with them. As long as Philthy or the Girls didn't get him I am all good.</P>


Thanks MM. You will be forever lauded by Giants fansfor your amazing SB catch!!! Good luck to you sir!</P>

[prymaxevintage]

Not likely to repeat as champions huh... Thanks for the one catch, goodbye.

[BigBlue2010]

Was expecting him to go somewhere like NE, CHI or even SD if Mario is cheaper than Jackson. Basically somewhere with a QB who you.would expect to regularly get him the ball in stride down field.

[Big Blue 418]

[quote user="prymaxevintage"]Not likely to repeat as champions huh... Thanks for the one catch, goodbye.[/quote]


Yeah that rubbed me the wrong way as well . Are they likley to repeat ? No the odds are always tough to repeat in today's game but no offense to Mario he ain't the reason we will not repeat

[Big Blue 418]

[quote user="prymaxevintage"]Not likely to repeat as champions huh... Thanks for the one catch, goodbye.[/quote]


Yeah that rubbed me the wrong way as well . Are they likley to repeat ? No the odds are always tough to repeat in today's game but no offense to Mario he ain't the reason we will not repeat

[Big Blue 418]

[quote user="prymaxevintage"]Not likely to repeat as champions huh... Thanks for the one catch, goodbye.[/quote]


Yeah that rubbed me the wrong way as well . Are they likley to repeat ? No the odds are always tough to repeat in today's game but no offense to Mario he ain't the reason we will not repeat

[NYGRealityCheck]

"and that they're not likely to repeat as Super Bowl champions."

Does he expects to win the Superbowl with the Bucs at their current state? lol!

This is what happens when money starts talking...

[IamGiantsfan]

[quote user="NYGRealityCheck"]"and that they're not likely to repeat as Super Bowl champions."

Does he expects to win the Superbowl with the Bucs at their current state? lol!

This is what happens when money starts talking...[/quote]
seven teams have down it
The odds are against us from going back to back, you guys are so whiney, grow a thicker skin, he won the superbowl, now he wants money and to get the ball more both of which he probably can't get here, I want him back but seriously...

[cornerback30]

Mario better be careful,the grass isn't always greener on the other side,better ask Ward and S.Smith.I can understand he wants a better deal but he's wanted here and our patience with him will be go along way.He gets off to a bad start with another team,it could blow up in his face.Numbers like he put up with us this past season won't fly with other clubs with tremendous expectations out of him,especially with the money he's seeking.Not being selfish but I just hope he's careful with his decision.