"Breaking" News - Gaines Adams Traded

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The Gaines Adams experiment has ended in Tampa.

But it's beginning in Chicago.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Bucs have sent the fourth overall pick in the 2007 draft to Chicago for a 2010 draft pick. According to the Bears' official web site, it's a second-round selection.

Last month, Bucs coach Raheem Morris called out Adams, a defensive end, for his lack of production through two games of the 2009 season.

"He hasn't [put forth the production], and I think Gaines knows that," Morris said, per PewterReport.com. "Gaines is one of those guys that knows that he is judged on whether he touches the quarterback or not. Right now he is not getting production as far as not just touching the quarterback, the tackles, the sacks. He's not getting any of that. He is not playing up to par right now. He's holding himself accountable. We have to hold him accountable, and it is tough right now. He is not getting it done. There are no excuses. There are no explanations. Gaines is not getting it done right now."

Since then, Adams has registered one sack.

His role in Chicago remains to be seen. The starting defense ends are Adewale Ogunleye and Alex Brown. At best, Adams will enter the rotation, getting snaps when the starters need rest.

Meanwhile, the Bucs continue to be one of the few teams that will make deals at the trade deadline, even after the departure of G.M. Bruce Allen. Given that the Buccaneers have no realistic chance of turning it around in 2009, maybe there will be more deals made before Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. ET.

 

[Daltonb1219]

Didnt see this one coming

 

[gt2590]

The Bucs, especially Morris, had been disappointed with Adams lately, and getting a 2nd rounder for him is pretty darn good.

 

[TonyButlerStopSuckin]

The Bucs, especially Morris, had been disappointed with Adams lately, and getting a 2nd rounder for him is pretty darn good.

Yeah, Morris has been really vocal about his displeasure of Adams. He called him out in training camp and then again after the 3rd game. I really disliked the Adams pick when it was made. He never learned any sort of moves outside of a speed rush. Sort of sad that we will get a mid to late 2nd round pick for a top 5 guys just a couple years ago. I guess I should be happy they got something for him.

 

[mredsox89]

What a disaster Gaines Adams was in Tampa. He had such high expectations when they took him at #4 but hopefully he is able to rebuild himself. You don't see top 5 picks get traded so soon after they are drafted.

 

[Pine Tar]

I'm surprised the Bears even got him, wonder what the plan will be for him after the season, a second rounder
is a high ticket for someone you my not see many snaps.

 

[KandKCards]

Morris sure sounds like a rookie coach. I hate the way he phrased it. That's one aspect of Belichick's tight-lipped mentality that I like: he never throws players under the bus. Isn't there a slight chance that Morris is at least a little responsible for Adams' failure?

 

[kentuckyderby]

Alex Brown picks and chooses which plays he will give 100% effort
Hopefully the Bears correctly sub in Adams for him on the plays Brown was going to be a piece of crap

 

[ballerskrip]

I'm surprised the Bears even got him, wonder what the plan will be for him after the season, a second rounder
is a high ticket for someone you my not see many snaps.

don't forget Ogunleye is a free agent after this year, here is his replacement.........

skrip