by Daddymike59 » Tue Mar 15, 2005 11:11 am
Buccaneers ink Becht
The 27-year-old Becht, who has appeared in 78 out of a possible 80 regular- season games, has 133 career receptions for 1,164 yards with 17 touchdowns. Last year, the West Virginia product hauled in 13 balls for 100 yards with a score. (YUK)
Buccaneers ink Becht
Tampa, FL (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday announced the signing of tight end Anthony Becht. As per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.
Becht, who had spent his first five campaigns as a starter with the New York Jets, was originally selected with the 27th overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft. That draft pick originally belonged to Tampa Bay, but it was traded to the Jets along with the 13th overall choice in that round, in exchange for wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson.
Becht is also considered a solid blocker as evidenced by the fact that he was a part of a New York unit that enabled Curtis Martin to rush for over 1,000 yards in four straight seasons, including a league-high 1,697 last year.
I think the solid blocker part is the main reason gruden went after Becht.
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Props to Leber for the nice artwork!