October 20, 2008 Ryan Nece started at strong-side linebacker over Alex Lewis in Sunday's loss to Houston, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Our View:He was productive Sunday with six tackles (two solo) and a half sack. He is worth a look in deeper IDP leagues if he remains the starter, namely for depth.
August 31, 2008 Linebacker Ryan Nece was signed by the Lions on Sunday, the AP reports. He was released by the Buccaneers on Saturday.
Our View:Rod Marinelli has never met a former Buccaneer he didn't want to sign.
August 31, 2008 Ryan Nece has been released by the Buccaneers, according to the Tampa Tribune. The team also cut DE Patrick Chukwurah, QB Chris Simms, DE Charles Bennett, G Phil Bogle, DT Chris Bradwell, WR Brian Clark, T Chris Clark, RB Kenneth Darby, T Chris Denman, TE Daniel Fells, CB Marcus Hamilton, CB Darrell Hunter, G Brian Johnson, WR Chad Lucas, DT Dre Moore, T Dennis Roland, RB Clifton Smith, WR Micheal Spurlock, FB Carl Stewart, and WR Cortez Hankton.
Our View:Nece was cut due to the emergence of young linebacker's Matt McCoy, Adam Hayward, and Quincy Black.
August 28, 2008 Ryan Nece is on the bubble to make the Buccaneers' roster at linebacker, according to the Tampa Tribune. He said, "I feel like I've gotten better, not worse. I feel like I'm wiser in the defense now. Bottom line, I feel like I've still got a lot of football left in me. "It's a different place for me (being on the bubble). It's a humbling place."
Our View:He is in jeopardy of not making the club due to the emergence of young linebackers such as Matt McCoy, Adam Hayward and Quincy Black. He will get his last chance to prove his worth in tonight's preseason closer against the Texans.
