Had a quick chat with general manager Bruce Allen earlier today, and it's clear where the Bucs stand on the league's proposal that calls for a dramatic change to the way teams are seeded in the playoffs.

The proposal, if passed at the owners meetings next week, would mean seeds 3 through 6 in each conference would be determined by overall record. That means the division champs would no longer be assured a top-four seed in the postseason. It also means the Bucs would have been seeded behind the Giants and played on the road in 2007.

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Jesus H. Christ on a Segway, doesn't anything interesting happen on Fridays anymore?

The Buccaneers are floating the proposal that offseason roster limits should be increased to 90 players. When the NFL Europe exemptions were in effect, they could have that many on the roster and not violate any rules. Now that the spring league is gone (and what ever will we do without it?) there are no more exemptions and the number is a hard 80.

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A couple good rules, or more precisely rule repeals, will be considered at the NFL owners meeting that takes place next week. Along with all the boring shit about tampering and waiting periods will be things that actually affect the game. They may seem minor, but when your team has third and three on the opponent's 25 with 40 seconds to go and this kind of bullshit stops the clock, they are the most important things in the world.

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We told you a couple days ago about a few rules proposals that will be voted on at the owners' meetings beginning Sunday in Palm Beach.

But there were a handful of others we didn't get into.

One you've probably heard by now is the proposal put forward by Kansas City to legislate that players' hair not cover their jersey nameplate or numbers. Doesn't mean they have to cut their hair. Players would be allowed to pull their hair up in a way that does not obstruct the name or numbers. Don't know about you, but this gets to the heart of the reason we call it the No Fun League (NFL). Why is a rule of this nature necessary? Because the NFL doesn't like identity. It's why the league has someone stationed at every stadium to spot uniform violations and suggest players not in compliance be fined.

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As you've all heard by now, Bucs QB Chris Simms has elected to skip Voluntary Team Workouts and did not attend last week's Quarterback Orientation for the first time in his career. No Simms isn't hurt, in fact he feels like he did before he lost his spleen to the Carolina Panthers defense:

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As you've all heard by now, Bucs QB Chris Simms has elected to skip Voluntary Team Workouts and did not attend last week's Quarterback Orientation for the first time in his career. No Simms isn't hurt, in fact he feels like he did before he lost his spleen to the Carolina Panthers defense:

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CB Mike Jenkins (South Florida) 6'0, 200lbs - A cover corner who can play physical. Long limbed, but not skinny. Well built. Good speed and awareness. Is best in man coverage. Can turn and run with top receivers. Has loose hips and is fluid in movements. Is an able tackler. Is not afraid of contact. Drops into a zone well. Climbing the draft boards quickly. - New Era Scouting Read the rest of this story »

CB Mike Jenkins (South Florida) 6'0, 200lbs - A cover corner who can play physical. Long limbed, but not skinny. Well built. Good speed and awareness. Is best in man coverage. Can turn and run with top receivers. Has loose hips and is fluid in movements. Is an able tackler. Is not afraid of contact. Drops into a zone well. Climbing the draft boards quickly. - New Era Scouting Read the rest of this story »

Earnest Graham is holding a bowling tournament to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida. For $300, you and three friends/ringers can bowl against Graham, Mike Alstott, Michael Clayton, Dexter Jackson (really?) and Cadillac Williams among others. Here's a hint: Don't let Cadillac on your team. His knee is all fucked up.

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My bewilderment that the Steelers of all teams would offer Anthony McFarland a contract was apparently shared by others. Namely, the Steelers.

On Tuesday night, it appeared that the Steelers were ready to sign the free-agent defensive lineman. But after working him out Wednesday morning, they apparently withdrew their offer.

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