TAMPA (SNN-TV) – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ very young secondary suddenly has a significant veteran presence.
Earlier today, the Buccaneers signed five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Richard Sherman to help a defense that will be without starting corner Sean Murphy-Bunting for the foreseeable future.
Sherman became an unrestricted free agent in March after his third season with the San Francisco 49ers but hadn’t signed before the season, as he sought the right opportunity. Sherman’s deal is for one-year and he plans to hold himself to the highest of standards. “I think sometimes from the outside looking in people think, he’s this old and that changes the way you play, but it really doesn’t. My standard of play is just higher. The standards that people hold me to are just higher. I’m not allowed to have bad games. I’m not allowed to give up catches.”
Sherman did practice today with his new squad, but is doubtful to play on Sunday Night, when the Buccaneers take on the New England Patriots in Foxborough.
