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The Tampa Tribune

Published: December 28, 2008

Bucs WR Antonio Bryant vs. Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha

Bryant is the Bucs' best catcher but Asomugha might be the best young cornerback in the league. According to the Raiders, he has yet to give up a touchdown pass this year and has allowed opposing receivers to catch only eight balls for 133 yards. He has very good size but he might be hurting a bit after taking a hit to the neck last week. This matchup may be worth the price of admission, but the likelihood is the Bucs will have to find someone else to get the ball to if Asomugha is on Bryant all day.

Bucs DE Gaines Adams vs. Raiders RT Cornell Green

Green is a former Buc who is only adequate as a pass protector and run blocker. He'll see Adams on third down and Adams has a decided athletic edge over him. Adams has been slowed in recent weeks by a sore ankle that has greatly compromised his speed. Unfortunately, speed is just about all Adams has to work with. He still has not developed any truly noticeable pass-rush moves, but the good news is he might not need them against Green. Adams' pure athleticism might be all he needs to win this battle and get to the Raiders quarterback.

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