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Bucs injury report: Three defensive starters join list

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By IRA KAUFMAN | The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 21, 2009

TAMPA - Defensive tackle Chris Hovan and return specialist Clifton Smith did not participate in Wednesday's practice for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

With Hovan (ankle) and Smith (concussion) unable to practice, wide receiver Michael Clayton (hamstring), middle linebacker Barrett Ruud (elbow) and defensive tackle Ryan Sims (hand) were limited on Wednesday, two days before the Bucs depart for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots at London's Wembley Stadium.

"I think our guys appear to be spirited and highly motivated to win,'' said Raheem Morris, 0-6 in his first year as an NFL head coach. "Everyone wants to play the Patriots. That's fun, whether you're a bad team or a good team. It's a lot of fun to play those types of teams.''

New England, 4-2, is coming off a 59-0 rout of Tennessee as Tom Brady threw six touchdown passes, five in the second quarter alone.

"If it was anybody else than Tom Brady, I might be shocked,'' Morris said of the 59-point margin of victory. "You don't get shocked by what they do. You want to play against a Randy Moss, Wes Welker and Tom Brady. Like always, the more physical team and the more tough team will win on Sunday.''

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