Understandably proud of their coping skills, the Bucs don't necessarily want to display their renowned comeback abilities Monday night in Charlotte, N.C. ...more

December 5, 2008

Saints quarterback Drew Brees has set the NFL on fire this season, but the hottest quarterback in the league right now might be the Bucs' Jeff Garcia. ...more

November 27, 2008

Seattle RB Julius Jones may have showed his youth in commenting about Tampa Bay's older defensive players. ...more

October 17, 2008

Every week Tampa Bay watches highlights of a running back having an outstanding game. Then those running backs see their good fortune end against the Bucs defense. ...more

October 14, 2008

The Bucs were already ahead by a touchdown late in the first quarter Sunday when Jeff Garcia dropped to pass from Carolina's 2 yard line. He was pressured, but deftly bought time by moving around until tight end Alex Smith got open in the end zone. Garcia found him easily, and the Bucs had another score. ...more

October 13, 2008

It took several months for Tampa Bay quarterback Jeff Garcia to finally have one week of pleasure. ...more

October 13, 2008

Bucs right tackle Jeremy Trueblood does not mind being pushed. He just has a problem with shoves. ...more

October 11, 2008

Bucs coach Jon Gruden finally got a glimpse of his white tiger when WR Joey Galloway returned to practice Thursday in a limited capacity. ...more

October 10, 2008

Jeff Garcia thought his days as the Bucs' starting quarterback were over. He should have known better. ...more

October 7, 2008

Barrett Ruud said his sore right knee is unlikely to keep him out of Sunday's big game against Carolina. Tampa Bay's active middle linebacker hurt his knee at Denver and didn't return in Sunday's 16-13 setback, but Ruud is optimistic he'll start at Raymond James Stadium against the Panthers, who lead the NFC South at 4-1. "It was a freak play," Ruud said. "I fell and looked like a non-athlete. It's a day-to-day thing, but I feel like I should be ready. A little soreness is no problem and that's what I've got right now." Ruud is a key component on a defense that has yielded only eight touchdowns in five weeks. If Ruud is unable to go, second-year pro Adam Hayward figures to make his first NFL start. ...more

October 7, 2008