The Bucs' biggest offseason need was to add offensive playmakers, but after passing on most receivers during free agency, it became apparent they felt a player currently on their roster could solve their dilemma. ...more

May 27, 2008

Patrick Johnson ...more

February 7, 2008

NEWS AND NOTES Plant Receiver Winter Commits To Auburn One of the top receivers in the state the past two seasons is taking his game to the SEC. Plant wideout Derek Winter verbally committed to Auburn University on Monday. ...more

February 5, 2008

Sunday's Best Most people on the East Coast saw San Francisco LB Patrick Willis on this year's Pro Bowl list and may not have understood why, but everyone in the Tampa Bay area now comprehends. Willis led the 49ers with 20 tackles (12 solo and eight assisted), two sacks, one forced fumble, a quarterback hurry, plus a pass defended during his team's 21-19 victory against Tampa Bay. ...more

December 24, 2007

The Patriots found another way to stay unbeaten - with a running game. And their stone-faced coach showed a new way to greet his nemesis - with a smile. ...more

December 17, 2007

Nearly everyone in Tampa Bay's locker room was joyous after the Bucs' 27-23 road victory against New Orleans, but CB Phillip Buchanon was not so cheerful. ...more

December 4, 2007

Before boarding the buses to head home, Plant coach Robert Weiner attempted to console the inconsolable. His players, many of whom were crying, were left to ponder the "what ifs." ...more

December 1, 2007

Antrel Rolle did a cartwheel and a backflip after his second interception return for a touchdown threw the Cincinnati Bengals (3-7) for a loop. He still had one more play and one more celebration left. ...more

November 19, 2007

Brett Favre won the senior bowl. And now that they're off to their best start since the Vince Lombardi era, the Green Bay Packers have another big bowl on their minds. ...more

November 19, 2007

A gimpy Donovan McNabb watched from the sideline in a hooded coat and oversized mittens as backup A.J. Feeley put the Philadelphia Eagles back in the playoff picture. ...more

November 19, 2007