Geno Hayes News

We've had a day to absorb news of the latest flip-flop at One Buc, and we can see things clearly now -- even on a rainy, cloudy day such as this.

For 10 games, Chris Hovan played the loyal soldier. He deliberately gained weight, sacrificed his statistics and tried to bury himself like an anchor in the middle of Jim Bates' defense.

Published: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 11:01 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 11:01 p.m. TAMPA If he had to do it over again, Raheem Morris said would not change the team's coverage in the final minute of the game when Miami went 77 yards in five plays to kick the game-winning field goal.

A Texas man died while diving near Key West. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office reports that 51-year-old Richard McCoy Jr., from Cypress, Texas, was scuba diving near the Vandenburg wreck Friday.

It was supposed to be a day devoted to nostalgia. Instead, it wound up being a celebration of perhaps better days ahead.

Two games after he was knocked out by an illegal hit while fielding a punt, Clifton Smith was the one causing headaches again.

You loved the "fade back to 1979" orange jerseys. You loved the effort, you loved the result, and you love the fact that there's hope.

Rod Wilson of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers poses for his 2009 NFL headshot at photo day in Tampa, Florida.

It was a game of firsts for the Buccaneers as rookie quarterback Josh Freeman got Tampa Bay off the schnide in his first NFL start by throwing three touchdown passes, two of those coming in the fourth quarter, in a 38-28 come-from-behind win over Green Bay that saw the club and first-year coach Raheem Morris pick up their first win.

Amid an old school sea of 1979 Orange on a balmy Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, an iconic superstar was honored and perhaps a new star was born.

If Rich Bisaccia could concoct a perfect football script, it would look a lot like Tampa Bay's initial victory Sunday.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released center Sean Mahan and guard Marcus Johnson.

The idea was out there that this would be a chance for Tom Brady's iconic status to be evaluated on a larger stage.

The Patriots [ team stats ] got what they wanted yesterday. They got a walk in Wembley Park.

There is nothing that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can do with their defensive personnel, other than hope that they don't run into another offensive line like the Carolina Panthers.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed wide receiver Yamon Figurs and released linebacker Matt McCoy on Tuesday.

Philadelphia's Leonard Weaver, scores a touchdown as Tampa Bay's Geno Hayes, tries to drag him down during first half action at Lincoln Financial Field Sunday October 11, 2009.

What music does the Bucs' Geno Hayes listen to most often? Rappers, "some laid-back stuff" and a few legends such as Otis Redding and Marvin Gaye.

Will safety Tanard Jackson, coming off a four-game suspension, be around long enough to see the Bucs find success again? [Times ] When it comes to the idea of rebuilding, maybe the Bucs should reconsider.

A TAMPA _ Everybody praying that defensiveA Gaines Adams will follow up the tenacity he displayed recording a sack and recovering a fumble against the Washington RedskinsA better lower their expectations for Adams this Sunday in Philadelphia.